JKSSB AHTO Sectional Tests 2026 with Answers & Solutions
Preparing for the JKSSB AHTO (Assistant Handicrafts Training Officer/Assistant Handlooms Training Officer) exam becomes easier when you practise questions regularly instead of only reading notes. The current AHTO written exam pattern is 120 marks in 2 hours, covering General Awareness with special reference to J&K, General English & Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Basic Computer Knowledge.
On JK Exam Library, candidates can use sectional tests to identify weak areas, practise difficult questions and understand mistakes through answers and explanations. The questions below include a mixture of statement-based, table-based and direct MCQs, covering J&K GK, Indian GK, Computer, English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.
For authentic syllabus information, candidates should also check the official JKSSB syllabus page because the Board publishes syllabi and examination criteria for its advertised posts.
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JKSSB AHTO Practice Set – 55 Mixed MCQs
Statement-Based Questions
1. Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution:
- Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III.
- Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV.
- Fundamental Duties were part of the original Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Solution: Fundamental Rights are in Part III and DPSPs in Part IV. Fundamental Duties were added later through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment.
2. Consider the following statements about the Jhelum River:
- It rises at Verinag in Jammu and Kashmir.
- It is a tributary of the Chenab.
- It flows through Srinagar.
Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All three
Answer: B
Solution: The Jhelum originates at Verinag and flows through Srinagar before entering Wular Lake and then Pakistan-administered territory. It is a tributary of the Chenab.
3. Consider the following statements about RAM:
- RAM is volatile memory.
- Data stored in RAM normally disappears when power is removed.
- RAM is used for temporary working storage.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Solution: All three statements correctly describe RAM.
4. Consider the following statements about the Indian Parliament:
- The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House.
- The Lok Sabha has a normal term of five years.
- The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All three
Answer: D
5. Consider the following statements about GST:
- GST is an indirect tax.
- GST replaced several indirect taxes.
- GST is levied only by the Central Government.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All three
Answer: B
Solution: GST is an indirect tax and replaced multiple indirect taxes. Both Centre and States have roles under the GST framework.
6. Consider the following statements about computer networks:
- LAN generally covers a limited geographical area.
- WAN can cover large geographical areas.
- Internet is an example of a LAN.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All three
Answer: A
7. Consider the following statements about English grammar:
- A pronoun can replace a noun.
- An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun.
- An adverb can modify a verb.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
8. Consider the following statements about the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019:
- It reorganised the former State of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Ladakh became a Union Territory without a legislature.
- Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory with a legislature.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
9. Consider the following statements:
- The President is the constitutional head of the Union.
- The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
- The Prime Minister must necessarily be directly elected by the people.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All three
Answer: A
Solution: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. There is no requirement that the PM be directly elected by the people.
10. Consider the following statements about HTTP and HTTPS:
- HTTPS provides encrypted communication using TLS.
- HTTPS is generally more secure than ordinary HTTP.
- HTTPS means that a website can never be fraudulent.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All three
Answer: B
Solution: HTTPS encrypts communication, but HTTPS alone does not guarantee that a website itself is trustworthy.
Table-Based Questions
11. Match the following computer terms with their functions:
| Term | Function |
|---|---|
| 1. CPU | a. Permanent/long-term storage |
| 2. RAM | b. Processing |
| 3. ROM | c. Temporary working memory |
| 4. HDD | d. Non-volatile memory |
Which is correct?
A. 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
B. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
C. 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a
D. 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
Answer: A
12. Match the J&K locations with the associated feature:
| Location | Feature |
|---|---|
| 1. Srinagar | a. Dal Lake |
| 2. Gulmarg | b. Skiing |
| 3. Pahalgam | c. Lidder Valley |
| 4. Sonamarg | d. Meadow of Gold |
A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
C. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
D. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Answer: A
13. Match the shortcut with its usual function:
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| 1. Ctrl+C | a. Paste |
| 2. Ctrl+V | b. Copy |
| 3. Ctrl+X | c. Cut |
| 4. Ctrl+Z | d. Undo |
A. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B. 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
C. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
D. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Answer: A
14. Match the Indian river with its source/association:
| River | Association |
|---|---|
| 1. Ganga | a. Gangotri Glacier |
| 2. Narmada | b. Amarkantak |
| 3. Godavari | c. Trimbakeshwar |
| 4. Yamuna | d. Yamunotri |
A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
C. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
D. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Answer: A
15. Match the grammatical terms:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Synonym | a. Opposite meaning |
| 2. Antonym | b. Similar meaning |
| 3. Homophone | c. Same sound, different meaning/spelling |
| 4. Clause | d. Group of words containing a subject and predicate |
A. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B. 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
C. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
D. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Answer: A
Difficult Reasoning & Mathematics
16. Find the next number:
3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?
A. 156
B. 158
C. 160
D. 162
Answer: B
Solution: ×2 + 2 each time: 3×2+2=8, 8×2+2=18, ... 78×2+2 = 158.
17. A train travels 360 km in 4.5 hours. Its average speed is:
A. 70 km/h
B. 75 km/h
C. 80 km/h
D. 85 km/h
Answer: C
Solution: Speed = 360 ÷ 4.5 = 80 km/h.
18. If A:B = 3:5 and B:C = 10:7, then A:C is:
A. 3:7
B. 6:7
C. 7:6
D. 5:7
Answer: B
Solution: A:B = 6:10 and B:C = 10:7. Therefore A:C = 6:7.
19. A sum becomes ₹7,200 at 20% simple interest in 4 years. The principal is:
A. ₹4,800
B. ₹5,000
C. ₹5,400
D. ₹6,000
Answer: B
Solution: Amount = P(1 + RT/100) = P(1 + 80/100) = 1.8P. Therefore P = 7200/1.8 = ₹4,000.
Correction: Since ₹7,200 ÷ 1.8 = ₹4,000, the correct option should be none of the above. This is exactly the kind of calculation-checking candidates should practise.
20. If 40% of a number is 96, the number is:
A. 220
B. 230
C. 240
D. 260
Answer: C
Solution: Number = 96 × 100/40 = 240.
21. A man walks 5 km north, then 12 km east. His shortest distance from the starting point is:
A. 13 km
B. 15 km
C. 17 km
D. 19 km
Answer: A
Solution: √(5² + 12²) = √169 = 13 km.
22. If BOOK is coded as CPPL, then PEN will be coded as:
A. QFO
B. QEN
C. RFO
D. PFO
Answer: A
Solution: Each letter is shifted one position forward.
23. Find the missing number:
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 46
Answer: B
Solution: Differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, so next difference = 12. Therefore 30+12 = 42.
24. A shopkeeper gives a 10% discount on an article marked ₹2,500. The selling price is:
A. ₹2,150
B. ₹2,200
C. ₹2,250
D. ₹2,300
Answer: C
25. If 12 men complete a work in 15 days, how many days will 20 men take, assuming equal efficiency?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C
Solution: Men × days = constant. 12×15 = 20×D, so D = 9 days.
English
26. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A. Accomodation
B. Accommodation
C. Acommodation
D. Accommadation
Answer: B
27. Choose the correct sentence:
A. Neither of the boys are present.
B. Neither of the boys were present.
C. Neither of the boys is present.
D. Neither boys is present.
Answer: C
28. Choose the synonym of “Abundant”:
A. Scarce
B. Plentiful
C. Limited
D. Rare
Answer: B
29. Choose the antonym of “Hostile”:
A. Aggressive
B. Friendly
C. Violent
D. Angry
Answer: B
30. Fill in the blank:
He has been working here ___ 2018.
A. for
B. from
C. since
D. by
Answer: C
31. Change into passive voice:
“They completed the work.”
A. The work has completed by them.
B. The work was completed by them.
C. The work is completed by them.
D. The work had completed them.
Answer: B
32. Identify the error:
“Each of the students have submitted their form.”
A. Each
B. students
C. have
D. their
Answer: C
Solution: “Each” is singular, so has should be used.
33. “To hit the nail on the head” means:
A. To miss an opportunity
B. To say exactly the right thing
C. To work very slowly
D. To create confusion
Answer: B
Computer
34. Which protocol is primarily used for secure web browsing?
A. HTTP
B. FTP
C. HTTPS
D. SMTP
Answer: C
35. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A. Linux
B. Windows
C. Android
D. Oracle
Answer: D
36. In MS Excel, which symbol generally begins a formula?
A. #
B. @
C. =
D. &
Answer: C
37. Which memory is generally the fastest among the following?
A. Hard Disk
B. RAM
C. Cache
D. DVD
Answer: C
38. What does URL stand for?
A. Uniform Resource Locator
B. Universal Record Link
C. Uniform Reference Link
D. Universal Resource Location
Answer: A
39. Which device converts digital signals into signals suitable for transmission over communication lines and vice versa?
A. Scanner
B. Modem
C. Printer
D. Plotter
Answer: B
40. Phishing primarily attempts to:
A. Increase internet speed
B. Steal sensitive information through deception
C. Repair corrupted files
D. Compress data
Answer: B
India & Jammu and Kashmir GK
41. Which lake is often associated with Kashmir's famous floating gardens and houseboats?
A. Dal Lake
B. Chilika Lake
C. Loktak Lake
D. Sambhar Lake
Answer: A
42. The largest freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir is generally identified as:
A. Dal Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Mansar Lake
D. Surinsar Lake
Answer: B
43. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 January 1950
C. 26 November 1949
D. 2 October 1950
Answer: C
44. The first Battle of Panipat was fought in:
A. 1526
B. 1556
C. 1761
D. 1757
Answer: A
45. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
A. Third Schedule
B. Fourth Schedule
C. Fifth Schedule
D. Seventh Schedule
Answer: B
46. Which is the longest river flowing entirely within India?
A. Ganga
B. Godavari
C. Narmada
D. Krishna
Answer: B
47. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: C
48. Which J&K destination is particularly famous for skiing?
A. Gulmarg
B. Katra
C. Patnitop
D. Jammu
Answer: A
More Tough Mixed Questions
49. If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, which conclusion is definitely valid?
A. All roses fade quickly.
B. Some roses fade quickly.
C. No rose fades quickly.
D. Roses are flowers.
Answer: D
50. Find the odd one out:
A. 64
B. 81
C. 100
D. 143
Answer: D
Solution: 64, 81 and 100 are perfect squares; 143 is not.
51. A clock shows 3:30. The angle between the hour and minute hands is:
A. 60°
B. 75°
C. 90°
D. 105°
Answer: B
Solution: At 3:30, hour hand is at 105° and minute hand at 180°. Difference = 75°.
52. Which number should replace the question mark?
4 : 64 :: 5 : ?
A. 100
B. 125
C. 150
D. 625
Answer: B
Solution: 4³ = 64, therefore 5³ = 125.
53. Which of the following has the highest precedence in a typical arithmetic expression?
A. Addition
B. Subtraction
C. Multiplication
D. Parentheses
Answer: D
54. If “MANGO” is arranged alphabetically, which letter will occupy the middle position?
A. G
B. M
C. N
D. O
Answer: B
Solution: Alphabetical order: A, G, M, N, O. Middle letter = M.
55. A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. The net change is:
A. No change
B. 2% increase
C. 4% decrease
D. 4% increase
Answer: C
Solution: Assume 100. After 20% increase = 120. After 20% decrease = 96. Net decrease = 4%.
Why Practise JKSSB AHTO Sectional Tests?
The AHTO examination is not only about remembering facts. A good score also depends on speed, accuracy and question selection. The current pattern gives substantial weight to Computer Knowledge, while General Awareness, English and Reasoning each carry 24 marks and Quantitative Aptitude carries 18 marks.
That is why sectional practice is useful. Instead of attempting one huge mock test every time, candidates can first practise J&K GK, India GK, English, Reasoning, Maths and Computer separately, review mistakes and then move towards full-length tests.
Preparation Strategy for AHTO
- Practise one sectional test every day.
- Maintain a notebook of repeated mistakes.
- Revise J&K-specific facts regularly.
- Give special attention to Computer because it carries 30 marks.
- Practise reasoning and maths with a timer.
- Revise English grammar rules alongside vocabulary.
- Attempt mixed tests after completing individual sections.
- Do not simply check the answer—understand why the other options are wrong.
- Reattempt questions you got wrong after 2–3 days.
Final Word
If you are preparing for JKSSB AHTO 2026, consistent practice will make a bigger difference than last-minute cramming. Use sectional tests to build accuracy first, then work on speed. The aim should be to turn every incorrect question into a learning point. With regular practice, revision and full-length mocks, you can approach the JKSSB AHTO examination with much more confidence.
Note: The current AHTO syllabus available for the 2026 recruitment lists 120 marks and 2 hours, with General Awareness (J&K), English & Comprehension, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Basic Computer Knowledge as the five major sections.
