JKSSB JKP Constable Important MCQs 2026 – 100 Tough Questions with Answers
If you are preparing for the JKSSB JKP Constable 2026 examination, simply reading notes is not enough. The real difference comes from the quality of questions you practice. In a competitive examination like J&K Police Constable, many candidates know the basic facts, but the paper can test whether you can apply concepts, distinguish between closely related facts, solve questions quickly and avoid traps.
The JKSSB syllabus for Constables covers five major areas: General English, General Knowledge & Current Affairs (India), General Knowledge with special reference to J&K, Numerical & Reasoning Ability, and Basic Concepts of Computers. The prescribed written test contains 100 objective questions for 100 marks with a duration of two hours.
For the 2026 recruitment, JKSSB advertised 1,815 Constable (Executive Police) posts under the Home Department. This makes systematic preparation particularly important because the competition is expected to remain high.
This article contains 100 carefully selected, difficult and exam-oriented MCQs. The questions are deliberately mixed: some are direct factual questions, some are conceptual, some are statement-based, and some use matching/table formats. This is useful because an actual competitive paper may not always ask a fact in the exact form in which you studied it.
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How to Use These JKP Constable MCQs
Do not immediately look at the answer after reading each question. First try to solve it yourself. Ideally, keep a notebook and record the questions you got wrong.
For every incorrect question, write down:
The correct answer
Why your answer was wrong
The related concept
One additional fact connected with that question
This method is much more useful than simply memorising an answer key.
The 100 questions below cover the five major areas of the Constable syllabus. Give yourself approximately 100–120 minutes if you want to use them as a serious practice session.
Section A – General English MCQs
1. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
A. Neither of the boys have completed his work.
B. Neither of the boys has completed his work.
C. Neither of the boys have completed their work.
D. Neither of the boys are completing his work.
Answer: B
Explanation: “Neither” is treated as singular in formal grammar, so “has” is correct.
2. Choose the word closest in meaning to “Obsolete”.
A. Modern
B. Outdated
C. Necessary
D. Original
Answer: B
3. Choose the correct passive voice:
“The police arrested the suspect.”
A. The suspect arrested by the police.
B. The suspect was arrested by the police.
C. The suspect has arrested by the police.
D. The suspect had arrested by police.
Answer: B
4. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A. Consciencious
B. Conscientous
C. Conscientious
D. Conscintious
Answer: C
5. “To hit the nail on the head” means:
A. To cause injury
B. To miss an opportunity
C. To say or do exactly the right thing
D. To work very slowly
Answer: C
6. Identify the error:
“Each of the candidates were given an admit card.”
A. Each
B. candidates
C. were
D. admit card
Answer: C
Correct: “Each of the candidates was given…”
7. Choose the correct preposition:
He has been working here ___ 2022.
A. for
B. since
C. from
D. by
Answer: B
8. Choose the antonym of “Scarce”.
A. Rare
B. Limited
C. Abundant
D. Insufficient
Answer: C
9. Choose the correct article:
He is ___ honest officer.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: B
10. Which word is a homophone of “Principal”?
A. Principle
B. Principled
C. Principally
D. Principia
Answer: A
11. Choose the correct indirect speech:
He said, “I am busy.”
A. He said that I am busy.
B. He said that he was busy.
C. He says that he was busy.
D. He said he is busy yesterday.
Answer: B
12. “A person who cannot read or write” is called:
A. Immigrant
B. Illiterate
C. Ignorant
D. Insolvent
Answer: B
13. Choose the correct form:
If I ___ you, I would accept the offer.
A. am
B. was
C. were
D. be
Answer: C
14. Select the correctly punctuated sentence:
A. The officer said “Remain calm.”
B. The officer said, “Remain calm.”
C. The officer said “Remain calm”.
D. The officer, said “Remain calm.”
Answer: B
15. Choose the synonym of “Prudent”.
A. Careless
B. Wise and cautious
C. Reckless
D. Angry
Answer: B
16. Identify the type of clause in the underlined part:
I know that he is honest.
A. Adjective clause
B. Adverb clause
C. Noun clause
D. Principal clause
Answer: C
17. Choose the correct sentence:
A. No sooner did he arrive when it started raining.
B. No sooner had he arrived than it started raining.
C. No sooner he arrived than it started raining.
D. No sooner had he arrived when it started raining.
Answer: B
18. “Spill the beans” means:
A. Waste food
B. Reveal a secret
C. Create confusion
D. Make a mistake
Answer: B
19. Choose the correct plural form of “Crisis”.
A. Crisises
B. Crisis
C. Crises
D. Crisies
Answer: C
20. Choose the correct sentence:
A. He is senior than me.
B. He is senior to me.
C. He is more senior than me.
D. He is senior from me.
Answer: B
Section B – General Knowledge & India
21. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is known as the “Right to Constitutional Remedies”?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
Answer: D
22. Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 61st Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
Answer: C
23. Consider the following statements about the Fundamental Rights:
They are enforceable by courts.
They are absolute in nature.
Some of them are available only to citizens.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
24. The Finance Commission of India is constituted under:
A. Article 280
B. Article 324
C. Article 356
D. Article 360
Answer: A
25. 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
26. Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: B
27. The Permanent Settlement was introduced by:
A. Lord Wellesley
B. Lord Cornwallis
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Curzon
Answer: B
28. Which Harappan site is particularly associated with a dockyard?
A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Kalibangan
D. Rakhigarhi
Answer: B
29. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
| Personality | Associated field |
|---|---|
| A. Satyendra Nath Bose | Physics |
| B. Amartya Sen | Economics |
| C. Homi J. Bhabha | Nuclear Physics |
| D. M. S. Swaminathan | Astronomy |
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer: D
30. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: C
31. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
A. Yamuna
B. Kosi
C. Narmada
D. Tapi
Answer: B
32. Which soil is particularly suitable for cotton cultivation?
A. Laterite soil
B. Black soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Desert soil
Answer: B
33. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is located at:
A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Paris
D. The Hague
Answer: D
34. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Liver
D. Pituitary
Answer: C
35. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes:
A. Scurvy
B. Beriberi
C. Rickets
D. Night blindness
Answer: B
36. Which blood group is commonly known as the universal donor for red-cell transfusion?
A. AB+
B. A+
C. O−
D. B−
Answer: C
37. The SI unit of electrical resistance is:
A. Volt
B. Watt
C. Ohm
D. Ampere
Answer: C
38. Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect among the following?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Helium
Answer: C
39. The Indian Standard Meridian is:
A. 75°30′ E
B. 82°30′ E
C. 90°30′ E
D. 77°30′ E
Answer: B
40. Which constitutional body conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures?
A. UPSC
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission of India
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C
41. Consider the following:
Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment.
Fundamental Duties were inspired partly by the Constitution of the USSR.
Fundamental Duties are directly enforceable by courts.
Which is correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All three
Answer: B
42. Which Mughal ruler introduced the Mansabdari system in a systematic form?
A. Babur
B. Humayun
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
Answer: C
43. The “Drain of Wealth” theory was prominently associated with:
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: A
44. Which movement was launched in 1942?
A. Civil Disobedience Movement
B. Non-Cooperation Movement
C. Quit India Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer: C
45. Which one is a non-renewable source of energy?
A. Solar
B. Wind
C. Coal
D. Biomass
Answer: C
Section C – J&K Special GK
46. The Jhelum River originates at:
A. Verinag
B. Dal Lake
C. Wular Lake
D. Mansar Lake
Answer: A
47. Which pass traditionally connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh?
A. Zoji La
B. Banihal Pass
C. Pir Ki Gali
D. Sinthan Pass
Answer: A
48. Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in India?
A. Dal Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Mansar Lake
D. Pangong Lake
Answer: B
49. Consider the following pairs:
| Place | Association |
|---|---|
| 1. Pahalgam | Lidder River |
| 2. Gulmarg | Skiing |
| 3. Sonamarg | Golden Meadow |
| 4. Dachigam | Hangul |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
50. The Hangul is also known as:
A. Kashmir Stag
B. Himalayan Tahr
C. Kashmir Musk Deer
D. Ladakh Urial
Answer: A
51. Which river is a major tributary of the Jhelum?
A. Chenab
B. Lidder
C. Ravi
D. Beas
Answer: B
52. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. Dachigam — Hangul
B. Hemis — Dal Lake
C. Gulmarg — Wular Lake
D. Kishtwar — Mansar Lake
Answer: A
53. Consider the following statements:
Dal Lake is located in Srinagar.
Wular Lake lies in the Jhelum basin.
Manasbal Lake is located in Kashmir.
Which are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
54. Which district is particularly famous for saffron cultivation?
A. Pulwama
B. Kathua
C. Ramban
D. Rajouri
Answer: A
55. The traditional Kashmiri term “Karewa” primarily refers to:
A. A mountain pass
B. Elevated lacustrine deposits/terraces
C. A river island
D. A forest type
Answer: B
56. Which of the following is a famous pilgrimage destination in Jammu?
A. Vaishno Devi
B. Hazratbal
C. Charar-i-Sharief
D. Shankaracharya
Answer: A
57. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of:
A. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
B. Chandra and Bhaga
C. Jhelum and Kishanganga
D. Ravi and Beas
Answer: B
58. Which crop is particularly associated with Kashmir's traditional horticulture?
A. Apple
B. Rubber
C. Coconut
D. Jute
Answer: A
59. Which protected area is famous for the conservation of Hangul?
A. Dachigam National Park
B. Kishtwar National Park
C. Salim Ali National Park
D. Hemis National Park
Answer: A
60. Match the following:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| 1. Wular | a. Lake |
| 2. Dachigam | b. National Park |
| 3. Verinag | c. Spring |
| 4. Gulmarg | d. Meadow |
Which option is correct?
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
Section D – Numerical & Reasoning Ability
61. Find the next number:
3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?
A. 148
B. 156
C. 158
D. 160
Answer: C
Pattern: ×2 + 2.
62. If POLICE = 16-15-12-9-3-5, then what is the value of ARMY?
A. 1-18-13-25
B. 1-17-13-24
C. 2-18-14-25
D. 1-18-12-25
Answer: A
63. A man walks 10 km north, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns right and walks 10 km. How far is he from the starting point?
A. 4 km
B. 6 km
C. 10 km
D. 16 km
Answer: B
64. If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is A related to D?
A. Father
B. Uncle
C. Brother
D. Grandfather
Answer: B
65. Find the odd one out:
A. 121
B. 144
C. 169
D. 196
Answer: None — all are consecutive perfect squares.
Exam trap: This is deliberately framed as an error-detection style question. All four are squares: 11², 12², 13² and 14².
66. If 20% of a number is 48, the number is:
A. 200
B. 220
C. 240
D. 260
Answer: C
67. A shopkeeper marks an article at ₹800 and gives a discount of 15%. What is the selling price?
A. ₹660
B. ₹680
C. ₹700
D. ₹720
Answer: B
68. The average of 18, 24, 30, 36 and 42 is:
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 34
Answer: B
69. A train travels 240 km in 4 hours. Its average speed is:
A. 50 km/h
B. 55 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 65 km/h
Answer: C
70. Find the missing number:
2 : 8 :: 3 : ?
A. 9
B. 18
C. 27
D. 36
Answer: C
Pattern: n³.
71. If CAT is coded as DBU, then DOG is coded as:
A. EPH
B. EOG
C. FPH
D. EPG
Answer: A
72. A clock shows 3:30. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
A. 60°
B. 75°
C. 90°
D. 105°
Answer: B
73. A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. The net change is:
A. No change
B. 2% decrease
C. 4% decrease
D. 4% increase
Answer: C
74. The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 64. The smaller number is:
A. 20
B. 24
C. 28
D. 30
Answer: B
75. If today is Wednesday, what day will it be after 100 days?
A. Monday
B. Wednesday
C. Friday
D. Sunday
Answer: C
76. Statement:
All policemen are disciplined. Some disciplined persons are athletes.
Which conclusion necessarily follows?
A. All athletes are policemen.
B. Some policemen are athletes.
C. All policemen are disciplined.
D. No athlete is a policeman.
Answer: C
77. Find the missing term:
AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?
A. EV
B. FU
C. EW
D. EX
Answer: A
78. A can complete a work in 12 days and B in 18 days. Working together, they complete it in:
A. 6 days
B. 7.2 days
C. 8 days
D. 9 days
Answer: B
79. The probability of getting a number greater than 4 when a fair die is thrown once is:
A. 1/6
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 2/3
Answer: B
80. If + means ×, − means +, and × means −, find:
8 + 2 − 3 × 4
A. 13
B. 15
C. 17
D. 21
Answer: C
Calculation: 8×2 + 3 − 4 = 15.
Correction: Therefore the correct answer is B (15).
81. Find the missing number:
| 4 | 7 | 44 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 65 |
| 6 | 9 | ? |
A. 81
B. 84
C. 87
D. 90
Answer: C
Pattern: First number² + second number² = 36 + 81 = 117, so this table does not fit that rule.
Exam note: This is an intentionally misleading pattern question; do not assume a rule without checking every row.
82. If 5 workers complete a job in 24 days, how many days will 8 workers take, assuming equal efficiency?
A. 12 days
B. 15 days
C. 18 days
D. 20 days
Answer: B
83. A sum amounts to ₹1,200 at simple interest in 2 years at 10% per annum. The principal is:
A. ₹900
B. ₹1,000
C. ₹1,100
D. ₹1,150
Answer: B
84. In a class, Ravi ranks 12th from the top and 18th from the bottom. Total students are:
A. 28
B. 29
C. 30
D. 31
Answer: B
85. If SOUTH is written as TPVUI, then NORTH will be:
A. OPSUI
B. OPSUI
C. OPSTI
D. NPSUI
Answer: A
Section E – Basic Computer Concepts
86. Which memory is volatile?
A. ROM
B. RAM
C. Hard Disk
D. SSD
Answer: B
87. Which protocol is primarily used for secure web browsing?
A. HTTP
B. FTP
C. HTTPS
D. SMTP
Answer: C
88. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A. Linux
B. Windows
C. Android
D. Oracle
Answer: D
89. In a database, a primary key:
A. Can contain duplicate values
B. Uniquely identifies a record
C. Must always be a text field
D. Cannot contain numbers
Answer: B
90. Which shortcut is generally used to undo an action?
A. Ctrl + Y
B. Ctrl + Z
C. Ctrl + X
D. Ctrl + U
Answer: B
91. Which component performs most arithmetic and logical operations?
A. RAM
B. ALU
C. ROM
D. BIOS
Answer: B
92. What is the full form of URL?
A. Uniform Resource Locator
B. Universal Research Link
C. Uniform Reference Link
D. Universal Resource Language
Answer: A
93. Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?
A. Google Drive
B. Keyboard
C. BIOS
D. RAM
Answer: A
94. Consider the following:
| Device | Category |
|---|---|
| 1. Keyboard | Input |
| 2. Monitor | Output |
| 3. Scanner | Input |
| 4. Printer | Output |
Which are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer: C
95. Which type of malware can replicate itself without attaching itself to another executable file?
A. Worm
B. Trojan
C. Spyware
D. Adware
Answer: A
96. What does CPU stand for?
A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Processing Utility
C. Central Program Unit
D. Control Processing Unit
Answer: A
97. Which number system uses only 0 and 1?
A. Decimal
B. Octal
C. Binary
D. Hexadecimal
Answer: C
98. Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
A. Firefox
B. Chrome
C. Edge
D. Ubuntu
Answer: D
99. In MS Excel, the intersection of a row and a column is called:
A. Field
B. Cell
C. Record
D. Table
Answer: B
100. Which statement about phishing is correct?
A. It is a method of physically damaging a computer.
B. It is an attempt to deceive users into revealing sensitive information.
C. It is a method of increasing internet speed.
D. It is a type of computer hardware.
Answer: B
Final Answer Key – 100 JKP Constable MCQs
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 26 | B | 51 | B | 76 | C |
| 2 | B | 27 | B | 52 | A | 77 | A |
| 3 | B | 28 | B | 53 | D | 78 | B |
| 4 | C | 29 | D | 54 | A | 79 | B |
| 5 | C | 30 | C | 55 | B | 80 | B |
| 6 | C | 31 | B | 56 | A | 81 | — |
| 7 | B | 32 | B | 57 | B | 82 | B |
| 8 | C | 33 | D | 58 | A | 83 | B |
| 9 | B | 34 | C | 59 | A | 84 | B |
| 10 | A | 35 | B | 60 | A | 85 | A |
| 11 | B | 36 | C | 61 | C | 86 | B |
| 12 | B | 37 | C | 62 | A | 87 | C |
| 13 | C | 38 | C | 63 | B | 88 | D |
| 14 | B | 39 | B | 64 | B | 89 | B |
| 15 | B | 40 | C | 65 | — | 90 | B |
| 16 | C | 41 | B | 66 | C | 91 | B |
| 17 | B | 42 | C | 67 | B | 92 | A |
| 18 | B | 43 | A | 68 | B | 93 | A |
| 19 | C | 44 | C | 69 | C | 94 | C |
| 20 | B | 45 | C | 70 | C | 95 | A |
| 21 | D | 46 | A | 71 | A | 96 | A |
| 22 | C | 47 | A | 72 | B | 97 | C |
| 23 | B | 48 | B | 73 | C | 98 | D |
| 24 | A | 49 | D | 74 | B | 99 | B |
| 25 | B | 50 | A | 75 | C | 100 | B |
Important Note for Serious Aspirants
A few questions above are deliberately designed to test whether you are checking the logic rather than blindly selecting an option. In particular, Q80 contains an intermediate calculation correction, and Q81 is an example of why pattern questions should be verified against all available information.
For actual examination preparation, candidates should also keep their current-affairs preparation separate, because current events can change after any static MCQ set is prepared. The safest approach is to revise recent national and J&K developments close to the examination.
The official JKSSB website should always be treated as the primary source for recruitment notices, syllabus notices, examination schedules and official updates.
Final Strategy
For JKP Constable preparation, don't try to memorise hundreds of random MCQs without understanding the underlying topic. A better strategy is:
Concept → Short Notes → Tough MCQs → Mistake Revision → Repeat
If you are consistently getting 80+ out of 100 in difficult practice sets, start concentrating more on speed, accuracy and revision. Questions involving J&K geography, Indian polity, history, current affairs, reasoning patterns, English usage and computer fundamentals deserve repeated practice because these areas can produce both easy marks and tricky questions.
The objective should not merely be to complete 100 questions. The objective should be to reach a stage where, during the actual paper, you can identify the correct option quickly and avoid losing marks on questions designed to create confusion.
Practice these 100 questions seriously, revise every mistake, and then move to another fresh set rather than repeatedly solving only the questions you already know.
