General English Preposition Jkssb Mcqs (270 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 131 Discuss

The heavy rain prevented us ____ going out for the scheduled picnic

A
for
B
from
C
to
D
off

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verbs 'prevent', 'prohibit', and 'stop' are followed by 'from' + gerund.
Question 132 Discuss

Sunglasses help protect your delicate eyes ____ the harmful UV rays

A
against
B
from
C
with
D
of

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You protect someone or something 'from' danger or harm.
Question 133 Discuss

Parents are always intensely proud ____ their children's achievements

A
for
B
of
C
about
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The adjective 'proud' takes the preposition 'of'. (Note: take pride 'in').
Question 134 Discuss

It will take him several weeks to fully recover ____ the viral fever

A
of
B
from
C
with
D
out

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You recover 'from' an illness or a setback.
Question 135 Discuss

You should not always rely ____ others to do your own work

A
with
B
for
C
on
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The verb 'rely' takes the preposition 'on' or 'upon'.
Question 136 Discuss

This old photograph suddenly reminded me ____ my wonderful school days

A
about
B
of
C
for
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You remind someone 'of' something from the past.
Question 137 Discuss

He deliberately failed to reply ____ my urgent official email

A
for
B
to
C
on
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You reply 'to' a person, letter, or message.
Question 138 Discuss

Who is currently responsible ____ the poor maintenance of this historic building

A
for
B
to
C
of
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You are 'responsible for' an action or task. (You are 'responsible to' a person).
Question 139 Discuss

The customer was not at all satisfied ____ the quality of the product

A
from
B
with
C
about
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You are satisfied 'with' something.
Question 140 Discuss

The rescue team is currently searching ____ the missing hikers in the forest

A
about
B
for
C
to
D
after

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You search 'for' a missing person or object.