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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 161 Discuss

Are you completely acquainted ____ the new rules of the hostel

A
to
B
with
C
about
D
of

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The adjective 'acquainted' is always followed by 'with'.
Question 162 Discuss

He has a strong affection ____ his youngest daughter

A
for
B
towards
C
to
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You have affection 'for' someone. (But you are affectionate 'to' or 'towards' someone).
Question 163 Discuss

The criminal was strictly bound ____ chains to prevent his escape

A
with
B
in
C
by
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When referring to physical restraints like fetters or chains, we use 'bound in'.
Question 164 Discuss

I completely concur ____ your opinion regarding the upcoming project

A
to
B
with
C
in
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Concur with' means to agree with an opinion or person.
Question 165 Discuss

You should not jump ____ a hasty conclusion without checking the facts

A
on
B
at
C
to
D
upon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The idiom is to 'jump to a conclusion'.
Question 166 Discuss

The poor man was greatly overwhelmed ____ grief upon hearing the news

A
by
B
with
C
from
D
in

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

One is overwhelmed 'with' an emotion like joy, grief, or sorrow.
Question 167 Discuss

His reckless actions are largely subversive ____ the existing strict discipline

A
to
B
of
C
against
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The adjective 'subversive' is followed by the preposition 'of'.
Question 168 Discuss

The proud king would never stoop ____ conquer his enemies through deceit

A
to
B
for
C
down
D
at

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

'Stoop to' is an idiomatic expression meaning to lower one's moral standards to do something.
Question 169 Discuss

Are you fully eligible ____ the post of the assistant manager

A
to
B
for
C
in
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A person is 'eligible for' a post or position.
Question 170 Discuss

He was heavily fined ____ parking his car in the restricted zone

A
of
B
for
C
on
D
against

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You fine someone 'for' a mistake or violation.