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

General English

Preposition jkssb mcqs

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Question 171 Discuss

All citizens must abide ____ the laws of the country

A
by
B
with
C
to
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The phrasal verb 'abide by' means to accept or act in accordance with a rule or law.
Question 172 Discuss

The river Thames abounds ____ fish

A
of
B
in
C
at
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When a place is full of something, we use 'abound in'.
Question 173 Discuss

The court decided to absolve him ____ all charges

A
from
B
of
C
off
D
against

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The verb 'absolve' takes the preposition 'from' (absolve from guilt/charges).
Question 174 Discuss

The scientist was completely absorbed ____ his research

A
on
B
with
C
in
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You are 'absorbed in' a task or thought.
Question 175 Discuss

Can you accommodate me ____ a loan of five hundred rupees

A
for
B
with
C
to
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You accommodate a person 'with' a request or loan.
Question 176 Discuss

We are all accountable ____ God for our actions

A
for
B
to
C
with
D
upon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You are accountable 'to' an authority 'for' your actions.
Question 177 Discuss

He finally admitted ____ having stolen the confidential documents

A
to
B
in
C
on
D
for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The verb 'admit' is followed by 'to' when confessing an act.
Question 178 Discuss

He has a distinct advantage ____ his rival in this competition

A
on
B
over
C
above
D
against

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You have an advantage 'over' someone.
Question 179 Discuss

The young artist has a natural affinity ____ classical music

A
to
B
for
C
in
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

We say 'affinity for' a thing or 'affinity with' a person.
Question 180 Discuss

The passengers were asked to alight ____ the train carefully

A
off
B
from
C
down
D
of

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'alight' (meaning to step down) is followed by 'from'.