Sample questions

Free sample questions with explanations

Public practice examples that show the type of reasoning a student should do after a mock answer is marked right or wrong.

By Sarkari Engine Editorial DeskLast updated 20 July 2026Reviewed for independent exam-practice use

These are educational samples, not leaked papers or official questions. Each page explains the correct option, why the other options fail and how to revise the topic. Use them to understand the review method before attempting a timed pack.

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SSC CGL / English

Subject-verb agreement

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

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02

SSC CGL / Mathematics

Percentage

A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change?

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03

SSC CGL / Reasoning

Syllogism

Statements: All books are files. Some files are pens. Conclusion: Some books are pens.

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04

SSC CGL / GK/GS

Indian Polity

Which article of the Indian Constitution is associated with the right to constitutional remedies?

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05

UPSC Prelims / Polity

Basic structure doctrine

The basic structure doctrine is most closely associated with which Supreme Court case?

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06

UPSC Prelims / Economy

Monetary policy

Repo rate refers to the rate at which:

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07

UPSC Prelims / Environment

Wetlands

The Ramsar Convention is primarily associated with conservation of:

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08

UPSC Prelims / History

Modern India

The Non-Cooperation Movement was formally launched in which year?

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09

Banking / Data Interpretation

Average

Sales over four days are 40, 50, 60 and 70 units. What is the average sale?

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10

Banking / Reasoning

Linear arrangement

A sits immediately left of B. C sits to the right of B. Who is definitely not to the left of B?

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11

Banking / English

Cloze test

Choose the best word: The manager gave a ___ explanation of the new policy.

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12

Mock strategy / Scoring

Negative marking

In a test with negative marking, when is a doubtful question usually worth attempting?

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