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 6 August 2026Method, answer logic and revision steps reviewed

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.

Why public sample explanations matter

A student should be able to judge an explanation before relying on a larger question bank. The samples cover English grammar, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, polity, economy, environment, history, banking data interpretation, banking puzzles and negative-marking decisions. Each is an original practice example built around a commonly tested concept, with enough reasoning to show why the correct option wins and why the closest distractor fails.

How to read each sample page

Read the question first and choose an answer before opening the explanation mentally. Then compare your reasoning with the correct answer, the wrong-option analysis and the practice tip. The important part is not memorizing this exact item. The important part is learning the decision rule: which clue controlled the answer, which distractor looked tempting and what small drill would prevent the same mistake in a timed mock.

What to do after reading a sample

If the question was easy, do not spend more time on it. Move to a timed pack and check whether speed remains stable. If the question was wrong, write a mistake-log entry with the topic and cause. If the cause was poor recall, revise the fact or rule. If the cause was rushed reading, practise slower option elimination. If the cause was calculation setup, repeat similar questions with the working written clearly.

01

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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How to connect a sample with timed practice

The timed quiz adds pressure and measurement; these explanations let you inspect the method slowly. Use them as one loop: study a sample, attempt a mock, read the report, repair one topic and try again. If the same error returns, change the drill instead of collecting more questions. If the error disappears but time remains high, keep the concept and add a shorter timer.