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Past Questions — 2026
Nothing can deter him _____pursuing his aim of life.
A)
from
B)
for
C)
with
D)
in
The correct phrase is "deter someone from doing something." So the sentence becomes: "Nothing can deter him from pursuing his aim of life." The preposition "from" is required after "deter". The other options do not form the standard grammatical collocation.
This _______ an easy question so far.
A)
has been
B)
had been
C)
was
D)
is being
The phrase "so far" shows a time period that started in the past and continues up to the present. Therefore, the present perfect tense is appropriate: "This has been an easy question so far."
Why others are wrong:
- (b) "had been" is past perfect and is used when one past action is before another past action.
- (c) "was" is simple past and does not fit the ongoing sense of "so far."
- (d) "is being" is present continuous, which is not used here with "so far."
Synonyms of the word ‘Invincible’
A)
unseen
B)
undiscovered
C)
defeated
D)
unconquerable
"Invincible" means impossible to defeat or conquer. Among the options, "unconquerable" has the same meaning, so it is the correct synonym. "Unseen" means not visible, "undiscovered" means not found, and "defeated" is the opposite in meaning.
Nothing can deter him _____pursuing his aim of life.
A)
from
B)
for
C)
with
D)
in
The correct phrase is "deter someone from doing something." So the sentence becomes: "Nothing can deter him from pursuing his aim of life." The other prepositions do not form the standard grammatical collocation here.
In accordance with the advice of a doctor she is _____ diet.
A)
at
B)
off
C)
about
D)
on
The correct collocation is "on a diet". So the sentence becomes: "In accordance with the advice of a doctor she is on diet." Here, the intended meaning is that she is following a diet as advised by the doctor. The other options are incorrect because: "at diet" is not idiomatic, "off diet" usually means not following a diet, and "about diet" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
She ________by herself since she started working.
A)
is living
B)
had been living
C)
has been living
D)
was living
The sentence refers to an action that started in the past and is still continuing up to the present: she began living by herself when she started working, and she still does so. The present perfect continuous tense is used for this kind of duration: "has been living."
Why others are incorrect:
- (a) "is living" shows only present action, but does not clearly connect the action from the past up to now.
- (b) "had been living" is past perfect continuous, which would need another past reference point.
- (d) "was living" is simple past continuous and does not express the continuing duration up to the present.
If you drink too much, it will ________ your judgement.
A)
impair
B)
impede
C)
impose
D)
impel
"Impair" means to weaken or damage something, especially a faculty or function. If you drink too much, it will weaken your judgement. "Imped" means to hinder or delay, "impose" means to force something on someone, and "impel" means to drive or urge someone to action.
The field ______ by the farmer.
A)
is plough
B)
is ploughed
C)
has plough
D)
is ploughing
The sentence needs the passive voice because the field receives the action. The correct form is: "The field is ploughed by the farmer." Option (b) is grammatically correct. (a) is incorrect because "is plough" is not proper tense form, (c) is incorrect because "has plough" is ungrammatical here, and (d) is incorrect because "is ploughing" shows active continuous form, which does not fit the meaning.
A state of being married:
A)
Monogamy
B)
Polygamy
C)
Matrimony
D)
Alimony
“Matrimony” means the state of being married.
- Monogamy means marriage to one person at a time.
- Polygamy means having more than one spouse.
- Alimony means financial support paid to a spouse after divorce or separation.
So the correct answer is Matrimony.
He can play _____ flute.
A)
a
B)
an
C)
the
D)
on
The correct sentence is: "He can play the flute." We use the definite article "the" with musical instruments.
- "a" and "an" are incorrect because "flute" is not being introduced as any one flute; it refers to the instrument in general.
- "on" is grammatically wrong here.
- "the" is standard usage for instruments: play the piano, play the flute, play the violin.
The ________ was looking after the flock of sheep.
A)
farmer
B)
army
C)
shepherd
D)
journalist
A shepherd is a person who looks after a flock of sheep. The sentence therefore correctly reads: “The shepherd was looking after the flock of sheep.” The other options do not fit: a farmer may rear animals generally, an army is a group of soldiers, and a journalist reports news.
Is an unmarried male Government servant eligible for grant of Paternity Leave?
A)
Eligible for 15 days
B)
Eligible for 20 days
C)
Not eligible
D)
Eligible for 45 days
Option C is correct: Not eligible.
Demand Draft for 1000 received after auction of furniture in a Building Division would be credited to:
A)
Remittances into Bank
B)
Public Works Deposits
C)
0059 Public Works
D)
Misc. Works Advances Received
Option B is correct: Public Works Deposits.
Leave should not be sanctioned during:
A)
Suspension
B)
Transfer
C)
Tour
D)
Joining Time
Option A is correct: Suspension.
Under Central Treasury Rules, the purpose of the double-lock system is:
A)
Speed up payments
B)
Facilitate audit
C)
Ensure security of Government cash
D)
Reduce accounting work
Option C is correct: Ensure security of Government cash.
A transfer entry is always prepared:
A)
to set right any misclassification in accounts.
B)
to clear suspense heads of accounts.
C)
to provide for all specified liabilities likely to occur.
D)
to carry out annual or periodical adjustments.
Option D is correct: to carry out annual or periodical adjustments..
Which authority is primarily responsible for ensuring financial propriety in Government expenditure?
A)
Drawing Officer
B)
Head of Department
C)
Administrative Department
D)
Pay and Accounts Officer
Option A is correct: Drawing Officer.
The maximum number of days of Earned Leave that can be held at credit by a government servant is:
A)
250
B)
200
C)
300
D)
360
Option C is correct: 300.
Suspension must be reviewed within:
A)
30 days
B)
60 days
C)
90 days
D)
180 days
Option C is correct: 90 days.
Re-appropriation means:
A)
New sanction
B)
Withdrawal of funds
C)
Transfer of funds from one unit of appropriation to another
D)
Additional budget grant
Option C is correct: Transfer of funds from one unit of appropriation to another.
The purpose of Administrative Approval is:
A)
To certify measurements
B)
To audit expenditure
C)
To convey formal acceptance of the proposal
D)
To release contractor payment
Option C is correct: To convey formal acceptance of the proposal.
Identify the item that is not classified as a category of works based on cost in the Public Works Department (PWD):
A)
Deposit Work
B)
Minor Works
C)
Petty Works
D)
Major Works
Option A is correct: Deposit Work.
Losses due to theft, fraud or negligence should be:
A)
Ignored
B)
Reported immediately
C)
Written off directly
D)
Adjusted in accounts
Option B is correct: Reported immediately.
The following kinds of leave cannot be commuted into any other kind of leave:
A)
Earned Leave
B)
Leave Not Due
C)
Commuted Leave
D)
Casual Leave
Option B is correct: Leave Not Due.
A Government servant who habitually fails to perform assigned tasks in time is deemed to lack:
A)
Integrity
B)
Courtesy
C)
Devotion to duty
D)
Professional qualification
Option C is correct: Devotion to duty.