The Naib Tehsildar post in Jammu & Kashmir is one of the most respected positions in the Revenue Department. This role acts as the backbone of land administration, bridging the gap between the government and the public. A Naib Tehsildar oversees revenue collection, land record management, and resolution of disputes related to property and agriculture. The job demands sharp administrative skills, in-depth knowledge of laws, and a strong understanding of Jammu & Kashmir’s geography, history, and culture. With such responsibilities, the selection process for this post is rigorous, and the JKSSB exam is designed to test a candidate’s knowledge in multiple areas, from general awareness to reasoning and regional studies.
If you are preparing for the Naib Tehsildar exam in 2025, regular practice of MCQs is essential. The more you practice, the better your speed, accuracy, and confidence will be on the exam day. The questions below have been carefully designed to match the latest JKSSB syllabus and pattern. They cover General Knowledge, Current Affairs, J&K-specific facts, Indian Polity, Geography, and logical reasoning. Treat this as your quick revision set — try answering them without looking at the answers, then check your score and focus on the areas where you need improvement.
MCQs for JKSSB Naib Tehsildar Exam 2025
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Who was the first Prime Minister of Jammu & Kashmir after independence?
(A) Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq
(B) Sheikh Abdullah
(C) Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad
(D) Mir Qasim
Answer: Sheikh Abdullah -
Which river is also called the ‘Lifeline of Kashmir’?
(A) Chenab
(B) Jhelum
(C) Indus
(D) Tawi
Answer: Jhelum -
The Naib Tehsildar mainly works under which administrative officer?
(A) Collector
(B) Tehsildar
(C) Deputy Commissioner
(D) Sub-Divisional Magistrate
Answer: Tehsildar -
Which district of J&K is known as the ‘Rice Bowl of Kashmir’?
(A) Pulwama
(B) Anantnag
(C) Baramulla
(D) Budgam
Answer: Budgam -
In which year was Article 370 abrogated?
(A) 2017
(B) 2018
(C) 2019
(D) 2020
Answer: 2019 -
The Wular Lake is fed by which river?
(A) Chenab
(B) Jhelum
(C) Indus
(D) Tawi
Answer: Jhelum -
Which is the official script for the Urdu language used in J&K’s revenue records?
(A) Devnagari
(B) Nastaliq
(C) Gurmukhi
(D) Roman
Answer: Nastaliq -
Which Mughal emperor called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Babur
(D) Humayun
Answer: Jahangir -
Who is the constitutional head of a Union Territory?
(A) Chief Minister
(B) Lieutenant Governor
(C) Governor
(D) President
Answer: Lieutenant Governor -
Which is the largest district in J&K by area after reorganization?
(A) Leh
(B) Kargil
(C) Anantnag
(D) Jammu
Answer: Leh -
Which pass connects Srinagar to Leh?
(A) Zojila Pass
(B) Rohtang Pass
(C) Shipki La
(D) Nathu La
Answer: Zojila Pass -
The Dachigam National Park is famous for which endangered species?
(A) Snow Leopard
(B) Hangul Deer
(C) Musk Deer
(D) Himalayan Black Bear
Answer: Hangul Deer -
The Jhelum River originates from:
(A) Manasbal Lake
(B) Verinag Spring
(C) Dal Lake
(D) Sindh Valley
Answer: Verinag Spring -
Which Dogra ruler signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947?
(A) Ranbir Singh
(B) Pratap Singh
(C) Hari Singh
(D) Gulab Singh
Answer: Maharaja Hari Singh -
Which fort overlooks Srinagar city?
(A) Bahu Fort
(B) Hari Parbat Fort
(C) Red Fort
(D) Agra Fort
Answer: Hari Parbat Fort -
Which crop is mainly grown in Pampore?
(A) Apple
(B) Saffron
(C) Rice
(D) Maize
Answer: Saffron -
What is the tenure of the JKSSB Naib Tehsildar probation period?
(A) 1 year
(B) 2 years
(C) 3 years
(D) 6 months
Answer: 2 years -
Which Mughal garden in Srinagar is known as the ‘Garden of Joy’?
(A) Nishat Bagh
(B) Shalimar Bagh
(C) Chashme Shahi
(D) Pari Mahal
Answer: Nishat Bagh -
The Indus river flows through which districts of Ladakh?
(A) Leh and Kargil
(B) Leh only
(C) Kargil only
(D) Leh and Drass
Answer: Leh and Kargil -
Which is the official winter capital of J&K?
(A) Jammu
(B) Srinagar
(C) Gulmarg
(D) Kargil
Answer: Jammu -
Which historic treaty was signed between the British and Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1846?
(A) Treaty of Amritsar
(B) Treaty of Lahore
(C) Treaty of Jammu
(D) Treaty of Kashmir
Answer: Treaty of Amritsar -
What is the main function of the Naib Tehsildar?
(A) Maintaining police records
(B) Collection of land revenue and record keeping
(C) Teaching in government schools
(D) Organizing elections
Answer: Collection of land revenue and record keeping -
Which is the largest freshwater lake in J&K?
(A) Dal Lake
(B) Wular Lake
(C) Manasbal Lake
(D) Pangong Lake
Answer: Wular Lake -
Who appoints the Naib Tehsildar in J&K?
(A) President of India
(B) Lieutenant Governor
(C) JKSSB after selection process
(D) Chief Minister
Answer: JKSSB after selection process -
Which is the famous handicraft of Kashmir involving fine embroidery?
(A) Phulkari
(B) Pashmina
(C) Kani Shawl
(D) Zardozi
Answer: Kani Shawl -
Which national park in J&K is known for snow leopards?
(A) Hemis National Park
(B) Dachigam National Park
(C) Salim Ali National Park
(D) Kazinag National Park
Answer: Hemis National Park -
Which river is also called ‘The River of Kings’?
(A) Tawi
(B) Chenab
(C) Indus
(D) Ravi
Answer: Chenab -
The Patnitop hill station is located in which district?
(A) Udhampur
(B) Jammu
(C) Ramban
(D) Doda
Answer: Udhampur -
Which Mughal emperor built Chashme Shahi Garden?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Answer: Shah Jahan -
Which is the largest glacier in J&K?
(A) Siachen Glacier
(B) Kolahoi Glacier
(C) Machoi Glacier
(D) Drang Drung Glacier
Answer: Siachen Glacier -
Which district in J&K shares a border with Pakistan and China?
(A) Leh
(B) Kargil
(C) Kupwara
(D) Ladakh UT as a whole
Answer: Leh -
Which is the highest motorable road in the world located in Ladakh?
(A) Khardung La
(B) Chang La
(C) Zoji La
(D) Fotu La
Answer: Khardung La -
What is the official emblem of J&K after 2019?
(A) Lotus
(B) National Emblem of India
(C) Chinar Leaf
(D) Maple Leaf
Answer: National Emblem of India -
Which ancient king built the Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag?
(A) Avantivarman
(B) Lalitaditya Muktapida
(C) Zain-ul-Abidin
(D) Ranaditya
Answer: Lalitaditya Muktapida -
In which year was the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act passed?
(A) 2018
(B) 2019
(C) 2020
(D) 2021
Answer: 2019
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