JKPSC Superintendent Jail Practice Test – Tier I
✍️ Section A – Essay Writing (50 Marks)
Write an essay of 300–350 words on any one of the following topics:
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Prison Reforms in India: Issues and the Way Forward
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The Role of Rehabilitation in Criminal Justice
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Challenges in the Indian Correctional System
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Overcrowding in Prisons: A Threat to Human Rights
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Crime and Society: The Sociological Perspective
📝 Section B – Precis Writing (30 Marks)
Read the passage and write a précis in about one-third of its length. Suggest a suitable title.
Passage:
The object of prison is not only deterrence and punishment but also reformation. While keeping a person in confinement, society must not forget that the prisoner is also a human being with rights and dignity. In many prisons across the country, conditions are inhuman, facilities are minimal, and prisoners are often subjected to brutality. Rehabilitation efforts are inadequate and prisoners often return to society with more bitterness than repentance. A progressive society must look at prisons as correctional institutions and ensure that those who serve time return with the capacity to reintegrate. Education, skill development, and psychological support must become integral to prison life, not exceptions. A prison is not a dumping ground; it is a reflection of our justice system.
📘 Section C – Usage & Vocabulary (70 Marks)
Choose the correct option. Each question carries 1 mark.
📌 Synonyms (5 Questions)
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SYNONYM of “Reform”
a) Retard b) Punish c) Improve d) Confine -
SYNONYM of “Confinement”
a) Freedom b) Imprisonment c) Liberty d) Escape -
SYNONYM of “Rehabilitation”
a) Destruction b) Recovery c) Punishment d) Failure -
SYNONYM of “Violation”
a) Obedience b) Breach c) Order d) Rule -
SYNONYM of “Correctional”
a) Harmful b) Penitentiary c) Reformative d) Oppressive
📌 Antonyms (5 Questions)
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ANTONYM of “Justice”
a) Fairness b) Equity c) Injustice d) Law -
ANTONYM of “Legal”
a) Valid b) Lawful c) Illegal d) Legitimate -
ANTONYM of “Deterrent”
a) Preventive b) Encouragement c) Restriction d) Obstacle -
ANTONYM of “Dignity”
a) Respect b) Honor c) Shame d) Nobility -
ANTONYM of “Inmate”
a) Jailer b) Citizen c) Guard d) Visitor
📌 Idioms and Phrases (5 Questions)
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“Behind bars” means:
a) In a bar b) In jail c) Hiding d) Fighting -
“Break the law” means:
a) Repair the law b) Obey rules c) Violate law d) Understand law -
“A hot potato” means:
a) Tasty dish b) Dangerous weapon c) Sensitive issue d) Legal notice -
“On the right track” means:
a) On a road b) In confusion c) Making progress d) Wrong path -
“Lay down the law” means:
a) Enforce rules b) Break rules c) Forget the law d) Ignore regulations
📌 Grammar & Usage (5 Questions)
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Choose the correct sentence:
a) He do not know the rule.
b) He doesn’t knew the rule.
c) He does not know the rule.
d) He no knows the rule. -
Change voice: "The officer punished the convict."
a) The convict is punished by the officer.
b) The convict was punished by the officer.
c) The officer was punished by the convict.
d) The convict had been punished. -
Fill in the blank: Prisoners ___ basic human rights.
a) have
b) has
c) having
d) had -
Identify the error: “She do her duty sincerely.”
a) She b) do c) her duty d) sincerely -
Choose the correct indirect speech:
Direct: He said, “I am reading a book.”
a) He said that he is reading a book.
b) He said he had reading a book.
c) He said that he was reading a book.
d) He said that he reading book.
✅ Answer Key (Section C)
| Q. | Ans | Q. | Ans | Q. | Ans | Q. | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | c | 6 | c | 11 | b | 16 | c |
| 2 | b | 7 | c | 12 | c | 17 | b |
| 3 | b | 8 | b | 13 | c | 18 | a |
| 4 | b | 9 | c | 14 | c | 19 | b |
| 5 | c | 10 | a | 15 | a | 20 | c |