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Question from JKSSB JKP Constable 2024 Written
English Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board Last updated May 9, 2026
JKSSB Written 2024

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below.

As they navigated through the dense forest, they stumbled ______ an ancient ruin that was hidden beneath the overgrown vegetation.

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Correct Answer: Option B — upon
The completed sentence is:

"As they navigated through the dense forest, they stumbled upon an ancient ruin that was hidden beneath the overgrown vegetation."

Why "Stumbled upon" is the correct choice:
The phrasal verb stumble upon (or stumble on) means to discover something by chance or unexpectedly. It fits perfectly here because the ruins were "hidden," implying the discovery was a surprise.
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JKSSB JKP Constable 2024 Written

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment JKP Constable
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Year 2024
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