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English question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB

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.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment JKP Constable
Year 2024
Subject English
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