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English question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB

Match the following pairs regarding homonyms and their meaning:
Homonyms            Their Meaning
i. Stalk                    1. A site for mining stone
ii. Ream                    2. A tree’s outer layer is composed of dead cells
iii. Quarry                  3.  A kitchen utensil used to extract juice from citrus fruits.
iv. Bark                        4.Vertical stem or connecting part of a plant

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — i-4, ii-3, iii-1, iv-2
Why the other options are incorrect:
Option A: Incorrectly matches "Stalk" to "Quarry's" definition.

Option B: Incorrectly matches "Stalk" to "Bark's" definition.

Option C: Incorrectly matches the botanical terms with the industrial/kitchen terms.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKSSB JKP Constable 2024

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment JKP Constable
Year 2024
Subject English
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