Preposition MCQ with Answers (SSC • Banking • Railways • Competitive Exams)

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Today (January 14, 2026) Daily MCQs: 60 questions — Showing page 5 of 6

Q41. The candidates were tense ___________ expectancy.

with
in
from
on

Correct Option: A [ with ]

Explanation: Rule:
The adjective “tense” (when showing nervousness or strain) is usually followed by the preposition “with”.
Explanation:
Tense with expectancy means full of nervousness or anxiety while waiting for something to happen.
eg:
The audience was tense with excitement.
She was tense with fear before the exam.

Q42. There is no exception ________ this rule.

for
by
to
towards

Correct Option: C [ to ]

Explanation: Rule:
The noun “exception” is always followed by the preposition “to.”
Explanation:
Exception to a rule/law/custom means something or someone not included or excluded from it.
eg:
Every student must attend the class, with no exception to this rule.
He is an exception to the general pattern.

Q43. I owe a large sum _________ the bank.

in
to
with
on

Correct Option: B [ to ]

Explanation: Rule:
The verb “owe” is always followed by the preposition “to” when we mention the person/institution to whom the money (or obligation) is owed.
Explanation:
Owe to means to be under obligation to pay or repay someone.
eg:
She owes money to her friend.
They owe their success to hard work.

Q44. I could not prevail __________ him.

with
about
upon
in

Correct Option: C [ upon ]

Explanation: "Prevail upon" means to convince or persuade someone through argument, pleading, or persistent effort.

Q45. All members of the club have subscribed ________ the fund.

to
with
at
on

Correct Option: A [ to ]

Explanation: "Subscribed to" means that someone has agreed or signed up to receive something regularly, often in the context of services, newsletters, magazines, or online content.

Q46. The roads of Agartala are familiar __________ me.

with
about
in
to

Correct Option: D [ to ]

Explanation: "Familiar to" means that something is known or recognized by someone because they have encountered it before or have knowledge of it.

Q47. Many developing countries are moving _________ privatization and economic liberalization.

towards
into
beyond
none of these

Correct Option: A [ towards ]

Explanation: "Moving towards" is a phrase that indicates the act of progressing or traveling in the direction of a particular place, goal, or objective.

Q48. The passengers were very happy ________ the friendly and warm treatment given to them.

about
with
by
none of these

Correct Option: B [ with ]

Explanation: Rule:
The adjective “happy” is usually followed by the preposition “with” or “about”, depending on the context:
happy with → satisfaction with something received/experienced.
happy about → pleasure concerning a situation or news.
Explanation:
Happy with means pleased or satisfied by something.
eg:
She is happy with her exam results.
They were happy with the hotel service.

Q49. The minister flew ________ the flooded area in a helicopter.

in
at
over
none of these

Correct Option: C [ over ]

Explanation: "Flew over" is a phrase that describes the action of an aircraft or bird traveling in the air above a specific location.

Q50. It was a sunset _______ great beauty.

of
about
with
none of these

Correct Option: A [ of ]

Explanation: We use "of" to link a noun with its quality. Since "great beauty" is a quality of the sunset, the correct phrase is "a sunset of great beauty."

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