BSF Constable (Tradesman) | Written Examination

BSF Constable (Tradesman): 16-question practice mock

A compact BSF Constable (Tradesman) written-exam practice mock: 16 original questions across General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Analytical Aptitude and Basic English, each with a worked solution. No negative marking, as in CT_trade_07/2025.

Before you start

16 questions in 20 minutes on a single clock — a short drill, not the full 100-question paper.
Each question carries one mark; there is no negative marking, matching Advertisement CT_trade_07/2025.
Every question is original, written to the BSF Tradesman pattern, with a worked solution shown after you submit.

Sections in this test

Section	Questions
General AwarenessGeneral Awareness	4
Elementary MathematicsMathematics	4
Analytical AptitudeGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning	4
Basic EnglishEnglish Language	4

Sample questions with worked solutions

A few questions from this test, with the answer key and the method behind it. The full set of 16 runs under a timer, and every solution is on the analysis screen once you submit.

General Awareness · solved example

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

Article 14
Article 17Correct
Article 21
Article 32

Solution

Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Article 14 guarantees equality before law; Article 21 protects life and personal liberty.

Mathematics · solved example

Find 25% of 480.

120Correct
96
144
160

Solution

25% of 480 = 480 × 25/100 = 480 × 1/4 = 120.

General Intelligence & Reasoning · solved example

Find the next term: 3, 7, 15, 31, ?

63Correct
62
47
55

Solution

Each term is double the previous plus one: 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, and 31×2+1=63.

English Language · solved example

Choose the word most similar in meaning to: BRAVE

Cowardly
CourageousCorrect
Timid
Weak

Solution

'Brave' means showing courage. 'Courageous' is the nearest synonym. The other options mean the opposite.

General Awareness · solved example

The Border Security Force primarily guards India's borders with which two countries?

Pakistan and BangladeshCorrect
China and Nepal
Myanmar and Sri Lanka
Bhutan and Afghanistan

Solution

The BSF is the primary force guarding India's land borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. It also supports internal security and counter-insurgency when required.

How this test is marked

Correct answer

Wrong answer

-0

Unanswered

Because a blank carries no penalty, guessing only pays when you can eliminate at least two options. The analysis screen after the test shows you exactly where guessing cost you marks.