EPFO Old Question Paper 2016 with Answers & Detailed Explanation

October 5, 2025 - By Daily Quiz

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Prepare for the EPFO exam effectively with the EPFO 2016 old question paper. This post provides the complete set of questions along with accurate answers and detailed explanations for each question. Whether you want to practice, analyze previous trends, or boost your exam preparation, this solved paper will help you understand the exam pattern, question types, and answer strategies. Download or view the paper online and get ready to score better in your EPFO exams.

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Question 8

Which one of the following parts of the sentence, "After a lot of argument I brought him forward to my point of view", has an error?

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Explanation:

The correct phrasal verb is "brought him around," which means to persuade someone. "Brought him forward" is an incorrect usage in this context.

Question 9

Which one of the following parts of the sentence, "Don't ask him how he is because if he starts talking about his health you'll never get off from him", has an error?

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Explanation:

The idiom should be "get away from him" or "get rid of him." The phrase "get off from him" is grammatically incorrect in this context.

Question 10

Which one of the following words can be used as a substitute for the phrase, "A nursery where children of working parents are cared for while their parents are at work"?

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Explanation:

A 'Crèche' is the specific term for a nursery or daycare center where young children are looked after while their parents are at work.

Question 11

Which one of the following words can be used as a substitute for the phrase, "That which cannot be taken by force"?

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Explanation:

Impregnable' means unable to be captured, breached, or taken by force. It is often used to describe a fortress or a strong position.

Question 12

Which one of the following is the appropriate question tag in the sentence, "Take a seat, __"?

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Explanation:

For polite imperative sentences (invitations or requests), "won't you?" is the standard and most appropriate question tag.

Question 13

Which one of the following is the appropriate question tag in the sentence, "Anyone can make mistakes, __"?

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Explanation:

For statements using indefinite pronouns like 'anyone' or 'everyone', the question tag uses the pronoun 'they'. The auxiliary verb 'can' becomes 'can't'.

Question 14

Which one of the following phrasal verbs may be used in the blank space in the sentence, "He is fond of art and seems (suited) to be an artist"?

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The phrasal verb 'cut out for' or 'cut out to be' means to be naturally suited or equipped for a particular role or profession.

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