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SSC MCQ & Objective Questions

The SSC (Staff Selection Commission) exams are crucial for students aspiring to secure government jobs in India. Mastering SSC MCQ and objective questions is essential for enhancing your exam preparation and boosting your scores. By practicing these questions, you can identify important topics and improve your understanding of key concepts, ensuring you are well-prepared for your exams.

What You Will Practise Here

Basic Mathematics and Quantitative Aptitude
General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness and Current Affairs
English Language and Comprehension
Important formulas and definitions
Diagrams and visual representations of concepts
Previous years' SSC exam questions

Exam Relevance

Understanding SSC topics is vital as they frequently appear in various exams like CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. The pattern of questions often includes multiple-choice questions that test not only your knowledge but also your analytical skills. Familiarity with SSC MCQ questions can significantly enhance your performance in these competitive exams, as many of the concepts overlap.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Misinterpreting the question stem, leading to incorrect answers.
Neglecting to review basic formulas, which can result in calculation errors.
Overlooking the importance of time management during practice.
Failing to read all options carefully before selecting an answer.
Relying solely on rote memorization instead of understanding concepts.

FAQs

Question: How can I improve my score in SSC MCQ questions?
Answer: Regular practice of SSC objective questions and understanding the underlying concepts will help improve your score significantly.

Question: Are previous years' SSC questions helpful for preparation?
Answer: Yes, solving previous years' questions can provide insights into the exam pattern and frequently asked topics.

Start your journey towards success by solving SSC practice MCQs today! Test your understanding and build your confidence for the upcoming exams.

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Q. A factory reduces its water usage by 20% from 5000 liters per day. What is the new daily water usage?

A. 4000 liters
B. 4500 liters
C. 3500 liters
D. 3000 liters

Solution

Reduction = 20% of 5000 liters = 1000 liters. New usage = 5000 liters - 1000 liters = 4000 liters

Correct Answer: B — 4500 liters

Q. A factory reduces its water usage by 20% from 5000 liters. How much water does it use after the reduction?

A. 3500 liters
B. 4000 liters
C. 4200 liters
D. 4500 liters

Solution

20% of 5000 liters is 1000 liters. 5000 - 1000 = 4000 liters.

Correct Answer: B — 4000 liters

Q. A factory's production decreased by 25% this month. If the production last month was 400 units, what is the production this month?

A. 300
B. 350
C. 320
D. 280

Solution

Production this month = Last Month's Production - (25% of Last Month's Production) = 400 - (0.25 * 400) = 400 - 100 = 300.

Correct Answer: A — 300

Q. A factory's production decreases by 20% in a month. If the original production was 500 units, what is the new production?

A. 400
B. 450
C. 350
D. 300

Solution

New Production = Original Production - (20% of Original Production) = 500 - (0.2 * 500) = 500 - 100 = 400.

Correct Answer: A — 400

Q. A factory's production decreases by 25% in a month. If the initial production was 800 units, what is the production after the decrease?

A. 600
B. 700
C. 500
D. 400

Solution

Production after decrease = Initial Production - (25% of Initial Production) = 800 - (0.25 * 800) = 800 - 200 = 600.

Correct Answer: A — 600

Q. A firm has fixed costs of $1000 and variable costs of $5 per unit. If it produces 200 units, what is the total cost?

A. $2000
B. $2100
C. $2200
D. $2300

Solution

Total cost = Fixed costs + (Variable cost per unit * Number of units) = 1000 + (5 * 200) = 1000 + 1000 = $2000

Correct Answer: B — $2100

Q. A firm has fixed costs of $1000 and variable costs of $5 per unit. If it sells 200 units, what is its total cost?

A. $2000
B. $3000
C. $4000
D. $5000

Solution

Total cost = Fixed costs + (Variable cost per unit * Number of units) = 1000 + (5 * 200) = 2000

Correct Answer: B — $3000

Q. A firm has fixed costs of $2000 and variable costs of $5 per unit. If it produces 500 units, what is the total cost?

A. $2500
B. $3000
C. $3500
D. $4000

Solution

Total cost = Fixed costs + (Variable cost per unit * Number of units) = 2000 + (5 * 500) = 2000 + 2500 = $4500

Correct Answer: B — $3000

Q. A firm has fixed costs of $2000 and variable costs of $5 per unit. If it produces 500 units, what are the total costs?

A. $2500
B. $3000
C. $2000
D. $3500

Solution

Total costs = Fixed costs + (Variable cost per unit * Number of units) = 2000 + (5 * 500) = 2000 + 2500 = $4500

Correct Answer: B — $3000

Q. A flagpole is 12 meters high. If the angle of elevation from a point 16 meters away from the base of the flagpole is θ, what is tan(θ)?

A. 3/4
B. 4/3
C. 1/2
D. 2/1

Solution

tan(θ) = height / distance = 12 / 16 = 3/4.

Correct Answer: B — 4/3

Q. A flagpole is 12 meters tall. If the angle of elevation from a point 16 meters away from the base of the flagpole is θ, what is tan(θ)?

A. 0.75
B. 0.5
C. 0.8
D. 1

Solution

tan(θ) = height/distance = 12/16 = 0.75.

Correct Answer: A — 0.75

Q. A flight is scheduled to depart at 2:30 PM and is delayed by 45 minutes. What is the new departure time?

A. 3:15 PM
B. 3:00 PM
C. 2:45 PM
D. 2:30 PM

Solution

Adding 45 minutes to 2:30 PM results in a new departure time of 3:15 PM.

Correct Answer: A — 3:15 PM

Q. A flight is scheduled to depart at 4:45 PM and arrives at 6:15 PM. What is the flight duration?

A. 1 hour 30 minutes
B. 1 hour 45 minutes
C. 2 hours
D. 2 hours 15 minutes

Solution

The flight duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Correct Answer: A — 1 hour 30 minutes

Q. A flock of birds were flying over the lake. (2023)

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Depends on context
D. None of the above

Solution

The correct form is 'A flock of birds was flying over the lake.' The subject 'flock' is singular, so the verb should be 'was'.

Correct Answer: B — Incorrect

Q. A flower is to a garden as a tree is to a _____.

A. forest
B. park
C. field
D. mountain

Solution

A flower grows in a garden, just as a tree grows in a forest.

Correct Answer: A — forest

Q. A government has a total budget of $1.2 trillion. If it allocates 30% to healthcare, how much is allocated to healthcare?

A. $360 billion
B. $300 billion
C. $400 billion
D. $500 billion

Solution

Amount allocated to healthcare = 1.2 trillion * 0.30 = $360 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $360 billion

Q. A government has a total budget of $200 billion. If it allocates 25% for education, how much is allocated for education?

A. $50 billion
B. $40 billion
C. $60 billion
D. $30 billion

Solution

Amount allocated for education = 200 billion * 0.25 = $50 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $50 billion

Q. A government has a total budget of $200 billion. If it allocates 25% to education, how much is allocated to education?

A. $50 billion
B. $40 billion
C. $60 billion
D. $30 billion

Solution

Amount allocated to education = 200 billion * 0.25 = $50 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $50 billion

Q. A government imposes a tax of $2 on a product that costs $10. What is the new price of the product if the tax is fully passed on to consumers?

A. $10
B. $12
C. $14
D. $8

Solution

New price = Original price + Tax = 10 + 2 = $12

Correct Answer: B — $12

Q. A government imposes a tax of $2 on a product that costs $10. What is the new price of the product?

A. $10
B. $12
C. $14
D. $8

Solution

New price = Original price + Tax = 10 + 2 = $12

Correct Answer: B — $12

Q. A government increases taxes by $200 million, which leads to a decrease in consumer spending by $300 million. What is the marginal propensity to consume?

A. 0.5
B. 0.67
C. 0.75
D. 0.33

Solution

Marginal propensity to consume = Change in consumption / Change in income = 300 / 200 = 1.5

Correct Answer: B — 0.67

Q. A government plans to increase its budget by 15% next year. If the current budget is $120 billion, what will be the new budget?

A. $138 billion
B. $140 billion
C. $150 billion
D. $130 billion

Solution

New budget = 120 billion * (1 + 0.15) = 120 billion * 1.15 = $138 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $138 billion

Q. A government plans to increase its budget by 15% next year. If the current budget is $300 billion, what will be the new budget?

A. $345 billion
B. $330 billion
C. $315 billion
D. $300 billion

Solution

New budget = 300 billion * (1 + 0.15) = 300 billion * 1.15 = $345 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $345 billion

Q. A government plans to increase its budget by 15% next year. If the current budget is $600 billion, what will be the new budget?

A. $690 billion
B. $700 billion
C. $720 billion
D. $750 billion

Solution

New budget = 600 * (1 + 0.15) = 600 * 1.15 = $690 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $690 billion

Q. A group of 4 friends has an average age of 25 years. If one friend leaves and the average age becomes 26 years, what is the age of the friend who left?

A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 27

Solution

Total age of 4 friends = 4 * 25 = 100. New total age for 3 friends = 3 * 26 = 78. Age of friend who left = 100 - 78 = 22.

Correct Answer: C — 26

Q. A group of 8 friends has an average age of 25 years. If one friend leaves and the average age becomes 26 years, what is the age of the friend who left?

A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 27

Solution

Total age of 8 friends = 8 * 25 = 200. New total age for 7 friends = 7 * 26 = 182. Age of friend who left = 200 - 182 = 18.

Correct Answer: D — 27

Q. A group of 8 people has an average weight of 70 kg. If 2 people weighing 80 kg each leave the group, what is the new average weight?

A. 68
B. 69
C. 70
D. 71

Solution

Total weight of 8 people = 8 * 70 = 560 kg. Total weight after 2 people leave = 560 - 160 = 400 kg. New average = 400 / 6 = 66.67 kg.

Correct Answer: A — 68

Q. A group of friends has an average age of 25 years. If one friend aged 30 leaves the group, what will be the new average age if the group originally had 5 members?

A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 27

Solution

Total age = 25 * 5 = 125. New total age = 125 - 30 = 95. New average = 95 / 4 = 23.75.

Correct Answer: A — 24

Q. A group of friends has an average age of 25 years. If one friend aged 30 leaves the group, what will be the new average age if the group originally had 5 friends?

A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 27

Solution

Total age = 5 * 25 = 125. New total age = 125 - 30 = 95. New average = 95 / 4 = 23.75.

Correct Answer: B — 25

Q. A group of friends has an average age of 25 years. If one friend aged 30 leaves, what will be the new average if the group had 5 members?

A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 27

Solution

Total age of 5 friends = 5 * 25 = 125. New total age = 125 - 30 = 95. New average = 95 / 4 = 23.75.

Correct Answer: A — 24

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