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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. What is the height of a building if the angle of elevation from a point 50 meters away is 45°?

A. 50
B. 25
C. 100
D. 75

Solution

Using tan(45°) = height/50, height = 50 * tan(45°) = 50.

Correct Answer: A — 50

Q. What is the highest civilian award in India? (1954)

A. Padma Vibhushan
B. Bharat Ratna
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize

Solution

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, awarded for exceptional service towards the advancement of art, literature, and science.

Correct Answer: B — Bharat Ratna

Q. What is the idiom that describes a family member who is not a direct descendant?

A. Blood is thicker than water
B. A chip off the old block
C. Family ties
D. In the same boat

Solution

Family ties refer to relationships within a family, including extended members.

Correct Answer: C — Family ties

Q. What is the idiom that means 'to make a situation worse'?

A. Add fuel to the fire
B. Bite the bullet
C. Break the ice
D. Hit the nail on the head

Solution

'Add fuel to the fire' means to make a situation worse.

Correct Answer: A — Add fuel to the fire

Q. What is the indirect speech of the sentence: 'She said, I am going to the market.'? (2021)

A. She said that she is going to the market.
B. She said that she was going to the market.
C. She said that she goes to the market.
D. She said that she had gone to the market.

Solution

In indirect speech, the present continuous tense changes to past continuous tense.

Correct Answer: B — She said that she was going to the market.

Q. What is the indirect speech of: 'He said, I am reading a book.'? (2019)

A. He said that he was reading a book.
B. He said that he is reading a book.
C. He said that he read a book.
D. He said that he has read a book.

Solution

In indirect speech, the present continuous tense changes to past continuous tense.

Correct Answer: A — He said that he was reading a book.

Q. What is the indirect speech of: 'He said, I have finished my work.'? (2021)

A. He said that he has finished his work.
B. He said that he had finished his work.
C. He said that he finished his work.
D. He said that he was finishing his work.

Solution

In indirect speech, the present perfect tense changes to past perfect tense.

Correct Answer: B — He said that he had finished his work.

Q. What is the indirect speech of: 'She said, I am tired.'? (2023)

A. She said that she is tired.
B. She said that she was tired.
C. She said that she tired.
D. She said that she has been tired.

Solution

In indirect speech, the present tense changes to past tense.

Correct Answer: B — She said that she was tired.

Q. What is the indirect speech of: 'The teacher said, You must complete your homework.'? (2022)

A. The teacher said that we must complete our homework.
B. The teacher said that we had to complete our homework.
C. The teacher said that we should complete our homework.
D. The teacher said that we could complete our homework.

Solution

In indirect speech, 'must' changes to 'had to'.

Correct Answer: B — The teacher said that we had to complete our homework.

Q. What is the inverse of sin(1/2)?

A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 90°

Solution

The inverse of sin(1/2) is 30°.

Correct Answer: A — 30°

Q. What is the largest desert in the world? (2022)

A. Sahara
B. Arabian
C. Gobi
D. Antarctic

Solution

The largest desert in the world is the Antarctic Desert.

Correct Answer: D — Antarctic

Q. What is the largest mammal in the world?

A. Elephant
B. Blue Whale
C. Giraffe
D. Great White Shark

Solution

The Blue Whale is the largest mammal in the world.

Correct Answer: B — Blue Whale

Q. What is the largest organ in the human body? (2020)

A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Skin
D. Lungs

Solution

The largest organ in the human body is the skin.

Correct Answer: C — Skin

Q. What is the largest planet in our solar system? (2023)

A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn

Solution

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Correct Answer: C — Jupiter

Q. What is the LCM of 14 and 35?

A. 70
B. 140
C. 105
D. 50

Solution

The LCM of 14 and 35 is 70, as it is the smallest number that is a multiple of both.

Correct Answer: A — 70

Q. What is the LCM of 9, 12, and 15?

A. 180
B. 360
C. 540
D. 720

Solution

The LCM of 9, 12, and 15 is 180, as it is the smallest number that is a multiple of all three.

Correct Answer: A — 180

Q. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 12?

A. 24
B. 48
C. 36
D. 60

Solution

The LCM of 8 and 12 is 24, as it is the smallest number that both 8 and 12 divide into evenly.

Correct Answer: A — 24

Q. What is the length of the diagonal of a rectangle with sides of lengths 6 and 8?

A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16

Solution

Using the Pythagorean theorem, diagonal = √(6² + 8²) = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10.

Correct Answer: A — 10

Q. What is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of lengths 3 and 4?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8

Solution

Using the Pythagorean theorem, c = √(a² + b²) = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5.

Correct Answer: A — 5

Q. What is the length of the tangent from a point 10 units away from the center of a circle with a radius of 6 units?

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

Solution

Using the tangent length formula: length = √(distance from center² - radius²) = √(10² - 6²) = √(100 - 36) = √64 = 8.

Correct Answer: A — 8

Q. What is the main advantage of using a multilevel queue scheduling algorithm?

A. Simplicity in implementation
B. Fairness among processes
C. Prioritization of different types of processes
D. Reduced context switching

Solution

Multilevel queue scheduling allows prioritization of different types of processes based on their characteristics.

Correct Answer: C — Prioritization of different types of processes

Q. What is the main advantage of using chromatography for group identification? (2021)

A. Speed
B. Cost-effectiveness
C. High resolution
D. Simplicity

Solution

Chromatography offers high resolution, allowing for the effective separation and identification of complex mixtures.

Correct Answer: C — High resolution

Q. What is the main advantage of using semaphores in synchronization?

A. They are easy to implement
B. They prevent race conditions
C. They are faster than mutexes
D. They require less memory

Solution

Semaphores are used to prevent race conditions by controlling access to shared resources.

Correct Answer: B — They prevent race conditions

Q. What is the main advantage of using threads over processes?

A. Threads are more secure
B. Threads require less memory overhead
C. Threads can run on different CPUs
D. Threads are easier to manage

Solution

Threads require less memory overhead compared to processes because they share the same memory space.

Correct Answer: B — Threads require less memory overhead

Q. What is the main cause of acid rain? (2019)

A. Carbon Dioxide
B. Sulfur Dioxide
C. Nitrogen Oxides
D. Methane

Solution

Acid rain is primarily caused by sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) which react with water vapor in the atmosphere.

Correct Answer: B — Sulfur Dioxide

Q. What is the main cause of biodiversity loss?

A. Climate Change
B. Pollution
C. Habitat Destruction
D. Overfishing

Solution

Habitat destruction is the leading cause of biodiversity loss as it directly removes the living spaces of many species.

Correct Answer: C — Habitat Destruction

Q. What is the main cause of desertification?

A. Deforestation
B. Urbanization
C. Climate change
D. All of the above

Solution

Desertification can be caused by a combination of deforestation, urbanization, and climate change.

Correct Answer: D — All of the above

Q. What is the main cause of habitat destruction? (2021)

A. Natural disasters
B. Urbanization
C. Climate change
D. Invasive species

Solution

Urbanization is a major cause of habitat destruction as it leads to the conversion of natural land into urban areas.

Correct Answer: B — Urbanization

Q. What is the main focus of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative launched by the Indian government?

A. Self-reliance in manufacturing
B. Boosting exports
C. Increasing foreign investments
D. Enhancing tourism

Solution

'Atmanirbhar Bharat' focuses on self-reliance in manufacturing and reducing dependency on imports.

Correct Answer: A — Self-reliance in manufacturing

Q. What is the main focus of the 'National Digital Health Mission' launched by the Indian government in 2020?

A. Universal health coverage
B. Digital health records
C. Telemedicine services
D. Health insurance for all

Solution

The 'National Digital Health Mission' focuses on creating digital health records for citizens.

Correct Answer: B — Digital health records

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