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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 pie chart shows the market share of four companies. If Company A has 30%, Company B has 25%, Company C has 20%, what percentage does Company D have? (2023)

A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%

Solution

Total percentage is 100%. Therefore, Company D has 100% - (30% + 25% + 20%) = 25%.

Correct Answer: A — 15%

Q. A plane flies from City A to City B at a speed of 600 km/h. If the distance is 1200 km, how long will the flight take?

A. 1 hour
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 2.5 hours

Solution

Time = Distance / Speed = 1200 km / 600 km/h = 2 hours.

Correct Answer: C — 2 hours

Q. A population of a town decreases by 15% in one year. If the initial population was 2000, what is the population after one year?

A. 1700
B. 1800
C. 1900
D. 2000

Solution

Population after decrease = Initial Population - (15% of Initial Population) = 2000 - (0.15 * 2000) = 2000 - 300 = 1700.

Correct Answer: A — 1700

Q. A population of a town decreases by 15% in one year. If the population was 2000, what is the population after the decrease?

A. 1700
B. 1800
C. 1900
D. 1600

Solution

New Population = Original Population - (15% of Original Population) = 2000 - (0.15 * 2000) = 2000 - 300 = 1700.

Correct Answer: B — 1800

Q. A population of a town increased from 800 to 1000. What is the percentage increase?

A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 15%
D. 30%

Solution

Percentage increase = ((1000 - 800) / 800) * 100 = 25%.

Correct Answer: B — 20%

Q. A population of a town increases by 15% every year. If the current population is 2000, what will be the population after one year?

A. 2300
B. 2200
C. 2150
D. 2100

Solution

Population after one year = Current Population + (15% of Current Population) = 2000 + (0.15 * 2000) = 2000 + 300 = 2300.

Correct Answer: B — 2200

Q. A principal amount of $1200 is invested at a rate of 10% per annum for 3 years. What is the total amount after 3 years?

A. $1500
B. $1320
C. $1440
D. $1600

Solution

Total Amount = P + SI = 1200 + (1200 * 0.10 * 3) = 1200 + 360 = $1440

Correct Answer: C — $1440

Q. A principal amount of $8000 is invested at a compound interest rate of 7% per annum. What will be the total amount after 3 years?

A. $9784.00
B. $9000.00
C. $8500.00
D. $9500.00

Solution

Amount = P(1 + r)^n = 8000(1 + 0.07)^3 = 8000(1.225043) = $9800.34.

Correct Answer: A — $9784.00

Q. A principal of $2000 is invested at a compound interest rate of 5% per annum. What will be the total amount after 2 years?

A. $2205.00
B. $2100.00
C. $2150.00
D. $2250.00

Solution

Amount = P(1 + r)^n = 2000(1 + 0.05)^2 = 2000(1.1025) = $2205.00.

Correct Answer: A — $2205.00

Q. A principal of $2000 is invested for 5 years at a simple interest rate of 3%. What is the total amount at the end of 5 years?

A. $2300
B. $2400
C. $2500
D. $2600

Solution

Total Amount = P + Simple Interest = 2000 + (2000 * 0.03 * 5) = 2000 + 300 = 2300.

Correct Answer: B — $2400

Q. A product is bought for $150 and sold for $180. What is the profit in dollars?

A. $20
B. $25
C. $30
D. $35

Solution

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price = 180 - 150 = $30.

Correct Answer: A — $20

Q. A product is marked at $120 and is sold at a 15% discount. What is the selling price of the product?

A. $102
B. $105
C. $108
D. $110

Solution

Discount = 15% of 120 = 0.15 * 120 = $18. Selling price = 120 - 18 = $102.

Correct Answer: C — $108

Q. A product is marked at $150 and is sold at a 10% discount. What is the selling price?

A. $135
B. $140
C. $145
D. $150

Solution

Selling price = 150 - (10% of 150) = 150 - 15 = 135.

Correct Answer: A — $135

Q. A product is marked at $200 and is sold at a 15% discount. What is the selling price of the product?

A. $170
B. $180
C. $190
D. $200

Solution

Discount = 15% of 200 = 0.15 * 200 = $30. Selling price = 200 - 30 = $170.

Correct Answer: B — $180

Q. A product is marked at $200 and is sold at a discount of 15%. What is the selling price?

A. $170
B. $180
C. $190
D. $200

Solution

Discount = 15% of 200 = 0.15 * 200 = 30. Selling Price = Marked Price - Discount = 200 - 30 = 170.

Correct Answer: A — $170

Q. A product is marked at $500 and sold for $450 after a discount. What is the discount percentage?

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%

Solution

Discount = Marked Price - Selling Price = 500 - 450 = 50. Discount Percentage = (Discount/Marked Price) * 100 = (50/500) * 100 = 10%.

Correct Answer: C — 15%

Q. A product is sold for $150 after a 10% increase in price. What was the original price?

A. $135
B. $140
C. $145
D. $150

Solution

Let the original price be x. Then, x + 0.1x = 150, so 1.1x = 150, thus x = 150 / 1.1 = 135.

Correct Answer: A — $135

Q. A product is sold for $300 after a discount of 25%. What was the original price?

A. $350
B. $375
C. $400
D. $450

Solution

Let the original price be x. Selling Price = Original Price - Discount = x - 0.25x = 0.75x. So, 0.75x = 300. Therefore, x = 300/0.75 = $400.

Correct Answer: C — $400

Q. A product's price elasticity of demand is -2. If the price increases by 5%, what will be the percentage change in quantity demanded?

A. -5%
B. -10%
C. -15%
D. -20%

Solution

Percentage change in quantity demanded = Price elasticity * Percentage change in price = -2 * 5% = -10%

Correct Answer: B — -10%

Q. A product's price increased from $150 to $165. What is the percentage increase in price?

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 5%

Solution

Percentage increase = ((165 - 150) / 150) * 100 = (15 / 150) * 100 = 10%.

Correct Answer: B — 15%

Q. A product's price increased from $80 to $88. What is the percentage increase in price?

A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 8%

Solution

Percentage increase = ((88 - 80) / 80) * 100 = (8 / 80) * 100 = 10%.

Correct Answer: B — 12%

Q. A product's price is decreased by 30% and the new price is $70. What was the original price?

A. $100
B. $90
C. $80
D. $70

Solution

Let the original price be x. Then, x - 0.3x = 70 => 0.7x = 70 => x = 70 / 0.7 = $100.

Correct Answer: A — $100

Q. A product's price is decreased by 30%. If the original price is $80, what is the new price?

A. $56
B. $54
C. $60
D. $58

Solution

New Price = Original Price - (30% of Original Price) = 80 - (0.3 * 80) = 80 - 24 = $56.

Correct Answer: A — $56

Q. A product's price is increased by 15% and then decreased by 15%. What is the net change in price?

A. 0%
B. 2.25%
C. 3.5%
D. 5%

Solution

Let the original price be 100. After a 15% increase, price = 115. After a 15% decrease, price = 115 * 0.85 = 97.75. Net change = (97.75 - 100) / 100 * 100 = -2.25%.

Correct Answer: B — 2.25%

Q. A product's price is increased by 15% and then decreased by 15%. What is the net percentage change in the price?

A. -2.25%
B. 0%
C. 2.25%
D. 15%

Solution

Let the original price be 100. After 15% increase, price = 115. After 15% decrease, price = 115 - (15/100)*115 = 115 - 17.25 = 97.75. Net change = (97.75 - 100)/100 * 100 = -2.25%.

Correct Answer: A — -2.25%

Q. A product's price is reduced by 30% and the sale price is $70. What was the original price?

A. $90
B. $100
C. $80
D. $70

Solution

Let the original price be x. Then, x - (30% of x) = 70. This means 0.7x = 70, so x = 70 / 0.7 = $100.

Correct Answer: A — $90

Q. A product's price is reduced by 30%. If the original price was $80, what is the reduced price?

A. $56
B. $60
C. $54
D. $58

Solution

Reduced Price = Original Price - (30% of Original Price) = 80 - (0.3 * 80) = 80 - 24 = $56.

Correct Answer: A — $56

Q. A quiz competition awards 4 prizes: 1st place gets $500, 2nd place gets $300, 3rd place gets $200, and 4th place gets $100. What is the total amount awarded?

A. $1000
B. $1100
C. $1200
D. $1300

Solution

Total amount = 500 + 300 + 200 + 100 = $1100.

Correct Answer: B — $1100

Q. A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings. How many cups are needed for 10 servings?

A. 4 cups
B. 5 cups
C. 6 cups
D. 7 cups

Solution

Cups needed = (2 cups / 4 servings) × 10 servings = 5 cups.

Correct Answer: B — 5 cups

Q. A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings. How many cups of flour are needed for 10 servings?

A. 4 cups
B. 5 cups
C. 6 cups
D. 7 cups

Solution

2 cups for 4 servings means 0.5 cups per serving. For 10 servings, 10 * 0.5 = 5 cups.

Correct Answer: B — 5 cups

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