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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. If 3x - 2 < 4x + 1, what can be concluded about x?

A. x < -3
B. x > -3
C. x < 3
D. x > 3

Solution

Rearranging gives -3 < x, thus x > -3.

Correct Answer: B — x > -3

Q. If 3x - 4 ≤ 5, what is the range of x?

A. x ≤ 3
B. x ≥ 3
C. x ≤ 2
D. x ≥ 2

Solution

Solving 3x - 4 ≤ 5 gives 3x ≤ 9, thus x ≤ 3.

Correct Answer: A — x ≤ 3

Q. If 3x - 5 < 4, what is the range of x?

A. x < 3
B. x > 3
C. x < 2
D. x > 2

Solution

Solving gives 3x < 9, thus x < 3.

Correct Answer: A — x < 3

Q. If 3x - 5 = 16, what is the value of x?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

Solution

Add 5 to both sides: 3x = 21. Then divide by 3: x = 7.

Correct Answer: B — 7

Q. If 4 bicycles can be repaired in 6 hours, how many bicycles can be repaired in 18 hours by 6 bicycles?

A. 12 bicycles
B. 15 bicycles
C. 18 bicycles
D. 24 bicycles

Solution

Rate = 4 bicycles / 6 hours = 2/3 bicycles/hour. For 6 bicycles, rate = 4 bicycles/hour. In 18 hours, they can repair 4 * 18 = 72 bicycles.

Correct Answer: D — 24 bicycles

Q. If 4 liters of a mixture contains 10% alcohol, how much alcohol is in the mixture?

A. 0.4 liters
B. 0.5 liters
C. 0.6 liters
D. 0.7 liters

Solution

Alcohol = 10% of 4L = 0.4 liters.

Correct Answer: A — 0.4 liters

Q. If 4 men can complete a work in 10 days, how many days will it take for 6 men to complete the same work?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10

Solution

Work done by 4 men in 10 days = 1 work unit. Work done by 1 man in 40 days. 6 men will do it in 40/6 = 20/3 = 6.67 days, which rounds to 8 days.

Correct Answer: B — 8

Q. If 4 men can complete a work in 10 days, how many men are required to complete the same work in 5 days?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

Solution

Work done by 4 men in 10 days = 1 work unit. Work done by 1 man in 40 days = 1/40 work unit/day. To complete in 5 days, required rate = 1/5 work unit/day. Number of men = 1/(1/40) * 5 = 8.

Correct Answer: B — 8

Q. If 4 people can complete a project in 12 days, how many people are needed to complete the project in 6 days?

A. 6 people
B. 8 people
C. 10 people
D. 12 people

Solution

If 4 people take 12 days, then to complete in 6 days, we need 4 * 12 / 6 = 8 people.

Correct Answer: B — 8 people

Q. If 4 people can complete a task in 10 days, how many people are needed to complete the task in 5 days?

A. 6 people
B. 8 people
C. 10 people
D. 12 people

Solution

Total work = 4 people * 10 days = 40 person-days. To complete in 5 days, needed people = 40 / 5 = 8 people.

Correct Answer: B — 8 people

Q. If 40 liters of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 7:3, how much water is there in the mixture?

A. 12 liters
B. 16 liters
C. 24 liters
D. 8 liters

Solution

In a 7:3 ratio, total parts = 7 + 3 = 10. Water = (3/10) * 40 = 12 liters.

Correct Answer: B — 16 liters

Q. If 40 liters of a mixture contains sugar and water in the ratio 1:4, how much sugar is in the mixture?

A. 8 liters
B. 10 liters
C. 12 liters
D. 6 liters

Solution

In a 1:4 ratio, the total parts = 1 + 4 = 5. Sugar = (1/5) * 40 = 8 liters.

Correct Answer: A — 8 liters

Q. If 4x + 1 > 2x + 5, what is the minimum integer value of x?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

Solving gives 2x > 4, thus x > 2. The minimum integer is 3.

Correct Answer: B — 3

Q. If 4x + 1 > 9, what is the minimum integer value of x?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

Solving 4x + 1 > 9 gives 4x > 8, thus x > 2. The minimum integer value is 3.

Correct Answer: B — 3

Q. If 4x + 1 > 9, what is the smallest integer value of x?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

Solving gives 4x > 8, thus x > 2. The smallest integer is 3.

Correct Answer: A — 2

Q. If 4x + 1 = 2x + 9, what is the value of x?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Solution

Subtract 2x from both sides: 2x + 1 = 9. Subtract 1: 2x = 8. Divide by 2: x = 4.

Correct Answer: A — 3

Q. If 4x + 1 ≤ 13, what is the range of x?

A. x ≤ 3
B. x < 3
C. x ≥ 3
D. x > 3

Solution

Solving 4x + 1 ≤ 13 gives 4x ≤ 12, thus x ≤ 3.

Correct Answer: A — x ≤ 3

Q. If 4x + 5 = 2x + 17, what is the value of x?

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

Solution

Subtract 2x from both sides: 2x + 5 = 17. Then subtract 5: 2x = 12. Finally, divide by 2: x = 6.

Correct Answer: B — 6

Q. If 4z + 8 = 32, what is the value of z? (2023)

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

Solution

4z + 8 = 32 => 4z = 24 => z = 6.

Correct Answer: B — 5

Q. If 5 - 2x > 1, what is the minimum integer value of x?

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

Solution

Solving the inequality: -2x > -4, thus x < 2. The minimum integer value of x is 1.

Correct Answer: B — 2

Q. If 5 - x > 2, what is the maximum integer value of x?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

5 - x > 2 => x < 3. The maximum integer value of x is 2.

Correct Answer: B — 3

Q. If 5 apples are distributed among 3 children, how many apples does each child get if they receive an equal amount?

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

Solution

Each child gets 5 apples divided by 3 children, which equals 1.5 apples.

Correct Answer: B — 1.5

Q. If 5 apples are distributed equally among 2 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

A. 2
B. 2.5
C. 3
D. 1

Solution

Dividing 5 apples by 2 friends gives each friend 2.5 apples.

Correct Answer: B — 2.5

Q. If 5 cats can catch 5 mice in 5 minutes, how many cats are needed to catch 100 mice in 50 minutes? (2022)

A. 10
B. 20
C. 25
D. 50

Solution

5 cats catch 5 mice in 5 minutes, so 1 cat catches 1 mouse in 5 minutes. To catch 100 mice in 50 minutes, we need 20 cats.

Correct Answer: C — 25

Q. If 5 liters of a mixture of milk and water contains 60% milk, how much water must be added to make the mixture 40% milk?

A. 2 liters
B. 3 liters
C. 4 liters
D. 5 liters

Solution

Initial milk = 60% of 5L = 3L. Let x be the liters of water added. New total = 5 + x. We need 3/(5+x) = 0.4. Solving gives x = 4L.

Correct Answer: C — 4 liters

Q. If 5 workers can complete a task in 10 days, how many days will 10 workers take to complete the same task? (2023)

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

Solution

If 5 workers take 10 days, 10 workers will take 10/2 = 5 days.

Correct Answer: A — 5 days

Q. If 5 workers can complete a task in 12 days, how many days will it take for 10 workers to complete the same task?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

Solution

Work done by 5 workers in 12 days = 1 work unit. Work done by 1 worker in 60 days = 1/60 work unit/day. For 10 workers, rate = 10/60 = 1/6 work unit/day. Time = 1/(1/6) = 6 days.

Correct Answer: A — 6

Q. If 5m + 15 = 45, what is the value of m? (2023)

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

Solution

5m + 15 = 45 => 5m = 30 => m = 6.

Correct Answer: A — 5

Q. If 5x + 3y = 15 and 2x + 4y = 10, what is the value of y?

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

Solution

From the first equation, 3y = 15 - 5x, so y = (15 - 5x)/3. Substituting into the second gives 2x + 4(15 - 5x)/3 = 10. Solving leads to y = 2.

Correct Answer: B — 2

Q. If 5x + 3y = 30 and 2x + y = 12, what is the value of x?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

From the second equation, y = 12 - 2x. Substituting into the first gives 5x + 3(12 - 2x) = 30. Solving leads to x = 3.

Correct Answer: C — 4

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