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

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

Solution

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

Correct Answer: B — 5

Q. If 5x = 45, what is the value of x?

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

Solution

5x = 45; x = 45 ÷ 5 = 9.

Correct Answer: B — 6

Q. If 5y - 10 = 0, what is the value of y?

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

Solution

5y = 10; y = 10 ÷ 5 = 2.

Correct Answer: A — 2

Q. If 6 people can finish a job in 8 days, how many people are needed to finish the job in 4 days?

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

Solution

6 people take 8 days, so total work = 6 * 8 = 48 person-days. To finish in 4 days, needed people = 48 / 4 = 12 people.

Correct Answer: C — 12 people

Q. If 6 workers can build a wall in 8 days, how many workers are needed to build the wall in 4 days?

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

Solution

Work = 6 workers * 8 days = 48 worker-days. To finish in 4 days, needed = 48 worker-days / 4 days = 12 workers.

Correct Answer: C — 12 workers

Q. If 6 workers can finish a job in 15 days, how many days will it take for 3 workers to finish the same job?

A. 30 days
B. 35 days
C. 40 days
D. 45 days

Solution

Total work = 6 workers * 15 days = 90 worker-days. For 3 workers, days = 90 / 3 = 30 days.

Correct Answer: C — 40 days

Q. If 60% of a class of 50 students are girls, how many boys are there?

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

Solution

Number of girls = 60% of 50 = 30. Number of boys = 50 - 30 = 20.

Correct Answer: A — 20

Q. If 60% of a number is 120, what is 80% of the same number?

A. 160
B. 180
C. 200
D. 240

Solution

Let the number be x. Then, 60% of x = 120. So, x = 120 / 0.6 = 200. Therefore, 80% of x = 0.8 * 200 = 160.

Correct Answer: C — 200

Q. If 6a + 4 = 28, what is the value of a? (2023)

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

Solution

6a + 4 = 28 => 6a = 24 => a = 4.

Correct Answer: B — 4

Q. If 6x + 5 = 2x + 29, what is the value of x?

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

Solution

Subtract 2x from both sides: 4x + 5 = 29. Subtract 5: 4x = 24. Divide by 4: x = 6.

Correct Answer: A — 4

Q. If 6x - 2 = 4x + 10, what is the value of x?

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

Solution

Subtract 4x from both sides: 2x - 2 = 10. Add 2: 2x = 12. Divide by 2: x = 6.

Correct Answer: A — 4

Q. If 7 - 2x < 1, what is the value of x?

A. x < 3
B. x > 3
C. x = 3
D. x = 4

Solution

Rearranging gives 6 < 2x, thus x > 3.

Correct Answer: B — x > 3

Q. If 7 workers can complete a job in 14 days, how many workers are needed to complete the job in 7 days?

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

Solution

7 workers * 14 days = 98 worker-days. For 7 days, needed = 98 / 7 = 14 workers.

Correct Answer: C — 14 workers

Q. If 8 liters of a mixture contains 25% sugar, how much sugar is in the mixture?

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

Solution

Sugar in the mixture = 25% of 8L = 0.25 * 8 = 2L.

Correct Answer: B — 2 liters

Q. If 8 liters of paint can cover 100 square meters, how many liters are needed to cover 250 square meters?

A. 15 liters
B. 16 liters
C. 20 liters
D. 25 liters

Solution

8 liters cover 100 square meters, so for 250 square meters, (250/100) * 8 = 20 liters.

Correct Answer: C — 20 liters

Q. If 8 people can complete a project in 12 days, how many people are needed to complete the project in 6 days?

A. 12 people
B. 16 people
C. 20 people
D. 24 people

Solution

If 8 people take 12 days, then the total work is 8 * 12 = 96 person-days. To complete in 6 days, needed people = 96 / 6 = 16 people.

Correct Answer: B — 16 people

Q. If 8 people can finish a project in 12 days, how many people are needed to finish the project in 6 days?

A. 12 people
B. 16 people
C. 20 people
D. 24 people

Solution

Work done = People * Days. 8 * 12 = 96 person-days. To finish in 6 days, needed = 96 / 6 = 16 people.

Correct Answer: B — 16 people

Q. If 8 workers can build a wall in 12 days, how many days will it take for 4 workers to build the same wall?

A. 24 days
B. 30 days
C. 36 days
D. 48 days

Solution

If 8 workers take 12 days, then 4 workers will take 12 * (8/4) = 24 days.

Correct Answer: C — 36 days

Q. If 8 workers can build a wall in 15 days, how many days will it take for 4 workers to build the same wall?

A. 30 days
B. 35 days
C. 40 days
D. 45 days

Solution

8 workers take 15 days, so total work = 8 * 15 = 120 worker-days. For 4 workers, days = 120 / 4 = 30 days.

Correct Answer: C — 40 days

Q. If 8 workers can complete a job in 12 days, how many days will it take for 4 workers to complete the same job?

A. 24 days
B. 30 days
C. 36 days
D. 48 days

Solution

If 8 workers take 12 days, then 4 workers will take 12 * (8/4) = 24 days.

Correct Answer: C — 36 days

Q. If 8b + 16 = 48, what is the value of b? (2023)

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

Solution

8b + 16 = 48 => 8b = 32 => b = 4.

Correct Answer: A — 4

Q. If 9x + 4y = 36 and 2x + 3y = 12, what is the value of y?

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

Solution

From the second equation, 3y = 12 - 2x. Substituting into the first gives 9x + 4(12 - 2x)/3 = 36. Solving gives y = 3.

Correct Answer: B — 3

Q. If 9x + 4y = 50 and 2x - 3y = -1, what is the value of x?

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

Solution

From the second equation, 2x = -1 + 3y, so x = (-1 + 3y)/2. Substituting into the first gives 9((-1 + 3y)/2) + 4y = 50. Solving leads to x = 2.

Correct Answer: A — 2

Q. If A > B and B > C, which of the following is true?

A. A > C
B. C > A
C. B < A
D. C < B

Solution

If A > B and B > C, then by transitive property, A > C is true.

Correct Answer: A — A > C

Q. If a < 5 and b > 2, which of the following must be true?

A. a + b < 7
B. a - b < 3
C. a * b < 10
D. a / b < 3

Solution

Since a < 5 and b > 2, a / b can be less than 3 if a is close to 5 and b is just above 2. The other options do not hold true in all cases.

Correct Answer: D — a / b < 3

Q. If A < B and B ≤ C, which of the following is true?

A. A < C
B. C < A
C. B < A
D. C = B

Solution

Since A < B and B ≤ C, it follows that A < C.

Correct Answer: A — A < C

Q. If a 12 V battery is connected to a 4 ohm resistor, what is the current flowing through the circuit?

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

Solution

Using Ohm's Law, I = V/R = 12 V / 4 ohm = 3 A.

Correct Answer: B — 3 A

Q. If a 12 V battery is connected to a circuit with a resistance of 4 ohms, what is the current flowing through the circuit?

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

Solution

Using Ohm's Law, I = V/R = 12 V / 4 ohm = 3 A.

Correct Answer: A — 2 A

Q. If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26, what is the code for the word 'CAT'?

A. 24
B. 20
C. 23
D. 21

Solution

'C' = 3, 'A' = 1, 'T' = 20. So, 3 + 1 + 20 = 24.

Correct Answer: A — 24

Q. If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, then what is the code for 'CAB'? (2021)

A. 123
B. 321
C. 213
D. 132

Solution

CAB = 3, 1, 2 = 321

Correct Answer: B — 321

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