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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 a chord of a circle is bisected by a radius, what can be said about the chord?

A. It is a diameter
B. It is equal to the radius
C. It is perpendicular to the radius
D. It is longer than the radius

Solution

A radius that bisects a chord is perpendicular to the chord.

Correct Answer: C — It is perpendicular to the radius

Q. If a circle has a radius of 5 units, what is the length of a chord that is 4 units away from the center?

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

Solution

Using the formula: chord length = 2 * √(radius² - distance from center²) = 2 * √(5² - 4²) = 2 * √(25 - 16) = 2 * √9 = 6.

Correct Answer: B — 8

Q. If a circle has a radius of 5 units, what is the length of a tangent drawn from a point 13 units away from the center?

A. 10
B. 12
C. 13
D. 15

Solution

Using the tangent length formula: length = √(distance from center² - radius²) = √(13² - 5²) = √(169 - 25) = √144 = 12.

Correct Answer: A — 10

Q. If a circular paper is folded in half, what shape will be visible when it is unfolded? (2020)

A. Circle
B. Ellipse
C. Semi-circle
D. Triangle

Solution

Folding a circular paper in half results in a semi-circle when unfolded.

Correct Answer: C — Semi-circle

Q. If a city recycles 25% of its waste and produces 800 tons of waste, how much waste is recycled?

A. 200 tons
B. 150 tons
C. 250 tons
D. 300 tons

Solution

Recycled waste = 25% of 800 tons = 0.25 * 800 = 200 tons

Correct Answer: A — 200 tons

Q. If a clock shows 3:15, what is the angle between the hour and the minute hands? (2023)

A. 45 degrees
B. 90 degrees
C. 97.5 degrees
D. 75 degrees

Solution

At 3:15, the hour hand is at 97.5 degrees (3*30 + 15*0.5) and the minute hand is at 90 degrees (15*6). The angle between them is 97.5 - 90 = 7.5 degrees.

Correct Answer: C — 97.5 degrees

Q. If a company gives out awards to the top 5 employees based on performance, and there are 20 employees, how many different combinations of award winners are possible?

A. 15504
B. 18648
C. 20020
D. 21000

Solution

The number of combinations is calculated using the formula for combinations: C(20, 5) = 20! / (5!(20-5)!) = 15504.

Correct Answer: C — 20020

Q. If a company increases its workforce by 30% and the original workforce was 200, what is the new workforce?

A. 240
B. 260
C. 280
D. 300

Solution

New workforce = 200 + (30/100 * 200) = 200 + 60 = 260.

Correct Answer: B — 260

Q. If a company's profit increases from $200,000 to $250,000, what is the percentage increase in profit?

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

Solution

Percentage Increase = ((New Profit - Old Profit) / Old Profit) * 100 = ((250000 - 200000) / 200000) * 100 = (50000 / 200000) * 100 = 25%.

Correct Answer: A — 25%

Q. If a computer has 8 GB of RAM, how many bytes does it have?

A. 8,000,000 bytes
B. 8,589,934,592 bytes
C. 8,192,000 bytes
D. 8,000,000,000 bytes

Solution

1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, 8 GB = 8 * 1,073,741,824 = 8,589,934,592 bytes.

Correct Answer: B — 8,589,934,592 bytes

Q. If a computer has 8 GB of RAM, how many bytes of data can it hold?

A. 8,000,000 bytes
B. 8,589,934,592 bytes
C. 8,192 bytes
D. 8,000,000,000 bytes

Solution

1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes, so 8 GB = 8 * 1,073,741,824 = 8,589,934,592 bytes.

Correct Answer: B — 8,589,934,592 bytes

Q. If a conference call is scheduled for 1 PM and lasts for 45 minutes, what time will it end?

A. 1:45 PM
B. 2 PM
C. 2:15 PM
D. 1:30 PM

Solution

The call starts at 1 PM and lasts for 45 minutes, ending at 1:45 PM.

Correct Answer: A — 1:45 PM

Q. If a conservation area is 500 hectares and 20% of it is designated for wildlife protection, how many hectares are protected?

A. 50 hectares
B. 100 hectares
C. 150 hectares
D. 200 hectares

Solution

20% of 500 hectares = 0.20 * 500 = 100 hectares.

Correct Answer: D — 200 hectares

Q. If a conservation area is 500 hectares and 30% of it is designated for wildlife protection, how many hectares are protected?

A. 100 hectares
B. 150 hectares
C. 200 hectares
D. 250 hectares

Solution

30% of 500 hectares = 0.30 * 500 = 150 hectares.

Correct Answer: C — 200 hectares

Q. If a conservation program costs $150,000 to protect 1500 acres of land, what is the cost per acre?

A. $50
B. $100
C. $150
D. $200

Solution

$150,000 / 1500 acres = $100 per acre.

Correct Answer: B — $100

Q. If a conservation program costs $200,000 and is expected to save 500 endangered species, what is the cost per species saved?

A. $200
B. $300
C. $400
D. $500

Solution

$200,000 / 500 species = $400 per species.

Correct Answer: A — $200

Q. If a conservation program costs $200,000 to protect 500 acres of land, what is the cost per acre?

A. $200
B. $300
C. $400
D. $500

Solution

$200,000 / 500 acres = $400 per acre.

Correct Answer: A — $200

Q. If a constraint limits the number of participants to 10, how many participants can be added if 3 are already registered?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 3

Solution

If 3 are registered, then 10 - 3 = 7 participants can still be added.

Correct Answer: B — 7

Q. If a consumer spends $300 on goods and the marginal propensity to consume is 0.75, how much of that income is saved?

A. $75
B. $100
C. $150
D. $200

Solution

Savings = Income - Consumption; Income = Consumption / MPC = 300 / 0.75 = $400; Savings = 400 - 300 = $100

Correct Answer: B — $100

Q. If a coral reef can support 50 species of fish per square kilometer, how many species can be supported in a reef that is 5 square kilometers?

A. 200
B. 250
C. 300
D. 350

Solution

50 species/km² * 5 km² = 250 species.

Correct Answer: C — 300

Q. If a coral reef ecosystem can support 150 species of fish and 20% of these species are endangered, how many species are endangered?

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

Solution

20% of 150 = 0.20 * 150 = 30 species are endangered.

Correct Answer: B — 25

Q. If a coral reef ecosystem covers 1500 square kilometers and 20% of it is damaged, how many square kilometers are still healthy?

A. 1200 km²
B. 1300 km²
C. 1400 km²
D. 1500 km²

Solution

1500 km² * 0.80 = 1200 km² are still healthy.

Correct Answer: B — 1300 km²

Q. If a coral reef ecosystem has a growth rate of 2% per year and currently has 500 corals, how many corals will there be after 2 years?

A. 520
B. 525
C. 540
D. 550

Solution

After 1 year: 500 * 1.02 = 510. After 2 years: 510 * 1.02 = 520.2, rounded to 520 corals.

Correct Answer: C — 540

Q. If a coral reef ecosystem loses 10% of its coral cover each year due to bleaching, how much coral cover remains after 3 years if it starts with 100%?

A. 70%
B. 72.9%
C. 73%
D. 75%

Solution

After 3 years: 100% * (0.9^3) = 72.9% coral cover remains.

Correct Answer: B — 72.9%

Q. If a country has a budget surplus of $20 billion and it plans to increase its budget by 10%, what will be the new budget surplus?

A. $22 billion
B. $20 billion
C. $18 billion
D. $25 billion

Solution

New budget surplus = 20 billion * (1 + 0.10) = 20 billion * 1.10 = $22 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $22 billion

Q. If a country has a GDP of $1.2 trillion and a population of 300 million, what is the GDP per capita?

A. $3,500
B. $4,000
C. $4,500
D. $5,000

Solution

GDP per capita = 1.2 trillion / 300 million = $4,000.

Correct Answer: C — $4,500

Q. If a country has a GDP of $1.2 trillion and the government spends $300 billion, what percentage of GDP is government spending?

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

Solution

Percentage of GDP = (300 billion / 1.2 trillion) * 100 = (300 / 1200) * 100 = 25%.

Correct Answer: B — 25%

Q. If a country has a GDP of $800 billion and the inflation rate is 2%, what will be the GDP in real terms after adjusting for inflation?

A. $784 billion
B. $800 billion
C. $816 billion
D. $820 billion

Solution

Real GDP = Nominal GDP / (1 + inflation rate) = 800 billion / 1.02 = $784 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $784 billion

Q. If a country has a GDP of $800 billion and the inflation rate is 2%, what will be the GDP in real terms after one year?

A. $784 billion
B. $800 billion
C. $816 billion
D. $820 billion

Solution

Real GDP = Nominal GDP / (1 + inflation rate) = 800 billion / 1.02 = $784 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $784 billion

Q. If a country has a GDP of $800 billion and the inflation rate is 6%, what will be the nominal GDP after one year?

A. $848 billion
B. $800 billion
C. $850 billion
D. $860 billion

Solution

Nominal GDP after inflation = 800 billion * (1 + 0.06) = 800 billion * 1.06 = $848 billion.

Correct Answer: A — $848 billion

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