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.
Q. If a person walks 12 meters north and then 5 meters south, how far is he from his starting point? (2022)
A.
5 meters
B.
7 meters
C.
12 meters
D.
17 meters
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Solution
He is 12 - 5 = 7 meters north from the starting point.
Correct Answer:
B
— 7 meters
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Q. If a person walks 12 meters towards the South and then 5 meters towards the East, what is the shortest distance back to the starting point? (2023)
A.
13 meters
B.
17 meters
C.
12 meters
D.
5 meters
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Solution
Using the Pythagorean theorem, the distance back is √(12^2 + 5^2) = √(144 + 25) = √169 = 13 meters.
Correct Answer:
A
— 13 meters
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Q. If a person walks at a speed of 4 km/h, how long will it take him to walk 16 km? (2023)
A.
2 hours
B.
3 hours
C.
4 hours
D.
5 hours
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Solution
Time = Distance / Speed = 16 km / 4 km/h = 4 hours
Correct Answer:
C
— 4 hours
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Q. If a person walks at a speed of 4 km/h, how long will it take to walk 10 km?
A.
2 hours
B.
2.5 hours
C.
3 hours
D.
3.5 hours
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Solution
Time = Distance / Speed = 10 km / 4 km/h = 2.5 hours.
Correct Answer:
A
— 2 hours
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Q. If a person walks at a speed of 5 km/h, how long will it take to walk 10 km? (2023)
A.
1 hour
B.
2 hours
C.
3 hours
D.
4 hours
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Solution
Time = Distance/Speed = 10 km/5 km/h = 2 hours
Correct Answer:
B
— 2 hours
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Q. If a piece of ribbon is 2.5 meters long, how many 0.5 meter pieces can be cut from it?
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Solution
2.5 / 0.5 = 5 pieces can be cut.
Correct Answer:
B
— 5
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Q. If a pipe can fill a tank in 15 hours and another pipe can empty it in 20 hours, how long will it take to fill the tank if both pipes are opened together?
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Solution
Filling rate = 1/15, emptying rate = 1/20. Combined rate = 1/15 - 1/20 = 1/60. Time taken = 60 hours.
Correct Answer:
C
— 40
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Q. If a pipe can fill a tank in 8 hours and another pipe can empty it in 12 hours, how long will it take to fill the tank if both pipes are opened together?
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Solution
Filling rate = 1/8, emptying rate = 1/12. Combined rate = 1/8 - 1/12 = 1/24. Time to fill = 24 hours.
Correct Answer:
B
— 6
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Q. If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza remains?
A.
1/2
B.
5/8
C.
3/8
D.
1/4
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Solution
If 3 out of 8 slices are eaten, then 5 slices remain, which is 5/8 of the pizza.
Correct Answer:
B
— 5/8
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Q. If a plant species can grow in 5 different types of soil, and each type of soil can support 4 different plant species, how many total plant species can be supported?
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Solution
5 soil types * 4 species/soil = 20 total plant species.
Correct Answer:
C
— 20
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Q. If a plastic bottle takes 450 years to decompose, how many years will it take for 5 bottles to decompose?
A.
450 years
B.
2250 years
C.
900 years
D.
1800 years
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Solution
Each bottle takes 450 years, so 5 bottles still take 450 years.
Correct Answer:
A
— 450 years
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Q. If a plastic bottle takes 450 years to decompose, how many years will it take for 5 bottles?
A.
2250 years
B.
450 years
C.
900 years
D.
1350 years
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Solution
Each bottle takes 450 years, so it still takes 450 years for each.
Correct Answer:
B
— 450 years
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Q. If a plastic bottle takes 450 years to decompose, how many years will it take for 10 bottles?
A.
450 years
B.
900 years
C.
4500 years
D.
45000 years
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Solution
Each bottle takes 450 years, so 10 bottles still take 450 years.
Correct Answer:
A
— 450 years
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Q. If a population increases from 2000 to 2500, what is the percentage increase?
A.
20%
B.
25%
C.
30%
D.
35%
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Solution
Percentage increase = ((2500 - 2000) / 2000) * 100 = 25%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 25%
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Q. If a price of a laptop is increased by 15% and the new price is $1,150, what was the original price?
A.
$1,000
B.
$1,050
C.
$1,200
D.
$1,300
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Solution
Let original price be x. Then, x + 0.15x = 1150 => 1.15x = 1150 => x = 1150 / 1.15 = $1,000.
Correct Answer:
A
— $1,000
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Q. If a printer can print 20 pages per minute, how many pages can it print in 15 minutes?
A.
200 pages
B.
300 pages
C.
400 pages
D.
500 pages
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Solution
In 15 minutes, the printer can print 20 pages/minute * 15 minutes = 300 pages.
Correct Answer:
B
— 300 pages
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Q. If a product is bought for $150 and sold for $120, what is the loss percentage?
A.
15%
B.
20%
C.
25%
D.
30%
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Solution
Loss = Cost Price - Selling Price = 150 - 120 = 30. Loss Percentage = (Loss/Cost Price) * 100 = (30/150) * 100 = 20%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 20%
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Q. If a product is bought for $300 and sold for $270, what is the loss percentage?
A.
5%
B.
10%
C.
15%
D.
20%
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Solution
Loss = Cost Price - Selling Price = 300 - 270 = 30. Loss Percentage = (Loss/Cost Price) * 100 = (30/300) * 100 = 10%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 10%
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Q. If a product is marked at $150 and sold at a 20% discount, what is the selling price?
A.
$120
B.
$130
C.
$140
D.
$150
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Solution
Discount = 20% of 150 = 0.2 * 150 = $30. Selling Price = Marked Price - Discount = 150 - 30 = $120.
Correct Answer:
A
— $120
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Q. If a product is marked at $200 and sold at a 15% discount, what is the selling price?
A.
$170
B.
$175
C.
$180
D.
$185
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Solution
Discount = 15% of 200 = 0.15 * 200 = 30. Selling Price = Marked Price - Discount = 200 - 30 = 170.
Correct Answer:
B
— $175
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Q. If a product is sold at a loss of 10% for $90, what was the cost price?
A.
$100
B.
$80
C.
$90
D.
$110
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Solution
Let the cost price be x. Selling Price = Cost Price - Loss = x - 0.1x = 0.9x. 0.9x = 90, x = 90/0.9 = 100.
Correct Answer:
A
— $100
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Q. If a product is sold for $120 after a discount of 20%, what was the original price?
A.
$140
B.
$150
C.
$160
D.
$180
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Solution
Let the original price be x. Selling Price = x - 20% of x = x - 0.2x = 0.8x. Therefore, 0.8x = 120. x = 120 / 0.8 = 150.
Correct Answer:
B
— $150
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Q. If a product is sold for $150 after a discount of 10%, what was the original price?
A.
$160
B.
$170
C.
$180
D.
$190
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Solution
Let the original price be x. Selling Price = x - 0.10x = 0.90x. So, 0.90x = 150. Therefore, x = 150 / 0.90 = 166.67, approximately $160.
Correct Answer:
A
— $160
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Q. If a product's price decreases from $80 to $64, what is the percentage decrease?
A.
20%
B.
25%
C.
15%
D.
30%
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Solution
Percentage Decrease = ((Original Price - New Price) / Original Price) * 100 = ((80 - 64) / 80) * 100 = (16 / 80) * 100 = 20%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 25%
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Q. If a product's price elasticity of demand is -2, what does this indicate about consumer behavior?
A.
Inelastic demand
B.
Elastic demand
C.
Unitary demand
D.
Perfectly elastic demand
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Solution
A price elasticity of -2 indicates elastic demand, meaning consumers are sensitive to price changes.
Correct Answer:
B
— Elastic demand
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Q. If a product's price elasticity of demand is -2, what does this indicate about the demand for the product?
A.
Inelastic
B.
Elastic
C.
Unitary
D.
Perfectly inelastic
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Solution
A price elasticity of -2 indicates that demand is elastic, meaning quantity demanded changes significantly with price changes.
Correct Answer:
B
— Elastic
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Q. If a project is due on Friday and today is Wednesday, how many days do you have left?
A.
1 day
B.
2 days
C.
3 days
D.
4 days
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Solution
There are 2 days left until the project is due on Friday.
Correct Answer:
B
— 2 days
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Q. If a project is scheduled to start on Monday and takes 5 days to complete, on which day will it finish?
A.
Friday
B.
Saturday
C.
Sunday
D.
Monday
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Solution
The project will finish on Friday, 5 days after starting on Monday.
Correct Answer:
A
— Friday
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Q. If a recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, how much flour is needed for 10 servings?
A.
4 cups
B.
5 cups
C.
6 cups
D.
7 cups
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Solution
Flour needed = (2 cups / 4 servings) × 10 servings = 5 cups.
Correct Answer:
B
— 5 cups
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Q. If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, how many cups are needed for 30 cookies?
A.
5 cups
B.
6 cups
C.
7 cups
D.
8 cups
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Solution
Cups needed = (3 cups / 12 cookies) × 30 cookies = 7.5 cups.
Correct Answer:
B
— 6 cups
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