The Importance of Mock Tests in SSC Preparation
Preparing for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examinations, whether it is the Combined Graduate Level (CGL), Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL), or Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), requires more than just rote learning. It demands a strategic approach centered around speed, accuracy, and mental stamina. This comprehensive mock test has been designed by expert exam setters at www.myentrance.in to simulate the actual exam environment. Taking mock tests is critical because it helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses across various sections like General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Comprehension. By practicing these challenging questions, you will learn to manage your time effectively, ensuring that you can tackle the actual 60-minute or 100-minute pressure cooker situation with confidence. Remember, success in SSC is not just about knowing the answer; it is about knowing the answer faster than thousands of other candidates. Let us dive into this curated practice set to sharpen your skills and elevate your rank.
💡 Pro-Tip: How to attempt this mock test?
Set a timer for 20 minutes for these 20 questions. Do not look at the answers until you have finished all of them. This will build your exam-day temperament and help you understand where you lose time. Always start with your strongest section to build momentum!
SSC Full-Length Practice Questions
- Reasoning: If ‘DOG’ is coded as ’26’ and ‘CAT’ is coded as ’24’, what is the code for ‘SNAKE’?
A) 50
B) 66
C) 48
D) 72 - Quantitative Aptitude: A person sells an article at a loss of 15%. If he had sold it for Rs. 30.60 more, he would have gained 9%. What is the cost price of the article?
A) Rs. 120
B) Rs. 127.50
C) Rs. 140
D) Rs. 130 - General Awareness: Which of the following constitutional amendments is known as the ‘Mini Constitution’ of India?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 24th Amendment - English Comprehension: Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: ‘ABANDON’.
A) Retain
B) Forsake
C) Support
D) Adopt - Reasoning: Identify the odd one out from the given options:
A) 64 – 8
B) 121 – 11
C) 144 – 12
D) 168 – 13 - Quantitative Aptitude: If x + (1/x) = 5, then find the value of x² + (1/x²).
A) 25
B) 27
C) 23
D) 21 - General Awareness: The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
A) 1757
B) 1764
C) 1526
D) 1857 - English Comprehension: Choose the correctly spelled word.
A) Accomodation
B) Accommodation
C) Acomodation
D) Accommodasion - Reasoning: Pointing to a photograph, a man said, “I have no brother or sister but that man’s father is my father’s son.” Whose photograph was it?
A) His son
B) His father
C) His nephew
D) His own - Quantitative Aptitude: A train 150m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. In what time will it pass a platform 300m long?
A) 30 seconds
B) 45 seconds
C) 50 seconds
D) 60 seconds - General Awareness: Which planet is known as the ‘Earth\’s Twin’?
A) Mars
B) Mercury
C) Venus
D) Jupiter - English Comprehension: Select the most appropriate idiom for the meaning: ‘To feel a bit ill’.
A) Under the weather
B) Over the moon
C) Once in a blue moon
D) Barking up the wrong tree - Reasoning: Select the related word: Medicine : Sickness :: Book : ?
A) Author
B) Ignorance
C) Library
D) Pages - Quantitative Aptitude: Find the average of first 50 natural numbers.
A) 25.0
B) 25.5
C) 26.0
D) 50.5 - General Awareness: Who was the first female Governor of an Indian state?
A) Sarojini Naidu
B) Sucheta Kripalani
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Vijayalakshmi Pandit - English Comprehension: Fill in the blank: Neither the teacher nor the students ______ present in the class yesterday.
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) are - Reasoning: Complete the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A) 40
B) 42
C) 44
D) 46 - Quantitative Aptitude: If the radius of a circle is doubled, by what percentage does the area increase?
A) 100%
B) 200%
C) 300%
D) 400% - General Awareness: Which vitamin deficiency causes Night Blindness?
A) Vitamin B
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A - English Comprehension: Select the one-word substitute for: ‘A person who hates mankind’.
A) Misanthrope
B) Philanthropist
C) Misogynist
D) Optimist
Detailed Answer Key & Explanations
1. Answer: (B) 66
Explanation: The coding logic involves the sum of the positions of the letters in the English alphabet. For ‘DOG’: D(4) + O(15) + G(7) = 26. For ‘CAT’: C(3) + A(1) + T(20) = 24. For ‘SNAKE’: S(19) + N(14) + A(1) + K(11) + E(5) = 66. In SSC exams, coding-decoding often relies on either direct positional sums or reverse positional sums. Always keep a list of alphabet numbers handy during your practice sessions.
2. Answer: (B) Rs. 127.50
Explanation: Let the Cost Price (CP) be 100%. Initial loss = 15%, so Selling Price 1 (SP1) = 85%. Future gain = 9%, so SP2 = 109%. The difference between the two selling prices is 109% – 85% = 24%. This 24% is given as Rs. 30.60. Therefore, 1% = 30.60 / 24. 100% (CP) = (30.60 / 24) * 100 = 127.50. This is a classic ‘Profit and Loss’ problem where comparing percentage differences is faster than using complex formulas.
3. Answer: (B) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 is famously known as the ‘Mini Constitution’ because it brought the most extensive changes to the Indian Constitution. It was enacted during the Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government. It added the words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ to the Preamble and introduced Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A). Understanding this is vital for the General Awareness section of SSC.
4. Answer: (B) Forsake
Explanation: To ‘Abandon’ means to give up completely or leave behind. ‘Forsake’ is a direct synonym. ‘Retain’ is an antonym, ‘Support’ and ‘Adopt’ have positive connotations that imply keeping or helping something. Vocabulary building is essential for SSC English; try learning five synonyms and antonyms every day to improve your score.
5. Answer: (D) 168 – 13
Explanation: The logic follows the pattern: Number 1 is the square of Number 2. 8² = 64, 11² = 121, and 12² = 144. However, 13² is 169, not 168. Therefore, option D is the odd one out. Squaring and cubing numbers up to 30 should be on your fingertips to solve reasoning and math problems quickly.
6. Answer: (C) 23
Explanation: Use the identity (a+b)² = a² + b² + 2ab. Here, (x + 1/x)² = x² + (1/x²) + 2(x)(1/x). Substituting the given value: 5² = x² + (1/x²) + 2. So, 25 – 2 = x² + (1/x²), which gives 23. This is a recurring algebraic question in SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2.
7. Answer: (A) 1757
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. This victory was a turning point that established British rule in India. 1764 was the Battle of Buxar, 1526 was the first Battle of Panipat, and 1857 was the first war of independence.
8. Answer: (B) Accommodation
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Accommodation’, which features a double ‘c’ and a double ‘m’. Spelling errors are a significant part of the SSC English syllabus. Frequently misspelled words include ‘Beginning’, ‘Occurrence’, ‘Committee’, and ‘Separate’.
9. Answer: (A) His son
Explanation: Breakdown the statement: “My father’s son” (since he has no siblings) is the man himself. The statement then becomes: “That man’s father is ME.” If I am that man’s father, then the person in the photograph is my son. Blood relations require careful logical parsing of each phrase.
10. Answer: (B) 45 seconds
Explanation: Speed of the train = Distance / Time = 150 / 15 = 10 m/s. To pass a platform, the train must cover its own length plus the platform’s length. Total distance = 150 + 300 = 450m. Time taken = Total Distance / Speed = 450 / 10 = 45 seconds. Always remember to add the length of the platform or bridge to the length of the train.
11. Answer: (C) Venus
Explanation: Venus is called Earth’s twin because it is similar in size, mass, density, and volume to Earth. However, its atmosphere is very different, consisting mostly of carbon dioxide, making it the hottest planet in the solar system. Geography basics regarding the solar system are common in the MTS and CHSL exams.
12. Answer: (A) Under the weather
Explanation: ‘Under the weather’ is an idiom used when someone feels slightly ill or not their usual healthy self. ‘Over the moon’ means very happy. ‘Once in a blue moon’ means very rarely. ‘Barking up the wrong tree’ means pursuing a mistaken line of thought. Idioms add flavor to language and are tested to check your grasp of conversational English.
13. Answer: (B) Ignorance
Explanation: This is an analogy based on ‘Remedy’. Medicine is used to cure or eliminate sickness. Similarly, a book is used to eliminate or cure ignorance. Analogy questions test your ability to perceive relationships between different concepts.
14. Answer: (B) 25.5
Explanation: The sum of the first ‘n’ natural numbers is [n(n+1)]/2. The average is Sum/n, which simplifies to (n+1)/2. For n=50, the average is (50+1)/2 = 51/2 = 25.5. These shortcuts in arithmetic can save valuable seconds during the exam.
15. Answer: (A) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu, known as the ‘Nightingale of India’, was the first woman to become the Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh). Sucheta Kripalani was the first female Chief Minister. This falls under the ‘First in India’ category of General Awareness, which is a favorite for SSC examiners.
16. Answer: (B) were
Explanation: The rule for ‘Neither… nor’ or ‘Either… or’ is that the verb must agree with the closer subject. Here, ‘the students’ is the closer subject and it is plural, so the verb must be ‘were’. Grammar rules like subject-verb agreement are the backbone of the English section.
17. Answer: (B) 42
Explanation: The series follows the logic of adding consecutive even numbers: 2 + 4 = 6; 6 + 6 = 12; 12 + 8 = 20; 20 + 10 = 30; 30 + 12 = 42. Alternatively, the pattern is n² + n: 1²+1=2, 2²+2=6, 3²+3=12, 4²+4=20, 5²+5=30, 6²+6=42.
18. Answer: (C) 300%
Explanation: Let the initial radius be r. Initial Area = Ï€r². If radius is doubled, new radius = 2r. New Area = Ï€(2r)² = 4Ï€r². Percentage increase = [(New Area – Old Area) / Old Area] * 100 = [(4Ï€r² – Ï€r²) / Ï€r²] * 100 = 300%. Note that the area becomes 4 times, but the *increase* is 3 times (300%).
19. Answer: (D) Vitamin A
Explanation: Vitamin A (Retinol) is essential for maintaining healthy vision. Its deficiency leads to Nyctalopia, commonly known as Night Blindness. Vitamin B deficiency causes Beriberi, Vitamin C causes Scurvy, and Vitamin D causes Rickets. Science questions in SSC usually focus on biology and basic chemical formulas.
20. Answer: (A) Misanthrope
Explanation: A ‘Misanthrope’ is a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. ‘Philanthropist’ is the opposite (one who loves humanity), ‘Misogynist’ is one who hates women, and ‘Optimist’ is a person who looks at the bright side of things. One-word substitutions are a high-scoring part of the SSC English paper.
Final Strategy for SSC Aspirants
Passing the SSC exam is not just about intelligence; it is about consistency. You should aim to solve at least one full-length mock test daily in the final 30 days before the exam. Analyze your mistakes meticulously using the explanations provided above. If you missed a math question, go back to the basic concept. If you missed a GK question, read the surrounding facts about that topic. This iterative process of ‘Test-Analyze-Learn’ is the only guaranteed way to increase your score from 120 to 160+ in Tier 1. Keep visiting www.myentrance.in for more such high-quality resources and updated patterns.
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