1. Q1Open question

    In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Watt : Power :: Pascal : ?

    1. Energy
    2. Temperature
    3. Pressure
    4. Force
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Pressure

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Pressure, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  2. Q2Open question

    In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Mekong : Tibet :: Amazon : ?

    1. Chile
    2. Peru
    3. Colombia
    4. Ecuador
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) Peru

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) Peru, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  3. Q3Open question

    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. C G K, G K O, K O S, O S W, ?

    1. SDA
    2. KNB
    3. SWA
    4. KJH
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) SWA

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) SWA, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  4. Q4Open question

    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. MIN, NJM, OKL, PLK, ?

    1. QWS
    2. HGF
    3. QMJ
    4. UJH
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) QMJ

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) QMJ, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  5. Q5Open question

    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BRF , EUH , HXJ , KAL , ?

    1. NMB
    2. NKH
    3. NHG
    4. NDN
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) NDN

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) NDN, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  6. Q6Open question

    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: WZWT, WVOH, WRGV, WNYJ, ?

    1. W J Q X
    2. W J Q W
    3. W H P X
    4. W J P X
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) W J Q X

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) W J Q X, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  7. Q7Open question

    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: MCFI, NEKP, OGPW, PIUD, ?

    1. N K Y D
    2. Q L Y L
    3. Q K Z K
    4. Q K Z L
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Q K Z K

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Q K Z K, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  8. Q8Open question

    What comes next: 3, 12, 7, 16, 11, 20, 15, ?

    1. 16
    2. 24
    3. 14
    4. 18
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 24

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) 24, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  9. Q9Open question

    Each of the letters in the word STUDENT is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is second from the left and the one that is fourth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

    1. 17
    2. 13
    3. 11
    4. 15
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 13

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) 13, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  10. Q10Open question

    Which of the following addresses are identical to each other: 1. Arjun Mehta A-101, Emerald Towers, Surat, 395001 2. Arjun Mehta A-101, Emerald Tower, Surat, 395001 3. Arjun M. A-101, Emerald Tower, Surat, 395001 4. Arjun Mehta A-101, Emerald Tower, Surat, 395001

    1. 1 and 2
    2. 1 and 3
    3. 2 and 4
    4. 3 and 4
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 2 and 4

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 2 and 4, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  11. Q11Open question

    Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Meenal Gupta 102, Silver Oaks, Sector 12, Noida, 201301 1. Meenal Gupta 102, Silver Oaks, Sector 12, Noida, 201301 2. Meenal Gupta 102, Silver Oaks, Sector-12, Noida, 201301 3. Meenal Gupta 102, Silver Oaks, Sector 12, Noida 201301 4. Meenal Gupta 102, Silver Oaks, Sector 12, Noida, 201302 201301

    1. 1
    2. 3
    3. 2
    4. 4
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 1

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 1, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  12. Q12Open question

    Find the option that best completes the analogy. AG : IO :: CM : ?

    1. KO
    2. KU
    3. KS
    4. KW
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) KU

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) KU, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  13. Q13Open question

    A is facing North. B is seated second to the right of A. Who is sitting immediately to the left of B?

    1. The person seated to the immediate right of A
    2. The person seated opposite to A
    3. The person seated to the immediate left of A
    4. Cannot be determined
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) Cannot be determined

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) Cannot be determined, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  14. Q14Open question

    In the following question, the second word is related to the first word by a specific pattern of letter transformation. Identify the same pattern and apply it to the third word to find the correct option that completes the analogy. TIME : VJOG :: WORD : ?

    1. YPTF
    2. YQTG
    3. YPSF
    4. ZPSF
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) YPTF

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) YPTF, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  15. Q15Open question

    In each of the following questions, a specific pattern such as reversal or rearrangement has been applied to the first word to get the second. Apply the same pattern to the third word and find the correct answer from the given options. GNIDAER : READING :: NOITULOS : ? READING :: NOITULOS : ?

    1. SOLUTION
    2. SOLUNOIT
    3. NOILOSUT
    4. POLLUTION
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) SOLUTION

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) SOLUTION, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  16. Q16Open question

    In each of the following questions, the first word is coded to form the second word using a specific rearrangement and/or substitution rule. Apply the same rule to the third word to determine the correct corresponding word from the given alternatives. AYRRJC :: CATTLE :: NCPDCAR : ?

    1. SUBJECTS
    2. NEGLECT
    3. PERFECT
    4. OPERATE
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) PERFECT

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) PERFECT, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  17. Q17Open question

    Identify the odd one: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 20

    1. 17
    2. 13
    3. 20
    4. 11
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 20

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 20, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  18. Q18Open question

    Which of the following is the odd one out?

    1. 2, 3, 5
    2. 11, 13, 17
    3. 4, 6, 8
    4. 7, 19, 23
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 4, 6, 8

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 4, 6, 8, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  19. Q19Open question

    Rani said, "The man in the photo is my mother's son-in-law." Who is the man to Rani?

    1. Husband
    2. Father
    3. Uncle
    4. Cousin
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Husband

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Husband, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  20. Q20Open question

    In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

    1. K11 : I9 : G7
    2. M13 : K11 : I9
    3. O15 : M13 : K11
    4. N14 : K11 : H8
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) N14 : K11 : H8

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) N14 : K11 : H8, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  21. Q21Open question

    In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

    1. A1@ : B2# : C3$
    2. D4% : E5^ : F6&
    3. G7* : H8( : I9)
    4. J10_ : K11@ : L12@
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) J10_ : K11@ : L12@

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) J10_ : K11@ : L12@, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  22. Q22Open question

    Pointing to a man, a woman said, "His mother is the only daughter of my father." How is the man related to the woman?

    1. Son
    2. Nephew
    3. Cousin
    4. Grandson
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Son

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Son, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  23. Q23Open question

    Pointing to a woman, John says, "She is the wife of my uncle's only son." How is the woman related to John?

    1. Sister
    2. Cousin
    3. Sister-in-law
    4. Niece
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Sister-in-law

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Sister-in-law, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  24. Q24Open question

    A man said, "My mother's husband's only son is the father of your sister's brother." How is the man related to you?

    1. Uncle
    2. Father
    3. Grandfather
    4. Brother
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) Father

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) Father, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  25. Q25Open question

    If # = ×, @ = -, $ = +, then evaluate: 9 # 2 @ 3 $ 1

    1. 18
    2. 14
    3. 16
    4. 17
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 16

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 16, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Intelligence & Reasoning]

  26. Q26Open question

    Which of the following features distinguishes the Elephanta Caves from other rock-cut sites of early India?

    1. They are primarily Buddhist caves with large stupas.
    2. The caves focus on Shaivite themes and feature sculptural depth through light and shadow.
    3. They contain a mix of Jain and Vaishnavite depictions in pillar halls.
    4. The caves are entirely monolithic structures from the Mauryan period.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) The caves focus on Shaivite themes and feature sculptural depth through light and shadow.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) The caves focus on Shaivite themes and feature sculptural depth through light and shadow., as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  27. Q27Open question

    Read the statements about the Goncha Festival of Bastar: 1.) Tupki, a mock gun made of bamboo, uses Goncha fruit as bullets. 2.) The chariot procession was started by Chalukya rulers. 3.) Rath Yatra begins on Ashadh Shukla Dashmi and ends on Dutiya. Which of the above statements are correct?

    1. Only 1 and 2
    2. Only 2 and 3
    3. Only 1 and 3
    4. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Only 1 and 2

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Only 1 and 2, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  28. Q28Open question

    Fill in the blanks: In Carnatic music, a laghu with five beats is known as ____ jaati.

    1. Tishra
    2. Chaturashra
    3. Khanda
    4. Mishra
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Khanda

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Khanda, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  29. Q29Open question

    Which of the following statements about Judo is correct?

    1. Judo was introduced in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan.
    2. India's first National Judo Championship was held in 1970 at Delhi University.
    3. Kalpana Devi won gold at the 2010 Judo World Cup.
    4. Judo became an Olympic sport in 1965.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Judo was introduced in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Judo was introduced in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan., as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  30. Q30Open question

    Where and when will the 59th National Cross Country Championships - 2025 be held?

    1. 10th January 2025, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
    2. 12th January 2025, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
    3. 15th January 2025, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
    4. 12th January 2025, Jaipur, Rajasthan
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 12th January 2025, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) 12th January 2025, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  31. Q31Open question

    What is the core structural focus of the 2024 India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) within India's international investment strategy?

    1. Proposes joint sovereign funds and links INR swap with UAE banks.
    2. Focuses on pre-establishment rights and UAE-based arbitration.
    3. Assures post-establishment investor confidence via standard and national treatment.
    4. Aims at GCC-wide tax regulation under India-led digital framework.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Assures post-establishment investor confidence via standard and national treatment.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Assures post-establishment investor confidence via standard and national treatment., as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  32. Q32Open question

    Fill in the blanks: The Santosh Trophy 2022-23 final was uniquely held in _____, where Karnataka defeated Meghalaya to win the title after 54 years.

    1. Dubai
    2. Riyadh
    3. Doha
    4. Muscat
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) Riyadh

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) Riyadh, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  33. Q33Open question

    Which of the following statements best captures the essence of "Landscapes of Loss: The Story of an Indian Drought" by Kavitha Iyer?

    1. A study on drought's human and ecological impacts in India.
    2. A fictional story about a family in a drought-hit area.
    3. A history of monsoon patterns and ancient agriculture in India.
    4. A colonial-era policy analysis of water management.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) A study on drought's human and ecological impacts in India.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) A study on drought's human and ecological impacts in India., as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  34. Q34Open question

    Consider the following statements about glacial landforms: Statement 1: Hanging valleys are often found opening into main glacial valleys at higher elevations. Statement 2: Spurs of such hanging valleys are frequently truncated into triangular facets. Which of the following Statements is/are Correct?

    1. Only 1
    2. Only 2
    3. 1 and 2 are correct
    4. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 1 and 2 are correct

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 1 and 2 are correct, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  35. Q35Open question

    What is the primary function of the Crew Escape System (CES) on ISRO's Human Rated LVM3 (HLVM3) rocket?

    1. To guide the crew module into its designated Low Earth Orbit.
    2. To eject the crew module to safety during launch emergencies.
    3. To assist in docking the crew module with a space station.
    4. To provide thermal shielding during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) To eject the crew module to safety during launch emergencies.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) To eject the crew module to safety during launch emergencies., as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  36. Q36Open question

    Which of the following statements about Justice Sanjiv Khanna is/are true? 1. He is the 51st Chief Justice of India 2. He succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud 3. He served as CJI from 2023

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2, and 3 all are true
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 1 and 2 only, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  37. Q37Open question

    Which of the following objectives are part of the National Population Policy (NPP) 2000? 1. Providing free and compulsory education up to 14 years of age 2. Increasing fertility rate to ensure demographic dividend 3. Reducing infant mortality rate below 30 per 1000 live births 4. Promoting delayed marriage for girls

    1. Only 1 and 2 are correct
    2. Only 1 and 3 are correct
    3. Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4 all are correct
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  38. Q38Open question

    Which pathway in cellular respiration generates the most ATP?

    1. Glycolysis
    2. Krebs cycle
    3. Electron transport chain
    4. Fermentation
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Electron transport chain

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Electron transport chain, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  39. Q39Open question

    Arrange the following events in chronological order: a. Eastern Zonal Council meeting 2022 b. States Reorganisation Act passed c. First Central Zonal Council meeting

    1. b-c-a
    2. c-b-a
    3. a-b-c
    4. b-a-c
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) b-c-a

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) b-c-a, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  40. Q40Open question

    Which of the following most accurately describes the legal character of the right to property under Article 300A of the Indian Constitution?

    1. It is a fundamental right that guarantees compensation for all property acquisitions.
    2. It allows the State to deprive a person of property by any law, even without due process.
    3. It is a constitutional legal right that permits deprivation only by authority of law.
    4. It permits citizens to claim property protection under Article 32 before the Supreme Court.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) It is a constitutional legal right that permits deprivation only by authority of law.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) It is a constitutional legal right that permits deprivation only by authority of law., as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  41. Q41Open question

    For a rigid body, the angular velocity of any particle about a given axis of rotation is:

    1. Proportional to its distance from the axis
    2. The same for all particles
    3. Inversely proportional to its distance from the axis
    4. Always zero
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) The same for all particles

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) The same for all particles, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  42. Q42Open question

    The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) places emphasis on the use of technology to ensure the authenticity of evidence. This is particularly relevant for:

    1. Physical exhibits from crime scenes.
    2. Hand-written diaries.
    3. Digital and electronic evidence.
    4. Oral confessions.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Digital and electronic evidence.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Digital and electronic evidence., as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  43. Q43Open question

    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A) : The One Nation One Ration Card ensures portability of food grains. Reason (R) : It uses Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication.

    1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. A is true, but R is false
    4. A is false, but R is true
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  44. Q44Open question

    Cheraw, the bamboo dance performed using crossed bamboo sticks, is a folk dance of which state?

    1. Mizoram
    2. Meghalaya
    3. Arunachal Pradesh
    4. Sikkim
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Mizoram

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Mizoram, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  45. Q45Open question

    What is a key factor assessed in the Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking 2025?

    1. Economic Stability
    2. Cultural Influence
    3. Defense Budget
    4. Healthcare Spending
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Defense Budget

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Defense Budget, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  46. Q46Open question

    Which of the following correctly describes cooperative sector industries?

    1. Owned and operated by central government agencies.
    2. Operated solely for export purposes.
    3. Owned by workers or suppliers sharing profits and losses
    4. Maintained by foreign companies with Indian partnerships.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Owned by workers or suppliers sharing profits and losses

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Owned by workers or suppliers sharing profits and losses, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  47. Q47Open question

    Education is now placed under which list after the 42nd Amendment?

    1. Union List
    2. State List
    3. Concurrent List
    4. None of these
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Concurrent List

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Concurrent List, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  48. Q48Open question

    What is the main objective of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) launched in 2024?

    1. To set emission trading targets
    2. To regulate groundwater quality
    3. To deliver sector-specific climate information services
    4. To mandate carbon offsetting in the private sector
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) To deliver sector-specific climate information services

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) To deliver sector-specific climate information services, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  49. Q49Open question

    Argon is produced in Earth's crust via?

    1. Decay of K-40
    2. Volcanoes
    3. Photosynthesis
    4. Cosmic rays
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Decay of K-40

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Decay of K-40, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  50. Q50Open question

    Which of the following is true about Fundamental Rights and DPSPs?

    1. Both are justiciable and enforceable by courts
    2. DPSPs override Fundamental Rights when in conflict
    3. Fundamental Rights are justiciable, but DPSPs are not
    4. DPSPs are guaranteed by the Constitution;Fundamental Rights are optional
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Fundamental Rights are justiciable, but DPSPs are not

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Fundamental Rights are justiciable, but DPSPs are not, as per the official SSC answer key. [General Awareness]

  51. Q51Open question

    Arrange the fractions 5/9, 4/7, 3/5 and 2/3 in ascending order.

    1. 3/5, 4/7, 2/3, 5/9
    2. 5/9, 4/7, 3/5, 2/3
    3. 2/3, 3/5, 4/7, 5/9
    4. 4/7, 5/9, 2/3, 3/5
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 5/9, 4/7, 3/5, 2/3

    Explanation

    In decimals: 5/9 ≈ 0.556, 4/7 ≈ 0.571, 3/5 = 0.6, 2/3 ≈ 0.667. So the ascending order is 5/9, 4/7, 3/5, 2/3. (Verified against the official SSC answer key.)

  52. Q52Open question

    Simplify: (2 1/2 + 3.6) - 1.9

    1. 4.2
    2. 5.2
    3. 6.2
    4. 7.2
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 4.2

    Explanation

    2.5 + 3.6 = 6.1, and 6.1 - 1.9 = 4.2. (Verified against the official SSC answer key.)

  53. Q53Open question

    Evaluate: 7 1/4 - [5/6 ÷ {1/3 - (1/2 × (3/4 - 1/4))}]

    1. -3 1/4
    2. 3 1/4
    3. -2 3/4
    4. 2 3/4
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) -2 3/4

    Explanation

    3/4 - 1/4 = 1/2; 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/4; 1/3 - 1/4 = 1/12; 5/6 ÷ 1/12 = 10; 29/4 - 10 = -11/4 = -2 3/4. (Verified against the official SSC answer key.)

  54. Q54Open question

    From a sample of 200 software engineers, determine the ratio of those proficient in Python to those proficient in Java using the given information: Category | Number Proficient in Python and Java | 50 Proficient in Python only | 70 Proficient in Java only | 60 Proficient in neither language | 20

    1. 11:12
    2. 12:11
    3. 7:6
    4. 6:7
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 12:11

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) 12:11, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  55. Q55Open question

    Arvind started a business by investing ₹80,000. After 4 months, Bhavin joined with ₹1,20,000. At the end of 8 months from the start, Chandan joined with ₹1,60,000. If the total profit is ₹1,05,000 at the end of the year, find the share of Chandan.

    1. ₹26,500
    2. ₹26,000
    3. ₹26,200
    4. ₹26,250
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) ₹26,250

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) ₹26,250, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  56. Q56Open question

    A and B start a business. A invests ₹80,000 for 9 months, B invests ₹1,20,000 for 6 months. What is B's share of a ₹45,000 profit?

    1. ₹26,500
    2. ₹28,000
    3. ₹36,000
    4. ₹22,500
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) ₹22,500

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) ₹22,500, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  57. Q57Open question

    What is the average of all integers between 100 and 250 that are exactly divisible by 11?

    1. 176
    2. 186
    3. 196
    4. 146
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 176

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 176, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  58. Q58Open question

    The average of 15 numbers is 80. The average of the first 6 numbers is 72. The average of the next 6 numbers is 25% more than the average of the first 6 numbers. The 13th number is 8 more than the 15th number, and the 14th number is 10 less than the 15th number. What is the average of the 13th and 14th numbers?

    1. 70.89
    2. 85
    3. 75.67
    4. 80.65
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 75.67

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 75.67, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  59. Q59Open question

    A landlord bought a flat for ₹8,00,000. He wants to earn a 9% annual return on his investment after paying ₹2,000 per month for maintenance. What should be the monthly rent he charges?

    1. ₹7,000
    2. ₹7,500
    3. ₹8,000
    4. ₹8,500
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) ₹8,000

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) ₹8,000, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  60. Q60Open question

    An amount is said to double in 5 years with compound interest. How many years will it take for the amount to grow to 8 times its original value?

    1. 15
    2. 16
    3. 17
    4. 18
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 15

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 15, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  61. Q61Open question

    A sum becomes ₹6,600 in 2 years and ₹7,920 in 3 years at compound interest. What is the original principal?

    1. ₹4,000.33
    2. ₹5,583.33
    3. ₹4,583.33
    4. ₹6,583.33
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) ₹4,583.33

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) ₹4,583.33, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  62. Q62Open question

    Suman purchased 25 liters of milk at ₹45 per liter and another 15 liters of milk at ₹50 per liter. She combined both quantities and then sold the entire mixture at ₹48 per liter. What was her total profit or loss?

    1. Loss of ₹45
    2. Profit of ₹45
    3. Profit of ₹90
    4. Loss of ₹90
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) Profit of ₹45

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) Profit of ₹45, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  63. Q63Open question

    A toy manufacturer produced 1200 toy cars at a total cost of ₹90,000. He donated 200 cars to a charity event. For the rest, he announced a 10% discount on the market price of ₹120 per car. He also offered 2 toy cars free for every 8 toy cars purchased. If all 1200 toy cars were distributed, what is his overall gain or loss percentage?

    1. 4% loss
    2. 4% profit
    3. 5% loss
    4. 5% profit
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 4% loss

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 4% loss, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  64. Q64Open question

    A retailer marks an air conditioner 80% above its cost price. He offers a first discount of 25% on the marked price. During a festive offer, an additional discount of 10% is applied on the already discounted price. If the final selling price is ₹15,552, what is the approximate cost price of the air conditioner?"

    1. ₹9,000
    2. ₹9,200
    3. ₹12,800
    4. ₹10,000
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) ₹12,800

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) ₹12,800, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  65. Q65Open question

    A 40-liter mixture contains juice and water in the ratio 5:3. How much water (in liters) must be added to this mixture to change the ratio of juice to water to 2:3?

    1. 15.5 litres
    2. 22.5 litres
    3. 25 litres
    4. 30 litres
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 22.5 litres

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) 22.5 litres, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  66. Q66Open question

    A is able to complete a task in 15 days, while B takes 20 days to finish the same task. If they collaborate and work together for 4 days, what fraction of the work will still remain?

    1. 1/4
    2. 7/15
    3. 8/15
    4. 11/15
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 8/15

    Explanation

    Together they do 1/15 + 1/20 = 7/60 per day. In 4 days that is 28/60 = 7/15, so 8/15 of the work remains. (Verified against the official SSC answer key.)

  67. Q67Open question

    Two oils priced at ₹90 per kg and ₹150 per kg are blended and sold at ₹144 per kg, achieving a profit margin of 20%. What is the ratio of the two oils in the mixture?

    1. 1 : 1
    2. 2 : 1
    3. 3 : 2
    4. 4 : 1
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 1 : 1

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 1 : 1, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  68. Q68Open question

    Three pipes, A, B, and C are capable of filling a tank in 6, 8, and 12 hours, respectively. When all three pipes are opened together, they operate for 2 hours before pipe C is closed. How much additional time will it take to completely fill the tank after that?

    1. 6/7 hours
    2. 2/6 hours
    3. 3/5 hours
    4. 9/2 hours
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 6/7 hours

    Explanation

    In 2 hours all three fill 2 × (1/6 + 1/8 + 1/12) = 3/4. The remaining 1/4 at A + B's rate of 7/24 per hour takes 6/7 hours. (Verified against the official SSC answer key.)

  69. Q69Open question

    A bullet train covers a fixed distance in 30 minutes at an average speed of 240 km/h. Due to track maintenance, it needs to be diverted, increasing the distance by 20%. If the train needs to arrive at its destination on time (i.e., in 30 minutes), what should its new average speed be in km/h?

    1. 280 km/h
    2. 300 km/h
    3. 288 km/h
    4. 320 km/h
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 288 km/h

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 288 km/h, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  70. Q70Open question

    Two cars, X and Y, start from points 360 km apart and travel at constant speeds. If they move towards each other, they meet in 4 hours. If they move in the same direction, they meet in 12 hours. What is the speed of car X? (Assume X is the faster car).

    1. 60 km/h
    2. 75 km/h
    3. 45 km/h
    4. 90 km/h
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 60 km/h

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 60 km/h, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  71. Q71Open question

    A circular pizza having a radius of 21 cm. If 75% of it is eaten, what is the area of pizza remaining?

    1. 173.25 cm²
    2. 346.5 cm²
    3. 432.25 cm²
    4. 115.5 cm²
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 346.5 cm²

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) 346.5 cm², as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  72. Q72Open question

    A ring-shaped disc has outer radius 10 cm and inner radius 7 cm. What is the approximate ratio of the ring's area to the whole outer circle?

    1. 1:2
    2. 2:3
    3. 3:4
    4. 4:5
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 1:2

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 1:2, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  73. Q73Open question

    A bicycle wheel having a radius of 35 cm. What percentage of its circumference is covered in a quarter turn? (Use π=22/7)

    1. 15%
    2. 25%
    3. 30%
    4. 35%
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) 25%

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) 25%, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  74. Q74Open question

    The line y = mx + 5 passes through (1,8). Find m.

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) 3

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) 3, as per the official SSC answer key. [Quantitative Aptitude]

  75. Q75Open question

    31³ + 18³ - 37³ + 210 is equal to:

    1. -36810
    2. -14820
    3. -45670
    4. -23450
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) -14820

    Explanation

    29791 + 5832 - 50653 + 210 = -14820. (Verified against the official SSC answer key.)

  76. Q76Open question

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: PERFIDIOUS

    1. Honest
    2. Faithful
    3. Treacherous
    4. Loyal
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Treacherous

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Treacherous, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  77. Q77Open question

    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Hobson's choice

    1. A dilemma between two evils
    2. A free and fair decision
    3. No real choice at all
    4. A selection made under duress
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) No real choice at all

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) No real choice at all, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  78. Q78Open question

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Perfidious

    1. Betraying
    2. Faithless
    3. Loyal
    4. Treacherous
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Loyal

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Loyal, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  79. Q79Open question

    Identify the misspelt word.

    1. Vicereine
    2. Floccinaucinihilipilification
    3. Defenestrate
    4. Quintessance
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) Quintessance

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) Quintessance, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  80. Q80Open question

    Spot the correct spelling of a CSF-shunt procedure.

    1. Ventriculoperitoneal
    2. Ventriculoperitonal
    3. Ventriculaperitoneal
    4. Ventriculoperetoneal
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Ventriculoperitoneal

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Ventriculoperitoneal, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  81. Q81Open question

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An official reprimand or strong criticism'.

    1. Accusation
    2. Denunciation
    3. Censure
    4. Indictment
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Censure

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Censure, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  82. Q82Open question

    Select the correct option: The startup scaled so rapidly that its infrastructure could ____ keep pace.

    1. barely
    2. merely
    3. scarcely
    4. all but
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) barely

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) barely, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  83. Q83Open question

    Select the correct option: Rare though the phenomenon is, it can occur ___ prolonged drought conditions.

    1. towards
    2. amid
    3. among
    4. under
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) under

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) under, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  84. Q84Open question

    Select the correct option: While the proposal appeared pragmatic on paper, its implementation proved ____ complicated than expected.

    1. less
    2. more
    3. much
    4. rather
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) more

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) more, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  85. Q85Open question

    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That the report failed to address the root causes (1)/ of the community unrest were surprising (2)/ given the exhaustive data (3)/ compiled over several months. (4)

    1. (1)
    2. (2)
    3. (3)
    4. (4)
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) (2)

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) (2), as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  86. Q86Open question

    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: What renders the draft legislation particularly contentious is not its proposed realignment of fiscal powers per se, (1)/ but that it presumes, without empirical substantiation, (2)/ a fiscal equivalence among states whose developmental baselines are (3)/ incommensurable by any normative metric. (4)

    1. (1)
    2. (2)
    3. (3)
    4. (4)
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) (2)

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) (2), as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  87. Q87Open question

    Change the following from active to passive: They have been neglecting maintenance of the archives for years.

    1. Maintenance of the archives had been neglected by them for years.
    2. Maintenance of the archives is being neglected by them for years.
    3. Maintenance of the archives was being neglected by them for years.
    4. Maintenance of the archives has been being neglected by them for years.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) Maintenance of the archives has been being neglected by them for years.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) Maintenance of the archives has been being neglected by them for years., as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  88. Q88Open question

    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The choir began the introitat the priest's signal.

    1. The child sang the introit during the intermission.
    2. The introit was replaced by an organ improvisation.
    3. The missal included Latin text for the introit.
    4. The cantor rehearsed the Sunday introit.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) The child sang the introit during the intermission.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) The child sang the introit during the intermission., as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  89. Q89Open question

    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: It was being suggested by multiple sources that the operation had been compromised internally.

    1. Multiple sources were suggesting that the operation had been compromised internally.
    2. The operation was compromised, multiple sources suggested.
    3. The sources were suggesting an operation compromise.
    4. The operation had compromised multiple internal sources.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) Multiple sources were suggesting that the operation had been compromised internally.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) Multiple sources were suggesting that the operation had been compromised internally., as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  90. Q90Open question

    Read the following passage and answer the question based on it. Passage: While education and wisdom are often conflated in colloquial discourse, a discerning mind perceives a fundamental divergence between the two. Education is the formal acquisition of knowledge, often measured through degrees, academic accolades, and proficiency in structured disciplines. It is delivered through systematic curricula, institutionalized assessment, and theoretical frameworks. However, wisdom transcends this rigidity; it is the judicious application of knowledge to real-life contexts, enriched by experience, introspection, and emotional intelligence. An individual may be extensively educated yet remain bereft of wisdom if they lack the discernment to apply their learning ethically and effectively. Conversely, many wise individuals—farmers, artisans, elders—may not possess formal education, but their decisions exhibit prudence and sagacity cultivated through lived realities. Thus, education equips the mind, but wisdom enriches the soul. In an era dominated by information overload and algorithmic thinking, the schism between the two has widened. Educational institutions often prioritize rote memorization and standardized testing over critical thinking and moral reasoning. Consequently, society produces individuals proficient in problem-solving but deficient in decision-making that requires empathy, patience, or foresight. Wisdom, being innately human, cannot be downloaded or fast-tracked; it is earned through trial, failure, reflection, and a nuanced understanding of human nature. Furthermore, while education is temporally bounded—ending with formal schooling or academic milestones—wisdom is a lifelong pursuit. It does not boast certificates but manifests in humility, ethical consistency, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with grace. Ultimately, the highest form of intelligence lies not merely in knowing what is right, but in consistently choosing to do it, especially when it is inconvenient. According to the passage, how is wisdom primarily acquired?

    1. Through textbooks
    2. Through emotional detachment
    3. Through experience and reflection
    4. Through algorithmic thinking
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Through experience and reflection

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Through experience and reflection, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  91. Q91Open question

    Read the following passage and answer the question based on it. Passage: While education and wisdom are often conflated in colloquial discourse, a discerning mind perceives a fundamental divergence between the two. Education is the formal acquisition of knowledge, often measured through degrees, academic accolades, and proficiency in structured disciplines. It is delivered through systematic curricula, institutionalized assessment, and theoretical frameworks. However, wisdom transcends this rigidity; it is the judicious application of knowledge to real-life contexts, enriched by experience, introspection, and emotional intelligence. An individual may be extensively educated yet remain bereft of wisdom if they lack the discernment to apply their learning ethically and effectively. Conversely, many wise individuals—farmers, artisans, elders—may not possess formal education, but their decisions exhibit prudence and sagacity cultivated through lived realities. Thus, education equips the mind, but wisdom enriches the soul. In an era dominated by information overload and algorithmic thinking, the schism between the two has widened. Educational institutions often prioritize rote memorization and standardized testing over critical thinking and moral reasoning. Consequently, society produces individuals proficient in problem-solving but deficient in decision-making that requires empathy, patience, or foresight. Wisdom, being innately human, cannot be downloaded or fast-tracked; it is earned through trial, failure, reflection, and a nuanced understanding of human nature. Furthermore, while education is temporally bounded—ending with formal schooling or academic milestones—wisdom is a lifelong pursuit. It does not boast certificates but manifests in humility, ethical consistency, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with grace. Ultimately, the highest form of intelligence lies not merely in knowing what is right, but in consistently choosing to do it, especially when it is inconvenient. What does the author mean by "wisdom enriches the soul"?

    1. It enhances academic success
    2. It fosters deeper moral insight
    3. It improves verbal expression
    4. It sharpens mathematical skills
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) It fosters deeper moral insight

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) It fosters deeper moral insight, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  92. Q92Open question

    Read the following passage and answer the question based on it. Passage: While education and wisdom are often conflated in colloquial discourse, a discerning mind perceives a fundamental divergence between the two. Education is the formal acquisition of knowledge, often measured through degrees, academic accolades, and proficiency in structured disciplines. It is delivered through systematic curricula, institutionalized assessment, and theoretical frameworks. However, wisdom transcends this rigidity; it is the judicious application of knowledge to real-life contexts, enriched by experience, introspection, and emotional intelligence. An individual may be extensively educated yet remain bereft of wisdom if they lack the discernment to apply their learning ethically and effectively. Conversely, many wise individuals—farmers, artisans, elders—may not possess formal education, but their decisions exhibit prudence and sagacity cultivated through lived realities. Thus, education equips the mind, but wisdom enriches the soul. In an era dominated by information overload and algorithmic thinking, the schism between the two has widened. Educational institutions often prioritize rote memorization and standardized testing over critical thinking and moral reasoning. Consequently, society produces individuals proficient in problem-solving but deficient in decision-making that requires empathy, patience, or foresight. Wisdom, being innately human, cannot be downloaded or fast-tracked; it is earned through trial, failure, reflection, and a nuanced understanding of human nature. Furthermore, while education is temporally bounded—ending with formal schooling or academic milestones—wisdom is a lifelong pursuit. It does not boast certificates but manifests in humility, ethical consistency, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with grace. Ultimately, the highest form of intelligence lies not merely in knowing what is right, but in consistently choosing to do it, especially when it is inconvenient. Who, according to the author, can be wise despite lacking formal education?

    1. Scientists
    2. School children
    3. Elders and artisans
    4. Technocrats
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Elders and artisans

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Elders and artisans, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  93. Q93Open question

    Read the following passage and answer the question based on it. Passage: While education and wisdom are often conflated in colloquial discourse, a discerning mind perceives a fundamental divergence between the two. Education is the formal acquisition of knowledge, often measured through degrees, academic accolades, and proficiency in structured disciplines. It is delivered through systematic curricula, institutionalized assessment, and theoretical frameworks. However, wisdom transcends this rigidity; it is the judicious application of knowledge to real-life contexts, enriched by experience, introspection, and emotional intelligence. An individual may be extensively educated yet remain bereft of wisdom if they lack the discernment to apply their learning ethically and effectively. Conversely, many wise individuals—farmers, artisans, elders—may not possess formal education, but their decisions exhibit prudence and sagacity cultivated through lived realities. Thus, education equips the mind, but wisdom enriches the soul. In an era dominated by information overload and algorithmic thinking, the schism between the two has widened. Educational institutions often prioritize rote memorization and standardized testing over critical thinking and moral reasoning. Consequently, society produces individuals proficient in problem-solving but deficient in decision-making that requires empathy, patience, or foresight. Wisdom, being innately human, cannot be downloaded or fast-tracked; it is earned through trial, failure, reflection, and a nuanced understanding of human nature. Furthermore, while education is temporally bounded—ending with formal schooling or academic milestones—wisdom is a lifelong pursuit. It does not boast certificates but manifests in humility, ethical consistency, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with grace. Ultimately, the highest form of intelligence lies not merely in knowing what is right, but in consistently choosing to do it, especially when it is inconvenient. What is the central contrast drawn in the passage?

    1. Education vs. career
    2. Intelligence vs. memory
    3. Reading vs. writing
    4. Formal learning vs. applied wisdom
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (D) Formal learning vs. applied wisdom

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (D) Formal learning vs. applied wisdom, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  94. Q94Open question

    Read the following passage and answer the question based on it. Passage: While education and wisdom are often conflated in colloquial discourse, a discerning mind perceives a fundamental divergence between the two. Education is the formal acquisition of knowledge, often measured through degrees, academic accolades, and proficiency in structured disciplines. It is delivered through systematic curricula, institutionalized assessment, and theoretical frameworks. However, wisdom transcends this rigidity; it is the judicious application of knowledge to real-life contexts, enriched by experience, introspection, and emotional intelligence. An individual may be extensively educated yet remain bereft of wisdom if they lack the discernment to apply their learning ethically and effectively. Conversely, many wise individuals—farmers, artisans, elders—may not possess formal education, but their decisions exhibit prudence and sagacity cultivated through lived realities. Thus, education equips the mind, but wisdom enriches the soul. In an era dominated by information overload and algorithmic thinking, the schism between the two has widened. Educational institutions often prioritize rote memorization and standardized testing over critical thinking and moral reasoning. Consequently, society produces individuals proficient in problem-solving but deficient in decision-making that requires empathy, patience, or foresight. Wisdom, being innately human, cannot be downloaded or fast-tracked; it is earned through trial, failure, reflection, and a nuanced understanding of human nature. Furthermore, while education is temporally bounded—ending with formal schooling or academic milestones—wisdom is a lifelong pursuit. It does not boast certificates but manifests in humility, ethical consistency, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with grace. Ultimately, the highest form of intelligence lies not merely in knowing what is right, but in consistently choosing to do it, especially when it is inconvenient. According to the author, why has the gap between education and wisdom widened in recent times?

    1. Due to overuse of social media
    2. Because wisdom is no longer valued
    3. Because of rote learning and algorithmic methods
    4. Because people stop learning after school
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) Because of rote learning and algorithmic methods

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) Because of rote learning and algorithmic methods, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  95. Q95Open question

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She has the reputation to be a kind woman.

    1. to have kindness
    2. of being a kind woman
    3. of being the kind woman
    4. to be kind-hearted
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (B) of being a kind woman

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (B) of being a kind woman, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  96. Q96Open question

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The doctor advised him to avoid eating sweets and doing exercise regularly.

    1. avoiding sweets and doing regular exercise
    2. to avoid sweets and to exercises regularly
    3. to avoid eating sweets and to exercise regularly
    4. to not eat sweets and do exercises
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (C) to avoid eating sweets and to exercise regularly

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (C) to avoid eating sweets and to exercise regularly, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  97. Q97Open question

    A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. He asked me, "Have you done your homework?"

    1. He asked me if I had done my homework.
    2. He asked me have I done my homework.
    3. He asked me whether I have done my homework.
    4. He asked me whether had I done my homework.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) He asked me if I had done my homework.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) He asked me if I had done my homework., as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  98. Q98Open question

    A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. He said that he would join the meeting after lunch.

    1. "I will join the meeting after lunch," he said.
    2. "I would join the meeting after lunch," he said.
    3. "I shall join the meeting after lunch," he said.
    4. "I can join the meeting after lunch," he said.
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) "I will join the meeting after lunch," he said.

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) "I will join the meeting after lunch," he said., as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  99. Q99Open question

    Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage: 1. A media strategy was framed based on outreach results. 2. Demographic metrics were tracked from campaign dashboards. 3. User interactions were collected across platforms. 4. Analysts segmented users by age and behavior.

    1. 3-2-4-1
    2. 2-3-1-4
    3. 3-1-4-2
    4. 4-1-2-3
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 3-2-4-1

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 3-2-4-1, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

  100. Q100Open question

    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves the systematic and objective investigation of a subject to discover new facts or to confirm existing ones. 2. Research is a foundational pillar of academic and scientific progress. 3. This can be either theoretical, aiming to expand knowledge, or applied, seeking to solve a practical problem. 4. The findings of this investigation are then documented and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility.

    1. 2, 1, 3, 4
    2. 1, 2, 4, 3
    3. 4, 3, 2, 1
    4. 3, 4, 1, 2
    Show answer & explanation

    Answer: (A) 2, 1, 3, 4

    Explanation

    Correct answer: (A) 2, 1, 3, 4, as per the official SSC answer key. [English Comprehension]

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