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SSC MTS Mock Test
A timed 25-question mock for the SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination covering number system & simplification, percentages, logical reasoning, english grammar, indian polity, history & geography. Answer, submit and review every question with its explanation; set negative marking to match your exam’s current scheme.
SSC MTS mock test
25 questions · 1 mark each · the timer starts with your first answer and the test submits itself when time runs out.
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Q1.Number System & SimplificationWhat is √1,296?
Answer: B — 36
36 × 36 = 1296, so √1296 = 36.
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Q2.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from ₹800 to ₹864. What is the percentage change?
Answer: A — 8% increase
Change = 64 on a base of 800: 64/800 × 100 = 8% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q3.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 29, 51, 57, 69?
Answer: B — 29
69, 51, 57 are composite; 29 is prime.
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Q4.English GrammarChoose the correct option: If I ___ you, I would accept the offer.
Answer: B — were
The subjunctive “were” is used in hypothetical conditions: “If I were you…”.
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Q5.Indian Polity, History & GeographyMoney Bills can be introduced only in:
Answer: D — Lok Sabha
Under Article 109, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
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Q6.Number System & SimplificationWhat is √8,100?
Answer: A — 90
90 × 90 = 8100, so √8100 = 90.
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Q7.PercentagesTwo successive discounts of 25% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Answer: C — 40%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 25 + 20 − 25×20/100 = 40%.
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Q8.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 1:15?
Answer: B — 52.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×1 − 5.5×15| = 52.5°.
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Q9.English GrammarChoose the correct tag question: She can swim, ___?
Answer: C — can’t she
A positive statement takes a negative tag with the same auxiliary: “can’t she?”.
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Q10.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe national aquatic animal of India is:
Answer: D — Dolphin (Ganges river dolphin)
The Ganges river dolphin was declared the national aquatic animal in 2009.
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Q11.Number System & SimplificationWhat is √625?
Answer: A — 25
25 × 25 = 625, so √625 = 25.
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Q12.PercentagesWhat is 12% of 400?
Answer: C — 48
12% of 400 = 12/100 × 400 = 48.
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Q13.Logical ReasoningRavi walks 8 m north, turns right and walks 4 m, then turns right again and walks 3 m. How far is he from the start?
Answer: C — 6.4 m
Net: 5 m north and 4 m east. Distance = √(5² + 4²) = 6.4 m.
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Q14.English GrammarChoose the correct option: Let’s discuss ___ the matter tomorrow.
Answer: A — no preposition
“Discuss” is transitive: we discuss the matter (no “about”).
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Q15.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe first Indian satellite was:
Answer: B — Aryabhata
Aryabhata was launched on 19 April 1975.
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Q16.Number System & SimplificationSimplify: 41 + 8 × 5 − 24
Answer: A — 57
BODMAS: multiply first — 8 × 5 = 40; then 41 + 40 − 24 = 57.
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Q17.PercentagesTwo successive discounts of 15% and 5% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Answer: B — 19.25%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 15 + 5 − 15×5/100 = 19.25%.
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Q18.Logical ReasoningIf BOOK is coded as CPPL, how is MILK coded?
Answer: B — NJML
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (BOOK → CPPL), so MILK → NJML.
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Q19.English GrammarChoose the correct preposition: She is good ___ mathematics.
Answer: B — at
The idiom is “good at” a subject or skill.
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Q20.Indian Polity, History & GeographyWhich Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
Answer: C — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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Q21.Number System & SimplificationFind the next number in the series: 5, 7, 11, 17, 25, ?
Answer: C — 35
Differences are 2, 4, 6, 8 → next difference 10.
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Q22.PercentagesWhat is 15% of 600?
Answer: B — 90
15% of 600 = 15/100 × 600 = 90.
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Q23.Logical ReasoningRavi walks 11 m north, turns right and walks 4 m, then turns right again and walks 8 m. How far is he from the start?
Answer: A — 5 m
Net: 3 m north and 4 m east. Distance = √(3² + 4²) = 5 m.
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Q24.English GrammarChoose the correctly punctuated sentence.
Answer: C — It’s a lovely day.
“It’s” is the contraction of “it is”; “its” is possessive.
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Q25.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe Indian National Congress was founded in:
Answer: D — 1885
It was founded in 1885 in Bombay; A. O. Hume was a founder.
How the mock test works
- The timer starts with your first answer; the test submits itself when time runs out.
- Choose the negative marking that matches your exam (many Indian exams deduct ¼ or ⅓ of a mark — check the official notification).
- After submitting you get your score, accuracy, time taken and a topic-wise breakdown, then every explanation.
- “New mock test” builds another paper — calculation questions get new numbers.
About SSC MTS
SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldars for central government offices.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
SSC MTS practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |