SSC MTS 2026 Full Mock Test 6

1. A is 20% more than B. B is what percent less than A?

• A. 15%
• B. 16.67% (Correct)
• C. 18%
• D. 20%

Explanation: If B = 100, A = 120. Difference as a percent of A is 20/120.

2. What is 15% of 480?

• A. 60
• B. 66
• C. 72 (Correct)
• D. 78

Explanation: 480 × 15/100 = 72.

3. A number increases from 200 to 250. Percentage increase is:

• A. 20%
• B. 25% (Correct)
• C. 30%
• D. 35%

Explanation: Increase = 50, % = 50/200 × 100 = 25%.

4. Price of an item falls from ₹600 to ₹480. Percentage decrease is:

• A. 15%
• B. 18%
• C. 20% (Correct)
• D. 25%

Explanation: Decrease = 120, % = 120/600 × 100 = 20%.

5. A family spends 40% of income on food, 25% on rent. What percent is left?

• A. 30%
• B. 35% (Correct)
• C. 40%
• D. 45%

Explanation: 100 − 40 − 25 = 35%.

6. Population of a town is 15000. It increases by 10% annually. Population after 2 years is:

• A. 18000
• B. 18150 (Correct)
• C. 18200
• D. 18300

Explanation: 15000 × 1.1 × 1.1 = 15000 × 1.21 = 18150.

7. What percent of 250 is 75?

• A. 25%
• B. 28%
• C. 30% (Correct)
• D. 35%

Explanation: 75/250 × 100 = 30%.

8. A price increases by 20% then decreases by 20%. Net change is:

• A. 0%
• B. −4% (Correct)
• C. +4%
• D. −2%

Explanation: Net = 1.2 × 0.8 = 0.96, so −4%.

9. Income is ₹8000. Savings are 15%. What is expenditure?

• A. ₹6800 (Correct)
• B. ₹6600
• C. ₹6400
• D. ₹6200

Explanation: Savings = 1200. Expenditure = 8000−1200 = 6800.

10. A student scores 360 marks out of 500. Percentage is:

• A. 62%
• B. 68%
• C. 72% (Correct)
• D. 78%

Explanation: 360/500 × 100 = 72%.

11. If 20% of x is 80, what is x?

• A. 300
• B. 350
• C. 400 (Correct)
• D. 450

Explanation: x = 80 × 100/20 = 400.

12. X's salary is 20% less than Y's. Y's salary is what percent more than X's?

• A. 20%
• B. 25% (Correct)
• C. 30%
• D. 33.33%

Explanation: If X=80, Y=100. Y is more than X by 20/80×100=25%.

13. Population decreases by 5% per year. If current population is 40000, what was it 2 years ago?

• A. 44280
• B. 44289 (Correct)
• C. 44290
• D. 44300

Explanation: 40000 = P × 0.95^2 → P = 40000/0.9025 ≈ 44289.

14. What is 12.5% of 800?

• A. 80
• B. 90
• C. 100 (Correct)
• D. 110

Explanation: 12.5% = 1/8. 800/8 = 100.

15. Price rises 10% in year 1 and 10% in year 2. Effective rise over 2 years is:

• A. 20%
• B. 21% (Correct)
• C. 22%
• D. 23%

Explanation: 1.1 × 1.1 = 1.21 → 21% rise.

16. In an election, candidate A got 55% of valid votes. B got 1800 votes. Total valid votes were:

• A. 3600
• B. 3800
• C. 4000 (Correct)
• D. 4200

Explanation: B got 45%. 45% = 1800 → Total = 4000.

17. Salary of a worker increases by 20% and then decreases by 20%. Net change:

• A. No change
• B. 4% decrease (Correct)
• C. 4% increase
• D. 2% decrease

Explanation: 1.2 × 0.8 = 0.96 → 4% decrease.

18. A student needs 40% to pass. He gets 200 marks and fails by 20 marks. Max marks:

• A. 500
• B. 550 (Correct)
• C. 600
• D. 650

Explanation: Pass marks=220. 40% of max=220 → max=550.

19. 3/8 expressed as a percentage is:

• A. 30.5%
• B. 37.5% (Correct)
• C. 33.5%
• D. 38.5%

Explanation: 3/8 × 100 = 37.5%.

20. Population of a village was 10000. It grew 10% in year 1 and fell 10% in year 2. Final population:

• A. 9800
• B. 9900 (Correct)
• C. 10000
• D. 10100

Explanation: 10000×1.1×0.9 = 9900.

21. A vertical mirror image of the digit 3 most closely looks like:

• A. Reversed 3 (Correct)
• B. Same 3
• C. Upside-down 3
• D. 0

Explanation: A vertical mirror reverses the left-right direction of the digit.

22. A square paper is folded horizontally and then vertically. One hole is punched through all layers. How many holes appear after unfolding?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4 (Correct)
• D. 8

Explanation: Two folds create four layers, so one punch gives four symmetric holes.

23. A shape sequence is star, circle, star, circle, star. The next shape is:

• A. Star
• B. Circle (Correct)
• C. Triangle
• D. Square

Explanation: The pattern alternates star and circle.

24. In a water image, the top of the object appears at the:

• A. Top
• B. Bottom (Correct)
• C. Left
• D. Right

Explanation: A water image reverses the object vertically.

25. Finding a square hidden inside a complex design is a question of:

• A. Embedded figure (Correct)
• B. Clock
• C. Calendar
• D. Ranking

Explanation: Embedded figure questions ask the student to locate a simple shape inside a complex one.

26. Which word comes first in dictionary order?

• A. Apply
• B. Apple
• C. Apex (Correct)
• D. April

Explanation: Apex comes before Apple, Apply and April alphabetically.

27. Arrange in dictionary order: Cat, Cap, Can, Car. Which comes second?

• A. Can
• B. Cap (Correct)
• C. Car
• D. Cat

Explanation: Order is Can, Cap, Car, Cat.

28. If the letters of TABLE are arranged alphabetically, which letter is third?

• A. A
• B. B
• C. E (Correct)
• D. L

Explanation: Alphabetical order is A, B, E, L, T.

29. Which word comes last in dictionary order?

• A. Train (Correct)
• B. Trace
• C. Trade
• D. Track

Explanation: After Tra, compare fourth letters: c, d, c, i. Train comes last.

30. Arrange: CLEAR, CLEAN, CLERK, CLEVER. Which is third?

• A. CLEAN
• B. CLEAR
• C. CLERK (Correct)
• D. CLEVER

Explanation: Order is CLEAN, CLEAR, CLERK, CLEVER.

31. If letters of ROSE are arranged alphabetically, the new word starts with:

• A. E (Correct)
• B. O
• C. R
• D. S

Explanation: Alphabetical order is E, O, R, S.

32. Which word comes immediately after BARK in dictionary order?

• A. BAR
• B. BARN (Correct)
• C. BARD
• D. BARE

Explanation: Among the options after BARK, BARN is the nearest later word.

33. Arrange in dictionary order: MAN, MANY, MANGO, MAP. Which comes first?

• A. MAN (Correct)
• B. MANY
• C. MANGO
• D. MAP

Explanation: MAN is a complete prefix and comes before MANGO and MANY.

34. If the letters of REASON are arranged in reverse alphabetical order, which letter is fourth?

• A. R
• B. S
• C. O
• D. N (Correct)

Explanation: Reverse alphabetical order is S, R, O, N, E, A, so the fourth letter is N.

35. Among Station, Statue, Status and Static, which word comes first in dictionary order?

• A. Station
• B. Statue
• C. Status
• D. Static (Correct)

Explanation: After Stat, compare i, u, u, u; Static comes first.

36. Arrange in dictionary order: BRAVE, BREAD, BREAK, BRICK. Which word comes second?

• A. BRAVE
• B. BREAD (Correct)
• C. BREAK
• D. BRICK

Explanation: Order is BRAVE, BREAD, BREAK, BRICK.

37. If letters of PLANT are arranged alphabetically, which letter comes last?

• A. A
• B. L
• C. P
• D. T (Correct)

Explanation: Alphabetical order is A, L, N, P, T.

38. Among Crown, Crowd, Crawl and Crane, which word comes first in dictionary order?

• A. Crown
• B. Crowd
• C. Crawl
• D. Crane (Correct)

Explanation: After Cra, n comes before w; Crane comes before Crawl, Crowd and Crown.

39. Arrange AUTHOR, AUNT, AURORA, AUDIO in dictionary order. Which comes third?

• A. AUDIO
• B. AUNT
• C. AURORA (Correct)
• D. AUTHOR

Explanation: Order is AUDIO, AUNT, AURORA, AUTHOR.

40. If the letters of GARDEN are arranged alphabetically, which letter is fifth?

• A. A
• B. D
• C. N (Correct)
• D. R

Explanation: Alphabetical order is A, D, E, G, N, R, so the fifth letter is N.

41. 'Go the extra mile' means:

• A. travel physically
• B. make more effort than expected (Correct)
• C. leave early
• D. take a wrong route

Explanation: It means doing more than the minimum required.

42. 'Through thick and thin' means:

• A. in every season
• B. under all conditions (Correct)
• C. by cleverness
• D. for a short time

Explanation: The phrase means during good and bad times alike.

43. 'Miss the boat' means:

• A. travel late
• B. lose an opportunity (Correct)
• C. forget luggage
• D. cross a river

Explanation: It refers to failing to act at the right time.

44. 'At loggerheads' means:

• A. fully united
• B. in strong disagreement (Correct)
• C. working silently
• D. out of energy

Explanation: It describes people in serious conflict.

45. 'Bite off more than you can chew' means:

• A. eat too fast
• B. take on more than you can handle (Correct)
• C. waste food
• D. speak without thinking

Explanation: The idiom refers to overcommitting yourself.

46. 'Make both ends meet' means:

• A. join two things
• B. manage financially (Correct)
• C. solve a puzzle
• D. finish quickly

Explanation: It means living within limited income.

47. 'Back to square one' means:

• A. return to the starting point (Correct)
• B. move in circles
• C. win easily
• D. stand in a corner

Explanation: It means starting all over again.

48. 'In the nick of time' means:

• A. too early
• B. at the exact last moment (Correct)
• C. after a long delay
• D. on a holiday

Explanation: The phrase means just in time.

49. 'A storm in a teacup' means:

• A. a weather report
• B. a small issue made to seem big (Correct)
• C. a difficult debate
• D. a happy event

Explanation: It means exaggerating a minor matter.

50. 'At daggers drawn' means:

• A. in close friendship
• B. in bitter conflict (Correct)
• C. carrying weapons
• D. ready for travel

Explanation: The phrase means openly hostile.

51. A passage that mainly explains facts in a direct way is usually:

• A. narrative
• B. expository (Correct)
• C. poetic
• D. dramatic

Explanation: Expository writing is used to inform and explain.

52. The main idea of a paragraph is the:

• A. least important detail
• B. central point being discussed (Correct)
• C. first difficult word
• D. last sentence only

Explanation: The main idea is the author's primary message.

53. If a passage says a road was deserted and shops were shut, it can be inferred that the area was:

• A. crowded
• B. busy
• C. quiet (Correct)
• D. noisy

Explanation: Those details suggest a silent and inactive place.

54. In comprehension, the meaning of a difficult word is often understood by using:

• A. random guess only
• B. context clues (Correct)
• C. rhyming words
• D. alphabetical order

Explanation: Nearby ideas and sentence logic often reveal meaning.

55. A suitable title for a passage should be:

• A. unrelated but catchy
• B. too long and detailed
• C. closely connected to the main idea (Correct)
• D. just one random word

Explanation: The best title reflects the central theme.

56. A passage praising discipline and hard work is likely to have a _____ tone.

• A. critical
• B. appreciative (Correct)
• C. comic
• D. careless

Explanation: Positive approval suggests an appreciative tone.

57. Which of the following is an opinion?

• A. Water boils at 100 C at standard pressure.
• B. The sun rises in the east.
• C. Reading is the most rewarding habit. (Correct)
• D. India adopted its Constitution in 1950.

Explanation: That is a value judgment, not a verifiable fact.

58. If an author describes a plan as ambitious but unrealistic, the implied attitude is:

• A. full approval
• B. cautious doubt (Correct)
• C. complete excitement
• D. indifference

Explanation: The author seems skeptical while still recognizing ambition.

59. An author writing about water conservation is most likely trying to:

• A. confuse the reader
• B. entertain only
• C. inform or persuade (Correct)
• D. describe a movie

Explanation: Such passages often aim to educate and influence readers.

60. Signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally' help identify:

• A. character names
• B. time or order (Correct)
• C. grammar errors
• D. sound effects

Explanation: They indicate sequence in the passage.

61. If crop failure followed a long drought, the drought is the:

• A. effect
• B. cause (Correct)
• C. opinion
• D. title

Explanation: The drought led to the crop failure.

62. A passage mocking unnecessary luxury has a likely tone of:

• A. admiration
• B. sarcasm (Correct)
• C. sympathy
• D. fear

Explanation: Mocking language usually signals sarcasm.

63. Details in a paragraph should support the:

• A. author's signature
• B. main idea (Correct)
• C. margin width
• D. first noun only

Explanation: Supporting details explain or strengthen the central message.

64. Skimming is mainly used to:

• A. memorize every word
• B. get the general idea quickly (Correct)
• C. correct grammar
• D. translate the passage

Explanation: Skimming helps readers understand the broad meaning fast.

65. A paragraph describing a village fair with colours and sounds is likely to be:

• A. descriptive (Correct)
• B. legal
• C. statistical
• D. technical

Explanation: Descriptive writing focuses on sensory details.

66. A device used to measure electric current is:

• A. voltmeter
• B. ammeter (Correct)
• C. barometer
• D. thermometer

Explanation: Current is measured using an ammeter.

67. The southernmost point of the Indian mainland is:

• A. Indira Point
• B. Kanyakumari (Correct)
• C. Rameswaram
• D. Port Blair

Explanation: Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland.

68. The chemical formula of common salt is:

• A. NaCl (Correct)
• B. KCl
• C. NaOH
• D. HCl

Explanation: Common salt is sodium chloride, NaCl.

69. Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

• A. veins
• B. arteries (Correct)
• C. capillaries
• D. nerves

Explanation: Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

70. The highest waterfall in India is commonly associated with:

• A. Jog Falls (Correct)
• B. Dudhsagar
• C. Athirappilly
• D. Chitrakote

Explanation: Jog Falls is one of India's highest major waterfalls and a standard SSC GK answer.

71. The speed of sound is highest in:

• A. vacuum
• B. air
• C. water
• D. steel (Correct)

Explanation: Sound travels fastest in solids such as steel.

72. The gas absorbed by plants during photosynthesis is:

• A. oxygen
• B. carbon dioxide (Correct)
• C. nitrogen
• D. hydrogen

Explanation: Plants absorb carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

73. The capital of Uttarakhand is:

• A. Nainital
• B. Dehradun (Correct)
• C. Haridwar
• D. Shimla

Explanation: Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand.

74. The basic unit of life is the:

• A. tissue
• B. organ
• C. cell (Correct)
• D. atom

Explanation: The cell is the structural and functional unit of life.

75. Water is a compound of:

• A. hydrogen and oxygen (Correct)
• B. oxygen and nitrogen
• C. hydrogen and carbon
• D. nitrogen and chlorine

Explanation: Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.

76. The Constitution of India came into force on:

• A. 26 January 1950 (Correct)
• B. 26 November 1949
• C. 2 October 1950
• D. 15 August 1947

Explanation: The correct answer is 26 January 1950.

77. Which gas is essential for respiration?

• A. Hydrogen
• B. Carbon dioxide
• C. Oxygen (Correct)
• D. Nitrogen

Explanation: The correct answer is Oxygen.

78. The chemical symbol of potassium is:

• A. Pt
• B. Po
• C. P
• D. K (Correct)

Explanation: The correct answer is K.

79. The largest state of India by area is:

• A. Uttar Pradesh
• B. Madhya Pradesh
• C. Rajasthan (Correct)
• D. Maharashtra

Explanation: The correct answer is Rajasthan.

80. The upper house of Indian Parliament is:

• A. Vidhan Sabha
• B. Rajya Sabha (Correct)
• C. Lok Sabha
• D. Gram Sabha

Explanation: The correct answer is Rajya Sabha.

81. Which vitamin is synthesized in human skin following exposure to sunlight?

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin C
• C. Vitamin D (Correct)
• D. Vitamin B

Explanation: The correct answer is Vitamin D.

82. The pH of pure water at 25 degrees Celsius is:

• A. 5
• B. 7 (Correct)
• C. 8
• D. 6

Explanation: The correct answer is 7.

83. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:

• A. Geneva
• B. Paris
• C. New York (Correct)
• D. London

Explanation: The correct answer is New York.

84. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?

• A. Sardar Patel
• B. Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Mahatma Gandhi
• D. B. R. Ambedkar (Correct)

Explanation: The correct answer is B. R. Ambedkar.

85. Which river is called the Dakshin Ganga?

• A. Krishna
• B. Kaveri
• C. Godavari (Correct)
• D. Narmada

Explanation: The correct answer is Godavari.

86. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

• A. 6
• B. 9
• C. 8 (Correct)
• D. 7

Explanation: The correct answer is 8.

87. Which organ filters blood in the human body?

• A. Lung
• B. Stomach
• C. Heart
• D. Kidney (Correct)

Explanation: The correct answer is Kidney.

88. The currency of Japan is:

• A. Ringgit
• B. Won
• C. Yen (Correct)
• D. Yuan

Explanation: The correct answer is Yen.

89. Directive Principles in India are inspired mainly by:

• A. France
• B. USA
• C. Canada
• D. Ireland (Correct)

Explanation: The correct answer is Ireland.

90. Who was the first President of India?

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Sardar Patel
• C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad (Correct)
• D. C. Rajagopalachari

Explanation: The correct answer is Dr. Rajendra Prasad.