These 50 MCQ questions are selected from the most important topics tested in SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) examination 2026. The questions cover all four sections — Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness and General Intelligence. Click Show Answer to reveal explanations. For unlimited daily practice, visit Vooo AI Education.
🔢 Quantitative Aptitude (Q1–Q12)
1If the ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 96, what is the larger number?
Answer: B — 60
Total parts = 3+5 = 8. Each part = 96/8 = 12. Larger number = 5 × 12 = 60.
Total parts = 3+5 = 8. Each part = 96/8 = 12. Larger number = 5 × 12 = 60.
2A train 150 metres long passes a pole in 15 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
Answer: B — 36 km/h
Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s. Convert: 10 × 18/5 = 36 km/h.
Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s. Convert: 10 × 18/5 = 36 km/h.
3What is the simple interest on ₹5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years?
Answer: C — ₹1200
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = ₹1200.
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = ₹1200.
4The average of five consecutive numbers is 25. What is the largest number?
Answer: C — 27
Middle number = 25. Numbers are 23,24,25,26,27. Largest = 27.
Middle number = 25. Numbers are 23,24,25,26,27. Largest = 27.
5A shopkeeper sells an item at 20% profit. If cost price is ₹500, what is the selling price?
Answer: C — ₹600
SP = CP × (1 + 20/100) = 500 × 1.20 = ₹600.
SP = CP × (1 + 20/100) = 500 × 1.20 = ₹600.
6What is the LCM of 12, 15 and 20?
Answer: C — 60
LCM of 12, 15, 20 = 2²×3×5 = 60.
LCM of 12, 15, 20 = 2²×3×5 = 60.
7If 15 workers complete a job in 12 days, how many days will 20 workers take?
Answer: B — 9 days
15 × 12 = 20 × D → D = 180/20 = 9 days.
15 × 12 = 20 × D → D = 180/20 = 9 days.
8The area of a circle with radius 7 cm is (use π = 22/7):
Answer: C — 154 cm²
Area = πr² = (22/7) × 7 × 7 = 154 cm².
Area = πr² = (22/7) × 7 × 7 = 154 cm².
9What is 15% of 240?
Answer: C — 36
15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.
15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.
10A can do work in 10 days, B in 15 days. Together they finish in how many days?
Answer: B — 6 days
Together = 1/10 + 1/15 = 5/30 = 1/6. So 6 days.
Together = 1/10 + 1/15 = 5/30 = 1/6. So 6 days.
11The perimeter of a square with side 9 cm is:
Answer: B — 36 cm
Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 9 = 36 cm.
Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 9 = 36 cm.
12What is the HCF of 36 and 48?
Answer: C — 12
Common factors of 36 and 48 → HCF = 12.
Common factors of 36 and 48 → HCF = 12.
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Start Free Practice →📝 English Language (Q13–Q25)
13Choose the correct spelling:
Answer: B — Accommodation
Correct spelling is "Accommodation" with double 'c' and double 'm'.
Correct spelling is "Accommodation" with double 'c' and double 'm'.
14Choose the synonym of "Benevolent":
Answer: B — Kind
"Benevolent" means well-meaning and kind. Synonyms include kind, generous, charitable.
"Benevolent" means well-meaning and kind. Synonyms include kind, generous, charitable.
15Choose the antonym of "Abundant":
Answer: A — Scarce
"Abundant" means existing in large quantities. Its antonym is "Scarce" meaning insufficient in quantity.
"Abundant" means existing in large quantities. Its antonym is "Scarce" meaning insufficient in quantity.
16Fill in the blank: She ______ to the market yesterday.
Answer: C — went
"Yesterday" indicates past tense. Simple past of "go" is "went".
"Yesterday" indicates past tense. Simple past of "go" is "went".
17The idiom "Once in a blue moon" means:
Answer: B — Very rarely
"Once in a blue moon" means something that happens very rarely or infrequently.
"Once in a blue moon" means something that happens very rarely or infrequently.
18Choose the correct passive voice: "She writes a letter."
Answer: A — A letter is written by her.
Simple present active "writes" becomes "is written" in passive voice.
Simple present active "writes" becomes "is written" in passive voice.
19The word "Ephemeral" means:
Answer: B — Short-lived
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time. Example: "The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms."
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time. Example: "The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms."
20Identify the error: "He don't know the answer."
Answer: A — don't should be doesn't
With third person singular (He/She/It), use "doesn't" not "don't". Correct: "He doesn't know the answer."
With third person singular (He/She/It), use "doesn't" not "don't". Correct: "He doesn't know the answer."
🧠 General Intelligence and Reasoning (Q21–Q35)
21Find the odd one out: Apple, Mango, Carrot, Banana
Answer: C — Carrot
Apple, Mango and Banana are fruits. Carrot is a vegetable.
Apple, Mango and Banana are fruits. Carrot is a vegetable.
22Complete the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Answer: C — 42
Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Each increases by 2. Next = 30+12 = 42.
Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Each increases by 2. Next = 30+12 = 42.
23Pointing to a photo, Ravi says "She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son." How is the girl related to Ravi?
Answer: C — Sister
Grandfather's only son = Ravi's father. Daughter of Ravi's father = Ravi's sister.
Grandfather's only son = Ravi's father. Daughter of Ravi's father = Ravi's sister.
24Which number replaces the question mark? 4, 9, 25, 49, ?
Answer: C — 121
Squares of primes: 2²=4, 3²=9, 5²=25, 7²=49, 11²=121.
Squares of primes: 2²=4, 3²=9, 5²=25, 7²=49, 11²=121.
25Mirror image: If FRIEND is written as DNEIRF, how is MOTHER written?
Answer: B — REHTOM
The pattern reverses the word. MOTHER reversed = REHTOM.
The pattern reverses the word. MOTHER reversed = REHTOM.
🌐 General Awareness (Q26–Q50)
26Which is the largest planet in our Solar System?
Answer: B — Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System. It is so large that all other planets could fit inside it.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System. It is so large that all other planets could fit inside it.
27The National Animal of India is:
Answer: B — Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India, adopted in 1973 when Project Tiger was launched.
The Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India, adopted in 1973 when Project Tiger was launched.
28Who invented the telephone?
Answer: B — Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone in 1876.
Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone in 1876.
29Which vitamin deficiency causes Scurvy?
Answer: C — Vitamin C
Scurvy is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Symptoms include bleeding gums, fatigue and skin rashes.
Scurvy is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Symptoms include bleeding gums, fatigue and skin rashes.
30The headquarters of United Nations is located in:
Answer: A — New York
The United Nations Headquarters is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA.
The United Nations Headquarters is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA.
31Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
Answer: A — Vatican City
Vatican City at approximately 0.44 km² is the smallest country in the world by both area and population.
Vatican City at approximately 0.44 km² is the smallest country in the world by both area and population.
32Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?
Answer: A — New Delhi
India hosted the G20 Summit on 9-10 September 2023 in New Delhi under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
India hosted the G20 Summit on 9-10 September 2023 in New Delhi under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
33Project Tiger was launched in India in which year?
Answer: A — 1973
Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to protect the Bengal tiger.
Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to protect the Bengal tiger.
34India's Chandrayaan-3 landed near which part of the Moon?
Answer: B — South Pole
Chandrayaan-3 made India the first country to land near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023.
Chandrayaan-3 made India the first country to land near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023.
35The currency of Japan is:
Answer: C — Yen
The Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan. Yuan is Chinese and Won is South Korean.
The Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan. Yuan is Chinese and Won is South Korean.
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