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SSC Selection Phase 14 Recruitment 2026
SSC25 Questions
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Questions
1.In a certain code, each letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet. How is 'TREE' written in that code?
- A.USFF
- B.USFG
- C.USFE
- D.FFSU
2.Statement: All pens are books. All books are pencils. Conclusion: All pens are pencils.
- A.Follows
- B.Does not follow
- C.Cannot determine
- D.Partially follows
3.One word substitution for 'study of stars and planets':
- A.Astronomy
- B.Astrology
- C.Cosmology
- D.Geography
4.Who holds the record for most international cricket centuries?
- A.Sachin Tendulkar
- B.Virat Kohli
- C.Ricky Ponting
- D.Kumar Sangakkara
5.Find the median of: 3, 7, 2, 9, 5, 1, 8.
- A.5
- B.4
- C.6
- D.7
6.A group of lions is called?
- A.Pride
- B.Pack
- C.Herd
- D.Flock
7.What is 3/4 - 1/4?
- A.1/2
- B.1/4
- C.3/4
- D.1
8.What is the capital of Portugal?
- A.Lisbon
- B.Porto
- C.Madrid
- D.Casablanca
9.Who invented the vaccine for smallpox?
- A.Edward Jenner
- B.Louis Pasteur
- C.Alexander Fleming
- D.Robert Koch
10.Antonym of 'Flexible'?
- A.Rigid
- B.Soft
- C.Bendable
- D.Elastic
11.In how many years will Rs 2000 amount to Rs 2420 at 10% per annum compound interest?
- A.1
- B.2
- C.3
- D.4
12.What is 19² (19 squared)?
- A.361
- B.380
- C.360
- D.363
13.25% of 200 = ?
- A.50
- B.55
- C.45
- D.60
14.What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?
- A.Chennai
- B.Madurai
- C.Coimbatore
- D.Salem
15.A car travels at 40 km/h for 4 hours. Distance covered?
- A.160 km
- B.170 km
- C.150 km
- D.180 km
16.10% of 400 = ?
- A.40
- B.45
- C.35
- D.50
17.What is 16 × 19?
- A.304
- B.320
- C.285
- D.339
18.Which country has the largest population?
- A.India/China
- B.USA
- C.Indonesia
- D.Brazil
19.'I had eaten before he came' — 'had eaten' is?
- A.Past Perfect
- B.Simple Past
- C.Past Continuous
- D.Present Perfect
20.What does SDG stand for?
- A.Sustainable Development Goals
- B.Standard Development Goals
- C.Social Development Guidelines
- D.Strategic Development Goals
21.'To turn over a new leaf' means?
- A.To start afresh
- B.To read a book
- C.To plant a tree
- D.To turn a page
22.The Retreat of monsoon starts from:
- A.June
- B.September
- C.October
- D.November
23.Choose the antonym of 'EXTERNAL':
- A.Internal
- B.Outer
- C.Surface
- D.Outside
24.Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of?
- A.India
- B.Pakistan
- C.Bangladesh
- D.Sri Lanka
25.NPS stands for?
- A.National Pension System
- B.New Pension Scheme
- C.National Payment Service
- D.New Payment System
Answer Key & Explanations
1.Correct Answer: A — USFF
Explanation: Each letter shifted by +1: TREE → USFF
2.Correct Answer: A — Follows
3.Correct Answer: A — Astronomy
4.Correct Answer: A — Sachin Tendulkar
5.Correct Answer: A — 5
6.Correct Answer: A — Pride
7.Correct Answer: A — 1/2
8.Correct Answer: A — Lisbon
Explanation: Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
9.Correct Answer: A — Edward Jenner
10.Correct Answer: A — Rigid
11.Correct Answer: B — 2
Explanation: 2000(1.1)ⁿ = 2420. (1.1)ⁿ = 1.21 = (1.1)². n = 2 years.
12.Correct Answer: