📋 MOCK TEST – SET 24
WBSSC Group C (Clerk) Written Exam Preparation
Total: 60 Questions | GA: 20 | English: 10 | Reasoning: 10 | Arithmetic: 20 | Click option to reveal answer & explanation
SECTION A: GENERAL AWARENESS (Q.1–Q.20) — 20 Marks
Q.1. NEP 2020 proposes to integrate vocational education starting from: NEP 2020
Answer: (1) Class 6
NEP 2020 mandates vocational education from Class 6 with internships. 50% students exposed by 2025. Local crafts, AI, coding. Bagless periods for vocational exposure. Reduces dropout, skill development.
NEP 2020 mandates vocational education from Class 6 with internships. 50% students exposed by 2025. Local crafts, AI, coding. Bagless periods for vocational exposure. Reduces dropout, skill development.
Q.2. NEP 2020 aims to increase research in higher education to international average of: NEP 2020
Answer: (2) 12%
Currently 0.67% GER in research (PhD). NEP targets global average ~12% by 2040. NRF funding, multidisciplinary research.
Currently 0.67% GER in research (PhD). NEP targets global average ~12% by 2040. NRF funding, multidisciplinary research.
Q.3. The ‘U-DISE+’ portal under NEP tracks: NEP 2020
Answer: (1) School data and infrastructure
U-DISE+ (Unified District Information on School Education) = real-time database of 15 lakh schools, 26 crore students. Tracks enrolment, facilities, teachers. Supports SAMAGRA planning.
U-DISE+ (Unified District Information on School Education) = real-time database of 15 lakh schools, 26 crore students. Tracks enrolment, facilities, teachers. Supports SAMAGRA planning.
Q.4. NEP 2020 introduces 5+3+3+4 curricular structure replacing: NEP 2020
Answer: (2) 10+2
New structure: Foundational (5 yrs), Preparatory (3 yrs: 3–5), Middle (3 yrs: 6–8), Secondary (4 yrs: 9–12). Age-appropriate pedagogy.
New structure: Foundational (5 yrs), Preparatory (3 yrs: 3–5), Middle (3 yrs: 6–8), Secondary (4 yrs: 9–12). Age-appropriate pedagogy.
Q.5. ‘Article 243G’ empowers Panchayats to prepare plans for: Indian Polity
Answer: (1) Economic development and social justice
Article 243G (73rd Amendment): Panchayats prepare plans for economic development and social justice (29 subjects in Eleventh Schedule).
Article 243G (73rd Amendment): Panchayats prepare plans for economic development and social justice (29 subjects in Eleventh Schedule).
Q.6. The ‘Civil Disobedience Movement’ started with: Indian History
Answer: (1) Salt March
Gandhi launched CDM with Dandi Salt March (12 Mar 1930). Violated Salt Law. Spread nationwide as Civil Disobedience.
Gandhi launched CDM with Dandi Salt March (12 Mar 1930). Violated Salt Law. Spread nationwide as Civil Disobedience.
Q.7. The ‘Mahabodhi Temple’ UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at: Indian History
Answer: (1) Bodh Gaya
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (Bihar) inscribed UNESCO World Heritage 2002. Site where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (Bihar) inscribed UNESCO World Heritage 2002. Site where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Q.8. The ‘pH of pure water’ at 25°C is: Science
Answer: (2) 7
Pure water pH = 7 (neutral). [H⁺] = [OH⁻] = 10⁻⁷ M. Kw = 10⁻¹⁴.
Pure water pH = 7 (neutral). [H⁺] = [OH⁻] = 10⁻⁷ M. Kw = 10⁻¹⁴.
Q.9. The ‘Subsidiary Alliance’ system was introduced by: Indian History
Answer: (1) Lord Wellesley
Subsidiary Alliance (1798): Indian rulers accept British subsidiary force, no other foreign relations. Hyderabad first (1798). Expanded British control rapidly.
Subsidiary Alliance (1798): Indian rulers accept British subsidiary force, no other foreign relations. Hyderabad first (1798). Expanded British control rapidly.
Q.10. The ‘PM-KUSUM’ scheme promotes: Current Affairs
Answer: (1) Solar pumps for farmers
PM-KUSUM (2019): Solar pumps, solar plants on barren land, solarise grid pumps. 20 lakh solar pumps target. ₹34,000 crore.
PM-KUSUM (2019): Solar pumps, solar plants on barren land, solarise grid pumps. 20 lakh solar pumps target. ₹34,000 crore.
Q.11. The ‘Lokpal’ was appointed for the first time in: Indian Polity
Answer: (1) 2019
First Lokpal Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed (2019). Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act 2013. Anti-corruption ombudsman for public functionaries.
First Lokpal Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed (2019). Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act 2013. Anti-corruption ombudsman for public functionaries.
Q.12. West Bengal’s state fish is: West Bengal
Answer: (1) Hilsa (Ilish)
Hilsa (Ilish) = WB state fish. Famous Padma Ilish. ~70% of India’s Hilsa production from WB estuaries.
Hilsa (Ilish) = WB state fish. Famous Padma Ilish. ~70% of India’s Hilsa production from WB estuaries.
Q.13. India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier commissioned as: Current Affairs
Answer: (1) INS Vikrant
INS Vikrant commissioned 2 Sep 2022 (Kochi). 40,000 tonne, 26 MiG-29K aircraft. 75% indigenous content.
INS Vikrant commissioned 2 Sep 2022 (Kochi). 40,000 tonne, 26 MiG-29K aircraft. 75% indigenous content.
Q.14. The ‘Zonal Development Councils’ are part of: Indian Polity
Answer: (2) NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog’s Zonal Councils for regional coordination (North, South, East, West, Central, NE). Successor to Planning Commission Zonal Councils.
NITI Aayog’s Zonal Councils for regional coordination (North, South, East, West, Central, NE). Successor to Planning Commission Zonal Councils.
Q.15. ‘Neora Valley National Park’ in WB borders: West Bengal
Answer: (1) Bhutan
Neora Valley NP (Kalimpong) borders Bhutan. Red panda, clouded leopard habitat. Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hotspot.
Neora Valley NP (Kalimpong) borders Bhutan. Red panda, clouded leopard habitat. Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hotspot.
Q.16. The ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision aims for India as: Current Affairs
Answer: (1) Developed nation
Viksit Bharat @2047 = developed India by 100th Independence year. $30 trillion economy, top 3 globally. NITI Aayog roadmap.
Viksit Bharat @2047 = developed India by 100th Independence year. $30 trillion economy, top 3 globally. NITI Aayog roadmap.
Q.17. ‘SI unit of luminous intensity’: Science
Answer: (1) Candela
Candela (cd) = SI unit of luminous intensity. Lux = illuminance, Lumen = luminous flux, Kelvin = temperature.
Candela (cd) = SI unit of luminous intensity. Lux = illuminance, Lumen = luminous flux, Kelvin = temperature.
Q.18. ‘Article 148’ establishes: Indian Polity
Answer: (1) CAG
Article 148 = Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Guardian of public purse. Tenure 6 years or age 65.
Article 148 = Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Guardian of public purse. Tenure 6 years or age 65.
Q.19. ‘Sonar Bangla’ concept from: West Bengal
Answer: (1) Rabindranath Tagore
Sonar Bangla = Tagore’s vision of a prosperous Bengal (from his writings/Gitanjali). Also the basis of Bangladesh’s national anthem “Amar Sonar Bangla”.
Sonar Bangla = Tagore’s vision of a prosperous Bengal (from his writings/Gitanjali). Also the basis of Bangladesh’s national anthem “Amar Sonar Bangla”.
Q.20. ‘BharatNet’ project aims for: Current Affairs
Answer: (1) Broadband connectivity to gram panchayats
BharatNet = optical fibre to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats. Key pillar of Digital India.
BharatNet = optical fibre to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats. Key pillar of Digital India.
SECTION B: GENERAL ENGLISH (Q.21–Q.30) — 10 Marks
Q.21. Synonym of ‘LUCID’:
Answer: (2) Clear and easy to understand
Lucid = clear, intelligible. “Lucid explanation.”
Lucid = clear, intelligible. “Lucid explanation.”
Q.22. Antonym of ‘SCARCE’:
Answer: (2) Abundant
Scarce = in short supply. Antonym: Plentiful, Abundant.
Scarce = in short supply. Antonym: Plentiful, Abundant.
Q.23. Correct spelling:
Answer: (2) Accommodation
“Accommodation” — double ‘c’, double ‘m’. A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-I-O-N.
“Accommodation” — double ‘c’, double ‘m’. A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-I-O-N.
Q.24. Fill: He is good ________ mathematics.
Answer: (1) at
Good at + subject/skill. “He is good at mathematics.”
Good at + subject/skill. “He is good at mathematics.”
Q.25. Plural of ‘Phenomenon’:
Answer: (2) Phenomena
Greek origin: Phenomenon → Phenomena.
Greek origin: Phenomenon → Phenomena.
Q.26. Idiom: “A blessing in disguise”
Answer: (2) Good thing that seemed bad at first
Something that appears bad but turns out to be beneficial.
Something that appears bad but turns out to be beneficial.
Q.27. Choose correct sentence:
Answer: (2) He does not know me.
“Does” + base form “know”. Never “does not knows”.
“Does” + base form “know”. Never “does not knows”.
Q.28. Indirect: He said, “I have finished my work.”
Answer: (2)
Present perfect → past perfect; pronoun change I→he; “my” → “his”.
Present perfect → past perfect; pronoun change I→he; “my” → “his”.
Q.29. One word: Study of earthquakes.
Answer: (1) Seismology
Seismology = study of earthquakes and seismic waves. Volcanology = study of volcanoes.
Seismology = study of earthquakes and seismic waves. Volcanology = study of volcanoes.
Q.30. Error: “My scissors (A) / is (B) / very sharp (C) / today. (D)”
Answer: (2) B — “are”
Scissors = always plural form → “are”.
Scissors = always plural form → “are”.
SECTION C: LOGICAL REASONING (Q.31–Q.40) — 10 Marks
Q.31. Odd one: Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Whale
Answer: (2) Whale
Others are big cats (land animals). Whale = aquatic mammal.
Others are big cats (land animals). Whale = aquatic mammal.
Q.32. Series: 3, 7, 13, 21, 31, ___
Answer: (2) 43
Differences: +4,+6,+8,+10,+12 → 31+12=43.
Differences: +4,+6,+8,+10,+12 → 31+12=43.
Q.33. ‘PLANT’ coded ‘QKZMS’. ‘TREE’ coded?
Answer: (1) SQDD
Pattern: +1 for 1st letter, −1 for rest. P+1=Q, L−1=K, A−1=Z, N−1=M, T−1=S ✓. TREE: T−1=S, R−1=Q, E−1=D, E−1=D = SQDD.
Pattern: +1 for 1st letter, −1 for rest. P+1=Q, L−1=K, A−1=Z, N−1=M, T−1=S ✓. TREE: T−1=S, R−1=Q, E−1=D, E−1=D = SQDD.
Q.34. Series: A, D, H, M, ___
Answer: (2) S
Positions: A(1), D(4), H(8), M(13). Differences: +3,+4,+5,+6 → 13+6=19 = S.
Positions: A(1), D(4), H(8), M(13). Differences: +3,+4,+5,+6 → 13+6=19 = S.
Q.35. Pointing to a man, Rina says, “He is the son of my mother’s only son.” Man is Rina’s:
Answer: (2) Nephew
Mother’s only son = Rina’s brother. His son = Rina’s nephew.
Mother’s only son = Rina’s brother. His son = Rina’s nephew.
Q.36. 12th from left, 19th from right. Total?
Answer: (1) 30
Total = 12 + 19 − 1 = 30.
Total = 12 + 19 − 1 = 30.
Q.37. 6 km South, 8 km East. Distance from start?
Answer: (1) 10 km
Right triangle: √(6²+8²) = √100 = 10 km.
Right triangle: √(6²+8²) = √100 = 10 km.
Q.38. If today is Friday, what day is it after 50 days?
Answer: (1) Saturday
50 ÷ 7 = 7 weeks remainder 1. Friday + 1 day = Saturday.
50 ÷ 7 = 7 weeks remainder 1. Friday + 1 day = Saturday.
Q.39. Series: 4, 9, 19, 39, 79, ___
Answer: (1) 159
Pattern ×2+1: 4→9, 9→19, 19→39, 39→79, 79→159.
Pattern ×2+1: 4→9, 9→19, 19→39, 39→79, 79→159.
Q.40. Statements: All pens are pencils. Some pencils are erasers.
Conclusions: I. Some pens are erasers. II. Some erasers are pencils.
Conclusions: I. Some pens are erasers. II. Some erasers are pencils.
Answer: (2) Only II
II is definite (some pencils=erasers → some erasers=pencils). I is uncertain — we cannot confirm pens directly overlap erasers. Only II follows.
II is definite (some pencils=erasers → some erasers=pencils). I is uncertain — we cannot confirm pens directly overlap erasers. Only II follows.
SECTION D: ARITHMETIC (Q.41–Q.60) — 20 Marks
Q.41. HCF of 72 and 108:
Answer: (2) 36
72=2³×3², 108=2²×3³. HCF = 2²×3² = 36.
72=2³×3², 108=2²×3³. HCF = 2²×3² = 36.
Q.42. 18 + 6 × 3 – 4 ÷ 2:
Answer: (1) 34
BODMAS: 6×3=18; 4÷2=2; 18+18−2 = 34.
BODMAS: 6×3=18; 4÷2=2; 18+18−2 = 34.
Q.43. A in 15 days, B in 20 days. Together?
Answer: (2) 8.57 days
1/15+1/20 = (4+3)/60 = 7/60. Time = 60/7 ≈ 8.57 days.
1/15+1/20 = (4+3)/60 = 7/60. Time = 60/7 ≈ 8.57 days.
Q.44. 150 m train at 54 km/h crosses man in?
Answer: (2) 10 sec
54 km/h = 15 m/s. 150÷15 = 10 sec.
54 km/h = 15 m/s. 150÷15 = 10 sec.
Q.45. Divide ₹1,260 in ratio 2:3:5. Largest share?
Answer: (1) ₹630
Total parts = 10. One part = ₹126. Largest share (5 parts) = 5×126 = ₹630.
Total parts = 10. One part = ₹126. Largest share (5 parts) = 5×126 = ₹630.
Q.46. Average of 5, 11, 17, 23, 29:
Answer: (1) 17
Arithmetic series: (first+last)/2 = (5+29)/2 = 17.
Arithmetic series: (first+last)/2 = (5+29)/2 = 17.
Q.47. Profit 25%, CP ₹1,600. SP?
Answer: (1) ₹2,000
SP = 1.25×1600 = ₹2,000.
SP = 1.25×1600 = ₹2,000.
Q.48. CI on ₹5,000 at 8% for 2 years:
Answer: (2) ₹832
A = 5000×(1.08)² = 5000×1.1664 = 5832. CI = ₹832.
A = 5000×(1.08)² = 5000×1.1664 = 5832. CI = ₹832.
Q.49. 30% of number is 90. Number?
Answer: (2) 300
Number = 90÷0.3 = 300.
Number = 90÷0.3 = 300.
Q.50. Circle radius 7 cm area (π=22/7):
Answer: (1) 154 cm²
πr² = (22/7)×49 = 154 cm².
πr² = (22/7)×49 = 154 cm².
Q.51. Train 300 m, 20 m/s, time for bridge 500 m?
Answer: (2) 40 sec
Total distance = 300+500 = 800 m. Time = 800÷20 = 40 sec.
Total distance = 300+500 = 800 m. Time = 800÷20 = 40 sec.
Q.52. Two numbers ratio 4:7, sum 132. Larger?
Answer: (1) 84
Total parts = 11. One part = 132÷11 = 12. Larger (7 parts) = 7×12 = 84.
Total parts = 11. One part = 132÷11 = 12. Larger (7 parts) = 7×12 = 84.
Q.53. Tap A fills in 12 min, B in 18 min. Together?
Answer: (2) 7.2 min
1/12+1/18 = (3+2)/36 = 5/36. Time = 36/5 = 7.2 min.
1/12+1/18 = (3+2)/36 = 5/36. Time = 36/5 = 7.2 min.
Q.54. Man is 5 times son’s age. In 5 years, he will be 3 times son’s age. Son’s present age?
Answer: (1) 5 years
Son=x, Father=5x. In 5 years: 5x+5 = 3(x+5) → 5x+5 = 3x+15 → 2x=10 → x=5 years. Father = 25. Check: In 5 years father=30, son=10. 30÷10=3 ✓
Son=x, Father=5x. In 5 years: 5x+5 = 3(x+5) → 5x+5 = 3x+15 → 2x=10 → x=5 years. Father = 25. Check: In 5 years father=30, son=10. 30÷10=3 ✓
Q.55. Cuboid 5×4×3 cm volume:
Answer: (1) 60 cm³
l×b×h = 5×4×3 = 60 cm³.
l×b×h = 5×4×3 = 60 cm³.
Q.56. 18 men 12 days work. 9 men, days needed?
Answer: (2) 24
18×12 = 9×d → d = 216÷9 = 24 days.
18×12 = 9×d → d = 216÷9 = 24 days.
Q.57. Marked ₹1,500, discount 12%. SP?
Answer: (1) ₹1,320
SP = 1500×0.88 = ₹1,320.
SP = 1500×0.88 = ₹1,320.
Q.58. Divisibility rule for 9:
Answer: (2)
Rule: sum of digits divisible by 9. Example: 234 → 2+3+4=9 ✓.
Rule: sum of digits divisible by 9. Example: 234 → 2+3+4=9 ✓.
Q.59. CP of 15 items = SP of 12 items. Profit%?
Answer: (2) 25%
Let CP per item=1. CP of 15 = SP of 12 → SP per item = 15/12 = 1.25. Profit% = (0.25/1)×100 = 25%.
Let CP per item=1. CP of 15 = SP of 12 → SP per item = 15/12 = 1.25. Profit% = (0.25/1)×100 = 25%.
Q.60. Cube edge 4 cm surface area:
Answer: (2) 96 cm²
6a² = 6×16 = 96 cm².
6a² = 6×16 = 96 cm².