SSC MTS and Havaldar 2026: Original Mock Test Questions with Explanations

Question 1 (Spelling Correction): Select the correctly spelled word from the options below:
(A) Accomodation
(B) Acommodation
(C) Accommodation
(D) Accomadation

Explanation: The correct spelling is Accommodation, featuring a double 'c' and a double 'm'.

Answer: (C) Accommodation.

Question 2 (Synonyms): Select the most appropriate synonym of the word CANDID:
(A) Dishonest
(B) Frank
(C) Arrogant
(D) Secretive

Explanation: 'Candid' means truthful, straightforward, and sincere in speech. Its direct synonym is 'Frank' or 'Outspoken'.

Answer: (B) Frank.

Question 3 (Indian Polity): Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution'?
(A) Right to Equality (Article 14)
(B) Right to Freedom of Speech (Article 19)
(C) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
(D) Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25)

Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' because it empowers citizens to directly petition the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo-Warranto, Certiorari) to enforce their fundamental rights.

Answer: (C) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32).

Question 4 (Art & Culture): In which Indian state is the famous harvest festival 'Hornbill Festival' celebrated annually?
(A) Manipur
(B) Nagaland
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Mizoram

Explanation: The Hornbill Festival—known as the 'Festival of Festivals'—is celebrated every year from December 1st to 10th at Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland to encourage inter-tribal cultural harmony.

Answer: (B) Nagaland.

Question 5 (Simple Interest): A sum of ₹4,000 amounts to ₹4,960 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the annual rate of interest?

Step-by-Step Solution:

• Principal ($P$) = ₹4,000; Amount ($A$) = ₹4,960; Time ($T$) = 3 years.
• Total Simple Interest ($SI$) = $A - P = 4960 - 4000 =$ ₹960.
• Using formula: $SI = rac{P imes R imes T}{100}$.
• $960 = rac{4000 imes R imes 3}{100} = 120 imes R$.
• $R = rac{960}{120} = 8%$.

Answer: 8% per annum.