Haryana HSSC Clerk 2025: MCQ Practice Set for Last-Minute Revision
The Haryana HSSC Clerk 2025 exam, conducted by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), is a crucial opportunity for aspirants aiming to secure clerical positions in various Haryana government departments. With the exam expected around mid-2025 (tentative dates pending official notification as of March 23, 2025), last-minute revision is key to reinforcing concepts and boosting confidence. The HSSC Clerk exam typically consists of a written test with 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 95-100 marks (0.95-1 mark per question), covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, Hindi, Computer Knowledge, and Haryana-specific GK, with a 1/4th mark negative marking penalty. This practice set includes 15 MCQs across these sections, complete with answers and explanations, tailored for effective last-minute revision.
Practice Set: 15 MCQs for HSSC Clerk 2025
General Awareness
Q1. Who was the first Chief Minister of Haryana?
A) Bansi Lal
B) Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
C) Devi Lal
D) Om Prakash Chautala
Answer: B) Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
Explanation: Bhagwat Dayal Sharma became the first Chief Minister of Haryana when the state was formed on November 1, 1966. A key static GK fact for Haryana-specific questions.
Q2. The 2024 Asian Games were held in which city?
A) Hangzhou
B) Tokyo
C) Jakarta
D) Doha
Answer: A) Hangzhou
Explanation: The 2024 Asian Games (delayed from 2022) took place in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023—a recent event likely to appear in current affairs.
Reasoning
Q3. If “FAN” is coded as “HCP,” how is “RAT” coded?
A) TCV
B) UBX
C) TCW
D) UCV
Answer: A) TCV
Explanation: Each letter in “FAN” is shifted forward by 2 (F→H, A→C, N→P). Apply the same rule to “RAT”: R→T, A→C, T→V. Thus, “RAT” becomes “TCV.”
Q4. Find the odd one out: 5, 10, 15, 21, 25
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 21
Answer: D) 21
Explanation: The numbers 5, 10, 15, and 25 are multiples of 5, while 21 is not, making it the odd one out.
Quantitative Aptitude
Q5. If 25% of a number is 40, what is the number?
A) 120
B) 140
C) 160
D) 180
Answer: C) 160
Explanation: Let the number be x. Then, 25% of x = 40 → 0.25x = 40 → x = 40 / 0.25 = 160.
Q6. A shopkeeper offers a 20% discount on a shirt priced at ₹500. What is the selling price?
A) ₹400
B) ₹420
C) ₹450
D) ₹480
Answer: A) ₹400
Explanation: Discount = 20% of 500 = 0.2 × 500 = ₹100. Selling price = 500 – 100 = ₹400.
English Language
Q7. Choose the correct synonym for “Eloquent”:
A) Silent
B) Fluent
C) Dull
D) Vague
Answer: B) Fluent
Explanation: “Eloquent” means expressive and articulate; “Fluent” is a close synonym, while others are unrelated or opposite.
Q8. Fill in the blank: He _ to the office every day.
A) go
B) goes
C) going
D) gone
Answer: B) goes
Explanation: Present tense is required for a daily routine, and “he” takes the singular form “goes.”
Hindi Language
Q9. “पुस्तक” का पर्यायवाची शब्द क्या है?
A) किताब
B) कागज
C) कलम
D) मेज
Answer: A) किताब
Explanation: “पुस्तक” और “किताब” दोनों का अर्थ “book” है, जो पर्यायवाची हैं।
Q10. वाक्य में त्रुटि ढूंढें: “मैं कल बाजार जाता हूँ।”
A) मैं
B) कल
C) जाता हूँ
D) कोई त्रुटि नहीं
Answer: D) कोई त्रुटि नहीं
Explanation: वाक्य व्याकरणिक रूप से सही है—”I am going to the market tomorrow” in present tense is acceptable in Hindi for planned actions.
Computer Knowledge
Q11. What does “CPU” stand for in a computer system?
A) Central Processing Unit
B) Control Power Unit
C) Computer Processing Unit
D) Central Power Utility
Answer: A) Central Processing Unit
Explanation: CPU is the “brain” of the computer, processing instructions—a basic concept for HSSC Clerk’s ICT section.
Q12. Which shortcut key is used to copy text in MS Word?
A) Ctrl + V
B) Ctrl + C
C) Ctrl + X
D) Ctrl + P
Answer: B) Ctrl + C
Explanation: Ctrl + C copies text, while Ctrl + V pastes, Ctrl + X cuts, and Ctrl + P prints.
Haryana-Specific GK
Q13. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Haryana?
A) Yamuna
B) Ganga
C) Sutlej
D) Beas
Answer: A) Yamuna
Explanation: The Yamuna River marks Haryana’s eastern boundary with Uttar Pradesh—a key geography fact for the exam.
Q14. The famous Surajkund Mela is held in which district of Haryana?
A) Gurugram
B) Faridabad
C) Hisar
D) Karnal
Answer: B) Faridabad
Explanation: Surajkund Mela, an annual crafts fair, is a cultural highlight of Faridabad, often asked in Haryana GK.
Mixed Section
Q15. If the day after tomorrow is Wednesday, what day is it today?
A) Monday
B) Tuesday
C) Wednesday
D) Thursday
Answer: A) Monday
Explanation: Today + 2 days = Wednesday, so today is Monday—a simple calendar-based reasoning question.
How to Use This Practice Set
- Time Yourself: Attempt these 15 MCQs in 15-20 minutes to mimic exam pacing (1 minute per question average).
- Review Answers: Study the explanations to understand mistakes and reinforce concepts.
- Focus on Weaknesses: If you struggle with Hindi or Haryana GK, prioritize those in your final revision.
- Simulate Negative Marking: Deduct 0.25 marks for each wrong answer to gauge your net score (e.g., 12 correct = 12 marks; 3 wrong = -0.75; net = 11.25).
Why This Set Matters
This practice set aligns with the HSSC Clerk 2025 exam pattern (per past notifications like Advt. No. 5/2019 and CET trends):
- Weightage: General Awareness, Reasoning, and Math (75%); Haryana GK (25%).
- Difficulty: Moderate, testing basics and application.
- Relevance: Includes current affairs (2024 events), Punjab-specific GK, and core skills.
With over 10 lakh candidates expected for 4,000-5,000 vacancies (based on historical data), scoring 75-85+ (out of 100) is crucial to clear cutoffs (typically 65-75 for General category). Use this set to polish your skills in the final stretch—combine with mock tests from platforms like Testbook or Adda247 for a comprehensive review. Good luck cracking HSSC Clerk 2025!