This Mathematics Practice Test focuses on Basic Operations, one of the core areas covered in the Civil Service Exam (CSE). It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions designed to test your fundamental math skills and logical reasoning.
Each question will challenge your ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and operations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages. After answering each question, the correct answer and a detailed explanation will be shown to help you understand how the solution is derived.
When you’re ready, click the START QUIZ button below to begin.
What This Test Covers
The Basic Operations section measures your ability to handle day-to-day mathematical problems that are often encountered in government work and daily life. Topics may include:
- Whole Numbers and Place Value – performing basic computations accurately
- Fractions and Decimals – converting, comparing, and performing operations
- Percentages – calculating discounts, profit/loss, and simple interest
- Ratio and Proportion – solving word problems involving part-whole relationships
- Simple Equations – basic algebraic manipulation and reasoning
- Word Problems – applying math skills to real-life scenarios
Mastering these topics will not only improve your CSE score but also help develop your numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Why Practice Basic Operations?
Basic math skills are essential for anyone aspiring to work in government service. They reflect your ability to handle quantitative information, interpret data, and make sound decisions based on logical reasoning. Many questions in the CSE require not just arithmetic skill but also analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Practicing with mock quizzes like this one helps you become more familiar with the question style and difficulty level of the actual exam. It also trains your mind to stay focused and calm under time pressure.
Test-Taking Tips
- Practice mental math. Train yourself to compute quickly without relying on calculators.
- Memorize key formulas. Familiarize yourself with formulas for percentage, ratio, area, and perimeter.
- Understand, don’t just memorize. Learn the reasoning behind every solution.
- Manage your time. Spend no more than one minute per question during the actual exam.
- Review consistently. Repetition helps improve confidence and accuracy.
Good luck! Stay confident, and remember: accuracy, speed, and consistency are the keys to success in the Civil Service Exam.