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SSC MTS (2020) 20 Oct 2021 Shift 2 (English)
SSC MTS (2020) 20 Oct 2021 Shift 2 (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
26 questions
Section Test
1
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: joined hands
2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: reached out to
3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: exceedingly
4
Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as the two numbers of the pair given below. 20 : 68
MCQ
Correct answer: 12 : 30
5
If the signs - and ÷ are interchanged, then which of the following equations would be correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 ÷ 3 + 12 - 6 = 5
6
Select the Ven n diagram that best illustrates the relationship among the following classes Sun Planets Jupiter
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
7
If MARKET is coded as 15 and SUBMARINE is coded as 21, then how would CONVENTIONAL be coded?
MCQ
Correct answer: 27
8
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 19, 22, 28, 37, 40, ?, 55, 58
MCQ
Correct answer: 46
9
‘Density’ is related to ‘Hydrometer’ in the same way as ‘Mass’ is related to ‘______’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Balance
10
Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U read a magazine one after another. i. S was neither the first nor the last to read it. ii. There were as many readers between P and T as there were between R and P. iii. S read it sometime before Q, who read it sometime after U. iv. The one who read it last had taken it from R. Who were the two persons to have read the magazine first and last, respectively?
MCQ
Correct answer: T and Q
11
Select the number from the options that is similar to the numbers in the given set. (425, 902, 713)
MCQ
Correct answer: 218
12
‘Tired’ is related to ‘Exhausted’ in the same way as ‘Sad’ is related to ‘______’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Depressed
13
Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: 1. All buildings are shops. 2. Some shops are boutiques. 3. No restaurant is a boutique. Conclusions: I. Some boutiques are buildings. II. Some restaurants being buildings is a possibility. III. No restaurant is a shop.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
14
Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. i. D is between G and A, and is facing B. ii. F is between A and H, and H is third to the right of D. iii. E is second to the left of G. Who are the persons sitting immediately to the left of C?
MCQ
Correct answer: EBH
15
Which option figure would come next in the following figure series?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
16
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the figures below How would the paper look when unfolded
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
17
If PEDAGOGUE is coded as DEPNFZEUG, then how would HAMSTRING be coded?
MCQ
Correct answer: MAHQSRGNI
18
If FRIEND is coded as 86 and SICK is coded as 62, then how would FRECKLE be coded?
MCQ
Correct answer: 95
19
Select the mirror image of the figure marked X ' when the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
20
Two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: 1. Some instruments are machines. 2. All instruments are gadgets. Conclusions: I. No machine is a gadget. II. Some machines are gadgets.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
21
If MOTHER is coded as QDGSNL, then how would SHEATH be coded?
MCQ
Correct answer: GSZDGR
22
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. FHKO : UQNL : : MORV : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: NJGE
23
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 9, 12, 17, 26, 43, 76, ?, 270
MCQ
Correct answer: 141
24
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? CBD, XYW, FEG, UVT, IHJ, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: RSQ
25
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded rotation is NoT allowed
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
26
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 18 ÷ 9 + 12 × 4 - 8 = 15
MCQ
Correct answer: - and ÷
Section 2
General Awareness
29 questions
Section Test
27
If x: y: z = 1: 2: 3, what is the value of x 2+2 y+z 3 x 2 2 y 2 4 z 2
MCQ
Correct answer: 18 31
28
The average monthly expenditure of a family was R 1 o,o 0 o during the first three months, R 12,5 o 0 during the next four months, and 13,500 during the last five months of a year. If the total savings during the year were R 32,500, then the average monthly income in of the family was
MCQ
Correct answer: 15,000
29
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 120
30
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 25%
31
Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoa parasite of Leishmania species?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kala Azar
32
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India lays down the duties and functions of the Union and State Public Service Commissions in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 320
33
Which of the following rivers has Kishanganga river as one of its major tributaries?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jhelum
34
For which of the following countries does cricketer Ben Stokes play?
MCQ
Correct answer: England
35
Who among the following cricketers is NOT among the Wisden Five Cricketers of the Year named by the 2020 edition of the Wisden Almanack?
MCQ
Correct answer: Andre Russell
36
In which of the following languages did Adikavi Pampa create his compositions?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kannada
37
Brahm Kanchibotla, who died in April 2020 in the US, is known for his contribution in the field of:
MCQ
Correct answer: journalism
38
Which of the following is the name of the spacecraft developed by SpaceX for NASA’s manned mission to International Space Station?
MCQ
Correct answer: Crew Dragon
39
In the year 2009, who among the following was appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the 15th Lok Sabha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sushma Swaraj
40
Which of the following union territories has representation in the Council of States?
MCQ
Correct answer: Puducherry
41
The series of articles titled ‘New Lamps for Old’, strongly criticising the Congress for its moderate policy towards British rule, was authored by:
MCQ
Correct answer: Sri Aurobindo
42
Of the languages recognised as Classical Languages by the Government of India, as on 30th June 2020, which of the following is the latest?
MCQ
Correct answer: Odia
43
In which of the following months may the meteor shower named Lyrids be seen from Earth?
MCQ
Correct answer: April
44
In which of the following states is the Srivilliputhur Elephant Reserve located?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tamil Nadu
45
Which of the following helps borrowers to overcome the problem of lack of collateral?
MCQ
Correct answer: Self Help Groups
46
According to the ‘2nd Advance Estimates of Horticulture Production 2019-20’, published by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare in June 2020, the total horticulture production in 2019-20 is estimated to be about ______ higher than 2018-19.
MCQ
Correct answer: 3%
47
In which of the following periods is the meteor shower named Quadrantids generally visible from Earth?
MCQ
Correct answer: December/January
48
Which classical economist popularised the following phrase: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs”?
MCQ
Correct answer: Karl Marx
49
To which of the following corporate houses does the leading vaccine manufacturing company Serum Institute of India Private Limited belong?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cyrus Poonawalla Group
50
As per the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), China emerged as the top source of international patent applications filed with it in the year 2019. Which of the following countries held this place in the year 2018?
MCQ
Correct answer: USA
51
Who among the following was defeated by Aurangzeb in the Battle of Deorai?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dara Shikoh
52
Which of the following is the name of the NASA programme to land first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024?
MCQ
Correct answer: Artemis
53
Which of the following river systems has Wardha river as one of its significant rivers?
MCQ
Correct answer: Godavari
54
Which of the following communities of Sikkim is traditionally associated with the folk dance known as 'Chu-Faat'?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lepcha
55
In February 2020, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) published 'List of Eight Wonders of SCO'. Which of the following Indian monuments figured in this list?
MCQ
Correct answer: Statue of Unity
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
23 questions
Section Test
56
Select the option figure which when placed in the blank space of the figure would complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
57
19 persons are standing in a queue. i. Manish is 7th from the back. ii. Rinku is exactly in the middle of Manish and Seema. iii. Seema and Rinku have three persons between them. What is the position of Seema from the front?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5th
58
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
59
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 400
60
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 6+4 V 5
61
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
62
A farmer borrowed R 1,32 o 00 from a money lender to do cultivation in his field The rate of interest is 12.5% p.a. compounded annually At the end of two years, he cleared his loan by paying R 1,07,062.50 and his scooter The cost in of the scooter is
MCQ
Correct answer: 60,000
63
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 15,000
64
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 7,000
65
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
66
In an examination the ratio of the number of candidates who passed to those who failed was 5:2.If the number of failed candidates had been 14 more, then the ratio of the number of passed candidates to those who failed would have been 4:3.Thenumberofcandidateswhoappeared in the examination was
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
67
21 13 10 The value of - of is. 10 10 L 10 47 47
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
68
What is the simplified value of 72:1 of - (4 + 3 → 0.5 - 1) 12 1+ 145
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
69
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 330
70
Study the following graph and answer the question that follows Target and Actual Production of AC's in thousands of a factory over five months 140 Production (in thousands) 120 120 100 100 06 100 80 70 80 80 60 60 50 40 30 20 February March April January May Months Target Actual In which month is the actual production of AC s 2 o more than the target production
MCQ
Correct answer: May
71
The selling price of an article is times the cost price. What is the loss gain percentage correct up to two decimal places
MCQ
Correct answer: Gain 16.67%
72
Study the following graph and answer the question that follows. Target and Actual Production of AC's (in thousands) of a factory over five months 140 Production (in thousands) 120 100 90 100 80 70 80 80 60 60 50 40 30 20 February January March April May Months Target Actual The ratio of the actual production of AC s in March and April to that of the combined target production of AC s in January and April is
MCQ
Correct answer: 6:5
73
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 2:9
74
Study the following graph and answer the question that follows Target and Actual Production of AC's in thousands of a factory over five months 140 Production (in thousands) 120 120 100 100 90 100 80 70 80 80 60 60 50 40 30 20 January February March April May Months Target Actual The actual production of AC s in March is what percentage more than the average target production of AC s over the period of 5 months (correct to the nearest integer)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 39%
75
hours it must travel at a speed (in km h of:
MCQ
Correct answer: 280
76
When the price of sugar gets raised by 3 o%, a person increases his expenditure on sugar only by 12%.Bywhat percentage correct up to two decimal places should he reduce his consumption of sugar so as to be able to maintain the same level of expenditure
MCQ
Correct answer: 13.85%
77
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
78
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
Section 4
English Comprehension
22 questions
Section Test
79
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At a stretch
MCQ
Correct answer: Without a stop
80
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Last week we thrown a party for Arun.
MCQ
Correct answer: we thrown
81
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. I am trying my best to give in junk food.
MCQ
Correct answer: give up
82
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. I like to go on a trip with Rahul as he is cheerful and ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: easy-going
83
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Watching one’s pet cat is therapeutic and can make one quite ______ to the real world outside.
MCQ
Correct answer: oblivious
84
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. STRENUOUS
MCQ
Correct answer: Difficult
85
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Are these library books their?
MCQ
Correct answer: their
86
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Mohan was very hungry so he had missed breakfast that morning.
MCQ
Correct answer: so he had missed
87
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Paralel
88
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. STATIONARY
MCQ
Correct answer: Moving
89
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Did you visit ______ Nehru Planetarium in Delhi during the eclipse?
MCQ
Correct answer: the
90
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At loggerheads
MCQ
Correct answer: To disagree strongly
91
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. ______ you please help me with my computer?
MCQ
Correct answer: Could
92
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. PROACTIVE
MCQ
Correct answer: Enthusiastic
93
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Journies
94
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Be harmonious or consistent with
MCQ
Correct answer: Accord
95
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. SUFFICIENT
MCQ
Correct answer: Inadequate
96
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. You should live throughout your means.
MCQ
Correct answer: within
97
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A situation when no progress is possible
MCQ
Correct answer: Deadlock
98
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Children need much of guidance in how to use the internet wisely and efficiently.
MCQ
Correct answer: a lot
99
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: during
100
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: about