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SSC MTS 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Sept, 2023 Shift 1) (English)
SSC MTS 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Sept, 2023 Shift 1) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
17 questions
Section Test
1
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: Tuesday
2
What should come in place of? in the given series? 10 353 12701 059 76205 457229
MCQ
Correct answer: 2117
3
In a certain code language DOMINATE is coded as TANIMODE and FAITHFUL is coded as UFHTIAFLW hat is the code for HIGHWAY in the given code language
MCQ
Correct answer: AWHGIHY
4
What should come in place of? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? MFX J CU GZ R D WO
MCQ
Correct answer: ATL
5
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when thie mirror is placed at MN as shown below. Ld 26 Am
MCQ
Correct answer: mAas bJ
6
What should come in place of? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? BL S FJ Q J HO N FM
MCQ
Correct answer: RDK
7
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 216
8
Read the given statement s and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow s from the statement s Statements: All cups are books. All books are shirts. Conclusions (O) Some cups are not shirts. () Some shirts are cups.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion) is follows.
9
Six people Vijay Harsh Go lu Satish Karan and Awadhi are sitting in a straight line facing north Vijay sits 3 rd from the right end Harsh sits 3 rd to the left of Vijay Satish is an immediate neighbour of Harsh Go lu sits 3 rd to the right of Satish Awadhi is an immediate neighbour of Go lu Who sits 2 nd to the right of Vijay
MCQ
Correct answer: Awadhi
10
What should come in place of? in the given series? 41 45 54 70 95
MCQ
Correct answer: 131
11
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to beat variance from com mn only known facts You have to decide which conclusion s logically follow s from the given statements Statements: Some lipsticks are foundation All foundation is brown Some brown are highlighters Conclusion I Some lips tie ks are brown Conclusion Il All foundation are highlighters
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion (1) is follow.
12
Which figure should replace the question mark if the following figure series were to be continued
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
13
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper is cut is shown in the following figures How would this paper look when unfolded
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
14
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (No TE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (25, 49, 73) (34, 23, 12)
MCQ
Correct answer: 18, 22, 26
15
to JR BE To which of the following is UNTF related to, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: SLRD
16
Ina certain code language DRAW ' is coded as 7932"and WEAR is coded as 4729.Whatisthe code for E in the given code language
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
17
What will come in the place of the question mark (?)inthefollowingequation,if+and-areinterchanged andx a lid ' are interchanged 90 4 75 93 X 3 2
MCQ
Correct answer: 316
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
18
Find out the correct alternative that when filled in the blanks in the same sequence will make the series logically complete ZA JB BK DAB ABMHAN
MCQ
Correct answer: BALFB
19
What should come in place of? in the given series? 53 57 59 65 69
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
20
IfAmeans-Gmeans'x,Dmeans'+,Emeans-,thenwhatwill comeinplaceofthequestionmark(2)inthefollowing equation 18 E 27 D 3 A 2 G 5 2
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
21
समुद्रीी डकैती विरोधी विधेयक, 2022 (Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सत्य है? 1) संसद ने दिसंबर 2022 में समुद्रीी डकैती विरोधी विधेयक, 2022 को राज्यसभा से मंजूरी दे दी। 2) यह अधिनियम भारतीय अधिकारियों को खुले समुद्र में समुद्रीी डकैती के खिलाफ कार्रवाई करने में सक्षम बनाता है। 3) यह विशिष्ट आर्थिक क्षेेत्र से परे समुद्र पर लागू होता है, जो भारत के समुद्र तट से 500 समुद्रीी मील से ऊपर है। 4) अधिनियम समुद्रीी डकैती को किसी निजी जहाज या विमान के चालक दल या यात्रियों द्वाारा निजी उद्देेश्योंों के लिए किसी जहाज, विमान या व्यक्ति के खिलाफ हिंंसा, हिरासत या विनाश के किसी भी अवैध कार्य के रूप में परिभाषित करता है।
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 2 और 4
22
How long can a person remain a minister without being a member of either House of the State Legislature?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 months
23
The world’s largest camel fair is held in which of the following cities?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pushkar
24
Who among the following Indian musicians is the inventor of Mohan Veena?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
25
Mulk Raj Anand is the author of _____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Untouchable
26
Which of the following musicians of medieval India is referred to as ‘Tuti-e-Hind’ and is also regarded as the father of qawwali?
MCQ
Correct answer: Amir Khusrau
27
The blue green alga Anabaena lives in the leaves of Azolla, a freshwater fern, forming which of the following relationships?
MCQ
Correct answer: Symbiotic
28
Who was famous for publishing a formula in 1827 that shows the mathematical relationship between current, resistance and voltage?
MCQ
Correct answer: Georg Simon Ohm
29
Identify the correct pair (name of shifting agriculture and related state) from the following.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bewar – Madhya Pradesh
30
The Balti dance of ____________ is distinct as it has its own costume, music and songs in the Balti language. The dance is only performed on rare occasions, such as feasts or celebrations.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ladakh
31
The Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizens were adopted from the Constitution of which country?
MCQ
Correct answer: Soviet Union
32
Which state hosted the 36th National Games of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gujarat
33
Jet streams are a particular form of:
MCQ
Correct answer: geostrophic winds
34
According to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Report 2022, a total of 415 million people exited multidimensional poverty in India in the last ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 15 years
35
What is the primary function of a commercial bank?
MCQ
Correct answer: Granting loans and accepting deposits
36
Which of the following is an example of revenue receipt in the government budget?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dividends received from a state-owned enterprise
37
Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium was built in which state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Odisha
38
Who received the title Pandita from the faculty of Calcutta University for her knowledge of Sanskrit?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ramabai Sarasvati
39
Rani Machaiah from Karnataka was awarded the Padma Shri for her contribution to popularising ___________ in and outside Karnataka.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ummathat
40
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: Padma Shri
41
Which of the following hills are located in Purvachal?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mizo hills and Naga hills
42
The mausoleum of the Taj Mahal was designed by _______________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
20 questions
Section Test
43
Find the diameter of the sphere whose volume e is 381
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
44
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 36%
45
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 30 days
46
75 students in the hostel. Due to new admissions, 15 There are new students join the mess, and the daily expenses of the mess s increased by 240, while the average expenditure per h head diminished by #5. What was s the original expenditure (in) of the mess?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3,450
47
An il sells a car toBin a at a profit of 20%.Bina sells it to Karan ata profit of 25%.IfKaranpays 2,25.000 for it then find the CP of the car for An il
MCQ
Correct answer: 1,50,000
48
The HCF of two m umber s s is 12. Which of the following can never be their LCM?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
49
Find the value of 9 3 5 5 of 4 10 3 5 2 4 2
MCQ
Correct answer: 20 19
50
A thief is spotted bya policeman from a distance of 6 o 0 m The thief starts running at a speed of 2 o km h and the policeman chases him running at a speed of 25 km h Find the distance between them after 6 minutes (in metres).
MCQ
Correct answer: 100
51
The simple interest on a sum of money is four times the principal The rate per cent per an mum and time in years are equal Find the rate percent per annum
MCQ
Correct answer: 20%
52
The falling height of an object is directly proportional to the square of the time An object falls so cm in 4 seconds. Then in S seconds, from how much height (in em will the object fall?
MCQ
Correct answer: 320
53
The bar chart below shows the production of fertilizers by a company in tonnes over the years Study the bar chart and answer the question based on it Pro duet ion of Fertilizers by a Company inTo n nos Over the Years 120 100 Fro duc tien inTan tes 40 20 3005 2005 2007 2008 v eats What was the percentage increase rounded off to the nearest integer in the production of fertilizers in 200 g compared to that in 2006
MCQ
Correct answer: 122%
54
The average age of the boys in the class was 16 years When 4 boys whose average age was 13 years are admitted to the class, the average age of the class was reduced by 6 months How many boys were there initially in the class?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
55
If a hollow sphere of an external and in te mal diameters of 6 cm and 4 cm respectively is melted into a cone of base diameter 8 cm then the height of the cone is
MCQ
Correct answer: 4= cm
56
The monthly income of a person was ₹27,000 and his monthly expenditure was ₹18,000. In the next year, his income increased by 28% and his expenditure increased by 14%. Find the percentage increase in his savings.
MCQ
Correct answer: 56%
57
Two trains having the same speed are running in opposite directions If the length of each train is 120 metres and they cross each other in S seconds then what is the speed of each train in km h
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
58
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 5:4
59
In a school, the average height of the students of the tenth standard is 100 cm The average height of boys is 118 cm whereas the average height of girls is 95 cm. What is the number of girls in the class if there are 20 boys?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
60
The following table gives the annual expenditure of five families during the last 5 years in thousand Study the table Year- 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 35 50 55 60 45 F 2 45 35 60 55 40 F 3 53 40 45 65 50 35 50 F 4 40 30 45 F 5 35 45 50 55 45 In which year did the family F 4 have the annual expenditure equal to the average expenditure of family F 4 from 2017 to 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2017
61
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 175
62
Hemainvestedl,728 at the rate of compound interest Compounded annually for 3 years She got 4.096 after the specified period Find the rate of interest per annum
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
Section 4
English Comprehension
28 questions
Section Test
63
What was the Swadeshi Movement called in the state of Andhra Pradesh?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vande Mataram Movement
64
‘Midnight’s Children’ is a novel by which of the following writers?
MCQ
Correct answer: Salman Rushdie
65
Which of the following countries hosted the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships for the third time in March 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: India
66
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Castles in the air
MCQ
Correct answer: Unrealistic and impossible plan
67
Four words of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error. Ongoing climate change, caused by the acumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, is happening on a timescale of decades to centuries and is driving environmental changes worldwide.
MCQ
Correct answer: acumulation
68
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Laconic
MCQ
Correct answer: Concise
69
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Make-up was _______ she hardly wore.
MCQ
Correct answer: something
70
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The manager asked me if I have completed my projects.
MCQ
Correct answer: if I had completed my projects
71
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Pause indecisively
MCQ
Correct answer: Hesitate
72
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error and select the option which rectifies that error. The SNAP-10 A / was launched on 3 April 1965 / on a Atlas-Agena D rocket / from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
MCQ
Correct answer: on an Atlas-Agena D rocket
73
Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the following sentence. He dispised the taste of black coffee.
MCQ
Correct answer: despised
74
Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of them contains an error. The underlined parts are given as options with some changes. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error. This car is lesser expensive than the one I had come to buy.
MCQ
Correct answer: less
75
Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Grasping at straws
MCQ
Correct answer: Desperate attempt to succeed
76
Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. She told me, ________, that she was going to live in New York.
MCQ
Correct answer: out of the blue
77
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The medical procedure was successful, but the patient experienced some minor ________(troubles) during recovery.
MCQ
Correct answer: complications
78
The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error. (A) It is said / (B) that fortune / (C) favour the / (D) brave.
MCQ
Correct answer: C
79
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Teenage is that phase of life when you are proposed to the world outside.
MCQ
Correct answer: you are exposed to
80
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Experiance
81
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ravi has little in _____________ with his friend, Senthil.
MCQ
Correct answer: common
82
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dense
MCQ
Correct answer: Sparse
83
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. The fight of the cobra and the mongoose / is a classic drama often seen in India, / and the outcome was largely the same.
MCQ
Correct answer: and the outcome was largely the same
84
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The little child / wrote his name / quick / on the wall.
MCQ
Correct answer: quick
85
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bone to pick
MCQ
Correct answer: To be angry about something and want to discuss it
86
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: nothing
87
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: we
88
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: first
89
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: early
90
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: enjoy