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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On 01 Oct, 2024 Shift 1) (English)

SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On 01 Oct, 2024 Shift 1) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1

General Intelligence and Reasoning

22 questions Section Test
1

A cylindrical tank of height 10 m and radius 5 m has a small circular cut of 0.5 m radius on its top surface. What would be the total surface area of the tank?

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2

The given bar graph shows the production of onions (in quintals) from the year 2018 to 2022. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. Considering the average production during this period, the number of years in which the production is above the average is:

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3

Find the average of 300, 129, 49, 120 and 102.

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4

P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). P is second to the left of T. Q is an immediate neighbour of both U and P. S and P are immediate neighbours. Who among the following has both T and U as his immediate neighbours?

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5

UBIP is related to YFMT in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, IPWD is related to MTAH. To which of the following is OVCJ related, following the same logic?

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6

In a certain code language, ‘TALE’ is coded as ‘5173’ and ‘AIDS’ is coded as ‘6452’.What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?

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7

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? TKU, UNP, VQK, WTF, ?

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8

Select the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark will logically complete the series (iv) (司)

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9

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their 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.) (12, 4, 160) (6, 11, 157)

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10

GY 16 is related to DV 23 in a certain way. In the same way, OD 11 is related to LA 18. To which of the following is LW 13 related, following the same logic?

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11

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 53, 52, 39, 38, ?, 24

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12

Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.

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13

Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct? 15 − 54 × 18 + 16 ÷ 2 = 44

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14

[Image / Diagram based question]

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15

Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

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16

In a certain code language, ‘PLAY’ is coded as ‘4831’ and ‘CLAY’ is coded as ‘1824’. What is the code for ‘C’ in that language?

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17

Read the given statements 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 statements. Statements: All parrots are eagles. No parrot is a crow. Conclusions: (I) No eagle is a crow. (II) All crows are parrots.

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18

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘–’ and ‘×’ are interchanged and ‘÷’ and ‘+’ are interchanged? 6 − 8 ÷ 12 + 3 × 9 + 3 ÷ 17 = ?

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19

Read the given statements 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 statements. Statements: Some carrots are radishes. Some cucumbers are radishes. Conclusions: I. All cucumbers are carrots. II. Some cucumbers are carrots.

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20

In a certain code language, 'EAGER' is writtenas ‘CGGTG’ and 'LEARN' is writtenas ‘GNAPT’. How will 'HINDI' be written in that language?

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21

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

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22

18 is related to 80 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 23 is related to 100. To which ofthe following is 36 related, following the same logic?(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbersinto its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1and 3 is not allowed)

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Section 2

General Awareness

22 questions Section Test
23

Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the center (but not necessarily in the same order). G is sitting third to the left of E. A is sitting to the immediate left of G. D is the immediate neighbour of A and B. F is sitting to the immediate left of C. How many people are sitting between F and D when counted from the right of F?

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24

A party recognised by the Election Commission of India that secures at least ________ of the total votes in the General Election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly in four or more states in addition to winning four Lok Sabha seats is called a National Party.

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25

Which musical duo is part of the Khayal singing lineage of the Banaras Gharana?

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26

The IUPAC name of CH3-(CH2)18-CH3 is ________.

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27

Which of the following can be a basis of difference between a salamander and a house-wall lizard apart from their habitat?

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28

Which of the following novels is NOT written by Aravind Adiga?

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29

In which stadium did Indian cricketer Saurav Ganguly take off and waive his t-shirt?

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30

The PM-SVANidhi Scheme (2020) is run by which Ministry of the Government of India?

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31

After which of the following Acts did India come to be governed in the name of the British crown?

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32

Hornbill festival is organised every year in which of the following states?

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33

​At the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023, who among the following received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award?

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34

When was National Judicial Commission Bill, which is a private member bill to regulate the appointment of judges through the National Judicial Commission, introduced in Rajya Sabha?

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35

The Mughal emperor, Babur was a devotee of the ______Sufi Silsila.

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36

Which of the following dances of Goa is performed to celebrate the victory of the Maratha warriors over the Portuguese?

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37

Which of the following Kathak dancers received the Padma Shri of 2022?

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38

The Bidar Fort of Karnataka is irregularly ______ in shape.

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39

A coastal area was flooded with sea water and resulted in heavy salt deposits in the nearby area. After a few days, it was observed that many plants died. Based on these statements, which of the following is the most probable cause of the plant deaths? A. Plants died due to infection from sea water borne germs. B. Plants died due to absence of sunlight. C. Plants died due to plasmolysis in the plant cells. D. Plants died because they were eaten by sea organisms.

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40

According to Indian Meteorology, which of the following is NOT a season experienced in India?

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41

Bawris are traditionally used for:

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42

Who was the Indian match referee in the ICC - T20 World Cup 2021 tournament?

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43

The Universal Adult Franchise in Indian Constitution is applicable to Indian Citizens from the age of _______________.

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44

Who among the following deciphered the Brahmi Script of the Mauryan period?

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Section 3

Quantitative Aptitude

17 questions Section Test
45

Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, the coordinates of whose vertices are A(6,-3),B(-4,-2),C(3,1) and D(5,0)?

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46

A cylindrical disc of thickness 1 cm is made by melting two solid cylinders of radii 4 cm and 5 cm, and length 6 cm and 4 cm, respectively. The radius of the new cylinder is:

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47

Two successive increases of 15% each, is by what percentage more than the two successive decreases of 12% each? (Rounded off to 2 decimal places)

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48

The average weight of a certain number of students in a group was 72 kg. If 11 students, with an average weight of 76 kg each, leave the group, and 5 students, each with an average weight of 79 kg, join the group, the average weight of the students in the group decreases by 0.6 kg. The number of students initially in the group was:

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49

What sum (in ₹) will earn a simple interest of ₹240 in 4 years at 12% per year rate of interest?

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50

Two mixers and one TV cost ₹7,000, while two TVs and one mixer cost ₹9,800. The value of one TV is:

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51

Refer to the given table and answer the question that follows Year Company's profit 2017 30 2018 10 2019 20 2020 2021 25 What was the revenue of the company if its expenditure was 6 oo crores in the year when its percentage profit was the maximum

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52

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 5 years.

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53

The least number of square tiles required to pave the ceiling of a room 525 centimetre long and 378 centimetre broad is:

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54

By selling an article for ₹20, a dealer makes a profit of 10%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal place) so as to make a profit of 20%?

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55

A grocer mixes two varieties of tea worth ₹120/kg and ₹125/kg in a ratio to produce a new variety worth ₹122/kg. What is the ratio of the varieties to be mixed to obtain the new variety?

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56

A retailer allows a trade discount of 25% and a further discount of 8% on the marked price of the products, if paid along with his shop’s membership card. He makes a net profit of 15% on the cost. By what percentage are the products marked up by him?

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57

Ravi goes to college from his village at the speed of 5km/h and returns at the speed of 4km/h. If he takes 9 hours in all, find the distance (in km) between the village and the college.

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58

Two trains running towards each other on parallel tracks, at speeds of 45 km/hr and 51 km/hr, take 21 seconds to cross each other. If the length of one train is 290 m, then the length (in m) of the other train is:

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59

The ratio of the present ages of Ram and Shyam is 3 : 4, and 4 years ago the ratio was 2 : 3. What will be the ratio of the ages of Ram and Shyam 4 years from now?

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60

A borrows ₹89,500 for 3 years at 7% p.a. simple interest. B borrows the same amount at simple interest of 9% for the first year, 8% for the second year, and 7% for the third year. What is the total simple interest (in ₹) paid by A and B?

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61

The average of 9 numbers is 3. If the average of the first 8 of these numbers is 2, the 9th number is:

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Section 4

English Comprehension

29 questions Section Test
62

In general, deficit is considered as a ________ concept.

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63

Who was appointed as the Viceroy of India in place of Lord Wavell in February 1947?

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64

Which of the following age groups is considered as working population or working age in India?

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65

What is the approx width of broad-gauge railway network in India?

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66

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Raghav, who studies tourism at present, is planning to go abroad after his graduation.

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67

Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence. The disposal of hazardous waste in hospitals and factories is a serious problem and needs to be taken care of urgently.

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68

Select the present perfect tense of the verb given in the brackets to fill in the blank. Alex _______ (study) two programming languages.

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69

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The teacher checked / whether each of them / have a blanket / as it was a cold night.

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70

Select the most appropriate synonym of ‘scanty’ in the sentence given below. India has varied regions which have excess, moderate and deficient rainfall all through the year.

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71

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank. Arvind wanted to bake a cake for Riya's birthday, so he mixed the ______________, eggs and butter.

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72

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence. The gardener's meticulous care ensured the vibrent colours of the flowers.

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73

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Please put the dishes in the _________ after you finish eating.

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74

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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75

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Inspire

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76

Select the option that rectifies the spelling error in the given sentence. The student received an A+ for her exellent performance.

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77

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The __________ of the scientific experiment raised questions about the validity of the results.

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78

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The student leader has _____ politics recently.

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79

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. I am / cleaning the sofa / when she called me.

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80

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The society / of the / our place / is good.

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81

Select the most appropriate expression that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Sonali is contemplating whether to accept the offer from Saanvi or not; she is still not in a position to be able to arrive at a decision.

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82

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the sentence. She was deeply effected by the news, to the point of tears.

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83

You overhear someone say, "He's always on cloud nine." What does this idiom mean in the given context?

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84

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. She is / as more intelligent as / her brothers are.

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85

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He dropped out / at his friend's house / on his way home / the day before yesterday.

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86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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