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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On 01 Oct 2024 Shift 2) English
SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On 01 Oct 2024 Shift 2) English with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
24 questions
Section Test
1
A person deposited ₹2,500 in a bank that pays 8% simple interest. He withdrew ₹1,000 (from amount) at the end of the first year. What will be his balance after 4 years?
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹2,108
2
By selling an article for ₹19, a dealer makes a profit of 20%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal place) so as to make a profit of 40%?
MCQ
Correct answer: 17
3
If 4% of (A + B) is equal to 28% of (A – B), then find A : B.
MCQ
Correct answer: 4 : 3
4
The average weight of a group of 20 women was calculated as 58.5 kg and it was later discovered that the weight of one of the women was read as 35 kg, whereas her actual weight was 65 kg. What is the actual average weight of the group of 20 women?
MCQ
Correct answer: 60 kg
5
Sunil, Basid, Vikram, and Kuldeep receive salaries in the ratio of 3 : 7 : 8 : 13. If the difference between the salaries of Sunil and Basid is ₹2,000, then what is the difference between the salaries (in ₹) of Vikram and Kuldeep?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2,500
6
Manpreet offers two successive discounts of 12% and 8% on the sale of a sweater to his customers on the occasion of Diwali. What is the equivalent single percentage discount offered by Manpreet?
MCQ
Correct answer: 19.04%
7
In a certain code language, 'BRIGHT' is coded as '371562', and 'GIRTHS' is coded as '653782'. What is the code for ‘B’ in 'BRIGHT'?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
8
MJHI is related to TQOP in a certain way. In the same way, GDBC is related to NKIJ. To which of the following is XUST related following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: EBZA
9
Six friends are sitting on a circular table, facing towards the centre (but not necessarily in the same order) . X is to the immediate left of Z and W is to the immediate right of Y. Z and U are separated by only one person sitting between them. W is an immediate neighbour of U. Only V is sitting between Z and Y. Who among the following are the immediate neighbours of U?
MCQ
Correct answer: X and W
10
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. 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 to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 8, 30 12, 46
MCQ
Correct answer: 16, 62
11
Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of (?) will logically complete the series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
12
What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘ב are interchanged and ‘–’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 17 + 77 – 7 × 37 ÷ 47 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 177
13
Seven people R, S, T, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). T is sitting to the immediate right of G. R is sitting to the immediate right of E. Only two people are sitting between D and S when counted from the right of S. E is an immediate neighbour of S. If F is not an immediate neighbour of S, who is sitting third to the left of F?
MCQ
Correct answer: E
14
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: 14
15
10 is related to 75 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 6 is related to 47. To which of the following is 15 related following the same logic? (NOTE: 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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 110
16
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 10, 22, 46, 94, 190, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 382
17
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 456 × 4 − 3 ÷ 11 + 70 =?
MCQ
Correct answer: 77
18
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? EMU, DNT, COS, BPR, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: AQQ
19
In a certain code language, ‘make some noise’ is written as ‘ja sp ko’ and ‘noise is painful’ is writtenas ‘la ma sp’. How will ‘noise’ be writtenin that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: sp
20
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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: Some whales are sharks. No shark is a dolphin. Conclusions: (I) No dolphin is a shark. (II) Some sharks are whales.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follow.
21
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 shirts are trousers. No trouser is a belt. Conclusions: (I) No shirt is a belt. (II) Some belts may be trousers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows
22
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: AT
23
CE 77 is related to IK 87 in a certain way. In the same way, GJ 52 is related to MP 62. To which of the following is BG 43 related following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: HM 53
24
In a certain code language, ‘VOLT’ is coded as ‘3517’ and ‘TURN’ is coded as ‘2348’. What is the code for ‘T’ in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
Section 2
General Awareness
26 questions
Section Test
25
In a certain code language, 'BORDER' is coded as ‘OBDRRE’ and 'BEYOND' is coded as ‘EBOYDN’. How will 'BURDEN' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: UBDRNE
26
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series and complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
27
As per Article 51A of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Duty (h) is to develop the ________________, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
MCQ
Correct answer: scientific temper
28
In which state is Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary located?
MCQ
Correct answer: Telangana
29
According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021, which Union Territory has the lowest proportion of poor?
MCQ
Correct answer: Puducherry
30
Which Article of the Constitution of India specifically addresses the qualifications for the office of the President?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 58
31
Who among the following was the most important god of the Aryans?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indra
32
When was the All Bengal Students Conference held in the chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nehru?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1928
33
The autobiography of which of the following actors is titled ‘The Substance And The Shadow: An Autobiography’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dilip Kumar
34
What is the name of Formula E’s first ever race in India, which was hosted in collaboration with the Telangana government?
MCQ
Correct answer: The 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix
35
During which centuries did several Buddhist pilgrims and scholars travel to China on the historic 'silk route'?
MCQ
Correct answer: First, second and third centuries AD
36
Non-polar molecules possess _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: instantaneous dipole moment
37
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is an example of the ________ industry.
MCQ
Correct answer: public sector
38
Which Indian dancer of the Manipuri style won the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony in 2014?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajkumar Singhajit Singh
39
Who among the following led the Parliamentary delegation to participate in the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in September 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Harivansh Narayan Singh
40
Which classical dance form is performed by the renowned artists; Sitara Devi, Rohini Bhate, Pandit Munnalal Shukla, Kumudini Lakhia and Uma Sharma?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kathak
41
Select the synthetic indicator from among the given options.
MCQ
Correct answer: Methyl orange
42
The Ramoshi Uprising of 1824 took place in which of the following present states of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Maharashtra
43
In October 2023, Maharashtra government planned which of the following schemes to overhaul its medical system after the death of 38 patients in Nanded?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vision 2035
44
Which of the following options correctly matches column-A and column-B? Column-A (Food component) Column-B (Enzyme involved in digestion) i. Protein a. Amylase ii. Carbohydrates b. Lipase iii. Fats c. Trypsin
MCQ
Correct answer: i-c, ii-a, iii-b
45
A process like river bifurcation can create valuable landforms for the environment, providing growth of vegetation. An example of such landform is _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: river deltas
46
The Taj Mahal was built by who among the following?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shah Jahan
47
Which of the following statements is/are FALSE for the Harappan town planning? 1. Most of the towns have citadel in harappan civilization. 2. Every town had a temple in Harappan civilization. 3. Every building was made of sand stone in Harappan civilization.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both 2 and 3
48
__________ was the pioneer who modified the Hawaiian slide guitar to play classical ragas.
MCQ
Correct answer: Brij Bhushan Kabra
49
Which edition of the Intercontinental Cup event was played in India in 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3rd
50
In the context of microfinance, what does ‘S’ stand for in SHG?
MCQ
Correct answer: Self
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
14 questions
Section Test
51
If the curved surface area of a cylindrical pipe is 44,000 cm2 and its diameter is 5 cm, find its length. (Take π = )
MCQ
Correct answer: 28 m
52
A solid cylinder with a height of 8 units and a radius of 3.5 units is to be covered with a paper sheet. If the cost of the paper sheet is 40 per 5 square units, the cost (in) of covering the cylinder is 22 (take元=
MCQ
Correct answer: 2024
53
A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 80, and that of the rest is 70. What is the average score of the class?
MCQ
Correct answer: 74
54
Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 4% per year rate of interest for 4 years.
MCQ
Correct answer: 400
55
Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The graph shows the sales of three products: P, Q and R by four companies: A, B, C and D. How much more in percentage is the total sales of R than total sales of P (rounded off to one decimal place)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 26.9%
56
A shopkeeper makes a 15% profit on a sale. He would have made 18%, if he had sold it for Rs.18 more. The cost price of the article is:
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.600
57
Find the HCF of 24, 36 and 60.
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
58
A 725 m long train passes through a 235 m long tunnel in 48 sec. Find the speed of the train.
MCQ
Correct answer: 72 km/h
59
The number of three different types of motor bikes B1, B2, and B3 manufactured by a company in three months is given in the following table. Study the given table carefully and answer the question that follows. Motor Bikes / Months Octobe r Novembe r Decembe r B1 107 121 145 B2 95 100 80 B3 43 40 20 What is the average number of motor bikes manufactured by the company in the month of November?
MCQ
Correct answer: 87
60
A merchant has 5000 kg of Basmati rice. He sells some part of this Basmati rice at 20% profit and the rest at 35% profit. He gains 29% in the entire transaction. What is the quantity sold at 20% profit and 35% profit, respectively?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2000 kg, 3000 kg
61
If tea that costs ₹7.50 per kg is mixed with tea that costs ₹10.50 per kg in the proportion of 2 :1 then, what is the cost (in ₹) of the resultant mixture per kg?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8.50
62
A train travelling at a speed of 60 km/h leaves station A at 7:00 a.m. and another train travelling at a speed of 84 km/h starts from station A at 9:30 a.m. in the same direction on a parallel track. At what distance (in km) from station A and after how many hours of travel of the second train will they be together? Express your answer in the same order.
MCQ
Correct answer: 525, 6.25
63
A hemispherical bowl is of radius 7.7 cm It is to be painted from inside as well as outside. Find the cost (in) of painting the bowl at a rate of 17 per 7 cm?. 221 Take T
MCQ
Correct answer: 1810.16
64
Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 4% per year rate of interest for 5 years.
MCQ
Correct answer: 500
Section 4
English Comprehension
26 questions
Section Test
65
In which state is 'Bhogali Bihu' festival celebrated?
MCQ
Correct answer: Assam
66
Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence. She accused her sister of being vindictive when she was trying to defame her.
MCQ
Correct answer: revengeful
67
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My grandparents live in a beautiful house _________ the countryside.
MCQ
Correct answer: in
68
In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative. The children were merry than usual on Sunday.
MCQ
Correct answer: merrier
69
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. They looked out the matter and found the root cause of the problem.
MCQ
Correct answer: looked into the matter and found
70
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in future tense form. Since next Friday, the team of three members has been tracking the animal.
MCQ
Correct answer: From next Friday, the team of three members will be tracking the animal.
71
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence. The athlete demonstrated remarkable agility during the gymnastics routine.
MCQ
Correct answer: Stiffness
72
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Apple of one's eye
MCQ
Correct answer: Very precious
73
Select the sentence with the most appropriate use of preposition.
MCQ
Correct answer: Reetu slept all through the history class.
74
Read the sentence given below and identify if there is an error in it. The error can be in any segment of the sentence which are marked A, B, C, and D. Select option D if there is 'No error'. (A) Ritika angrily / (B) spoke to Kartik / (C) after the meeting / (D) No error.
MCQ
Correct answer: D
75
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Blunt
MCQ
Correct answer: Insensitive
76
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The children's laughter was filled with exuberant joy.
MCQ
Correct answer: repressed
77
Change the following sentence into superlative degree. No other mountain in the world is as high as the Mount Everest.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
78
One of the four words in bold in the given sentence is incorrectly spelt. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. The hurricane left behind a devasstating trail of destruction.
MCQ
Correct answer: devasstating
79
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The farm cattle is grazing in the field when the tiger attacked.
MCQ
Correct answer: is grazing
80
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence. The artist's unique technique added a touch of individiuality to the painting.
MCQ
Correct answer: Individiuality
81
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The loud thunder _______ the children, making them cry.
MCQ
Correct answer: frightened
82
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. When pigs fly
MCQ
Correct answer: Something that will never happen
83
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Placing a huge magnet atop the temple pose to being the biggest hurdle for the masons.
MCQ
Correct answer: posed to be
84
Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence. Rahul’s personality is complamented by his confident looks.
MCQ
Correct answer: complemented
85
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Enmity
MCQ
Correct answer: Friendship
86
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: accompanied
87
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: used to
88
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: with
89
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: is used to
90
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: describe