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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?

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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%?

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3

If 4% of (A + B) is equal to 28% of (A – B), then find A : B.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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'?

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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?

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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?

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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

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11

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of (?) will logically complete the series.

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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 = ?

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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?

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14

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

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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.)

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16

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 10, 22, 46, 94, 190, ?

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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 =?

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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, ?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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22

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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26

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series and complete the pattern.

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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.

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28

In which state is Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary located?

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29

According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021, which Union Territory has the lowest proportion of poor?

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30

Which Article of the Constitution of India specifically addresses the qualifications for the office of the President?

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31

Who among the following was the most important god of the Aryans?

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32

When was the All Bengal Students Conference held in the chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nehru?

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33

The autobiography of which of the following actors is titled ‘The Substance And The Shadow: An Autobiography’?

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34

What is the name of Formula E’s first ever race in India, which was hosted in collaboration with the Telangana government?

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35

During which centuries did several Buddhist pilgrims and scholars travel to China on the historic 'silk route'?

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36

Non-polar molecules possess _______.

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37

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is an example of the ________ industry.

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38

Which Indian dancer of the Manipuri style won the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony in 2014?

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39

Who among the following led the Parliamentary delegation to participate in the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in September 2023?

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40

Which classical dance form is performed by the renowned artists; Sitara Devi, Rohini Bhate, Pandit Munnalal Shukla, Kumudini Lakhia and Uma Sharma?

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41

Select the synthetic indicator from among the given options.

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42

The Ramoshi Uprising of 1824 took place in which of the following present states of India?

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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?

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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

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45

A process like river bifurcation can create valuable landforms for the environment, providing growth of vegetation. An example of such landform is _____.

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46

The Taj Mahal was built by who among the following?

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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.

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48

__________ was the pioneer who modified the Hawaiian slide guitar to play classical ragas.

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49

Which edition of the Intercontinental Cup event was played in India in 2023?

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50

In the context of microfinance, what does ‘S’ stand for in SHG?

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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 = )

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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=

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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?

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54

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 4% per year rate of interest for 4 years.

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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)?

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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:

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57

Find the HCF of 24, 36 and 60.

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58

A 725 m long train passes through a 235 m long tunnel in 48 sec. Find the speed of the train.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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

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Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 4% per year rate of interest for 5 years.

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Section 4

English Comprehension

26 questions Section Test
65

In which state is 'Bhogali Bihu' festival celebrated?

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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.

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67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My grandparents live in a beautiful house _________ the countryside.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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71

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence. The athlete demonstrated remarkable agility during the gymnastics routine.

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72

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Apple of one's eye

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73

Select the sentence with the most appropriate use of preposition.

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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.

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75

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Blunt

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76

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The children's laughter was filled with exuberant joy.

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77

Change the following sentence into superlative degree. No other mountain in the world is as high as the Mount Everest.

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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.

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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.

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80

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence. The artist's unique technique added a touch of individiuality to the painting.

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81

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The loud thunder _______ the children, making them cry.

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82

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. When pigs fly

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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.

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84

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence. Rahul’s personality is complamented by his confident looks.

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85

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Enmity

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

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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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