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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 30 Sept, 2024 Shift 1) (English)

SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 30 Sept, 2024 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

In a college, 20% of the number of boys are equal to the three-fourth of the number of girls. What is the ratio of boys and girls in that college ?

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2

Atul sold two sacks of rice for ₹19,200 each. On one, he gained 20% and on the other, he lost 20%. Find his gain or loss percentage in the whole transaction.

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3

Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The given table shows the number of new employees added to different categories of employees in a company for four years and the number of employees from these categories who left the company every year. Year Managers Technicians Accountants New Left New Left New Left 280 120 200 2001 260 50 100 340 160 2002 300 92 228 95 310 150 450 200 254 2003 125 420 120 480 180 2004 260 120 During the period between 2001 and 2004, the total number of Technicians integer of the total number of Technicians who joined the Company

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4

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 39 ÷ 3 – 24 + 60 × 12 = ?

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5

In a certain code language, ‘I swim fast’ is coded as ‘cp lk bs’ and ‘may I go’ is coded as ‘ap sb lk’. How is ‘I’ coded in that code language?

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6

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

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7

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

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8

In a certain code language, ‘WING’ is coded as ‘2618’ and ‘NEAT’ is coded as ‘3469’. What is the code for ‘N’ in that language?

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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.) (4, 35, 11) (1, 82, 61)​

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10

In a code language, 'CAKE' is written as ‘ACIG’ and 'GOLD' is written as 'EQJF'. How will 'WIRE' be written in that language?

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11

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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12

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 chickens are hens. No hen is an egg. Conclusions: (I) No chicken is an egg. (II) All hens are chickens.

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13

Identify the figure from the given options that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

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14

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). C is sitting to the immediate right of E. D is sitting third to the left of C. A is the immediate neighbour of B and C. F is not the immediate neighbour of E. What is the position of G with respect to A?

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7 is related to 30 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 100. To which of the following is 22 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

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

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17

What should come in place of '?' in the given series? -12, +24, -48, +96, ?, +384

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Section 2

General Awareness

30 questions Section Test
18

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 5 ÷ 6 × 3 – 4 + 11 = ?

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19

JM12 is related to EH15 in a certain way. In the same way, QT34 is related to LO37. To which of the following is SV 23 related following the same logic?

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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: No bus is a car. No car is a truck. Conclusions: (I) No car is a bus. (II) No truck is a car.

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21

In a code language, 'COLONY' is coded as '48' and 'INTERCHANGE' is coded as '88'. How will 'MOUNTAIN' be coded in the same language?

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22

HFLI is related to OMSP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KIOL is related to RPVS. To which of the following is MKQN related, following the same logic?

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23

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? ACE ,FHJ, KMO, PRT , ?

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24

The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 3 August 2023, which amends the ____________.

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25

In which state/union territory is Losar celebrated to mark the start of the new year in that region?

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26

Kanak Rele, who established Nalanda Dance Research Centre, was a performer of which of the following classical dance forms of India?

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27

Which of the following acts introduced the system of dyarchy in the provincial administration in India?

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28

In which part of India is cool mountain climate observed?

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29

Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty?

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30

As of 31st October 2023, the senior-most member (in terms of age) in the 17th Lok Sabha, Shafiqur Rahman Barq represents which political party?

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31

Which of the following books is written by Dadabhai Naoroji?

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32

The historical fiction ‘The Glory of Patan’ by KM Munshi was originally written in which Indian language?

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33

On which date did Punjab abolish the Legislative Council?

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34

The chemical compound present in turmeric is:

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35

Who among the following established the Indore gharana?

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36

With reference to medieval Indian architecture style, what is ‘Pietra Dura’?

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37

The Rabi season of agriculture begins in October-November and ends in __________.

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38

What is the chemical formula for sodium bicarbonate?

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39

Which of the following is one of the features of capital goods?

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40

निम्न से कौन-सा पद्म पुरस्काारों का घटता क्रम क्याा है?

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41

Which of the following dynasties established the Vijayanagara kingdom in fourteenth century?

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42

The red colour of tomatoes is due to the presence of:

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43

Which Union Territory had minimum literacy rate as per 2011 Census?

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44

In 1976, in which Part of the Indian Constitution under Article 51A were Fundamental Duties added?

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45

With which sport is Sanjana Bathula associated?

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46

Who was the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League event 2023?

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47

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the famous place Mawsynram? A. It is the wettest place on the earth. B. It is located in Meghalaya state of India.

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Section 3

Quantitative Aptitude

17 questions Section Test
48

The average monthly expenditure of a family was ₹8,600 during the first three months, ₹9,750 during the next four months and ₹9,920 during the last five months of a year. If the total savings during the year was ₹65,300, the average monthly income (in ₹) of the family was:

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49

A thief saw a policeman, and he started running at a speed of 18 m/s. After 12 seconds, the policeman starts running behind the thief at a certain speed. If the policeman covered 864 meters distance to reach the thief, then the speed (in m/s) of the policeman is:

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50

The ratio of the present age of A and B is 3 : 1. Five years ago, the ratio of their ages was 5 : 1. The age of A (in years) after eight years will be:

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51

Two trains, 148 m and 152 m long, are running towards each other on parallel lines at 62 km/h and 46km/h, respectively. In what time will they be clear of each other from the moment they meet?

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52

The area of an equilateral triangle is V 5043 sq cm The side of the equilateral triangle is:

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53

The average monthly income of A and B is ₹3,590. The average monthly income of B and C is ₹4,250. The average monthly income of A and C is ₹6,500. What is the monthly income of C?

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54

In a 100-marks test, the average of marks scored by 50 students was found to be 65. Later on, it was discovered that a score of 88 was misread as 68. Find the correct average.

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55

A man sells an article at a certain price and suffers a loss of 20%. If he sells the article at ₹100 more, he gets a profit of 30%. Find the cost price of the article (in ₹).

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56

A sum invested at 5% simple interest per annum grows to ₹806 in 6 years. If the amount remains the same, how much will it grow at a 12% simple interest rate in 5 years?

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57

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3500 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 6 years.

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58

The area of a regular hexagon is 2048 V 3 cm?. What is the length (in cm) of each side of the hexagon

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59

Rice worth₹43/kg and₹67/kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 2 : 1 : 5. If the mixture is worth₹96/kg, the price (in ₹) of the third variety of rice per kg will be:

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60

Three numbers are in the ratio of 6:7:3 and their LCM is 3654.Their HCF is:

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61

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 5 years.

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62

20 identical solid hemispheres of radius 3 cm are melted to form a big solid hemisphere. What is the radius (in cm) of the biggest hemisphere formed, if 20% of the solid is wasted during the process?

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63

The following bar graph shows the production of cement (in 10,000 tones) by 4 companies X, Y, Z and W during the period 2018 - 2020. Study the bar graph carefully and answer the question. Which company has the maximum average production over the course of 3 years?

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64

Riya offers 12% discount on all her goods and offers an additional discount of 6% to those customers who pay in cash. How much will a customer have to pay for a fan marked for ₹2,400 if he pays in cash?

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Section 4

English Comprehension

26 questions Section Test
65

How many countries share their land borders with India?

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66

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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67

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Ecstatic

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68

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a phrasal verb error. Mrs. Premlatha asked / Malini to hand down / all the / payment slips.

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69

What does it imply when people say to ‘read between the lines’?

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70

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The workers had been repairing / the mall road in / town for / several days now.

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71

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A piece of cake

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72

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Cultural heritage is the lifeblood of any ________ and serves as a link between generations.

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73

Select the most appropriate verb form to fill in the blank. Arun __________ his bicycle to school every day.

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74

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'pursue' from the given sentence. Dr. Kalam's success in the field of science has inspired young Indians to dream big and chase those dreams with immense hard work.

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75

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My secretary is disposed of / discuss everything in great detail / before she begins / the actual work.

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76

Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error. The accideent on the highway caused a long traffic jam.

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77

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. One of them contains an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options. Neither Smith / nor Rose / were in / the classroom.

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78

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word The project’s tight deadline and complex requirements made it a gruelling task for the team.

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79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is _________ tired to finish his homework.

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80

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Please listen to all announcements _______.

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81

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Energy

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82

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The detective's job was to discern the truth from the web of lies.

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83

Select the sentence that has a grammatical error.

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84

Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error. The rainbow only appears after a hurican.

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85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Accepting how wonderful you truly are and incorporating this _______ into your attitude and personality is perhaps one of the most difficult things to do in life.

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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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90

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

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