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SSC MTS 26 Oct 2021 Shift 2 (English)
SSC MTS 26 Oct 2021 Shift 2 (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
27 questions
Section Test
1
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: so
2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: nor
3
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{7}{28}$ Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: for
4
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. acbd, fheg, ikjl, npmo, ?, vxuw
MCQ
Correct answer: qsrt
5
‘Newspaper’ is related to ‘General Readers’ in the same way as ‘Professional Journal’ is related to ‘______’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Researchers
6
Select the option in which the two numbers are related the same way as are the two numbers of the given number-pair. 80 : 4
MCQ
Correct answer: 150 : 5
7
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{8}{28}$ Q.4 Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 113, 109, 93, 88, 63, 57, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 21
8
In a certain code language, BASKET is written as SFJTZC. How will FATHER be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: QFGUZG
9
Eight houses, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, are in two parallel rows, I and II, with 4 houses in each row. The houses in each row are at equal distances. The four houses in row-I are facing north, and are facing the four houses in row-II. B in row-I faces F and is not at an extreme end. H is adjacent to F and is facing D. C and E are diagonally opposite. E is facing A, which is adjacent to H. Which of the following statements is true?
MCQ
Correct answer: G is at an extreme end and is facing north.
10
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{9}{28}$ Q.7
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
11
Select the correct mirror image of figure X when the mirror is placed at the right side of the figure
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
12
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. BJDHF : QYSWU :: AICGE : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: RZTXV
13
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{10}{28}$ Q.10 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. {91, 143, 221}
MCQ
Correct answer: {84, 132, 204}
14
Select the Ven n diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes Doctors Lawyers Rich persons
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
15
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{11}{28}$ Q.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 villagers are farmers. All businessmen are farmers. Some city dwellers are businessmen. Conclusions: I. Some businessmen being villagers is a possibility. II. Some villagers are city dwellers. III. Some city dwellers are farmers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
16
In a certain code language, MEAT is coded as 11 and BARE is coded as 14. How will FACTOR be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 15
17
‘Prudent’ is related to ‘Cautious’ in the same way as ‘Excellent’ is related to ‘______’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Fabulous
18
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{12}{28}$ Q.15
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
19
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 5, 9, 16, 27, ?, 74
MCQ
Correct answer: 45
20
Six persons appeared for an examination. Nripesh scored more than Manasi and Anshika, but less than Leena. Only two persons scored more than Nripesh. Sambit scored less than Nagen, but not the lowest marks. Only two persons scored less than Manasi. Which of the following statements is definitely FALSE?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sambit scored more marks than Manasi.
21
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 15 + 5 – 10 × 8 ÷ 4 = 15
MCQ
Correct answer: ÷ and –
22
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{13}{28}$ Q.19 In a certain code language, CONVENTION is written as CNOWFOUINO. How will RESPONDENT be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: ERSQPOEENT
23
In a certain code language, BREAK is coded as 42 and PEAR is coded as 44. How will LEADER be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 51
24
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures How would this paper look when unfolded
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
25
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{14}{28}$ Q.22 Thirty-six persons are sitting in a row facing north. Jatin is exactly in the middle of Harish and Shovan. After Harish and Shovan interchange their positions, Harish becomes 10th from the left end and Shovan becomes 13th from the right end. What is Jatin’s position from the right end?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20th
26
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 crocodiles are aquatic animals. Some crocodiles are alligators. Conclusions: I. Some alligators are aquatic animals. II. All alligators are aquatic animals. III. Some aquatic animals are alligators.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
27
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{15}{28}$ Q.24 If the signs ‘+’ and ‘-’ are interchanged, which of the following equations would be correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 – 4 × 4 + 12 = 12
Section 2
General Awareness
28 questions
Section Test
28
X can do a certain work in 40 hours Y is 25%more efficient than X and Z is 28%more efficient th anY Working together X Y and Z will complete the same work in:
MCQ
Correct answer: 008 hours 77
29
When 5054,5906 and 7397 are divided by the greatest number x the remainder in each case is the same The sum of the digits of x is
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
30
What is the mean of the mode and median of the given data? 5, 4, 6, 9,3,2,5,6, 7,8,9, 5,7,3
MCQ
Correct answer: 5.25
31
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{23}{28}$ Q.1 Who was the first Governor-General of British India from 1773 to 1785?
MCQ
Correct answer: Warren Hastings
32
Who among the following was chosen as ‘TIME’ magazine’s Person of the Year 2019?
MCQ
Correct answer: Greta Thunberg
33
What is the full form of WPI?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wholesale Price Index
34
Which of the following pair of authors jointly bagged the 2019 Booker Prize?
MCQ
Correct answer: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo
35
Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 scheduled to be held?
MCQ
Correct answer: The US, Canada, Mexico
36
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{24}{28}$ Q.6 In which of the following states is the ‘Mathuri’ folk dance practiced?
MCQ
Correct answer: Telangana
37
The ‘to and fro’ or ‘back and forth’ motion of an object is termed as:
MCQ
Correct answer: vibration
38
As of July 2020, which Indian cricketer captained India the most number of times in One-Day Internationals?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
39
In the symbol for the electric cell, the thicker, shorter line represents the:
MCQ
Correct answer: negative terminal
40
The Caves of Elephanta are predominantly dedicated to which of the following deities?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lord Shiva
41
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{25}{28}$ Q.11 With how many States and Union Territories of India does Uttar Pradesh share its borders?
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
42
An image formed on a screen is called a ______ image, whereas the image formed by a plane mirror is called a ______ image.
MCQ
Correct answer: real; virtual
43
Which of the following statements is correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Governor is appointed by the President.
44
In animal cells, which of the following are the cell’s ‘garbage disposal’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lysosomes
45
Who among the following first deciphered the Brahmi script in 1837?
MCQ
Correct answer: James Prinsep
46
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{26}{28}$ Q.16 Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides the procedure for impeachment of the President?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 61
47
Who among the following was a great advocate of English education in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: TB Macaulay
48
Who spearheaded the Revolt of 1857 rebellion in Bihar?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kunwar Singh
49
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is a statutory multi-disciplinary body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Its headquarters is in:
MCQ
Correct answer: New Delhi
50
In June 2020, the Union cabinet approved the setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth ₹______ crore.
MCQ
Correct answer: 15,000
51
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{27}{28}$ Q.21 Which of the following is a hill pass located between India and China?
MCQ
Correct answer: Karakoram Pass
52
Who among the following became the acting Prime Minister of India after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gulzarilal Nanda
53
What is the percentage of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) allowed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in India for the Insurance Intermediaries as on July 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: 100%
54
A type of asexual reproduction in which new plants are produced from roots, stems, leaves and buds are known as:
MCQ
Correct answer: vegetative propagation
55
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{28}{28}$ Q.25 Manoj Das, the recipient of Padma Bhushan 2020, has received the award in the domain of:
MCQ
Correct answer: Literature and Education
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
23 questions
Section Test
56
Select the option that will come next in the following figure series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
57
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{16}{28}$ Q.1
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
58
14 41 31 +=×2 The value of 1 of of IS: 25 15
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
59
Abus covers a certain distance in 1 hour 30 minutes at a speed of 11:n m sec A car covers the same distance in 36 minutes What is the ratio of the speeds of the bus and car?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2:5
60
The radius of a solid lead sphere is 2 cm.254 l such spheres are melted and recast into a cube of edge x cm The value of x is take T
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
61
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{17}{28}$ Q.5
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
62
Study the given bar graph that shows the number of students (boys and girls in different schools on 1 July 2019 and answer the question that follows Boys Gir is 700 580 600 600 055 540 Number of Students 540560 500 480 400 360 400 320 300 200 100 School 75 of the total number of boys in schools A and D is what percentage less than the total number of students in school E correct to one decimal place
MCQ
Correct answer: 26.4%
63
The ratio of the present in comes of X andY is 5:S and the ratios of their individual in comes in the last year and in the present year are 2:3 and 3:4,respectively.If their total income for the last year was 56,oo 0,then what is the present income of Y
MCQ
Correct answer: 48000
64
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{18}{28}$ Q.8
MCQ
Correct answer: 310
65
Study the given bar graph that shows the number of students boys and girls in different schools on 1 July 2 oi 9 and answer the question that follows sho gm Girls 700 600 600 550580 540 Number of Students 540-560 500 480 400 360 400 300 200 100 School If a pie chart is drawn for the data related to the number of girls in the five schools then the central angle (in degrees of the sector representing the number of girls in school C will be
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
66
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: Loss, 4%
67
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{19}{28}$ Q.11
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
68
Twelve years ago the ratio of the ages of A and B was 12:5.Twelveyearsfromnow,the ratio of their ages will be 18:11.Whatisthedifferencebetweentheirpresentages in years
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
69
The marked price of an article is 35% above its cost price After giving a 20% discount on the marked price it is sold for R 432 What is the cost price of the article
MCQ
Correct answer: 400
70
When x is added to each of 7,13,19 and 29,thenumbers so obtained in this order are in proportion What is the mean proportionalbetween(3 x-8)and (x+5)?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
71
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{20}{28}$ Q.15
MCQ
Correct answer: 6,000
72
Acan do 40% ofa work in 24 days and B can do 33=%of the same work in 15 days They work together for 15 days. C alone completes the remaining work in 1 o days A and C together can complete 35%of the same work in:
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 days
73
A shopkeeper bought 600 pens He sold 480 of them for the price he paid for 600 pens,100 pens at 10%higherratethan that at which he sold 4 so pens and the rest at the cost price His profit percentage in the transaction is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 26.25%
74
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{21}{28}$ Q.18
MCQ
Correct answer: R 8,820
75
Study the given bar graph that shows the number of students boys and girls in different schools on 1 July 2019 and answer the question that follows m Boys Gir is 700 600 600 550580 540 Number of Students 540560 500 480 360 400 400 320 00 E 200 100 School In which school is the number of boys 25%morethantheaveragenumberofgirls in all five schools
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
76
The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a class is 5:7.InEnglish, the average score of boys is 48 and the average score of girls is 25%morethan that of boys What is the average score in English of all the boys and girls in the class?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
77
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 30.5
78
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/92… $\frac{22}{28}$ Q.22
MCQ
Correct answer: 136
Section 4
English Comprehension
22 questions
Section Test
79
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. LUCID
MCQ
Correct answer: Clear
80
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Particlar
81
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{1}{28}$ Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. ENTIRE
MCQ
Correct answer: Partial
82
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Indelible mark on the skin made by inserting pigment into the skin
MCQ
Correct answer: Tattoo
83
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. She had grown too thin which she looked like a scarecrow.
MCQ
Correct answer: so thin that
84
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bull’s-eye
MCQ
Correct answer: Something that is the centre of a target
85
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{2}{28}$ Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. During the fight the wise man walked away without arguing.
MCQ
Correct answer: No substitution required
86
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. This is ______ a lovely smart phone. Did you pay a lot for it?
MCQ
Correct answer: such
87
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. CLASSIC
MCQ
Correct answer: Atypical
88
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There was a narrow staircase ______ up to the roof.
MCQ
Correct answer: leading
89
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{3}{28}$ Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Off-colour
MCQ
Correct answer: Feeling slightly ill
90
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Dilema
91
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The shopkeeper checked all the items before packing it in the bag.
MCQ
Correct answer: packing them
92
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Penguins are black and white sea birds that live almost ______ in the cold southern hemisphere.
MCQ
Correct answer: exclusively
93
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{4}{28}$ Q.15 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. This is the place here Sudhir found the wallet full of money.
MCQ
Correct answer: here Sudhir
94
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Although we took all precautions but we were unable to avoid getting caught in the heavy rain.
MCQ
Correct answer: Although we took all precautions but
95
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and it is the second large in our solar system.
MCQ
Correct answer: it is the second large
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The children discovered a box full of old photographs and ______ several hours looking through them.
MCQ
Correct answer: spent
97
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{5}{28}$ Q.19 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. A person who attacks and robs ships at sea
MCQ
Correct answer: Pirate
98
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DUCT
MCQ
Correct answer: Canal
99
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: the
100
https://ssc.digialm.com/per/g27/pub/2207/touchstone/AssessmentQPHTMLMode1/2207O21143/2207O21143S65D181181/16359262108523849/920… $\frac{6}{28}$ Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: is