SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 23 Oct, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

The ratio of per kg market price of rice to that of wheat flour is 7: 9 and the ratio of their quantities consumed by a family is 9: 11. Find the ratio of the family's expenditure on rice to that on wheat flour.

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 8% per year rate of interest for 3 years.

Find the average of the numbers 1, −1, 0 and 2.

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 as a sum borrowed at 9% per year rate of interest for 3 years.

A vendor loses the selling price of 4 oranges on selling 36 oranges. His loss percentage is:

The given table shows the number of chocolates produced by five factories over 3 years.

What is the average number of chocolates produced by factory S over the years?

The given graph shows the production of food grains of a country in different years. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

The percentage increase in production from 2010 to 2011 was (Rounded off to 2 decimal places):

By selling an item for ₹ 125, S earns 12% profit. What is the cost of the item (in ₹)? (Correct up to 2 decimal digits)

After how many years will a sum of ₹8,925 at simple interest fetch a total amount of ₹12,941.25 at the rate of 9% per annum?

A solid top is in the form of a cone surmounted by a hemisphere. If the volume of the solid is 2816 cm³ and the radius of the hemispherical part is 8 cm, then the height of the top is:

(Take \(\pi = \frac{22}7\))

The least number of five digits which is exactly divisible by each one of the numbers 12, 15 and 18 is:

In an experiment to determine the refractive index of water, a student took five sets of observations and got the values for the refractive index of water as 1.32, 1.37, 1.36, 1.39 and 1.31. What is its average value?

The price of a book is first increased by 10% and then again by 20%. If the price of the book after both increments is ₹33, then the original price (in ₹) of the book is:

If the speed of a boat going downstream is 40 km/h and its speed going upstream is 20 km/h, then find the speed of the stream (in km/h).

The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical vessel are 28 cm and 32 cm, respectively. The cost incurred to paint 1 cm² of the vessel surface is ₹2.50. Find the total cost incurred to paint the vessel all over, correct to two decimals.

(Use \(\pi = \frac{22}7\))

Find the curved surface area of the cylinder which has a height of 25 m and a base of radius 7 m.

Suman travels the first 330 km by train at a speed of 110 km/hr and the next 165 km by bus at 55 km/hr. Ignoring the buffer time between different modes of travel, the average speed (in km/hr) for her tour was:

The average score in the Mathematics exam of a class of 60 students is 52. A group of 8 boys with an average score of 40 left the class and another group of 10 boys with an average score of 43 joined the class. What is the new average score of the class? (correct to one decimal place)

The marked price of a trouser is ₹1,200. A shopkeeper offers 20% discount on this trouser and then again offers 30% discount on the discounted price. What is the final price of the trouser?

In an NCC camp, the average weight was 72 kg. If 5 cadets having average weight 76 kg leave and 11 cadets of average weight 79 kg join the group, the average weight of the cadets in the group increases by 0.6 kg. The number of cadets, initially in the group was:

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘–’ and ‘ב are interchanged and ‘+’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

99 + 9 – 19 × 59 ÷ 29 = ?

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 statement(s).

Statements:

Some pigs are frogs.

All bats are pigs.

Conclusions:

(I) At least some bats are frogs

(II) All pigs are bats.

In a certain code language, ‘pass the ball’ is coded as ‘bq tr vl’ and ‘ball is red’ is coded as ‘hx vo bq’. How is ‘ball’ coded in the given language?

8 is related to 62 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 11 is related to 119. 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. Eg. 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.]

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

EMHD is related to GOJF in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, IQLH is related to KSNJ. To which of the following is LTOK related following the same logic?

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

What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?

17, 32, 93, 460, 3213, ?

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 vases are portraits.

Some portraits are flowers.

Conclusions:

(i) All flowers are vases.

(ii) Some flowers may be portraits.

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.)

(17, 10, 95)

(2, 11, 21)

In a certain code language, 'they may go tomorrow' is written as 'di hi bi fi' and 'we will come tomorrow' is written as "li ji mi hi". How is "tomorrow' written in the given language?

In a certain code language, ‘under the impression’ is written as ‘ly ga po’ and ‘first impression matters’ is writtenas ‘ka mo po’. How will ‘impression’ be writtenin that language?

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

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

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). B sits second to the right of E, who is second to the right of C. G sits third to the left of D, who is not an immediate neighbour of F. A sits second to the right of D.

What is the position of E with respect to C?

IRIG is related to OXOM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, DLEC is related to JRKI. To which of the following is SBUS related, following the same logic?

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series based on the English alphabetical order?

EVD, ITH ,MRL ,QPP, ?

Seven friends, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting around a table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). B is to the immediate right of F, and A is to the immediate right of B. E is an immediate neighbour of both F and D, while G is an immediate neighbour of both D and C.

Who is sitting to the immediate right of A?

In a certain code language, 'FIRE' is coded as '9571' and 'ROAD' is coded as '2146'. What is the code for 'R' in the given code language?

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

16 ÷ 4 + 18 − 14 × 7 = ?

What is the specific field of study focused on examining extinct animals?

In which of the following years was India the host of Women's T20 World Cup Cricket?

The All-India Kisan Sabha was founded in Lucknow in April _______ with Swami Sahjanand Saraswati as the president.

Match the columns:

As per the Periodic Labour Force data 2023, which of the following states recorded the highest unemployment rate in urban areas for the age group 15 years and above?

The Sun Temple at Konark, the Khajuraho Temple in Madhya Pradesh and the recently constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya are examples of temples designed in which style of temple architecture?

Which of the following leaders died after being hit by sticks while protesting against the Simon Commission?

NISHTHA stands for ____________

Under which of the following Articles is Right to Equality mentioned?

Who among the following appoints the Acting Chief Justice in the absence of the Chief Justice of India?

The condition when the amount of dissolved oxygen in a water body is alarmingly decreased is called:

Which among the following data was used to compute the estimates in the national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Baseline Report?

In Union Budget 2023-24, an aspirational Blocks Programme covering how many blocks has been launched?

Padma Shri awardee (2023) Guru K Kalyanasundaram Pillai is an exponent of which of the following classical dance genres?

A famous hill station 'Ranikhet' is located on which mountain?

In badminton, how high above the ground is the net positioned at the edges?

‘Running for My Life: One Lost Boy’s Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games’ an autobiography depicting the struggle for life to success in life is written by who among the following personalities?

Vangpui Kut festival is organised for _______ days in Mizoram to celebrate the glory of Mizo culture and traditions.

Which of the following represents the chemical formula for sulphur hexafluoride?

Which type of tea in large amount is exported from India to importing countries?

The founder of Bahmani kingdom who assumed the title of ‘Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah’ was _________.

Who among the following musicians was a member of Navratnas of Akbar?

Kudumbashree is a poverty eradication and women empowerment programme. In which state of India does this programme operate?

Which Indian classical dance form has composition in Meitei language?

Which of the following statements is/are true about the Iron Age?

1. The establishment of large cities took place on the basis of sizeable surplus.

2. The ceramic associated with this age was Painted Grey Ware.

3. The Indus Valley Civilization flourished during the Iron Age

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

By definition, making a pictogram is to present and visualise data.

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The principaul of the college announced his early retirement today.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

It was an interesting chat with an European gymnast that changed my mindset towards the sport.

Select the most appropriate degree of comparison to fill in the blank.

Hunny is _____ person in his family.

If someone mentions that 'the ball is in your court', what does this idiom imply?

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Harmony

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I have been / looking by / my / cream sweater for / a few weeks now.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She ______ to be understood by the society.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rain cats and dogs

Select the most appropriate form of comparative degree that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Food prices in Switzerland are as expensive to the rest of Western Europe.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The speaker requested the audience to pay ________.

Which of the following options is similar in meaning to the given word?

Pensive

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The council never _________ the new complex to be constructed, nor did local residents.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

How long / have you / been learn / English now?

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.

The negotiations were conducted in an amicable atmosphere, leading to a peaceful resolution.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Overfishing and destructive fishing practices threaten the sustainability of marine resources and ecosystems.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.

A conscious understanding of the environmental issues can bring positive changes in human life.

Rectify the error in the given sentence by selecting the correct spelling from the options provided.

The chord of my voilin is not tuned properly.

Select the correct option of the given sentence.

Vishnu is the more courageous than all other boys in the class.

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

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

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

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

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