SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 6 July 2022 Shift 1)

Select the number from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

205, 222, 241, 264, 293, ?

In a certain code language, 'TYR' is coded as '65', and 'GAP' is coded as '26'. How will 'MOJ' be coded in that language?

Select the option that is related to the sixth word in the same way as the first word is related to the second word and the third word is related to the fourth word. Speech :

Speech : Dumb :: Sight : Blind :: ? : Deaf

In a certain code language, ‘Floors white marble’ is written as ‘tp aj pr’, ‘Tyre are hard white’ is written as ‘pr qs tr ak’ and ‘Marble are shiny’ is written as ‘tp tr 6’. What is the code for ‘Shiny floors’ in that code language? 

Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the given equation to make it mathematically correct?

31 ÷ 14 × 9 + 3 − 7 = 66

Select the option in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the give number pair.

31 : 48

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

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 tablets are laptops.

Some laptops are computers.

Conclusions:

I. Some tablets are computers.

II. Some laptops are not tablets.

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.

16 : 38 :: 26 : 58 :: 37 : ?

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?

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

GOOD : HSXT :: BEST : CIBJ :: COOL : ?

Select the option in which the pair of letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter-clusters.

MOB : KMZ :: ?

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.

Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded.

In a certain code language, 'CYLINDER' is written as 'CYLJNDFR', 'CERTAIN' is written as 'CFRTBJN', and 'PURPOSE' is written as 'PVRPPSF'. How will 'QUEUEING' be written in that language?

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

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:

I. Some blue are red.

II. Some green are red.

Conclusions:

I. No blue is green.

II. No red is green.

In a certain code language, '587' is written as 'see good pictures', '539' is written as 'good and beautiful', and '967' is written as 'pictures are beautiful'. What is the code for the word 'see' in that language?

Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

B, D, G, L, S, ?

Seven boys J, M, N, K, P, L and O sit in a row facing the South (but not necessarily in the same order). K sits fifth to the left of J. K does not sit at any of ends. L sits exactly in the middle of the row. L sits third to the right of M. Only two boys sit between O and P. O is not the immediate neighbour of L.

Three of the following are similar by a certain logic and form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?

After interchanging the two numbers 3 and 6, what will be the value of the given expression?

12 × 3 ÷ 6 + 8 – 2

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.

23 : 72 :: 38 : 117 :: 46 : ?

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?

The weight of seven boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and B7 are compared. The weight of B5 is less than only one boy and more than that of B6. The weight of B4 is neither more nor less than B6 but more than B1, B7, B3. Who weighs the most?

Seven sisters, Anita, Babita, Sunita, Dixita, Rita, Lalita and Geeta are standing in a row facing north. Lalita is standing to the immediate right of Rita who stands fourth to the right of Geeta. Only Sunita stands exactly between Babita and Dixita. Dixita stands at the middle position.Who stands at the rightmost position?

If A = \(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}\times\frac{1}{4}\div\frac{1}{5}-\frac{1}{6}\) and B = \(\frac{1}{2}\div\frac{1}{3}\times\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{5}\), then what is the value of A - B?

The perimeter of a square is equal to the perimeter of a rectangle, and the latter has a width of 12 cm. The area of the square is 400 cm². Find the area of the rectangle.

In a competitive exam, the minimum qualifying percentages for Category A and Category B jobs are 25% and 45%, respectively. A candidate scored 83 marks and failed to get a Category B job by 25 marks. What is the minimum qualifying marks to secure a Category A job?

If \(\rm \frac{32\div16-5\times2}{11\div22\times8-5\times2}=\frac{1}{P}\), then what is the value of P?

If the total surface area of a sphere of radius r cm is equal to the total surface area of a cube of side s cm, which of the following is true?

The average salary of 12 employees in a company was recorded to be Rs. 20,000. If the salary of the manager is also included, then the average salary increases by Rs. 2,000. Find the salary of the manager.

Umesh earns a simple interest of Rs. 1,600 on a certain sum in two years at the rate of 4% per annum. How much more interest would he have earned if he had invested the same sum at 4% interest per annum, compounded annually?

The average of a set of 20 numbers is P. If one of the numbers from the set is replaced with 58, then the average becomes (P - 2). What is the value of the number that is replaced?

The diameter of a circle is 112 cm. What is the circumference of this circle? [Use π = \(\frac{22}{7}\)]

If the selling price of a shirt is reduced from Rs. 440 to Rs. 410, the loss increases by 4%. What is the cost price of the shirt?

The marked price of a table is 130% of its cost price. A discount of 20% is given on the sale of the table. What will be the profit percentage?

A fan is sold for Rs. 1,560 at a profit of 30%. If its selling price is Rs. 960, then what will be the loss percentage?

The bar chart given below shows the number of tea packets of 2 varieties sold by 5 shops during a particular week.

What is the average number of tea packets sold per shop, both the varieties take together?

S is 20% more than T. T is 10% less than U. What is the ratio of S to U?

P₁ alone can do \(\frac{2}{3}\) of the work in 8 days. P₂ alone can do \(\frac{7}{12}\) of the work in 14 days. P₃ alone can do \(\frac{8}{15}\) of the work in 16 days. In how many days can they complete the work, if all three work together?

The LCM of two positive integers is twice the larger number and the HCF of the two numbers is 3. The smaller number is:

The following pie chart shows the number of bags sold by 7 different shops during a month as percentages of the total number of bags sold during this month by these 7 shops taken together.

If the total number of bags sold during the given month by these 7 shops taken together was 1400, then what was the total number of bags sold by S3 and S7 taken together?

The average weight of A, B, and C is 52 kg. If the average weight of B and C is 44 kg and that of C and A is 46 kg, then what will be the weight of C?

The speed of a boat in still water is 10 km/h. The speed of the stream is 2 km/h. What is the total distance that the boat will travel if it is rowed for 4 hours upstream and 3 hours downstream?

The table below shows the number of overs bowled and the number of wickets taken by five bowlers in a match.

If in each over every bowler bowled 6 balls, in that match which bowler had bowled the highest number of balls per wicket taken by him?

What number must be subtracted from each of the numbers 55, 23, 43 and 19, so that the new values are in proportion?

The price of diesel increases by 5% every year. If the current price of diesel is Rs. 80 per litre, then what will be the price of diesel per litre after 2 years?

A person has some coins of Rs. 10, Rs. 5, and Rs. 2 denominations. The ratio of the products of the numbers of Rs. 10 and Rs. 5 coins, the numbers of Rs. 5 and Rs. 2 coins, and the numbers of Rs. 2 and Rs. 10 coins is 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 2 respectively. What could be the minimum amount of money this person has?

A can do a piece of work alone in 30 days. B is 25% less efficient than A, while C is \(33\frac{1}{3}%\) more efficient than B. In how many days can A, B and C, working together, complete the work?

A man can row downstream at a speed of 15 km/h and upstream at 11 km/h. Find the speed in still water and the speed of the current, respectively. [Give both your answers in km/h]

Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence.

I can't pitcure him figting or picking on anyone.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The boys were tired, but not too tired to examine the little hut ______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is better to be prompt and organised than to be ______.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.

Why doesn't you try calling your family again?

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

The telecom growth story is a important component of the broader story of India.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Their reverence reaches its zenith here at the birthplace of the country's founder.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

His mouth left open as he realise the truth.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Solar storms can / impact Earth-dwellers / in significantly ways.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

I noticed some strawberries grown in which of the gardens.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Random

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Deliberately and maliciously set something (buildings usually) on fire

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.

He stood up from their chair to signal the end of the meeting.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Shubham and I were watching football match in our bedroom.

Select the correctly spelt word.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Out for the count

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Although the waters may have receded, the aftermath of one of the world's biggest natural disaster had only just begun.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Modest

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

Most of the / freshwater lake in India / are in the / Himalayan region.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Refute

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Draw the line

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.

Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal freedom fighter from which state of India?

Which country will host the FIFA World Cup 2022?

Which of the following organizations issues one rupee currency notes and coins in India?

Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radii?

Who won a gold medal for India in the javelin throw event at Tokyo Olympics 2020?

In which type of Megalith (grave/memorial) were the stone pieces set in a circular shape around the grave?

Who among the following was Akbar’s revenue minister?

The feature of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of _______. 

Sundari trees are found in the ______.

In which state of India is the Natyanjali festival celebrated?

The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called the ___________.

Who is the author of the book ‘Gone Girl’?

______ includes all non-living components, such as air, cloud, dust, land, mountains, rivers, temperature, humidity, water, water vapour, sand, etc.

Name the album for which Pandit Ravi Shankar won the Grammy award in 1967.

The state legislative assembly has a strength of ____, with exceptions for smaller states.

Who among the following freedom fighters of India revived the Indian National Army ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ (which was formed in 1942 by Rash Behari Bose and Captain-General Mohan Singh) in the year 1943?

Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

Which countries hosted the matches played in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?

Which of the following rivers of India drains into the Bay of Bengal?

Who among the following Indian dancers was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha?

The Jagananna Smart Township scheme was launched by which state government of India?

What is the capital of India's neighbouring country Bhutan?

Which of the following glands/organs in human body secretes bile juice?

Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?

The steep rocky coast rising almost vertically above sea water is called ______.