SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 6 July 2022 Shift 2)

J, K, L, M and N are sitting on a bench. J is the immediate neighbour of K, M is the immediate neighbour of N, and J is not sitting with L who sits on the right end of the bench. J sits to the right of M and N. M sits to the right of N. In which position is J sitting?

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

48, 52, 60, 72, 88, ?

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at the right side.

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at the line AB as shown.

Eight girls, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7 and G8, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). G5 is third to the right of G1. G8is second to the right of G4. G4 is not the immediate neighbour of G1 or G5. G6 and G2are immediate neighbours. G2 is not the immediate neighbour of G1. G7 is not the immediate neighbour of G8.

Which of the following statements is correct?

I. G7 is the immediate left of G4.

II. G1 and G3 are neighbour of G8.

In a certain code language, '7 8 3' means 'Naira likes ice-creams', '1 3 5' means 'ice-creams are tasty', '2 5 4' means 'we are friends', then what is the code for 'tasty' in the same code language?

Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the firstn umber is related to the second number and third number is related to fourth number.

8432 ∶ 4382 ∶∶ 2496 ∶ 4926 ∶∶ ? ∶ 2174

After interchanging the given two signs and two numbers (not digits), what will be the value of the given equation?

÷ and +, 12 and 14

12 ÷ 45 + 15 × 14 - 10 = ?

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

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the following sets.

(3, 5, 7)

(11, 13, 17)

(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 /deleting /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)

In a certain code language, 'TANK' is coded as ‘4' and 'PIR' is coded as ‘3'. How will 'FREIGHT' be coded in that language?

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. All W are A.

II. Some X are W.

Conclusions:

I. All X are A.

II. Some W are X.

III. Some A are not X.

R 4 is related to P 2 in a certain way. In the same way, F 7 is related to D 5. To which of the following is Z 8 related following the same logic?

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 volume of 7 spheres V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6 and V7 are compared. The volume ofV4 is less than V1, V2 and V5. The volume of V7 is greater than only two spheres. The volume of V4 is more than V7. If the volume of V6 is not the lowest, then the volume of how many spheres is less than V3?

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.

PAT ∶ SVA ∶∶ CRA ∶ ?

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. All P are Q.

II. All N are P.

Conclusions:

I. All N are Q.

II. Some P are N.

By interchanging the given two signs + and - and two numbers 17 and 216 (NOT digits), which of the following equations will be correct?

I. 10 × 216 + 17 ÷ 6 - 13 = 146

II. 7 × 216 + 41 - 17 ÷ 36 = 81

In a certain code language, 'CEKF' is written as 'ZBHC' and 'NCPF' is written as ‘KZMC’. How will 'JROG' be written in that language?

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

RSPQ ∶ QPSR

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

KRO, PWT, UBY, ?

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

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is allowed).

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

21, 42, 168, 1008, ?

In a certain code language, 'ABCD' is coded as '2345', and 'PALE' is coded as '172136'.How will 'TOP' be coded in that language?

In what time does a sum of money amount to twice of itself at simple interest of 10% per annum?

Find the average of all the prime numbers between 1 to 50. [Give your answer correct to one decimal place.]

Select the number that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following mathematical statement.

\(\frac{18}{292} \times \frac{73}{144}\times ? = 19\)

A cylindrical rod of iron, whose height is equal to the radius of its base, is melted and cast into spherical balls, each of whose radius is half the radius of the base of the rod. Find the number of spherical balls thus made.

What is the value of (1 ÷ 8) of 512 - {- 5 ÷ 0.5} × 6 ? 

If P = 2⁸ × 3⁵, Q = 2³ × 3⁴, and R = 3⁵ × 2⁷ , then what is the highest common factor of P, Q and R?

An article is sold at a discount of 12.5%, and still there is a profit of 15%. At what approximate percentage over and above its cost price has the mark-up price of the article been fixed?

What is the average of the first 60 natural numbers?

Rajan sold an article to Shyam at a profit of 20%, Shyam sold it to Mohan at a loss of 10%, while Mohan sold it to Ratan at a profit of 12.5%. If Ratan purchased the article for Rs. 1,215, then at what price did Rajan purchase it?

The average of the runs scored by 8 players in an innings is 55. If the runs scored by 7 of these players in that innings are 25, 35, 45, 60, 65, 60 and 80, then how many runs are scored by the 8^th player in that innings?

15% of 20% of S = 126. What is the value of S?

What distance will be covered in 14 minutes by an auto rickshaw moving at 42 km/h?

If a boat can cover 250 km downstream and 150 km upstream in 5 hours each, then how much distance will a wooden object flowing in the river cover in 6 hours?

If 162 ∶ x ∶∶ x ∶ 338, find the positive value of x.

The following table shows the number of children from 4 different schools who like 4 different types of fruits. All the children like only one of the given fruits.

The total number of students who like grapes from schools P and R together is what percentage of the total number of students who like mango from school R?(Correct to two decimal places)

A takes twice as much time as B or thrice as much time as C to complete a piece of work. Working together, the trio can complete this work in 2 days. How many days will B take to complete the work alone?

Raman can do a piece of work in 8 days, Sanam and Aman together can do the same work in 6 days, while Raman and Aman together can do it in 4 days. How long will Sanam alone take to do the work?

The following bar graph shows the results of a survey conducted for 200 students about their favourite hobbies.

In percentage terms, how many more students chose outdoor games as their favourite hobby over those who chose indoor games as their favourite hobby?

If the circumference of the top of a hemispherical bowl is 44 mm, find the radius of the top of that bowl. [Use \(\pi =\frac{22}{7}\)]

Find the value of 'b' in the given mathematical statement: 

30% of b% of 296 = 40% of 50% of 5% of 1480

The ratio of the present ages of Smithers and Homer is 3 ∶ 5. After 7 years, Homer's age will be 42 years. What will be Smithers' age after 8 years?

The volume of a wall whose height is six times its breadth and length is half its height, is 23958 cm³. What is the breadth of the wall?

The cost price of a wine bottle is Rs. 660. If the wine bottle is sold at a loss of 20%, what is the nominal amount of loss incurred through its sale?

The pie-chart below shows, in terms of the central angles of the sectors representing each group, the distribution of number of boys in six classes of a school in a village.

If 40% of the students studying in 3^rd class like to play hockey, then the number of students studying in 3^rd class who do NOT like to play hockey is:

At simple interest a certain sum amounts to Rs. 12,000 in 5 years and to Rs. 18,000 in 8 years. What is the rate of simple interest per annum on offer?

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

Please consult a doctor before you take any medicine.

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.

People sometimes asks me / why carbon dioxide / is important for the climate.

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

The snowstorm in that region will effect thousand of travellers.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

HARMONY

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Sagacious

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

We had hundreds of courageous scientists.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Thus, ______ of their purpose, the three knights tried another plan.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Segregate

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.

Abraham also had one sister, of who not much has been recorded.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Obtrusive

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.

A man tends to one / of the horses after it’s / training at a stud farm.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Change of heart

Select the option that corrects the incorrectly spelt words in the given sentence.

Fifty people have been taken into polise custoudy.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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

One who hates mankind

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

In all cases, we have to ______ the facts from the various reports and documents.

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

Someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions

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

One who collects stamps

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

Concern above rising pollution / led to the / formulation of / various action plans.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

An eye wash

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.

Which of the following naturally occurring acids is present in ant stings?

Which team lost to Hyderabad FC in the finals of ISL 2021-22?

Why is there low population growth in a society that is underdeveloped and technologically backward?

Right to Education was added as a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution in______.

What is the coil of wire in the electric room heater known as?

In which state of India is the Sri Brahmapureeswarar temple situated?

‘Waiting for a Visa’ is the autobiography of which of the following persons?

In which of the following sites of Indus Valley Civilisation was ‘The Great Bath’ found?

Which team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021 – 22?

Which of the following dance forms depicts the anguish of women whose partners are gone from home?

As per Census 2011, which of the following states of India has the highest sex ratio?

The SAHAY scheme to promote sports in rebel hit areas was launched by which state of India?

The oceanic crust of the earth mainly consists of ______.

In which year was the Child Marriage Restraint Act passed in India?

In which season are Kharif crops grown?

What is the longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks called?

Which of the following persons was appointed as Chief of the Air Staff of India in September 2021?

____________ founded Satyashodhak Samaj, which campaigned against idolatry and the caste system.

Madhavi Mudgal is associated with which classical dance of India?

Which of the following is the first solar project to break the grid parity barrier in India?

In which of the following states is the Goncha Festival celebrated?

Which of the following is a component of capital budget?

How many Grammy Awards has AR Rahman won?

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the rulers of the Tughluq dynasty who ruled over Delhi from the year 1320 to 1414?

As per the Constitution of India, every Legislative Assembly of every State, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for _____ from the date appointed for its first meeting.