Solved SSC MTS 22nd August 2019 1 PDF
Solved SSC MTS 22nd August 2019 1 PDF
Solved SSC MTS 22nd August 2019 1 PDF
Question 1
A Shout
B Whisper
C Scream
D Shriek
Answer: B
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Patralekha finished the cake in the blink of a eye.
A of a eye
B in the blink
C Patralekha finished
D the cake
Answer: A
Question 3
A Hesitant
B Uncertain
C Unwilling
D Eager
Answer: D
Question 4
Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
One who does not express himself freely
A Extrovert
B Introvert
C Narcissist
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there
is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
In a recession-hit economy, automobiles is the mostly affected sector.
A is the most
C No improvement
Answer: A
Question 6
A Lively
B Alert
C Sleepy
D Active
Answer: C
Question 7
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.
The Middle-East job market has always been a _______ destination for Indians.
A lucrative
B luxury
C wealthy
D costly
Answer: A
A Puny
C Huge
D Petty
Answer: C
Question 9
A To avoid someone
D To support someone
Answer: B
Question 10
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.
There is no information ______ the company's profit in the report.
A about
B along
C among
D with
Answer: A
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Kaira has upset with me since the accident.
A the accident
B me since
C upset with
D Kaira has
Answer: D
Instructions
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension:
Steamships were first (1)______ to the United States in 1807. By the 1830's dozens of steam vessels were in (2)______.
They offered the traveller (3)______ transportation in comfortable facilities-a welcome (4)______ to stagecoach travel,
Question 12
A established
B built
C introduced
D manufactured
Answer: C
Question 13
A use
B stand
C move
D transit
Answer: A
A light
B slow
C fast
D leisurely
Answer: C
Question 15
A sign
B signal
C gesture
D alternative
Answer: D
Question 16
B wretched
C admirable
D worthy
Answer: B
Question 17
Answer: B
Question 18
A Newclear
B Nuclere
C Neuclear
D Nuclear
Answer: D
Question 19
Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
The study of stars and planets
A Archeology
B Astrology
C Anatomy
D Astronomy
Answer: D
A Hijean
B Higiene
C Hygene
D Hygiene
Answer: D
Question 21
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.
The method ______ by the teacher is very tedious.
A regarded
B reminded
C allowed
D suggested
Answer: D
Question 22
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there
is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
Every book is wrote by Ruskin Bond is a masterpiece.
A written
B has wrote
C No improvement
D have written
Answer: A
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.
Planets do not have light ______ their own.
A on
B by
C of
D for
Answer: C
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there
is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
It is not for nothing that Mumbai is talked about as the most cosmopolitan of Indian cities.
A is talking
B are talked
C No improvement
D was talking
Answer: C
Question 25
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
It is not possible to discuss anything with her because of her angry.
A possible to discuss
D It is not
Answer: C
Reasoning
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 26
In a certain code language, 'FRAUD’ is written as ‘KWFZI’. What will be the code for ‘GLAIR’ in that code
language?
A KRHOX
B KQGMX
C LQFNW
D LRHMX
Answer: C
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the
first term.
LSX : NUZ :: GKQ : ?
B JNP
C JMS
D INP
Answer: A
Question 28
In a certain code language, 'GIBECH' is written as ‘974356’. What will be the code for ‘FHCIAD’ in that
code language?
A 965726
B 572803
C 794125
D 865732
Answer: D
Question 29
Pratik, Esha, Rashmi, Sakshi and Trisha are sitting on a bench facing North. Trisha & Esha are sitting
together, Trisha & Rashmi are sitting together, Pratik is on the extreme left, Esha is second from
extreme right. Who is sitting between Pratik & Esha?
Answer: A
Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
16 + 27 ÷ 3 − 9 × 12 = 85
A +, ÷
B −, ×
C −, +
D ×, ÷
Answer: B
In a certain code language, ‘BLANCH’ is written as ‘YIXKZE’. What will be the code for ‘DEFAME’ in that
code language?
A CDEJKL
B BCDXJC
C ABCXJB
D ABDXIB
Answer: C
Question 32
A -2.5
B -3.7
C -1.5
D -1.9
Answer: B
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the
first term.
Scientist : Laboratory :: Teacher : ?
A Students
B Knowledge
C Education
D School
Answer: D
Question 34
A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. Select from the given answer
figures, how it will appear when unfolded.
Answer: D
Question 35
Which of the following Venn diagrams best represents the relationship between
Answer: B
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the
first term.
841 : 29 :: 484 : ?
A 24
B 22
C 28
D 32
Answer: B
Question 37
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)
Answer: B
Question 38
If a mirror is placed on the line XY, then which of the answer figures will be the right mirror image of the
given figure?
Answer: C
Usha, Damini, Amisha, Manju, Lalita and Harshita are sitting around a round table facing the centre.
Usha is opposite Damini, who is to the right of Manju, Usha is between Amisha and Harshita, Harshita is
not next to Manju. Who is to the right of Lalita?
A Damini
B Usha
C Harshita
D Manju
Answer: C
Question 40
In a certain code language, '15-78-25-36' is written as ‘28-154-48-70’. What will be the code for ‘23-63-
42-81’ in that code language?
A 44-124-82-160
B 125-511-152-982
C 65-218-362-542
D 46-126-84-164
Answer: A
Question 41
Five girls took part in a race. Rajni finished before Mahika but behind Garima. Ashmita finished before
Sanchali but behind Mahika. Who came second in the race?
A Sanchali
B Mahika
C Rajni
D Garima
Answer: C
A 134
C 123
D 132
Answer: A
Question 43
Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
72 × 9 + 27 ÷ 3 − 6 = 213
A 9, 6
B 9, 3
C 72, 27
D 72, 6
Answer: B
Question 44
A 1450
B 1054
C 1296
D 1312
Answer: C
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the
first term.
Moo : Cow :: neigh : ?
A Owl
B Wolf
C Horse
D Bear
Answer: C
Which of the following answer figure completes the series of the question figure?
Answer: A
Question 47
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 nieces are sisters.
Some nieces are brothers.
Conclusion:
I : Some brothers are sisters.
II : All sisters are nieces.
III : No brothers are sisters.
Answer: B
Study the given pattern carefully and select the figure that will complete the pattern given in the
question figure.
Answer: B
Question 49
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 cats are mice.
All mice are dogs.
Conclusion:
I: No dogs a re cats.
II: All cats are dogs.
Answer: D
Select the term that will come next in the following series.
HM, EJ, BG, _____
A YD
B SC
C TE
D YC
Answer: A
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Quant
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 51
x is the greatest number by which, when 2460, 2633 and 2806 are divided, the remainder in each caseis
the same. What is the sum of digits of x?
A 11
B 10
C 13
D 9
Answer: A
The given Bar Graph presents the number of different types of vehicles exported by a company in 2017
and 2018.
The average export of vehicles in 2018 is what percent more than the export of vehicle A in 2017?
1
C 37 2
D 76
Answer: D
Question 53
If the compound interest in the third year at 8% p.a. on certain sum is ₹3600, then what is the difference
between the compound interest in the 4th and 5th year? (nearest to an integer in ₹)
A ₹304
B ₹335
C ₹288
D ₹311
Answer: D
Question 54
If the simple interest on a sum of ₹x at 6 % p.a. for two years is double the simple interest on another
sum of ₹y at 9% per annum for three years, then which ofthe followingis true?
A x = 2y
B x = 4.5y
C 3x = 7y
D 2x = 5y
Answer: B
The average of 12 numbers is 18.5. The average of first six numbers is 16.8 and that of the last seven
numbers is 17.4. If the 6th number is excluded, then whatis the average (correct to one decimal place) of
remaining 11 numbers?
A 17.9
B 18.9
C 18.4
D 20.1
Answer: D
The given Bar Graph presents the number of different types of vehicles exported by a company in 2017
and 2018.
What is the ratio of the total number of vehicles exported in 2017 of types B, C and D to that of vehicles
exported in 2018 of the types A, D and E?
A 6:5
B 7 : 10
C 4:5
D 18 : 25
Answer: C
Question 57
Amit bought an article for 2310 and sold it at a loss of 25 %. With this money, he bought another article
and soldit at a gain of 40 % . What was his overall gain or loss percent?
A Loss 2.5%
B Gain 8%
C Loss 4%
D Gain 5%
Answer: D
To do a certain work, the ratio of efficiencies ofA and is 3 : 7, working together, they can complete a
work in 14 days. B started the work and after working for 8 days, he left and A completed the remaining
work. For how many days did A work?
A 28
B 30
C 24
D 27
Question 59
A and B can complete a certain work in 24 days and 42 days, respectively. A started the work and after x
days, B joined him and the whole work was completed in 20 days. The value of x is:
A 11
B 13
C 7
D 9
Answer: B
Question 60
A boat goes a distance of 4 km upstream in 2 hours and the same distance downstream in 20 minutes.
1
How long will it take to go 10 2 km in still water?
1
A 1 2 hours
B 48 minutes
1
C 1 4 hours
D 1 hour
Answer: A
The marked price of an article is ₹882. It is sold for ₹806.40. If there is a loss of 4%, then by what
percent above the cost was the article marked?
A 8
B 6
C 4
D 5
Answer: D
The given Bar Graph presents the number of different types of vehicles exported by a company in 2017
and 2018.
The increase in the exports in 2018 as compared to that in 2017 is closest to 32 % in case of vehicles of
type:
A B
B A
C C
D D
Answer: C
Question 63
The diameter of the base ofa right circular cone is 10 cm and its height is 12 cm. What is the total
surface area (in cm2 ) of the cone?
A 90 π
B 70 π
C 84 π
D 65 π
Answer: A
A car travels for 6 hours at different speeds. For the first two hours at 60 m/s, for the next 2 hours at 50
m/s and for the remaining time at x m/s. If the average speed for the entire journey is 52 m/s, what is the
value of x?
A 46
1
B 44 2
C 48
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D 45 2
Answer: A
Question 65
1
If (x + 10)% of 200 is 33 3 % more than x% of 180, then 10% of (x + 20)is what percent less than 40% of x?
A 55
B 60
C 70
D 65
Answer: D
Question 66
A sum of ₹3200 was to be divided between A, B, C and D in the ratio 4: 6 : 7: 3. But by mistake, it was
2
divided in the ratio 3 : 5 : 6 : 2. As a result, who got 16 3 % less than her due?
A C
B A
C B
D D
Answer: D
The areasof three adjacent faces of a cuboid are 18 cm2 , 20 cm2 and 40 cm2 . What is the volume(in cm3 )
of the cuboid?
A 144
B 100
C 120
D 125
Answer: C
Question 68
There are 96 students in a class, out of which the numberofgirls is 40% more than thatof the boys. The
average score in mathematics of the boys is 40% more than the average score ofgirls. If the average
score in mathematicsofall the students is 63, then whatis the average score ofthegirls in mathematics?
A 51
B 54
C 55
Answer: B
Question 69
A person sold an article at a loss of 12 % . Had hesoldit for ₹162 more, he would have gained 24 % If the
article is sold for ₹360 then loss percent is:
A 18
B 20
C 25
D 15
Answer: B
8, 1, 5, 4, 9, 6, 3, 6, 1, 3, 6, 9, 1, 7, 2, 6, 5 ?
A 13
B 11
C 12
D 14
Answer: B
Question 71
The ratio of ages of A and B, four years ago, was 7 : 5. The ratio of their ages, 6 years from now, will be
19 : 15. What is the ratio of the present ages of A and B?
A 2:1
B 5:2
C 4:3
D 3:2
Answer: C
Question 72
5+2 of 3÷3 of2×3 a
The value of 9+72÷3−2×(3−2)−3 is b , where a and b are prime numbers. The value of (b − a) is:
A 7
B 3
C 5
Answer: C
A wire encloses an area of 616 cm2 when it is bent in the form of a circle. If the wire is bent in the form of
22
a square, then its area (in cm2 ) is very nearly equal to: (Take π = 7 )
A 400
B 576
C 441
D 484
Answer: D
Question 74
What is the ratio of the mean proportional between 4.5 and 0.5, and the third proportional to 4.5 and
9.0?
A 3:8
B 2:9
C 1:6
D 1 : 12
Answer: D
Question 75
1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1
The value of(5 4 ÷ 7 of 2 ) × (5 4 × 7 ÷ 2 ) ÷ (5 4 ÷ 7 × 2 ) is
9
A 8
1
B 18
C 18
8
D 9
Answer: C
General knowledge
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
B President
C Prime Minister
D Law Minister
Answer: B
Current Account of Balance of payments does NOT include which of the following?
A Investments
B Transfer Payments
C Trade in Goods
D Trade in Services
Answer: A
Question 78
A Maharashtra
B Kerala
C Tamil Nadu
D Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C
Question 79
Which plant tissue is responsible for transport of water and minerals from roots to the leaves ?
A Phloem
B Xylem
C Stomata
D Pith
Answer: B
A 2
B 5
C 4
D 3
Answer: D
Question 81
Lomas Rishi Cave, constructed for Buddhist monks is located in which state?
A Madhya Pradesh
B Chhattisgarh
C Jharkhand
D Bihar
Answer: D
Question 82
Answer: B
A Harmanpreet Kaur
B P. A. Raphel
C Sardar Singh
D S. V. Sunil
Answer: A
Question 84
Who among the following has been selected for the Vyas Samman 2018 award by the KK Birla
Foundation ?
B Mohan Rana
C Ashok Vajpayi
D Kunwar Narayan
Answer: A
Question 85
Answer: C
A Lord Brahma
B Lord Vishnu
C Lord Ganesh
D Lord Shiva
Answer: D
Question 87
B Sacred Hunger
D Moon Tiger
Answer: C
Question 88
Noble gases belong to which of the following groups of the periodic table?
A 16
B 18
D 15
Answer: B
A -30
B -40
C -10
D -20
Answer: B
Question 90
A Kotwal
B Faujdars
C Bakhshi
D Sadr
Answer: B
Question 91
What is the reason behind food chains generally having 3-4 Trophic Levels?
Answer: C
A President of USA
B President of China
C President Of Turkey
Answer: D
Question 93
Which of the following newspaper was NOT launched by Lala Lajpat Rai?
A The People
B Young India
C Regenerator of Aryavarta
D The Panjabee
Answer: B
Question 94
Who among the following does NOT take part in the election of the President of India?
Answer: D
A Aorta
B Renal artery
C Pulmonary artery
D Vena Cava
Answer: C
Question 96
Answer: C
A Madhya Pradesh
B Punjab
C Andhra Pradesh
D Maharashtra
Answer: B
A Lord Dalhousie
B Lord Clive
C Lord Cornwallis
D Lord Hastings
Answer: D
Question 99
The difference between the value of exports and value of imports of goods of a country in a given period
of time is known as ______.
A Balance of Trade
B Balance of payment
C Balance of currency
D Balance of invisibles
Answer: A
Question 100
Which hills are located at the junction of Eastern and Western Ghats?
A Nilgiri
B Palconda
C Satpura
D Vindhyas
Answer: A
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