SSC MTS 2017 PYQs

Question 1

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.Pen : Write :: Knife : ?

Accepted Answer

The analogy is based on the function of an object. A pen is used to write, similarly, a knife is used to cut.

Question 2

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.Writer : Pen :: Plumber : ?

Accepted Answer

A writer uses a pen as their primary tool. Similarly, a plumber primarily uses a wrench for their work, making it the correct analogy.

Question 3

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.Saw : Carpenter : : Axe : ?

Accepted Answer

A carpenter uses a saw. Similarly, a woodcutter uses an axe. The analogy is based on the tool used by a profession.

Question 4

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.Necklace : Pearl : : Bouquet : ?

Accepted Answer

A necklace is made of pearls. Similarly, a bouquet is made of flowers. This is a part-to-whole relationship.

Question 5

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.13 : 27 : : 31 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (Number * 2) + 1. So, 13 * 2 + 1 = 27. Applying this to 31, we get 31 * 2 + 1 = 62 + 1 = 63.

Question 6

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.100 : 121 : : 36 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is consecutive perfect squares. 100 is 10 squared, 121 is 11 squared. So, 36 is 6 squared, and the next number should be 7 squared, which is 49.

Question 7

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.210 : 221 : : 343 : ?

Accepted Answer

The logic is simply adding 11 to the first number. 210 + 11 = 221. Applying the same logic, 343 + 11 = 354.

Question 8

Following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.43 : 12 :: 39 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (first number * 3) - (first number / 3). For 43: (43 * 3) - (43 / 3) = 129 - 14.33 which is not 12. The actual pattern is (4 * 3) = 12. So for 39, (3 * 9) = 27.

Question 9

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.6 : 42 : : 8 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is n : n * (n + 1). For 6, it's 6 * (6 + 1) = 6 * 7 = 42. Applying this to 8, we get 8 * (8 + 1) = 8 * 9 = 72.

Question 10

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.23 : 25 :: 36 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the second number is the square of the sum of the digits of the first number. For 23, (2+3)^2 = 5^2 = 25. Similarly, for 36, (3+6)^2 = 9^2 = 81.

Question 11

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.14 : 35 :: 18 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (Number * 2.5). So, 14 * 2.5 = 35. Applying the same, 18 * 2.5 = 45. Thus, 45 is the correct answer.

Question 12

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.8 : 27 : : 64 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the numbers are cubes of consecutive integers. 8 is 2³, 27 is 3³. Following this, 64 is 4³, so the next number must be 5³, which is 125.

Question 13

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.18 : 5832 : : 17 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the second number is the cube of the first number. 18 cubed is 5832. Therefore, 17 cubed is 4913.

Question 14

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.AG : ZT : : JD : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: first letter is reversed (A->Z), second letter is 3 positions back from reversed (G->T, G is 7th, T is 20th, 27-7=20). Applying this to JD: J reversed is Q, D reversed is W. So, QW.

Question 15

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.AD : EI :: KX : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +4 letters for the first letter and +4 letters for the second letter. A(+4)=E, D(+4)=I. Similarly, K(+4)=O, X(+4)=C (cyclic). So, the answer is OC.

Question 16

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.LMN : MOQ : : ABC : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +1, +2, +3 for each letter. L+1=M, M+2=O, N+3=Q. Applying this to ABC: A+1=B, B+2=D, C+3=F. So, BDF is the answer.

Question 17

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.XJ : AM :: IS : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +3 and -3 for the first and second letters respectively. X (+3) = A, J (-3) = G. Wait, the pattern is X (+3) = A, J (+3) = M. So, I (+3) = L, S (+3) = V. Thus, IS : LV.

Question 18

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.OPQ : STU : : WXY : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves skipping two letters. OPQ is followed by RST, so STU. Similarly, WXY is followed by ZAB, so ABC.

Question 19

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.NOTEWORTHY

Accepted Answer

The word 'HATE' cannot be formed because the letter 'A' is not present in the original word 'NOTEWORTHY'. All other options use only available letters.

Question 20

Raman is 19th from top and 25th from bottom. How many people are there in the row?

Accepted Answer

To find the total number of people, add Raman's position from top and bottom, then subtract 1 because Raman is counted twice. So, 19 + 25 - 1 = 43.