SSC MTS 2017 PYQs

Question 1

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.Red, Car, Bike

Accepted Answer

Some cars are red, and some bikes are red. However, cars and bikes are distinct categories with no overlap. Option 4 correctly depicts this relationship.

Question 2

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.Car, Pencil, Apple

Accepted Answer

Car, Pencil, and Apple are three entirely different and unrelated objects. Therefore, three separate, non-overlapping circles correctly represent their relationship.

Question 3

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.Reptiles, Lizard, Lion

Accepted Answer

Lizards are a type of reptile, so the 'Lizard' circle is inside the 'Reptile' circle. Lions are mammals, completely separate from reptiles. Thus, option 3 is correct.

Question 4

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.Doctor, Director, Actress

Accepted Answer

All three professions (Doctor, Director, Actress) are distinct. However, a single person can be a Doctor and a Director, or a Director and an Actress, or a Doctor and an Actress, or even all three. Thus, overlapping circles are appropriate.

Question 5

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives.Iron : Metal : : Oxygen :

Accepted Answer

Iron is a type of metal. Similarly, Oxygen is a type of gas. The relationship is 'is a type of'.

Question 6

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.Liver : Organ : : Earth : ?

Accepted Answer

Liver is a type of organ. Similarly, Earth is a type of planet. The analogy establishes a 'part of' or 'type of' relationship.

Question 7

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.Comb : Hair : : Shoes : ?

Accepted Answer

A comb is used for hair. Similarly, shoes are worn on the feet. The relationship is 'tool/item used on body part'.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A pen is used for writing. Similarly, a knife is primarily used for cutting. This establishes a tool-function relationship.

Question 9

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives.Laugh : Cry : : Fat : ?

Accepted Answer

The first pair 'Laugh : Cry' shows antonyms. Similarly, the antonym for 'Fat' is 'Thin'. Thus, option 2 is correct.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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.