SSC MTS 2017 PYQs

Question 1

Who among the following is NOT a recipient of 'Bharat Ratna Award'?

Accepted Answer

Nelson Mandela, Rajiv Gandhi, and Sachin Tendulkar have all received the Bharat Ratna. Major Dhyan Chand, despite being a legendary sportsperson, has not been awarded it.

Question 2

Who won the 2016 Arjuna Award for Boxing?

Accepted Answer

Shiva Thapa, an Indian boxer, was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2016 for his significant achievements in boxing. This is a direct factual recall.

Question 3

Who won the Best FIFA Men’s player award 2016?

Accepted Answer

Cristiano Ronaldo won the Best FIFA Men's Player award in 2016. This is a direct factual recall question from sports general knowledge.

Question 4

Who is the author of the book named "Gods of Antarctica"?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the author of 'Gods of Antarctica'. Yashwardhan Shukla is the correct author of this specific book. This is a direct recall of a factual piece of information.

Question 5

Who is the recipient of Kala Ratna Award 2017?

Accepted Answer

Anupam Kher received the Kala Ratna Award in 2017. This is a direct factual recall question from current affairs.

Question 6

Which is the highest gallantry award during the war time in India?

Accepted Answer

The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry during wartime. It is equivalent to the Victoria Cross.

Question 7

Who is the author of book named "A Bend in the River"?

Accepted Answer

The book "A Bend in the River" was written by V.S. Naipaul, a Nobel laureate known for his works exploring colonialism and displacement.

Question 8

Who is the author of the book named "True Colours"?

Accepted Answer

The book 'True Colours' is an autobiography written by the former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 9

Who is the author of the book named 'Born Again on the Mountain’?

Accepted Answer

Arunima Sinha, the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest, authored 'Born Again on the Mountain' detailing her inspiring journey.

Question 10

Name the author of the book named 'Neither a Hawk nor a Dove'?

Accepted Answer

The book 'Neither a Hawk nor a Dove' was written by Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri. It is a memoir by the former Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

Question 11

Who is the author of the book named ‘Flood of Fire’?

Accepted Answer

Amitav Ghosh is the acclaimed author of 'Flood of Fire,' which is the third novel in his Ibis Trilogy. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 12

Who is the author of the book named “My Country My Life”?

Accepted Answer

The book "My Country My Life" was authored by L.K. Advani, a prominent Indian politician. This is a direct recall of a general knowledge fact.

Question 13

The Mekong Ganga Cooperation is an initiative by India and how many other countries?

Accepted Answer

The Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is an initiative involving six member countries: India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Therefore, besides India, there are 5 other countries.

Question 14

Who is the author of the book named "Making India Awesome"?

Accepted Answer

The book "Making India Awesome" was written by Chetan Bhagat. This is a direct factual recall question about a well-known author.

Question 15

Who is the author of the book "The Namesake"?

Accepted Answer

The book "The Namesake" is a well-known novel written by Jhumpa Lahiri. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 16

The African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone treaty is also called as ________.

Accepted Answer

The African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty is officially known as the Pelindaba Treaty. It was signed in 1996 in Pelindaba, South Africa.

Question 17

Minsk protocol is the agreement between Ukraine, the Russian Federation, the Donetsk People’s Republic, and the Lugansk people's republic to halt the war in the Donbass region of ________.

Accepted Answer

The Donbass region, where the conflict occurred, is geographically located within Ukraine. The Minsk Protocol aimed to resolve the conflict in this Ukrainian region.

Question 18

'India-Africa Forum Summit’ is an official platform for the African-Indian relations which is held every _____ years.

Accepted Answer

The India-Africa Forum Summit is a significant diplomatic event held every three years to strengthen ties between India and African nations.

Question 19

How many countries of South Asia and South East Asia are members of BIMSTEC?

Accepted Answer

BIMSTEC has 7 member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. These include countries from both South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Question 20

Other than India and Afghanistan which is the third participant country in Chabahar Trilateral agreement on transport and transit corridors?

Accepted Answer

The Chabahar Trilateral Agreement involves India, Afghanistan, and Iran. This agreement focuses on establishing transport and transit corridors.