SSC MTS 2017 PYQs

Question 1

Who does not belong to Madhubani Painting?

Accepted Answer

Bharti Dayal, Baua Devi, and Ganga Devi are renowned Madhubani artists. Madhu Kishwar is a prominent Indian academic and activist, not a Madhubani painter.

Question 2

Who was/were the last person/persons to be awarded ‘Bharat Ratna’? (for year 2015)

Accepted Answer

In 2015, Bharat Ratna was jointly awarded to Madan Mohan Malaviya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This makes option 3 the correct answer.

Question 3

Who among the following is not a recipient of the 2017 Ramon Magsaysay Awards?

Accepted Answer

Sanjiv Chaturvedi received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015, not 2017. The other three individuals listed were indeed recipients in 2017.

Question 4

Who has won the Madhav Rao Scindia Award for most runs in Ranji Trophy for the year 2015 – 16?

Accepted Answer

Shreyas Iyer won the Madhav Rao Scindia Award for scoring the most runs in the Ranji Trophy during the 2015-16 season. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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.