SSC MTS 2019 PYQs

Question 1

In a certain code language, ROK is written as 44 and MIG is written as ‘29’. What will be the code for ‘TAL’ in the code language?

Accepted Answer

Assign numerical values to letters (A=1, B=2,...). ROK = 18+15+11 = 44. MIG = 13+9+7 = 29. Similarly, TAL = 20+1+12 = 33.

Question 2

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information giveIn 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:I. All red are cars.II. Some yellow are red.Conclusion:I. Some yellow are cars.II. No yellow is red.

Accepted Answer

From 'All red are cars' and 'Some yellow are red', it logically follows that 'Some yellow are cars'. Conclusion II directly contradicts statement II, so it's false.

Question 3

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the givenones that will complete the series.ROD, XUJ, DAP, JGV, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern for each letter is +6. R(+6)=X, O(+6)=U, D(+6)=J. Applying this to JGV: J(+6)=P, G(+6)=M, V(+6)=B. So, the next term is PMB.

Question 4

In a certain code language, ‘JAN’ is written as ‘25’, ‘WED’ is written as ‘32’. What is the code for ‘SEP’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code is the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters plus 1. JAN (10+1+14)+1 = 25. WED (23+5+4)+1 = 33. Wait, WED is 32, so it's sum of positions minus 1. JAN (10+1+14)-1 = 24. No, it's sum of positions. JAN (10+1+14) = 25. WED (23+5+4) = 32. So, SEP (19+5+16) = 40.

Question 5

Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?73 – 13 × 42 ÷ 14 + 56 = 56

Accepted Answer

Interchanging '-' and '+' signs gives 73 + 13 × 42 ÷ 14 - 56. Following BODMAS: 73 + 13 × 3 - 56 = 73 + 39 - 56 = 112 - 56 = 56. This matches the RHS.

Question 6

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.69, 109, 159, 219, 289, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 40, 50, 60, 70. The next difference should be 80. So, 289 + 80 = 369.

Question 7

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.RAP, SCS, TEV, UGY,?

Accepted Answer

Analyze each letter's progression: R+1=S, S+1=T, T+1=U, so U+1=V. A+2=C, C+2=E, E+2=G, so G+2=I. P+3=S, S+3=V, V+3=Y, so Y+3=B. Thus, the next cluster is VIB.

Question 8

Six chairs labelled J, K, P, R, S and T are kept one above the other (not necessarily in the same order). R is above only P and S. There are four chairs between J and S. K is three places above P. If we arrange these chairs in alphabetical order from top to bottom, then the position of how many chairs (excluding J) will be remains same?

Accepted Answer

From the given conditions, the original arrangement is J, K, T, R, P, S. Alphabetical order is J, K, P, R, S, T. Comparing these, only K's position remains the same (excluding J).

Question 9

In a certain code language, ‘RIP’ is written as ‘42’ and ‘MOL’ is written as ‘39’. What will be the code for ‘GAN’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code is the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters. R(18) + I(9) + P(16) = 43 - 1 = 42. M(13) + O(15) + L(12) = 40 - 1 = 39. So, G(7) + A(1) + N(14) = 22 - 1 = 21.

Question 10

In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.7841823913568?

Accepted Answer

In each row, the sum of the first three numbers minus 1 gives the fourth number. For the third row: (5 + 6 + 8) - 1 = 19 - 1 = 18.

Question 11

Six cameras G, N, P, S, K and I are placed in a row facing towards north (Not necessarily in the same order). S is placed second to the left of I. N is placed second to the right of G. K is placed third to the left of G.Which of the following statement is correct about camera I?

Accepted Answer

From the given conditions, the arrangement is K S G P N I. P is third to the left of I. This statement is correct based on the derived arrangement.

Question 12

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.43, 31, 74, 105, 179, ?

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern where each number is the sum of the previous two numbers. 43 + 31 = 74, 31 + 74 = 105, 74 + 105 = 179. So, 105 + 179 = 284.

Question 13

Six computers labelled E, F, G, H, I and J are placed in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). Two computers are placed between E and I. G is placed second to the right of J. F is placed second to the right of E. I is placed to the left of E. Which computer is placed to the right of G?

Accepted Answer

From the given clues, arrange the computers: I _ _ E F. Since G is second right of J, and I is left of E, the only possible arrangement is J H G I E F. Thus, F is to the right of G.

Question 14

If the given two numbers are interchanged, which of the following equations will become correct?3 and 5

Accepted Answer

Interchange 3 and 5 in each option. For option 3, 6 + 3 × 2 – 5 = 6 + 6 – 5 = 12 – 5 = 7. This matches the right side.

Question 15

By interchanging which two signs the equation will be correct?19 + 63 ÷ 7 – 8 × 12 = 79

Accepted Answer

Interchange '-' and '×'. The equation becomes 19 + 63 ÷ 7 × 8 - 12. Following BODMAS: 19 + 9 × 8 - 12 = 19 + 72 - 12 = 91 - 12 = 79. Thus, the equation is correct.

Question 16

In a certain code language, ‘TAN’ is written as ‘33’ and ‘PAM’ is written as ‘28’. What will be the code for ‘BUG’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code is derived by summing the alphabetical positions of the letters and adding 1. T(20)+A(1)+N(14) = 35. 35-2=33. P(16)+A(1)+M(13) = 30. 30-2=28. So, B(2)+U(21)+G(7) = 30. 30-2=28.

Question 17

Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?4 + 2 ÷ 3 × 8 - 1 = 6

Accepted Answer

Interchanging 3 and 4 gives 3 + 2 ÷ 4 × 8 - 1. Following BODMAS, 3 + 0.5 × 8 - 1 = 3 + 4 - 1 = 6. This matches the right-hand side.

Question 18

Six actors, C, E, G, I, K and M, are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). M is second to the left of G. E is second to the right of C. K is to the immediate left of M. Who is sitting to the immediate right of E?

Accepted Answer

Place M second left of G. K is immediate left of M. E is second right of C. The remaining position for I is immediate right of E.

Question 19

In a certain code language, ‘POEM’ is written as ‘1351516’ , ‘ROB’ is written as ‘21518’. What is the code for ‘MAID’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code reverses the alphabetical position of each letter. P=16, O=15, E=5, M=13 becomes 1351516. Similarly, M=13, A=1, I=9, D=4 becomes 49113.

Question 20

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.16, 17, 23, 18, 19, 26, 20, 21, 29, 22, ?, ?

Accepted Answer

The series has two alternating patterns. The first pattern is +2 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24). The second pattern is +3 (17, 19, 21, 23) and then +3 (23, 26, 29, 32). So the next numbers are 23 and 32.