SSC MTS 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.137, 148, 161, 176, 193, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are +11, +13, +15, +17. This is an arithmetic progression of odd numbers. The next difference should be +19. So, 193 + 19 = 212.

Question 2

In a certain code language, ‘MANGO’ is written as ‘93425’ and GREAT’ is written as ‘28631’. What will be the code for ‘GREEN’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

Assign numbers to letters based on the given codes. M=9, A=3, N=4, G=2, O=5 and G=2, R=8, E=6, A=3, T=1. For GREEN, use G=2, R=8, E=6, E=6, N=4, resulting in 28664.

Question 3

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.3491772515683?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (first number * second number) - third number = fourth number. So, (3*4)-9=3, (17*7)-25=94, (15*6)-83=7. The question is incomplete, assuming it asks for the result of the third row's pattern.

Question 4

In a certain code language, ‘PLANTS’ is written as ‘QNBPUU’. What will be the code for ‘KIDNEY’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +1, -2, +3, -4, +5, -6 for each letter. Applying this to KIDNEY: K+1=L, I-2=G, D+3=G, N-4=J, E+5=J, Y-6=S. So, KIDNEY becomes LGEJJS.

Question 5

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives.TIR : VKT :: ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +2, +2, +2 for each letter. T(+2) = V, I(+2) = K, R(+2) = T. Applying this to GEM: G(+2)=I, E(+2)=G, M(+2)=O. So, GEM : IGO.

Question 6

In a certain code language, ‘ROCKS’ is written as ‘82649’, ‘MENTR’ is written as ‘01578’.What is the code for ‘TROMN’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

Assign each letter its corresponding digit from the given words. T=7, R=8, O=2, M=0, N=5. Combining these gives 78205.

Question 7

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 8

Study the given pattern carefully and select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern: the top-left and bottom-right figures are identical, and the top-right and bottom-left figures are identical. Following this, the missing figure must be identical to the top-right figure.

Question 9

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 10

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

Accepted Answer

Carefully observe the question figure and compare it with each option. Option 1 perfectly contains the exact shape and orientation of the question figure.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves completing the square. The missing part should have a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right and a small square in the bottom-left corner.

Question 20

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.