SSC MTS 2019 PYQs

Question 1

In a certain code language, ‘PING’ is written as ‘4’ and ‘METAL’ is written as ‘5’. What will be the code for ‘STEADYS’ in the code language?

Accepted Answer

The code represents the number of letters in the word. PING has 4 letters, METAL has 5 letters. STEADYS has 7 letters, so the code is 7.

Question 2

Five articles, K, L, P, R and T, are kept one above the other (not necessarily in the same order). K is just above T and just below R. L is just above P and just below T. Which article is at the second position from the bottom?

Accepted Answer

From the given statements, we can deduce the order: R > K > T > L > P. Therefore, L is at the second position from the bottom.

Question 3

In a certain code language, ‘ALERT’ is written as ‘11251820’ and ‘HERD’ is written as ’85184’. What will be the code for ’CLOTH’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

Each letter is replaced by its alphabetical position. A=1, L=12, E=5, R=18, T=20. So, ALERT becomes 11251820. Applying this, CLOTH becomes 31215208.

Question 4

In a certain code language, ‘POLE’ is written as ‘48’ and ‘ROG’ is written as ‘40’. What will be the code for ‘TIP’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code is the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters multiplied by the number of letters. POLE: (16+15+12+5) * 4 = 48 * 1 = 48. ROG: (18+15+7) * 3 = 40 * 1 = 40. TIP: (20+9+16) * 3 = 45 * 1 = 45.

Question 5

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.63, 82, 102, 123, 145, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 19, 20, 21, 22. The next difference should be 23. So, 145 + 23 = 168.

Question 6

Five boys J, K, L, M and T are standing in a queue one after the other (not necessarily in the same order). There is only one boy between K and J. There is only one boy between K and L. There are four boys behind J. T is three places ahead of L.How many boys are ahead of M?

Accepted Answer

From 'J has four boys behind him', J is first. K is 3rd (one between K and J). L is 5th (one between K and L). T is 2nd (three ahead of L). M is 4th. So, 3 boys are ahead of M.

Question 7

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.16, 20, 29, 45, 70, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are +4, +9, +16, +25. These are squares of 2, 3, 4, 5. The next difference will be 6^2 = 36. So, 70 + 36 = 106.

Question 8

Five products, N, L, T, U, and R, are placed in a row facing towards the east (Not necessarily in the same order). T is second to the left of U. N is second to the right of L. R is to the immediate right of U. Which product is at the second position from the north end?

Accepted Answer

From the given conditions, the arrangement is L _ N T U R. The products are facing East. The north end is the left end. T is second from the north end.

Question 9

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.13, 17, 19, 23, 29, ?

Accepted Answer

The given series consists of consecutive prime numbers starting from 13. After 29, the next prime number is 31.

Question 10

If + is interchanged with -, then what will be the value of the following equation?72 – 91 ÷ 13 × 12 + 6 = ?

Accepted Answer

Interchange + and - to get 72 + 91 ÷ 13 × 12 - 6. Apply BODMAS: 72 + 7 × 12 - 6 = 72 + 84 - 6 = 156 - 6 = 150.

Question 11

Six laptops, N, Q, P, L, R and A, are placed in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). N is placed to the immediate left of A. R is placed second to the left of Q. P is placed second to the right of A. P is placed to the immediate right of R. L is placed to the left of N. Which laptop is placed to the immediate right of L?

Accepted Answer

Combine the given clues: N is left of A (N A). P is right of A (N A _ P). P is right of R (R P). R is second left of Q (R _ Q). L is left of N (L N A _ P). The final arrangement is L N A R P Q. So, N is to the immediate right of L.

Question 12

In a certain code language, ‘CAP’ is written as ‘20’ and ‘ROM’ is written as ‘46’. What will be the code for ‘RUB’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code is derived by summing the alphabetical positions of letters and adding 1. C(3)+A(1)+P(16) = 20. R(18)+O(15)+M(13) = 46. So, R(18)+U(21)+B(2) = 41.

Question 13

Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?5 × 8 + 7 – 3 = 14

Accepted Answer

Interchanging 8 and 3 gives 5 × 3 + 7 – 8. Following BODMAS, 15 + 7 – 8 = 22 – 8 = 14. This matches the right-hand side.

Question 14

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.307, 303, 299, 295?

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern: each number is 4 less than the previous one (307-4=303, 303-4=299, 299-4=295). So, 295-4 = 291.

Question 15

If the two signs, ‘+ and ÷’ are interchanged, which of the following equations will be correct?

Accepted Answer

Interchange '+' and '÷'. For option 1: 16 + 9 ÷ 4 × 8 = 16 + 9 × 2 = 16 + 18 = 34. This matches the right side.

Question 16

Select the option in which the two words are related in the same way as the two words in the following word-pair.Pen : Author

Accepted Answer

The analogy is 'Tool : User'. A pen is used by an author. Similarly, a knife is used by a chef to perform their work.

Question 17

In a certain code language, ‘RIMPY’ is written as ‘OFJMV’. What will be the code for ‘CORPSE’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is a reverse alphabetical shift: R(-3)=O, I(-3)=F, M(-3)=J, P(-3)=M, Y(-3)=V. Applying this to CORPSE: C(-3)=Z, O(-3)=L, R(-3)=O, P(-3)=M, S(-3)=P, E(-3)=B. So, CORPSE becomes ZLOMPB.

Question 18

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.72, 69, 64, ?, 48

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern of decreasing differences: -3, -5, -7. So, the next difference should be -9. Thus, 64 - 7 = 57.

Question 19

Five subjects, R, T, V, X and Z, are taught from Monday to Friday (not necessarily in the same order). One subject is taught on one day. Only Z is taught before R. T is taught before X. T is not taught on Wednesday. How many subjects are taught before V?

Accepted Answer

Z is taught before R, so Z-R. T is taught before X, so T-X. T is not Wednesday. The sequence is Z, R, V, T, X. Thus, V is taught on Wednesday, and two subjects (Z, R) are taught before V.

Question 20

By interchanging which two numbers the equation will be correct?9 – 2 × 4 ÷ 6 = –3

Accepted Answer

Test option 1: Interchange 6 and 2. The equation becomes 9 – 6 × 4 ÷ 2 = 9 – 24 ÷ 2 = 9 – 12 = –3. This is correct.