SSC MTS 2019 PYQs

Question 1

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 2

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 3

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.771481151?95045

Accepted Answer

The pattern alternates between two series: (77, 81, 1?) and (14, 15, 9, 4, 5). The first series adds 4. So, 81 + 4 = 85. The second series is not directly relevant to finding the missing number.

Question 4

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship between the given classes.Cars, Bikes, Trucks

Accepted Answer

Cars, Bikes, and Trucks are all distinct types of vehicles. Therefore, they should be represented by three separate, non-overlapping circles within a larger universal set (vehicles).

Question 5

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 6

In a certain code language, ‘GARAGE’ is written as ‘JEUEJI’ What is the code for ‘OFFICE’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +3, -1, +3, -1, +3, -1 for each letter. Applying this to OFFICE: O(+3)=R, F(-1)=E, F(+3)=I, I(-1)=H, C(+3)=F, E(-1)=D. So, OFFICE becomes REIHFD.

Question 7

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 8

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.Pentagon, Hexagon, Figure

Accepted Answer

Both pentagons and hexagons are types of figures. They are distinct shapes, so their circles should be separate but enclosed within the 'Figure' circle.

Question 9

Study the given pattern carefully and select the figure that will complete the pattern given in the question figure.

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern in the given figure. The missing part completes the symmetrical design. Option 2 perfectly fits to complete the square and the internal lines.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

Accepted Answer

The paper is folded twice, then punched. Unfolding involves reflecting the punch marks across each fold line in reverse order. The final pattern will show four identical punch marks arranged symmetrically.

Question 20

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.