SSC MTS 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following quantities have its SI unit named after Blaise Pascal?

Accepted Answer

The SI unit for pressure is Pascal, named after the French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

Accepted Answer

Factors of production are resources used to produce goods and services. Land, Labour, and Capital are the primary factors, while Tax is a government levy, not a direct input.

Question 3

According to the Union Budget 2019, the Custom Duty on Gold and other precious metals hiked from 10% to ______.

Accepted Answer

The Union Budget 2019 increased the Custom Duty on gold and other precious metals from 10% to 12.5%. This is a direct factual recall.

Question 4

In which of the following states is Ugadi considered as an important festival?

Accepted Answer

Ugadi is the New Year's Day for people of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra. It is celebrated with great fervor in Karnataka.

Question 5

Our national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ has been adopted from which language?

Accepted Answer

India's national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana,' was originally composed in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore. It was later adopted in its Hindi version.

Question 6

Which of the following Vitamin is related to Osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is characterized by weak bones. Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption, which is essential for strong bones, thus preventing osteoporosis.

Question 7

Name the Indian sprinter who won the gold medal in women's 100 m in Wold Universiade,30thSummer University Games held in Napoli, Italy?

Accepted Answer

Dutee Chand won the gold medal in the women's 100m event at the 30th Summer Universiade in Napoli, Italy, in 2019. This was a significant achievement for Indian athletics.

Question 8

Which of the following noble gas is used as anesthetic agent?

Accepted Answer

Xenon is the only noble gas known to have anesthetic properties and is used in medical applications as an anesthetic agent.

Question 9

Who among the following presented the Union budget of India for maximum times?

Accepted Answer

Morarji Desai holds the record for presenting the Union Budget of India the maximum number of times, with 10 budgets.

Question 10

Autotrophic mode of nutrition requires ___________.

Accepted Answer

Autotrophic nutrition, like photosynthesis in plants, requires carbon dioxide, water, chlorophyll, and sunlight to produce food. These are the essential components for the process.

Question 11

In which of the following states of India is the Moatsu festival celebrated?

Accepted Answer

The Moatsu festival is a significant post-harvest festival celebrated by the Ao Naga tribe in Nagaland. It is observed in the first week of May.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a scheduled language of India

Accepted Answer

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists 22 scheduled languages. Manipuri, Sindhi, and Bodo are included, but Rajasthani is not.

Question 13

When was the ﬁrst amendment made to the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the Indian Constitution was enacted in 1951. It introduced changes related to fundamental rights, land reforms, and judicial review.

Question 14

________ is the study of ancient plants, like mosses, that grow in moist, humid environments.

Accepted Answer

Bryology is the specific branch of botany dedicated to the study of bryophytes, which include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, thriving in moist habitats.

Question 15

The President of 19th session of the Indian National Congress was ______.

Accepted Answer

Lal Mohan Ghosh presided over the 19th session of the Indian National Congress in 1903, held in Madras. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 16

Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for:

Accepted Answer

Albert Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, not for relativity.

Question 17

Which of the following cell organelle contains DNA apart from nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria, often called the powerhouse of the cell, contain their own circular DNA, separate from the nuclear DNA. This is a fundamental biological fact.

Question 18

Maand folk music related to which state?

Accepted Answer

Maand is a classical folk music style originating from Rajasthan. It is often performed in royal courts and depicts tales of Rajput rulers.

Question 19

The tagline of The UCO Bank is:

Accepted Answer

The UCO Bank's official tagline is 'Honours Your Trust'. This is a direct recall question based on general knowledge about Indian banks.

Question 20

Who is the writer of ‘Freedom in Exile’?

Accepted Answer

The book 'Freedom in Exile' is an autobiography written by the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. It details his life and the Tibetan struggle.