SSC MTS 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The CBSE has decided on a_______ to assign marks for the examinations not taken by Class 12 students.

Accepted Answer

The word 'formula' correctly refers to a set of rules or a method for calculating something, which fits the context of assigning marks.

Question 2

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.I was thrilled to going out with my friend for the film.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'to going out' is incorrect. After 'to' when used as an infinitive, the base form of the verb (go) should be used, making it 'to go out'.

Question 3

If 'A’ stands for ‘subtraction’, 'B' stands for ‘addition’, 'C' stands for ‘multiplication’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following equation?96 D 12 A 6 B 3 C 5

Accepted Answer

Substitute the symbols with operators: 96 ÷ 12 - 6 + 3 × 5. Apply BODMAS: 8 - 6 + 15. Then, 2 + 15 = 17.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.This lesson is ______ than the previous one.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses a comparative structure ('than'), requiring a comparative adjective. 'Much easier' correctly forms the comparative, indicating a greater degree of ease.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Pull someone up

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'pull someone up' means to criticize or reprimand someone for their actions or behavior. Option 3 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 6

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.One who treats and prevents diseases of the heart

Accepted Answer

A Cardiologist is a medical doctor specializing in the heart and its diseases. The other options refer to different medical specialties.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Have your heart set on something

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Have your heart set on something' means to strongly desire something. Option 2 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.IRRITATE

Accepted Answer

The word 'irritate' means to annoy or bother. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'delight', which means to please greatly.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.EXCITED

Accepted Answer

The word 'Excited' means feeling very enthusiastic and eager. The most appropriate antonym is 'Bored', which means feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.

Question 10

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the followings items of a book in a logical and meaningful order.1. Preface2. Content list3. Chapters4. Bibliography5. Cover Page

Accepted Answer

A book logically starts with the Cover Page, followed by Preface, Content List, Chapters, and finally the Bibliography at the end.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.STABLE

Accepted Answer

The word 'stable' means firm and not easily moved. The most appropriate antonym is 'shaky', meaning unsteady or unstable.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The _____ expenses for a trip to Europe are very high.

Accepted Answer

'Overhead expenses' refers to the general, ongoing costs of running something, like a trip. It fits the context of high costs for a Europe trip.

Question 13

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.How many does the cricket bat cost?

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'How many'. For uncountable nouns like 'cost' (referring to price), 'How much' should be used instead of 'How many'.

Question 14

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Prem Chand, _______ mainly wrote about rural India, was a great Hindi writer.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a relative pronoun referring to 'Prem Chand,' a person. 'Who' is the correct choice for referring to people as the subject of a clause.

Question 15

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The office superintendent asked me to leave my job application ________ him.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to indicate placing something in someone's care or possession is 'with'. Thus, 'leave my job application with him' is appropriate.

Question 16

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Google has set on an India fund and announced an investment of ten billion dollars.

Accepted Answer

The correct phrasal verb is 'set up' (meaning establish) or 'set aside' (meaning reserve). 'Set on' is incorrect in this context, making option 2 the error.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.INTERROGATE

Accepted Answer

To 'interrogate' means to ask questions thoroughly, which is synonymous with 'investigate'.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Bear fruit

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'bear fruit' means to produce positive or successful results from efforts. Option 2 directly reflects this meaning.

Question 19

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, Il and Ill. Assuming that the Information given In the statements Is true, even If It appears to be different from commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:1. No jungles are trees.2. Some trees are long.3. No plants are long.Conclusions:I. Some plants are trees.Il. All trees are long.Ill. Some Jungles are long.

Accepted Answer

Draw Venn diagrams for each statement. Statement 1: Jungles and Trees are separate. Statement 2: Some Trees overlap with Long. Statement 3: Plants and Long are separate. None of the conclusions can be definitively derived from these relationships.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The family living next door has left for France,______ it?

Accepted Answer

The main verb is 'has left', so the question tag must use 'has'. Since the sentence is positive, the tag must be negative. Thus, 'hasn't it?' is correct.