SSC MTS 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following oceans is the third largest in the world?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean globally, covering about 20% of the Earth's water surface. It is bordered by Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Question 2

After the Battle of Plassey,  _______ was made Nawab of the Bengal.

Accepted Answer

After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, Mir Jafar was installed as the Nawab of Bengal by the British East India Company, replacing Siraj-ud-Daulah.

Question 3

Which of the following isNOTa type of blood cell made by the bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are bone cells that break down bone tissue, not blood cells. Red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells are all produced in the bone marrow.

Question 4

Article _______ of the Constitution of India deals with freedom to manage religious affairs.

Accepted Answer

Article 26 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom to manage religious affairs, subject to public order, morality, and health. It is a direct factual recall.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Constitution allows the State to regulate secular activities associated with religious practices, and even make laws for social welfare and reform, which might affect religious practices.

Question 6

Which of the following elements has the highest thermal conductivity of any element and the highest light reflectance?

Accepted Answer

Silver possesses the highest thermal conductivity and light reflectance among all elements. This is a fundamental property of the metal.

Question 7

Which of the following is the largest mangrove forest in the world?

Accepted Answer

The Sundarbans Reserve Forest, located in India and Bangladesh, is globally recognized as the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world.

Question 8

As on September 2021, who is the CEO of NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

As of September 2021, Amitabh Kant was the CEO of NITI Aayog. He served in this position from 2016 to June 2022.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a town of Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

Chikmagalur, Bijapur, and Chitradurga are all towns located in Karnataka. Bhusawal is a town in Maharashtra, not Karnataka.

Question 10

When the process of formation of hydrogen by passing steam over red hot iron is presented in the form of a balanced chemical equation, then the number of water molecules on the left hand side of the equation is ______.

Accepted Answer

The balanced chemical equation for steam reacting with red hot iron is 3Fe + 4H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 4H₂. Thus, there are four water molecules on the left side.

Question 11

In which year did the Government of India pass the Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

The Government of India passed the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act in 1995. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 12

As per the Companies Act, 2013, a dividend declared by a company but not paid or claimed within ______ days from the date of declaration is to be transferred to the Unpaid Dividend Account.

Accepted Answer

According to Section 124(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, any dividend not paid or claimed within 30 days of declaration must be transferred to the Unpaid Dividend Account.

Question 13

Which among the following instruments is used to measure either direct or alternating electric current?

Accepted Answer

An ammeter is specifically designed to measure electric current, whether direct (DC) or alternating (AC). It is connected in series with the circuit.

Question 14

A wooden bat can be classified as a/an ______ object.

Accepted Answer

A wooden bat does not allow light to pass through it, making it an opaque object. Opaque is the correct term for materials that block light.

Question 15

Ancient Indian manuscripts were usually written on palm leaves or the bark of the _____ tree, which grows in the Himalayas.

Accepted Answer

Ancient Indian manuscripts were often written on birch bark, known as 'Bhojpatra', which is historically associated with writing in the Himalayas.

Question 16

In which year was the Treaty of Salbai signed?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Salbai was signed in 1782, concluding the First Anglo-Maratha War. This is a direct historical fact.

Question 17

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 at:

Accepted Answer

The All India Muslim League was established in 1906 in Dacca (now Dhaka), which was then part of British India. This is a direct historical fact.

Question 18

________ is a type of fraud where a small electronic device is used to steal debit/credit card information during an authorised banking transaction.

Accepted Answer

Skimming refers to the theft of credit/debit card information using a small device during a transaction. The other options are different types of cyber fraud.

Question 19

The name of Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra is primarily associated with which of the following dances?

Accepted Answer

Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra was a legendary Indian classical dancer, guru, and exponent of Odissi dance. He is credited with the revival and popularization of the art form.

Question 20

Which schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution specifically addresses the allocation of seats for states and union territories in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).