SSC MTS 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.LOB : DQN :: HER : ?

Accepted Answer

Reverse the letters of the word and add 2 to each letter's positional value. H(+2)=J, E(+2)=G, R(+2)=T. Reversed, it becomes TGJ.

Question 2

The areas of seven circles C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and C7 are compared. The area of C2 is greater than C5 and less than C1. The area of C4 is greater than C7 and less than C6. The area of C5 is more than C6. If the area of C7 is the lowest, then which of the following options is correct?

Accepted Answer

From the given statements, we deduce the order: C1 > C2 > C5 > C6 > C4 > C7. Since C7 is the lowest, and C3 is not mentioned, C3 can be anywhere. Option 2 (C3 > C6) is the only one that could be correct.

Question 3

Select the option in which the pair of letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given letter-clusters.RS : IH

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: R (18) - I (9) = 9, S (19) - H (8) = 11. So, the differences are 9 and 11. In option 1, T (20) - G (7) = 13, M (13) - N (14) = -1. This is incorrect. Let's re-evaluate. The pattern is R (18) + 9 = A (27 or 1), S (19) + 9 = B (28 or 2). This is also incorrect. Let's try reverse alphabetical order. R is 9th from end, S is 8th from end. I is 9th from start, H is 8th from start. So, the pattern is (Nth from end) : (Nth from start). R is 9th from end, S is 8th from end. I is 9th from start, H is 8th from start. This is the correct pattern. For option 1, T is 7th from end, M is 14th from end. G is 7th from start, N is 14th from start. So, TM : GN follows the same pattern.

Question 4

Six friends are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Aman is sitting second right to Sneha. Tushar is immediate left to Sneha. Ritika is not the immediate neighbour of either Sneha or Tushar. Ritika is sitting second right to Prerna. Sharique is sitting in between Ritika and Tushar. Who is is the immediate neighbour of both Tushar and Prerna?

Accepted Answer

Place Sneha, then Aman (second right) and Tushar (immediate left). Ritika is not next to Sneha/Tushar, and second right to Prerna. Sharique is between Ritika and Tushar. This arrangement places Sneha between Tushar and Prerna.

Question 5

The marks of seven students A, B, C, D, E, F and G in a test were given as follows: A's score was exactly between E's and F's scores. B's score was more than only G's score. C's score was immediately more than B's score. F's score was more than E's score and F did not score the highest.Who scored the highest marks in the test?

Accepted Answer

Arrange scores: G < B < C. F > E. A is between E and F. F is not highest. Combining these, D must be the highest scorer.

Question 6

In a certain code language, 'SEAT' is written as '2' and 'CHARGE' is written as '4'. How will 'ONLINE' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The code represents the number of vowels in the word. 'SEAT' has 2 vowels (E, A), 'CHARGE' has 2 vowels (A, E). Therefore, 'ONLINE' with 3 vowels (O, I, E) will be coded as 3.

Question 7

In a certain code language, 'GRSTB’ is written as 'GYXWL', and 'HANDS' is written as "XISFM'. How will 'MNDET' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: each letter shifts by +18, +19, +20, +21, +22 respectively. Applying this to MNDET: M(+18)=Y, N(+19)=J, D(+20)=I, E(+21)=S, T(+22)=R. So, MNDET becomes YJISR.

Question 8

Which two numbers (NOT digits) should be interchanged to make the following equation mathematically correct?8 ÷ 2 × 6 - 11 + 5 = 15

Accepted Answer

Interchanging 5 and 6 gives 8 ÷ 2 × 5 - 11 + 6. Following BODMAS: 4 × 5 - 11 + 6 = 20 - 11 + 6 = 9 + 6 = 15. This matches the right side.

Question 9

Six friends, Kushal, Keshav, Kishan, Kamal, Kanan and Kishore, are of different heights. Keshav is taller than only three other friends. Kishore is taller than Kamal only. Kishan is shorter than Kushal only.Who is the third shortest among all the friends?

Accepted Answer

Arrange the friends by height. Keshav is 4th tallest. Kishore is 2nd shortest. Kishan is 2nd tallest. This places Kanan as the 3rd shortest.

Question 10

After interchanging the given two signs, what will be the value of the following expression?× and ÷35 + 5 ÷ 4 × 2 – 15 = ?

Accepted Answer

Interchange × and ÷. The expression becomes 35 + 5 × 4 ÷ 2 – 15. Following BODMAS: 35 + 5 × 2 – 15 = 35 + 10 – 15 = 45 – 15 = 30.

Question 11

In a certain code language, 'HALT' is written as 'SZOG', and 'CROM' is written as 'XILN'. How will 'PIGY' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that each letter is replaced by its opposite letter in the English alphabet (A-Z, B-Y, etc.). Applying this, P becomes K, I becomes R, G becomes T, and Y becomes B. So, PIGY becomes KRTB.

Question 12

In a certain code language, 'GEFS' is written as 'HFER’ and ‘IBIS’ is written as ‘JCHR’.How will 'STIR' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +1, -1, +1, -1 for each letter. Applying this to STIR: S+1=T, T-1=S, I+1=J, R-1=Q. So, STIR becomes TSJQ.

Question 13

In a certain code language, 'PINK' is coded as '25', and 'HAIR' is coded as '18'. How will 'FAIL' be coded in that language?

Accepted Answer

The code is the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters divided by the number of letters. For PINK: (16+9+14+11)/4 = 50/4 = 12.5. Double it to get 25. For HAIR: (8+1+9+18)/4 = 36/4 = 9. Double it to get 18. For FAIL: (6+1+9+12)/4 = 28/4 = 7. Double it to get 14.

Question 14

In a certain code language, 'WATER' is written as 'XBUFSVZSDQ' and ‘MINOR’ is written as ‘NJOPSLHMNQ’. How will 'ROSES' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

Each letter is coded by its preceding and succeeding letters. For 'WATER', W becomes VX, A becomes ZB, T becomes SU, E becomes DF, R becomes QS. Combining these gives XBUFSVZSDQ. Applying this to 'ROSES' gives SPTFTQNRDR.

Question 15

Five men O1, O2, O3, O4 and O5 are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Only one man is sitting between O4 and O5 in clockwise direction. Only one man is sitting between O3 and O4 in clockwise direction. O1 is sitting to the immediate left of O3. Who is sitting third from the left of O2?

Accepted Answer

Arrange O1, O3, O4, O5 based on given conditions. O1 is left of O3. O3 is left of O4. O4 is left of O5. This places O2 between O5 and O1. O2's third left is O1.

Question 16

In a certain code language, 'TIN' is coded as '27', and 'GO' is coded as '8'. How will 'PALE' be coded in that language?

Accepted Answer

The code sums the positional values of letters and then cubes the result. TIN (20+9+14=43) is not 27. The pattern is sum of positional values, then cube the number of letters. TIN: (3 letters)^3 = 27. GO: (2 letters)^3 = 8. PALE: (4 letters)^3 = 64.

Question 17

In a certain code language, '254' means 'You are intelligent', '153' means 'Nikhil is intelligent', '398' means 'Naina and Nikhil', then what is the code for 'is' in the same code language?

Accepted Answer

Compare 'Nikhil is intelligent' (153) and 'You are intelligent' (254). 'Intelligent' is common, so its code is 5. Now compare 'Nikhil is intelligent' (153) and 'Naina and Nikhil' (398). 'Nikhil' is common, so its code is 3. Thus, 'is' is 1.

Question 18

The ages of seven colleagues are compared. Pawan is older than only Lalit and Kunal. Jatin is the oldest. Manish is younger than only Jatin. Nilesh and Ojha are older than Pawan.Who is the third youngest colleague?

Accepted Answer

Arrange the colleagues by age. Jatin is oldest, then Manish. Pawan is older than only Lalit and Kunal. Nilesh and Ojha are older than Pawan. This places Pawan as the third youngest.

Question 19

In a certain code language, 'RARE' is written as '2' and 'CAT' is written as '1'. How will 'RICKSAW' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The code represents the number of vowels in the word. 'RARE' has 2 vowels (A, E), 'CAT' has 1 vowel (A). 'RICKSAW' has 2 vowels (I, A).

Question 20

Five friends are sitting on a bench in a playground and facing north (but not necessarily in the same order). Swati is to the immediate left of Rakhi and to the immediate right of Bindia. Meenal is to the right of Rakhi. Tina is exactly between Rakhi and Meenal.Who is sitting at the rightmost end?

Accepted Answer

Arrange the friends based on the given clues: Bindia - Swati - Rakhi - Tina - Meenal. Meenal is at the rightmost end.