SSC MTS 2023 PYQs

Question 1

In the following question, select the missing number of the given series.115, 117, 119, 121, 123, ?

Accepted Answer

The given series is an arithmetic progression where each subsequent number increases by 2. So, 123 + 2 = 125.

Question 2

Five people are sitting on a bench facing north. S is to the immediate left of R and to the immediate right of B. M is to the right of R. T is between R and M. Who is sitting to the immediate right of T?

Accepted Answer

Arrange the people based on the given clues: B-S-R. M is to the right of R. T is between R and M. So the final arrangement is B-S-R-T-M. M is to the immediate right of T.

Question 3

In a certain code language 'PINS' is written as '23162126' and 'GAPS' is written as '1482326', then how will 'TRIM' be written as?

Accepted Answer

Add 7 to the alphabetical position value of each letter. For TRIM: T(20)+7=27, R(18)+7=25, I(9)+7=16, M(13)+7=20, giving 27251620.

Question 4

A, B and C are sitting on a bench facing south. D, E and F are sitting on a parallel bench facing north. D is at one of the ends and to the immediate left of F. B is facing D. C is to the right of A. Who is facing A?

Accepted Answer

Arrange D, E, F first: D is at an end, left of F. So, D-F-E. B faces D. C is right of A. So, A-C-B. Thus, A faces E.

Question 5

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)Physiology ∶ Human body

Accepted Answer

Physiology is the study of the human body. Similarly, Petrology is the scientific study of rocks, including their origin, composition, and structure. This analogy follows the 'study of: subject' pattern.

Question 6

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13-Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)(8, 27, 125)(64, 1331, 1728)

Accepted Answer

The given sets consist of perfect cubes: (2³, 3³, 5³) and (4³, 11³, 12³). Option 4 also follows this pattern: (6³, 7³, 8³).

Question 7

Six girls Tanya, Puja, Richa, Neha, Nisha and Arpita are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Tanya and Puja are also sitting next to each other. Neha and Nisha are sitting next to each other. Only two girls are sitting between Richa and Tanya. Puja is to the immediate left of Arpita. Neha is not sitting next to Tanya. Who is to the immediate left of Tanya?

Accepted Answer

Place Puja to Arpita's immediate left. Tanya and Puja are together. Two girls are between Richa and Tanya. Neha and Nisha are together, and Neha is not next to Tanya. This arrangement places Nisha to Tanya's immediate left.

Question 8

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number23 : 168 :: 16 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is x : 7(x + 1). For 23, 7 × (23 + 1) = 168. Similarly, for 16, 7 × (16 + 1) = 7 × 17 = 119.

Question 9

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.PUBLIC : UPHRCI :: UPWARD : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: the first two letters are reversed, the next two letters are each shifted forward by 6 positions, and the last two letters are reversed. Applying this to UPWARD: UP becomes PU, W+6=C and A+6=G, and RD becomes DR. Thus, the answer is PUCGDR.

Question 10

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?2 - 8 ÷ 4 = 6 × 3 + 18

Accepted Answer

The original equation is incorrect. By interchanging '=' and '+', the equation becomes 2 - 8 ÷ 4 + 6 × 3 = 18. Following BODMAS, 2 - 2 + 18 = 18, which is correct.

Question 11

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?4 × 8 - 12 + 5 = 16

Accepted Answer

Interchange 8 and 5: 4 × 5 - 12 + 8 = 20 - 12 + 8 = 8 + 8 = 16. This makes the equation correct.

Question 12

In a certain code language, 'JAIL' is coded as '304', 'LAWN' is coded as '232'. What is the code for 'NAVY' in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The logic is: (Sum of reverse alphabetical positions of letters) × (Number of letters). For NAVY: Reverse positions are N=13, A=26, V=5, Y=2. Sum = 46. 46 × 4 = 184.

Question 13

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statement to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All bags are black.Some bags are whiteConclusions:I. Some black are white.II. All black are bags.

Accepted Answer

From 'All bags are black' and 'Some bags are white', it logically follows that 'Some black are white'. Conclusion II is incorrect as not all black items are necessarily bags.

Question 14

Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?108 ÷ 3 - 126 ÷ ( 5 × 3 + 12) + 4 = 11

Accepted Answer

Interchanging 12 and 3 gives: 108 ÷ 12 - 126 ÷ (5 × 12 + 3) + 4. Using BODMAS, we get 9 - 126 ÷ 63 + 4 = 9 - 2 + 4 = 11.

Question 15

Eight boys Anil, Kamal, Ram, Sanjay, Aakash, Vivek, Rahul and Ramu are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Ramu is not the immediate neighbour of Aakash or Sanjay. Ramu is to immediate right of Anil. Rahul is the immediate neighbour of Aakash. Vivek is to immediate left of Kamal. Ram is the immediate neighbour of both Aakash and Vivek. Who is sitting third to the left of Sanjay?

Accepted Answer

Arrange the boys based on the given clues. Start with fixed positions like Ram being between Aakash and Vivek. Then place others relative to them. Finally, identify the person third to Sanjay's left.

Question 16

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?75, 76, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 87, ?

Accepted Answer

The series alternates between adding 1 and adding 2. (75+1=76, 76+2=78, 78+1=79, 79+2=81, etc.). Following this pattern, 87+1 = 88.

Question 17

By Interchanging the given two numbers (Not digits) which of the following equation will be correct?8 and 7I. 8 + 7 × 9 ÷ 3 - 6 = 25II. 7 × 5 - 8 + 6 ÷ 2 = 38

Accepted Answer

Interchange 8 and 7 in both equations. For I: 7 + 8 × 9 ÷ 3 - 6 = 7 + 24 - 6 = 25. Correct. For II: 8 × 5 - 7 + 6 ÷ 2 = 40 - 7 + 3 = 36. Incorrect. So, only I is correct.

Question 18

In a certain code language, ‘FELLOW’ is coded as 'FDNLNY'. What is the code for ‘GOLDEN' in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The coding pattern is a repeating sequence of operations on the letter's position: +0, -1, +2. Applying this to 'GOLDEN': G+0=G, O-1=N, L+2=N, D+0=D, E-1=D, N+2=P. Thus, the code is GNNDDP.

Question 19

Words given on the left side of (::) ate related with each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation.Electric Current : Ampere :: ?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is 'Physical Quantity : SI Unit'. Electric Current's SI unit is Ampere. Similarly, Force's SI unit is Newton, making option 4 correct.

Question 20

Words given on the left side of (∶∶) are related with each other by some Iogic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (∶∶) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation.Rodent ∶ Rat ∶∶ ?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is 'Category : Example'. A rat is an example of a rodent. Similarly, a cup is an example of crockery.