SSC MTS 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.First row - 82, 91, 100Second row - 63, 72, 81Third row - 24, 33, ?

Accepted Answer

Each row follows an arithmetic progression with a common difference of 9. For the third row, 33 + 9 = 42. Thus, 42 is the correct answer.

Question 2

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.14 * 11 * 97 * 67 * 10

Accepted Answer

Test each option. Option 3: 14 × 11 - 97 = 67 - 10. This simplifies to 154 - 97 = 57, which is 57 = 57. Thus, option 3 is correct.

Question 3

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?729, 243, ?, 27, 9, 3

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern: each number is divided by 3 to get the next. So, 243 divided by 3 gives 81.

Question 4

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements 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:Some milk are curd.Some curd are butter.Conclusions:I. Some milk are butter.II. Some butter are curd.

Accepted Answer

From 'Some curd are butter', it directly follows that 'Some butter are curd' (Conclusion II). There is no direct link between milk and butter, so Conclusion I does not follow.

Question 5

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.p _ nj _ c _ r _ jlcp _ njl _ pr _ _ lc

Accepted Answer

The series follows a repeating pattern: 'p r n j l c'. Fill the blanks with these letters to complete the sequence. The correct combination is rlpnrcnj.

Question 6

Which of the following interchanges of numbers would make the given equation correct?10 ÷ 6 × 4 + 14 − 24 = 30

Accepted Answer

By interchanging 10 and 30, the equation becomes 30 ÷ 6 × 4 + 14 - 24. Following BODMAS, 5 × 4 + 14 - 24 = 20 + 14 - 24 = 34 - 24 = 10. This matches the original right side of 10, making the equation correct.

Question 7

In the following question, select the missing number of the given series.108, 129, 104, ?, 100, 137, 96

Accepted Answer

The series has two alternating patterns: 108, 104, 100, 96 (decreasing by 4) and 129, ?, 137 (increasing by 4). So, 129 + 4 = 133.

Question 8

Price of five cars B, M, J, N and U are compared. Price of J is less than U, M and N. Price of B is the least. No two cars have the same price. Price of U is less than M. Price of neither U nor M is the highest. Price of how many cars is less than the price of M?

Accepted Answer

From the given statements, we deduce the order: B < J < U < M. Since M is not the highest, N must be the highest. So, the final order is B < J < U < M < N. Three cars (B, J, U) have prices less than M.

Question 9

Which of the following letter will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?L, N, P, R, T, V, ?

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern where each letter is two positions ahead of the previous one in the English alphabet. L (+2) = N, N (+2) = P, and so on. Therefore, V (+2) = X.

Question 10

In the following question, select the odd letter/ letters from the given alternatives.

Accepted Answer

Analyze the letter patterns. PQS follows +2, +1. ZAC follows +2, +1. JKM follows +2, +1. LNO follows +2, -1, making it the odd one out.

Question 11

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?57, 54, 52, 49, 47, 44, 42, ?

Accepted Answer

The series alternates between subtracting 3 and subtracting 2. Following 42, the next operation is subtracting 3, so 42 - 3 = 39.

Question 12

The first person to get Paramvir Chakra was_______.

Accepted Answer

Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration. He was awarded posthumously for his bravery in the 1947-48 Indo-Pak War.

Question 13

Twenty five percent of the land revenue collected by Marathas in the Deccan was called _______

Accepted Answer

Chauth was a regular tax or tribute amounting to one-fourth of the revenue, collected by the Marathas from territories outside their kingdom.

Question 14

Who ascended the throne after the death of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq?

Accepted Answer

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was succeeded by his son, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who was originally known as Jauna Khan. This is a direct historical fact.

Question 15

What is the chemical name of Marble?

Accepted Answer

Marble is primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). This is a common inorganic compound found in rocks and shells.

Question 16

Article 51 of the Indian Constitution is about _________.

Accepted Answer

Article 51 of the Indian Constitution, part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, specifically deals with the promotion of international peace and security.

Question 17

Zavar Mines is famous for which mineral production?

Accepted Answer

Zavar Mines, located in Rajasthan, India, are historically and currently known for their significant production of zinc. They are among the oldest zinc mines in the world.

Question 18

In raising an object to a given height by means of an inclined plane, as compared with raising the object vertically, there is a reduction in

Accepted Answer

An inclined plane reduces the force needed to lift an object to a certain height, by increasing the distance over which the force is applied. Work done remains the same.

Question 19

Raut Nacha is a famous folk dance form of _____ state of India.

Accepted Answer

Raut Nacha is a traditional folk dance performed by the Yadava community of Chhattisgarh, particularly during the Diwali festival. It depicts the dance of Krishna.

Question 20

Which of the following programs are aimed at building self-employment opportunities in rural areas and small towns?

Accepted Answer

The Rural Employment Generation Program (REGP) was launched in 1995 by KVIC to create self-employment opportunities in rural areas and small towns.