SSC MTS 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Who was the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India for the 2011 Indian Census?

Accepted Answer

Dr. C. Chandramouli served as the Registrar General and Census Commissioner for the 2011 Indian Census. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 2

In the PM-SVANidhi Scheme (2020), the urban street vendors are eligible to avail a Working Capital Loan up to 10,000 with a tenure of:

Accepted Answer

The PM-SVANidhi Scheme, launched in 2020, provides working capital loans up to ₹10,000 to urban street vendors with a tenure of one year.

Question 3

Odissi Guru, _______ received the first Utkal Pratibha Samman 2023 at Bhubaneswar.

Accepted Answer

Ratikant Mohapatra, a renowned Odissi Guru, was honored with the inaugural Utkal Pratibha Samman 2023 in Bhubaneswar for his significant contributions to Odissi dance.

Question 4

Pellagra is a deficiency disease that usually occurs due to lack of which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3. It affects the skin, digestive system, and nervous system.

Question 5

Who was the man who decrypted the Brahmi script of the Mauryan period?

Accepted Answer

James Prinsep was a British antiquary and colonial administrator who successfully deciphered the Brahmi script in 1837, unlocking ancient Indian history.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is/are FALSE for the Harappan town planning?1. Most of the towns have citadel in harappan civilization.2. Every town had a temple in Harappan civilization.3. Every building was made of sand stone in Harappan civilization.

Accepted Answer

Harappan cities had citadels, but not all. Temples were absent, and baked bricks were common, not just sandstone. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are false.

Question 7

Helium gas can be converted to the liquid form by the ______.

Accepted Answer

Helium is a noble gas with no permanent dipole. It can be liquefied due to weak London dispersion forces (instantaneous dipole-induced dipole) that exist between its atoms at very low temperatures.

Question 8

Mica is which type of mineral?

Accepted Answer

Mica is a naturally occurring non-metallic mineral. It is known for its perfect basal cleavage and is used in various industries, including electronics and construction.

Question 9

Which of the followings is NOT one of the government accounts of India?

Accepted Answer

The government accounts of India are Public Accounts, Consolidated Fund, and Contingency Fund. General Provident Fund is a savings scheme, not a government account.

Question 10

What monumental site in India houses Magan Niwas, Hriday Kunj and Vinoba-Mira Kutir?

Accepted Answer

Magan Niwas, Hriday Kunj, and Vinoba-Mira Kutir are all specific structures located within the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which was Mahatma Gandhi's residence.

Question 11

In general, deficit is considered as a _______ concept.

Accepted Answer

A deficit represents a financial flow over a period, like a budget deficit over a year. It's not a static stock.

Question 12

__________ was the pioneer who modified the Hawaiian slide guitar to play classical ragas.

Accepted Answer

Brij Bhushan Kabra is widely recognized as the pioneer who adapted the Hawaiian slide guitar for Indian classical music, creating the Indian slide guitar.

Question 13

The sister of Harshavardhana Rajyashri was married to__________, the king of Maukhari dynasty of Kanyakubja.

Accepted Answer

Rajyashri, Harshavardhana's sister, was married to Grahavarman, the Maukhari king of Kanyakubja. This is a direct historical fact.

Question 14

The model of 'Quasi Federal' form of government in Indian constitution is borrowed from which country?

Accepted Answer

The concept of a 'Quasi-Federal' system, which implies a strong center, is adopted from the Canadian Constitution. This is a direct factual recall.

Question 15

To mark the 75 years of Indo-Lanka Diplomatic Relations, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar inaugurated the 'Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There' Exhibition in March 2023. Who was Geoffrey Bawa?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Bawa was a renowned Sri Lankan architect, known for his unique architectural style. The exhibition celebrated his contributions to architecture.

Question 16

The duration of bouts in each round of the International Boxing Association (AIBA Open Boxing) match for Elite and Youth Men's and Women's Competitions should be ________.

Accepted Answer

According to AIBA Open Boxing rules for Elite and Youth Men's and Women's Competitions, each round's duration is 3 minutes. This is a direct factual recall.

Question 17

Who was appointed as the Viceroy of India in place of Lord Wavell in February 1947?

Accepted Answer

Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, appointed in February 1947, succeeding Lord Wavell. He oversaw the partition and independence of India.

Question 18

Which edition of the Intercontinental Cup event was played in India in 2023?

Accepted Answer

The 2023 Intercontinental Cup held in India was the third edition of the tournament. India won the final against Lebanon.

Question 19

Pandit Arvind Thatte belongs to which of the following gharanas?

Accepted Answer

Pandit Arvind Thatte is a renowned harmonium player associated with the Mewati Gharana, known for its distinctive vocal style and melodic improvisation.

Question 20

Sahaswan gharana of Rampur was established by whom among the following personalities?

Accepted Answer

The Sahaswan gharana, a prominent school of Hindustani classical music, was founded by Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan. This is a direct factual recall question.