SSC MTS 2024 PYQs

Question 1

What is the approx width of broad-gauge railway network in India?

Accepted Answer

The standard broad gauge width in India is 1.676 meters, which is approximately 1.6 meters. This is a factual recall question.

Question 2

In which state is 'Bhogali Bihu' festival celebrated?

Accepted Answer

Bhogali Bihu, also known as Magh Bihu, is one of the three Bihu festivals celebrated in Assam. It marks the end of the harvesting season.

Question 3

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha as on 10 October 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. As of October 10, 2023, Jagdeep Dhankar holds this position.

Question 4

The name of the autobiography of Saina Nehwal is called:

Accepted Answer

Saina Nehwal's autobiography is titled 'Playing to Win, My Life On and Off Court'. This is a direct recall of a general knowledge fact related to sports personalities.

Question 5

In 2023, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been named as the chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on ____________:

Accepted Answer

Shashi Tharoor was appointed chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers in 2023. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 6

Pakhu Itu dance is performed by the Apatani tribe of which of the following states?

Accepted Answer

The Pakhu Itu dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the Apatani tribe, which primarily resides in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.

Question 7

Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence.The disposal ofhazardouswaste in hospitals and factories is a serious problem and needs to be taken care of urgently.

Accepted Answer

The word 'hazardous' means dangerous or risky. Therefore, 'dangerous' is the correct synonym, directly matching the meaning of the underlined word.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.My grandparents live in a beautiful house ___the countryside

Accepted Answer

The preposition 'in' is used to indicate location within a larger area, such as 'in the countryside' or 'in a house'. It correctly describes the grandparents' residence.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.Hegnashed his teethat his son's actions.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'gnashed his teeth' means to show extreme anger or rage. Therefore, 'expressed rage' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.The situation wasout of hand. So, the manager called the police station for help.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'out of hand' means that a situation has become impossible to control. The context of calling the police confirms this meaning.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Hollow

Accepted Answer

The word 'Hollow' means empty or without substance. 'Worthwhile' means valuable or significant, making it the most appropriate antonym.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.____ architect designed ____ modern office building and ____ traditional residential home, showcasing ____ blend of contemporary and classic architectural styles.

Accepted Answer

Use 'An' before words starting with a vowel sound (architect) and 'a' before words starting with a consonant sound (modern, traditional, blend).

Question 13

Select the present perfect tense of the verb given in the brackets to fill in the blank.Alex ______ (study) two programming languages.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Alex' is singular, requiring 'has'. The action is completed, so the present perfect simple 'has studied' is correct.

Question 14

In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.The children weremerrythan usual on Sunday.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'than', indicating a comparison. 'Merry' is a one-syllable adjective, so its comparative form is 'merrier'.

Question 15

Select the option that rectifies the spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.The concert was canceeled due to rain.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'cancelled'. It is a common English word, and option 3 provides the accurate spelling.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Foremost

Accepted Answer

Foremost means most important or prominent. Therefore, its antonym is 'unimportant', meaning lacking importance or significance.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Fast

Accepted Answer

The word 'Fast' means moving or capable of moving at high speed. 'Quick' is the most appropriate synonym, also meaning moving with speed.

Question 18

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.The teacher checked / whether each of them / have a blanket / as it was a cold night.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'each' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, 'have' should be replaced with 'has' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Theylooked out the matter and foundthe root cause of the problem.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'look into' means to investigate or examine. This fits the context of finding the root cause of a problem, making option 4 correct.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Run errands

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'run errands' means to go out and perform small tasks or make small purchases, typically for someone else or for a household.