SSC MTS 2024 — 22 Oct 2024, Shift 1

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

• English25
• General Awareness22
• Reasoning20
• Quantitative Aptitude20
• General Science3

Topics include Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Average, Awards & Honours, Biology, Books & Authors, Chemistry, Cloze Test, Coding-Decoding, Counting Figures, Current Affairs, Dance & Music, Data Interpretation, Economy, Error Detection, Geography, History, Idioms & Phrases, Indian Polity Bodies, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, Mirror & Water Image, Number System, Percentages & Interest and more.

Sample questions

A few questions from this paper. Answers and explanations are revealed after you attempt it.

1. Q1Quantitative Aptitude· Time, Speed & DistancePYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   During the evening patrolling, a policeman noticed a thief snatching a lady's mobile phone at a distance of 200 m. The thief starts running at a speed of 15 km/hr. If the policeman is chasing him at a speed of 16 km/hr, then the time taken to catch the thief is:

   • A.18 minutes
   • B.12 minutes
   • C.24 minutes
   • D.30 minutes
2. Q2Quantitative Aptitude· Percentages & InterestPYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   A television costs ₹20,500 for a trader. He fixes its marked price as ₹24,000 and gives a discount of 15%.He further gives a discount of 5%for cash payment. Find his percentage of profit or loss.

   • A.Gain 5 9/4 %
   • B.Loss 5 1/4 %
   • C.Gain 5 19/14 %
   • D.Loss 5 19/41 %
3. Q3Quantitative Aptitude· AveragePYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   The average of 42 numbers is 25 and that of other 28 numbers is 40. What is the average of all the numbers?

   • A.31
   • B.70
   • C.69
   • D.30
4. Q4Quantitative Aptitude· Percentages & InterestPYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   What sum (in ₹) will earn a simple interest of ₹240 in 4 years at 8% per year rate of interest?

   • A.1000
   • B.375
   • C.1500
   • D.750
5. Q5Quantitative Aptitude· Percentages & InterestPYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   When 80% of a number is added to 80, the result is the same number. Find the number.

   • A.420
   • B.360
   • C.320
   • D.400
6. Q6Quantitative Aptitude· MensurationPYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   A cylindrical tube, which is open at both ends, is crafted from a metal. The internal diameter of the tube is 12 cm, and its length is 35 cm. The metal throughout has a thickness of 2 cm. Determine the total surface area (in cm²) of the metal tube. (Take π = 22/7)

   • A.3696
   • B.3256
   • C.3854
   • D.3145
7. Q7Quantitative Aptitude· MensurationPYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   The perimeter of a rhombus is 160 cm and one of its diagonals has a length 50 cm. Find the area (in cm²) of the rhombus.

   • A.280√39
   • B.300√39
   • C.250√39
   • D.175√39
8. Q8Quantitative Aptitude· AveragePYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   The average of runs scored by a player in 22 innings is 40 runs. How many runs should he score in the 23ʳᵈ innings so that his average is increased by 6 runs?

   • A.148 runs
   • B.178 runs
   • C.188 runs
   • D.158 runs
9. Q9Quantitative Aptitude· Ratio & ProportionPYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

   In a box, Refrigerator covers and Washing Machine covers are in the ratio of 7 : 11. If the Washing Machine covers are 660, how many Refrigerator covers are there?

   • A.430
   • B.410
   • C.420
   • D.400
10. Q10Quantitative Aptitude· Ratio & ProportionPYQ • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) • 2024

    A mixture of 85 litres of alcohol and water contains 20% of water. How much water (in litres) must be added to the above mixture to make the water 25% of the resulting mixture?

    • A.5 2/3
    • B.3 2/3
    • C.6 1/3
    • D.4 1/3

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC MTS 2024 — 22 Oct 2024, Shift 1?

90 questions, 270 marks, 90 minutes, split across 4 sections. The timer starts when you begin and submits the paper automatically when it runs out.

Is there negative marking in SSC MTS 2024 — 22 Oct 2024, Shift 1?

No marks are deducted for a wrong answer in this test, so it is worth attempting every question.

Which subjects does SSC MTS 2024 — 22 Oct 2024, Shift 1 cover?

It covers English (25 questions), General Awareness (22 questions), Reasoning (20 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (20 questions), General Science (3 questions), with topics such as Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Average, Awards & Honours, Biology, Books & Authors, Chemistry.