SSC MTS Mock Test (GS PYQ) 04/09/2023 SHIFT-2
Rules:
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
Q1. The Gua and Noamundi mines are located in which state of India?
Assam
Haryana
Rajasthan
Jharkhand
Q2. What is a fiscal year?
A year that represents the financial reporting period for the government
A year with a surplus in government revenue
A year with a deficit in government revenue
A year in which tax rates are increased
Q3. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 is related to which state?
Bihar
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Q4. Identify the Kuchipudi dancer from the following, who was awarded the ‘Padma Shri’ in the year 2022.
Vidyanand Sarek
Padmaja Reddy
Dr. Veeraswamy Seshiah
KV Rabiya
Q5. Buddha Purnima is marked on a full moon day in the Hindu month of ____________.
Vaisakh
Jyaistha
Bhadra
Ashadha
Q6. Which of the following is the official language of Afghanistan?
Sinhala
Burmese
Dari
Dzongkha
Q7. Who started the temple entry movement in 1927?
Mahadev Govind Ranade
Bhimrao Ambedkar
Mahatma Gandhi
Annie Besant
Q8. In which state is Gobind Sagar (Bhakra Nangal Project) located?
Himachal Pradesh
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Punjab
Q9. Pandit Ravi Shankar is known worldwide for playing which musical instrument?
Mohan Veena
Sarod
Been
Sitar
Q10. The Arabian Sea is an extension of which of the following oceans?
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Q11. Which of the following is a dimension of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India?
Outreach to rural areas
Loan interest rates
Investment in the stock market
Availability of credit cards
Q12. Shambhu Maharaj was a renowned guru of which of the following Gharanas of Kathak?
Lucknow
Jaipur
Raigarh
Banaras
Q13. Which is the oldest Stupa of the Buddhist Period?
Dhamek Stupa
Mahabodhi Stupa
Kesariya Stupa
Sanchi Stupa
Q14. Who conducts elections for both Houses of Parliament in India?
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Election Commission
President
Prime Minister
Q15. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in which year?
1761
1707
1786
1751
Q16. ‘Untouchable’ is a novel written by:
Mulk Raj Anand
RC Majumdar
Premchand
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Q17. Which dance form is associated with Natwari Dance?
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Kathakali
Q18. Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium is one of India’s largest hockey stadiums. In which state is it situated?
Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Q19. The Directive Principles are largely classified into three broad categories. Which of the following is NOT part of this classification?
Liberal
Socialistic
Gandhian
Authoritative
Q20. Which country did India defeat to clinch its maiden Women’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup title?
Japan
Chinese Taipei
Malaysia
South Korea
Q21. Who among the following is the author of the book “Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana”?
Ravinder Singh
Devdutt Pattanaik
Amish Tripathi
Durjoy Datta
Q22. Which soft metal in Group 1 of the periodic table tarnishes within a few seconds of exposure to air?
Barium
Sodium
Strontium
Francium
Q23. The ‘Ka Shad Mastieh’ or victory dance of the __________ tribe of Meghalaya is an ancient war dance performed during a prominent festival.
Bhoi
War
Khasi
Jaintia
Q24. What is the weight of the ball in handball for men?
425 to 475 gm
325 to 375 gm
525 to 575 gm
225 to 275 gm
Q25. Which vitamin is needed for a healthy immune system, vision in low light, and healthy skin?
Vitamin K
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B9
Vitamin A