SSC MTS Mock Test (GS PYQ) 05/09/2023 SHIFT-1

Rules:
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark

Enter Name

Q1. What does the term ‘interest’ refer to in banking?

The additional amount earned on a loan or deposit

The amount of money deposited into a bank account

The value of a currency in relation to other currencies

The fee charged for withdrawing money from an ATM

Q2. Bihu is a folk dance of which state?

Bihar

Assam

Chhattisgarh

Arunachal Pradesh

Q3. In which year did Lord Curzon announce the partition of Bengal?

1904

1906

1905

1907

Q4. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme?
I. The Prime Minister launched the Ministry of Power’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme in 2022.
II. This scheme is aimed at improving the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of distribution companies.
III. From FY 2022-23 to FY 2027-28, the scheme aims to provide financial assistance to DISCOMs.
IV. This scheme proposes to provide 25 crore Smart Prepaid meters to consumers all over the country.

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

Q5. ‘Mein Kampf’ is the autobiography of which personality?

Adolf Hitler

Robert Mugabe

Albert Einstein

Charlie Chaplin

Q6. What is the geographic location of the world’s largest coral reef, known as the Great Barrier Reef?

Switzerland

Australia

China

Ireland

Q7. To which Gharana did Gangubai Hangal primarily belong?

Patiala

Agra

Banaras

Kirana

Q8. Popular since ancient eras for the trading of livestock, ___________, which is a month-long event, takes place on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima in the month of November near Harihar Nath temple.

Sonepur Mela

Rajgir Mela

Pushkar Mela

Ardhkumbh Mela

Q9. How many states were selected in Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) 2020?

16 states

6 states

10 states

8 states

Q10. The celebrated folk artist Gulabo Sapera, recipient of Padma Shri Award in 2016, is an exponent of which dance form?

Kalbeliya

Tippani

Bhavai

Dandiya

Q11. Which Indian musician was awarded the Grammy Award for his album ‘Planet Drum’?

Zakir Hussain

Sivamani

Darshan Doshi

Trilok Gurtu

Q12. Which of the following is NOT a part of communication mail channels in India?

Metro channel

Monthly channel

Rajdhani channel

Business channel

Q13. Which is an example of a non-debt capital receipt?

Sale of government-owned land

Loans from international financial institutions

Interest payment on bonds

Tax revenue collected from citizens

Q14. Visva Bharati was founded by whom in 1921?

Rabindranath Tagore

Vinoba Bhave

Mother Teresa

Swami Chinmayananda

Q15. How many Indian women boxers won gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship 2023?

Q16. Famous Bollywood actress Hema Malini is a trained ______ dancer.

Kathak

Bharatanatyam

Odissi

Kuchipudi

Q17. Whose prior recommendation is required to introduce money bills in a state legislature?

Speaker of the House

Chief Minister

Governor

Advocate General

Q18. RK Narayan is the author of ____________.

The Guide

Far From the Madding Crowd

Godan

Untouchable

Q19. Where is the Qutub Minar situated?

Delhi

Agra

Lucknow

Chandigarh

Q20. What is the most common symptom of infantile jaundice?

Cracking at mouth corners

Swollen ankles

Yellowing of skin and eyes

Bleeding gums

Q21. The unit of linear momentum is ________.

kg² m/s

kg m/s²

k²g m/s

kg m/s

Q22. In which city was the 2023 SAFF Championship held?

Mumbai

Bengaluru

Kochi

Ahmedabad

Q23. Mirabai Chanu is associated with which sport?

Discus throw

Javelin throw

Boxing

Weightlifting

Q24. Punjab state is rich in which natural resource?

Coal

Petroleum

Silicon

Fertile soil

Q25. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution (as of 2023)?