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SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 1

Find the average of five consecutive even numbers a, b, c, d and e.

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 1

The consecutive even numbers are a, b, c, d, e.
Clearly, b = a + 2, c = a + 4, d = a + 6, e = a + 8

Note: Whenever difference between any two consecutive terms is constant (means the series is an arithmetic series), the average of all the numbers is

(i) the middle number if the number of terms is odd.

(ii) the average of the middle two numbers if the number of terms is even.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 2

The cost of a diamond varies directly as the square of its weight. Once, this diamond broke into four pieces with weights in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 : 4. When the pieces were sold, the merchant got Rs. 70,000 less. Find the original price of the diamond.

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 2

Cost ∝ Weight2
Let original weight = 10x
Then, original cost = 100x2k (where k is proportionality constant)
After breakage weight = 1x + 2x + 3x + 4x
After breakage cost = kx2(1 + 4 + 9 + 16) = 30x2k
Now, (100 - 30)x2k = 70,000
Or, 70x2k = 70,000
Or, x2k = 1,000
Hence, original cost = 100x2k
= 100 × 1,000 = Rs. 1,00,000

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SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 3

A sum of Rs. 735 was divided among A, B and C. If each of them had received Rs. 25 less, then their shares would have been in the ratio 1 : 3 : 2. What is the money received by C?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 3

Suppose after the reduction of Rs. 25, the shares of A, B and C are x, 3x and 2x, respectively.
Total money = 6x (after reduction)
Initially, share (A) + share (B) + share (C) = 735 … (1)
After reduction,
share (A) - 25 + share (B) - 25 + share (C) - 25 = 6x
⇒ share (A) + share (B) + share (C) - 75 = 6x ... (2)
From (1) and (2), we get
⇒ 735 - 75 = 6x
⇒ x = 660/6 = 110
Now, after deduction, C has, 2x = 2 × 110 = Rs. 220.
Before deduction, C had, 220 + 25 = Rs. 245

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 4

Three spherical marbles are placed in a hollow inverted cone, one above the other. Each marble is in contact with the adjacent marble(s). Also, each marble is in contact with the wall of the cone. The smallest marble has a radius of 8 cm. The largest marble has a radius of 18 cm.

The radius of the middle marble is

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 4


Let X be the vertex of the cone and let CX = P, r3 = 8 cm, r1 = 18 cm.
Let A, B and C be the centres of largest, middle and smallest spheres.
Let their radii be r1 (largest), r2 (middle) and r3 (smallest), such that
XC = P ... (1)
XB = P + r3 + r2..(2)
AX = P + r3 + 2r2 + r1 ... (3)
Applying rule of similarity triangle, we have

From equation (2) we get,

From equation (3) we get,
5K = 13 + r2........ (5)
Solving equation (4) and equation (5), we get r2 = 12 cm

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 5

E introduces R saying, “He is the husband of the granddaughter of the father of my father." How is R related to E?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 5

The father of E’s father is his grandfather. Therefore, E and the granddaughter mentioned in the question are siblings.
Hence her husband i.e. R is the brother-in-law of E. 

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 6

Pointing to a person, Rohit said to Neha, "His mother is the only daughter of your father". How is Neha related to the person? 

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 6

The only daughter of Neha's father is Neha, who is the mother of that person. So Neha is his mother.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 7

A major telecom company recently hired a new Chief Financial Officer to take command of the company’s finances. This move came against the backdrop of national and global economic crises.
The CFO is charged with the responsibility of realigning the finances of the largest Strategic Business Unit which deals with network solutions to major corporate clients in the country. In wake of the overall financial slump, many of the corporate clients have been delaying the payment of their recurring dues for the monthly network and internet services utilised. The local account managers handling those clients and their respective Regional Managers had been given the authority to maintain client relations and if necessary allow the delayed payments with a view to continue a long-term relationship with the key clients. However, the new CFO after taking stock of the situation decided to put an affirmative end to this practice. He sent a mail to every regional and local account manager asking them to discontinue services to the defaulting clients. In spite of such a strong communication, most major clients delayed the payments in the next month. As a response to this, the CFO resent his earlier mail asking for comments. In the next month, the single largest client defaulted on the payment and the regional manager promptly asked the technology company to terminate services to that client. The regional manger merely informed the client that the delay in payment was responsible for the termination of services and the service would be reconstituted on payment of the dues.


The client faced severe difficulties due to discontinuation of the internet and local network services. The CEO of that company wrote a scathing email to the Chairman of the telecom company.
The CEO pointed out the sudden, mishandled and improperly communicated decision and its severe impact on his company’s business. He pointed out that they were one of the largest clients of the telecom company. The CEO also hinted that his company would want to reconsider their future engagement. The Chairman decided to maintain the relations with that important client and yet protect his company’s image. He promptly restarted the network services and yet requested the client to clear the dues within a week and to avoid major delays especially in these times of crisis. The client replied to this communication, agreeing to the specified norms. However, the Chairman decided to severely reprimand the Regional Manager and suspended him for 2 weeks. He also severely questioned the CFO for his error. At the next board of directors meeting, there was support for the Chairman’s action in spite of protests by some senior directors who defended the CFO and the Regional Manager's actions.

 

 

Q. How can the Chairman’s order of suspending the Regional Manager be justified to the board?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 7

Solution: The Chairman attributed the actual responsibility of effectively communicating the need for prompt payment on the Regional Manager. The Regional Manager had the option of forcefully defending the client’s importance to the CFO and also communicating the CFO’s stand to the client. Most importantly the discontinuation of services without proper intimation was incorrect. The arbitrariness of that decision was improper. Options 1 and 2 appear correct at first glance, but are however not genuine. Both the options cannot be justified as being correct reasons for suspending the Regional Manager. Here, we have to assume the business acumen of the Chairman. Option 4 are sub-part of the bigger issue- which has been encapsulated in option 3. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 8

In this following question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose out the odd one out.

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 8

Sahara, Thar and Gobi are deserts while Sunderban is a forest.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 9

In this following question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose out the odd one out.

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 9

D) valley is a small low area between the hills whereas all other options are hills (mountain), hills top (peak) a small. hill (hillock) but valley is not hill it is space between hills

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 10

621 ÷ 27 * 2 – 37 = √?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 10

621 ÷ 27 * 2 – 37 = √?
23 * 2 – 37 = √? = 9
x = 81

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 11

Two matrices are shown in the figure below. Their rows and columns are labelled as (0,1,2,3,4) and (5,6,7,8,9) in the manner shown. Find the correct row-column pairs out of the following matrices that decode to the word - VARY

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 11

V occurs at: 11 ;21 ;24 ;41 ;44 ;
A occurs at: 02 ;03 ;14 ;20 ;31 ;
R occurs at: 65 ;66 ;75 ;89 ;99 ;
Y occurs at: 57 ;58 ;67 ;76 ;97 ;
so choose option satisfying these condition

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 12

Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 12

Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 13

Who was the first Indian batsman to hit a century on Test debut against England at England's home?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 13
He had scored 12,367 runs in 235 matches in First Class Cricket with his highest being 224 not out.
SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 14

The Thar Express goes to –

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 14

Thar Express is an international train that con-nects Karachi, Pakistan to Bhagat Ki Kothi, India. Six kilometres apart, Munabao and Khokhrapar are the two last railway stations of the India-Pakistan border. Jamrao, Mirpur Khas, Shadi Pali, Saeendad. Barmer, Pithoro, Dhoro Naro, and Chhore are some of the stations. Bhagat in Kothi is a train station 5km from Jodhpur Railway Station.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 15

Who prepares the topographical maps of India?  

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 15

For most part of India, topographic maps are available which are prepared by the Survey of India. To identify a map of a particular area, a map numbering system has been adopted by Survey of India.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 16

What was Chandragupta II also known as?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 16

Chandragupta II was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire of India who took the epithet of Vikramaditya 4th century CE Sanskrit poet Kalidasa, credits Chandragupta Vikramaditya with having conquered about twenty one kingdoms, both in and outside India.The title Vikramaditya' was later used by 16thcentury Hindu king Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya as well.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 17

With reference to the outcomes observed in the decade following the LPG reforms initiated in India in 1991, consider the following statements.
1. It led to rapid increase in FDI and forex reserves.
2. It led to increase in the GDP growth of the Indian economy.
3. It led to lower growth rate in manufacturing industries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 17
  • In 1991, India met with an economic crisis relating to its external debt — the government was not able to make repayments on its borrowings from abroad; foreign exchange reserves, which we generally maintain to import petrol and other important items, dropped to levels that were not sufficient for even a fortnight. The crisis was further compounded by rising prices of essential goods. India approached the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), popularly known as World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and received $7 billion as a loan to manage the crisis. For availing the loan, these international agencies expected India to liberalise and open up the economy by removing restrictions on the private sector, reduce the role of the government in many areas and remove trade restrictions. This led to Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization, popularly known as LPG reforms.
  • Outcomes of reforms: The growth of GDP increased from 5.6 per cent during 1980-91 to 6.4 per cent during 1992-2001. This shows that there has been an increase in the overall GDP growth in the reform period. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The opening up of the economy has led to rapid increase in foreign direct investment and foreign exchange reserves. The foreign investment, which includes foreign direct investment and foreign institutional investment, increased from about US $ 100 million in 1990-91 to US $ 150 billion in 2003-04. There has been an increase in the foreign exchange reserves from about US $ 6 billion in 1990- 91 to US $ 125 billion in 2004-05. Hence statement 1 is correct.
SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 18

Who emerged as the winner of the Austrian Grand Prix 2023 in Formula One?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 18

Max Verstappen emerged as the winner of the Austrian Grand Prix 2023 in Formula One. He showcased his dominance by achieving his fifth consecutive win of the season and extending his lead in the championship standings. Verstappen's exceptional performance solidified his pursuit of a third consecutive world title.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 19

What was the objective of the MoU signed between the National Anti-Doping Agency, India, and the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO)?

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 19

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the National Anti-Doping Agency, India, and the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO) aims to facilitate regional cooperation in anti-doping efforts. SARADO consists of Anti-Doping Organizations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The MoU reinforces India's commitment to promoting clean sports and contributing to the global anti-doping movement through collaborative initiatives.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 20

No sooner did I open the door / When the rain, heavy and stormy, rushed in / Making us shiver from head to foot / No error

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 20

This statement is wrong: When the rain, heavy and stormy, rushed in

Correct Statement will be: The rain, heavy and stormy, rushed in.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 21

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.

Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 19

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 22

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.

Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 20

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 23

Directions: The following question has two blanks. In each blank a preposition has been omitted. Choose the set of prepositions for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.

Scientist have _______________ an algorithm that helps robot avoid collisions by accurately calculating what path a human is going to take.

I. Determined
II. Fragmented
III. Riled

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 23

According to the given context we are saying that the scientists have discovered something that is going to understand the movement of the human beings.

Both the first two words are incorrect for the blank and therefore they can be eliminated given the context of the sentence. Riled means making someone annoyed or irritated. Hence this is also eliminated based on the context explained above. So, none of the given words fits in the given blank.

This makes Option E the correct choice among the given options.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 24

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

By that time, Vikash Ranjan was elected Mayor of the city by the people for three times.

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 24
  • The 'voice' of a verb tells us whether the subject of the sentence performs or receives the action.
  •  The given sentence is in the passive voice.
  • While changing a sentence from passive voice to active voice, the object and subject are interchanged with each other, i.e. object of the passive sentence becomes the subject of the active sentence and vice versa. Their cases also change accordingly.
  • Here, 'Vikash Ranjan' is the subject, 'was elected' and 'the people' is the object.
  • The given sentence follows the following sentence format and will convert as it has been given next:
  • Passive voice: Subject + was/were (*depending on the subject) + past participle (+ by object).
  • Active voice: Subject (*object of the passive sentence) + simple past verb + object (*subject of the passive sentence).
  • For example, 'The vase was broken by his son.' ⇒ 'His son broke the vase.'
  • So, the given sentence in active is as follows: 'By that time, the people elected Vikash Ranjan Mayor of the city for three times.'

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 25

Direction: The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

A. These chemicals break an essential part of a bacterial cell, but they usually break the same part of human cells too.

B. This is the key to antibiotic function: exploiting the fact that bacteria are similar to human cells without being identical.

C. This makes medical antiseptics terrible antibiotics, as their use in high concentrations may cause tissue damage or slow wound healing.

D. Luckily, sometimes there are bacterial parts not found in humans, or if they are, they are very different.

E. It’s relatively easy to find new antiseptics, which can kill microbes on the skin and the surface of tissues.

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 25

D and E are the only possibilities to begin the paragraph.

Sentence D states that "luckily" there are bacterial parts not found or different from those in humans. Now, of the given sentences, only B seems to relate to the idea of bacterial cells not being identical to human cells. B seems to draw a conclusion based on information stated in D. So, DB is a link.

Now consider sentence E. It talks of how antiseptics work by killing microbes on the skin and tissue surfaces. We see that sentence C too refers to antiseptics. But the idea in C that antiseptics make terrible antibiotics is not obvious from E. Which of the given sentences explains why antiseptics make terrible antibiotics? Only A does: while "these chemicals" break an essential part of a bacterial cell, they also damage human cells in the process. EAC is a link.

Now, EACDB is a better order than DBEAC, as the flow of ideas in the former is more logical. Antiseptics are relatively easy to find, but the way they work means that they cannot be used in high concentrations. But luckily, some parts of bacterial cells are different from human cells and this is the fact that antibiotics exploit.

The question is " Arrange the sentences in the correct order "
The order is EACDB

Hence, the answer is EACDB
Choice A is the correct answer.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 26

Direction: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

Paragraph 1: It is difficult to recognise the new generation of terrorists as a mere extension of the earlier lot of radical Islamist terrorists who were influenced by the teachings of Islamist preachers and theologians. There is less theology today and the new age terrorist seems to belong to an altogether different genre of terrorism.

Paragraph 2: A large number of terror attacks in the past three years have been attributed to the handiwork of the Islamic State (IS), and reveal its leaning towards the “nihilism” of Sayyid Qutb. It is this which distinguishes the IS from many of the other radical Islamist groups such as al-Qaeda and its affiliates. The IS’s recruitment techniques, especially its ability to proselytise over the Internet, including “direct to home jihad” as also its more sanguinary brand of violence, set it apart from earlier variants of radical Islamist terror.

Paragraph 3: Even while the IS has gained a great deal of prominence due to its brand of violence, other terror networks have continued to be no less active. For example, Al-Qaeda and its affiliates. Boko Haram in Africa has been responsible for more killings than most people would realise. Closer home, the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network have carried out several spectacular attacks inside Afghanistan. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi have carried out several attacks inside Pakistan. Pakistan provides the wherewithal and the support to terror outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammad to launch well-planned attacks on Indian targets.

Paragraph 4: Most of these outfits continue to adopt earlier methodologies. These have proved no less effective than those followed by the IS. The terror attack on a mosque in North Sinai, Egypt in November this year, which killed over 230 persons, is one such example. In December, the TTP was responsible for a terror attack on an agricultural training institute in Peshawar, Pakistan. Differences among terror outfits do not, however, preclude a complicated pattern of relationships when it comes to operational aspects.

Q. As per paragraph 4, which of the following is true with respect to earlier methodologies adopted by terror outfits?

I. Such methods are no longer followed.
II. Such methods are as effective as the newer ones.
III. Such methods are followed by upcoming groups in various countries

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 26

Refer to:

‘Most of these outfits continue to adopt earlier methodologies. These have proved no less effective than those followed by the IS. The terror attack on a mosque in North Sinai, Egypt in November this year, which killed over 230 persons, is one such example. In December, the TTP was responsible for a terror attack on an agricultural training institute in Peshawar, Pakistan. Differences among terror outfits, do not, however, preclude a complicated pattern of relationships when it comes to operational aspects.’

As per the highlighted fragments, statement I is incorrect.
Statement II is correct.
Statement III is nowhere mentioned in the passage.

Hence, option A is correct.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 27

Direction: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

Paragraph 1: It is difficult to recognise the new generation of terrorists as a mere extension of the earlier lot of radical Islamist terrorists who were influenced by the teachings of Islamist preachers and theologians. There is less theology today and the new age terrorist seems to belong to an altogether different genre of terrorism.

Paragraph 2: A large number of terror attacks in the past three years have been attributed to the handiwork of the Islamic State (IS), and reveal its leaning towards the “nihilism” of Sayyid Qutb. It is this which distinguishes the IS from many of the other radical Islamist groups such as al-Qaeda and its affiliates. The IS’s recruitment techniques, especially its ability to proselytise over the Internet, including “direct to home jihad” as also its more sanguinary brand of violence, set it apart from earlier variants of radical Islamist terror.

Paragraph 3: Even while the IS has gained a great deal of prominence due to its brand of violence, other terror networks have continued to be no less active. For example, Al-Qaeda and its affiliates. Boko Haram in Africa has been responsible for more killings than most people would realise. Closer home, the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network have carried out several spectacular attacks inside Afghanistan. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi have carried out several attacks inside Pakistan. Pakistan provides the wherewithal and the support to terror outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammad to launch well-planned attacks on Indian targets.

Paragraph 4: Most of these outfits continue to adopt earlier methodologies. These have proved no less effective than those followed by the IS. The terror attack on a mosque in North Sinai, Egypt in November this year, which killed over 230 persons, is one such example. In December, the TTP was responsible for a terror attack on an agricultural training institute in Peshawar, Pakistan. Differences among terror outfits do not, however, preclude a complicated pattern of relationships when it comes to operational aspects.

Q. Which of the following is/are synonyms of 'proselytize' ?

I. Accept
II. Attack
III. Uphold
IV. Espouse 

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 27

Proselytize means to convert/espouse/accept/adopt/uphold.

Attack is incorrect.

Only I, III and IV are correct.

Hence, option D is correct

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 28

Direction: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

Paragraph 1: It is difficult to recognise the new generation of terrorists as a mere extension of the earlier lot of radical Islamist terrorists who were influenced by the teachings of Islamist preachers and theologians. There is less theology today and the new age terrorist seems to belong to an altogether different genre of terrorism.

Paragraph 2: A large number of terror attacks in the past three years have been attributed to the handiwork of the Islamic State (IS), and reveal its leaning towards the “nihilism” of Sayyid Qutb. It is this which distinguishes the IS from many of the other radical Islamist groups such as al-Qaeda and its affiliates. The IS’s recruitment techniques, especially its ability to proselytise over the Internet, including “direct to home jihad” as also its more sanguinary brand of violence, set it apart from earlier variants of radical Islamist terror.

Paragraph 3: Even while the IS has gained a great deal of prominence due to its brand of violence, other terror networks have continued to be no less active. For example, Al-Qaeda and its affiliates. Boko Haram in Africa has been responsible for more killings than most people would realise. Closer home, the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network have carried out several spectacular attacks inside Afghanistan. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi have carried out several attacks inside Pakistan. Pakistan provides the wherewithal and the support to terror outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammad to launch well-planned attacks on Indian targets.

Paragraph 4: Most of these outfits continue to adopt earlier methodologies. These have proved no less effective than those followed by the IS. The terror attack on a mosque in North Sinai, Egypt in November this year, which killed over 230 persons, is one such example. In December, the TTP was responsible for a terror attack on an agricultural training institute in Peshawar, Pakistan. Differences among terror outfits do not, however, preclude a complicated pattern of relationships when it comes to operational aspects.

Q. Which of the following is/are synonyms of 'Nihilism' ?
I. Anarchy
II. Atheism
III. Ratification
IV. Optimism

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 28

Nihilism means ‘refusal to believe’.
Anarchy means lawlessness.
Atheism means non belief.
Ratification means approval.
Optimism means hopefulness.
Only Atheism is correct.
Hence, option A is correct.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 29

Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which can substitute for the given phrase/sentence.

Story of old time gods or heroes is:

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 29

The one word substitution is Legend.

Lyric: expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.
Epic: a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation.
Romance: affection, amour.
Legend: a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.

SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 30

Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which can substitute for the given phrase/sentence.

One who believes in the power of fate:

Detailed Solution for SSC MTS Mock Test - 4 - Question 30

The one word substitution is Fatalist.

Optimist: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.
Pessimist: a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Parsimonious: very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Fatalist: the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.

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