SSC MTS 2021-06.10.2021-2 SSC Question Paper

SSC MTS 2021-06.10.2021-2 SSC Questions

91.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 strives to _______.
A.
achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
B.
end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
C.
ensure healthy lives and promotes well-being for all at all ages
D.
ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
ANSWER :
D. ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
92.
Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is NOT true?
A.
It prevents the State from making any law in matters of religion.
B.
Its makers choose the model of a secular state.
C.
It provides all individuals and communities the freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion.
D.
It prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.
ANSWER :
A. It prevents the State from making any law in matters of religion.
93.
Ancient Indian manuscripts were usually written on palm leaves or the bark of the _______ tree, which grows in the Himalayas.
A.
boxwood
B.
maple
C.
birch
D.
cedar
ANSWER :
C. birch
94.
The size of the pupil of the eye is controlled by the _______.
A.
blind spot
B.
retina
C.
cornea
D.
iris
ANSWER :
D. iris
95.
Which of the following statements about forests in INCORRECT?
A.
In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer of vegetation.
B.
Forests protect the soil from erosion.
C.
In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation.
D.
Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.
ANSWER :
C. In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation.
96.
Which of the following is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India?
A.
Chirand
B.
Burzahom
C.
Hunasagi
D.
Mehrgarh
ANSWER :
C. Hunasagi
97.
A _______ is an instrument used for measuring electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit.
A.
barometer
B.
galvanometer
C.
ammeter
D.
voltmeter
ANSWER :
D. voltmeter
98.
In which year did the Government of India set up the first mutual fund by an Act of Parliament?
A.
1979
B.
1982
C.
1963
D.
1971
ANSWER :
C. 1963
99.
Cricketer Zaheer Khan was awarded the _________ in 2020.
A.
Padma Shree
B.
Arjuna Award
C.
Padma Bhushan
D.
Dronacharya Award
ANSWER :
A. Padma Shree
100.
Article 57 of the Constitution of India states that __________.
A.
A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.
B.
The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
C.
The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
D.
The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting ofโ€” (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament, and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
ANSWER :
A. A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.