SSC MTS Ranking and Order Questions
2 questions on Ranking and Order for SSC MTS, including questions from 2024 papers. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
- Questions
- 2
- Easy
- 2
Ranking and Order questions with solutions
In a row of students, Pooja is 15th from the left end and 13th from the right end. How many students are there in the row?
- (A)27
- (B)29
- (C)26
- (D)28
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (A) 27
Total students = (position from left) + (position from right) − 1, because Pooja is counted twice. So the total = 15 + 13 − 1 = 27.
Shortcut: Total = left rank + right rank − 1.
In a row of students, Rahul is 24th from the left end and 14th from the right end. How many students are there in the row?
- (A)37
- (B)36
- (C)38
- (D)39
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (A) 37
Total students = (position from left) + (position from right) − 1, because Rahul is counted twice. So the total = 24 + 14 − 1 = 37.
Shortcut: Total = left rank + right rank − 1.
Frequently asked questions
How many SSC MTS Ranking and Order questions can I practise here?
2 questions — 2 easy. 2 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.
How should I practise Ranking and Order for SSC MTS?
Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.