MTS 21 05-07-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper Full Length PDF

Question 1

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Scientists believe / that many animals have / a unique languages / of their own.

Options

A

that many animals have

B

a unique languages

C

of their own

D

Scientists believe

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

a unique languages

Question 2

Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence.

Surely, he now has earned the repsect ‘mastr’.

Options

A

Surly, he now has earned the respect ‘muster’.

B

Surely, he now has earned the respect ‘master’.

C

Surly, he now has earned the repsect ‘masterr’.

D

Surely, he now has earned the repsect ‘masteer’.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Surely, he now has earned the respect ‘master’.

Question 3

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Perceive

B

Passive

C

Perterb

D

Pigeon

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Perterb

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The plan is to demolish the kitchen area and build a new room.

Options

A

forge

B

refurbish

C

raze

D

curtail

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

raze

Question 5

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

The reduced air pressure on airline flights can lessen the amount of oxygen in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent.

Options

A

The reduced air pressure on airline flights

B

No error

C

can lessen the amount of oxygen

D

in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent

Question 6

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A book that contains information on various subjects

Options

A

Manuscript

B

Thesaurus

C

Dictionary

D

Encyclopaedia

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Encyclopaedia

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chew the scenery

Options

A

To mismanage

B

To act overly emotional

C

To understate

D

To beautify

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

To act overly emotional

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Hasty

Options

A

Restricted

B

Expeditious

C

Locked

D

Laidback

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Expeditious

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My teacher asked me to keep _____.

Options

A

quit

B

quaint

C

quite

D

quiet

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

quiet

Question 10

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

The water at her place was cool and had a metallic taste.

Options

A

was coolest and has

B

were cool and have

C

No improvement required

D

was cooling and have

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

No improvement required

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the given sentence.

It is irrelevance, at least to me, whether the grant was (improvident) or no.

Options

A

cautious

B

thrifty

C

hungry

D

tardy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

thrifty

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A thing or substance that is liable to catch fire easily

Options

A

Inflammable

B

Inaudible

C

Extinguishable

D

Incombustible

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Inflammable

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He claims to be the ______ kid in the school.

Options

A

smartest

B

smartness

C

smarter

D

smarting

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

smartest

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

One’s cup of tea

Options

A

One’s perception about someone

B

One's chosen or preferred thing

C

One’s general principle

D

One’s hard-earned money

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

One's chosen or preferred thing

Question 15

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

Options

A

Skittery

B

Battery

C

Psaltery

D

Cemetery

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Battery

Question 16

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Banning food and beverages is not desirable nor feasible in a civilized society.

Options

A

No improvement required

B

none

C

neither

D

nor

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

neither

Question 17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The more enlightened employers offer better terms.

Options

A

Civilised

B

Confounded

C

Educated

D

Reasonable

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Confounded

Question 18

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Many families are so poor to bear the cost of educating all their children.

Options

A

to poor

B

too poor

C

such poor

D

No improvement required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

too poor

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Perilous

Options

A

Verbose

B

cruel

C

Safe

D

Unstable

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Safe

Question 20

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

When you are under significant stress, it is hardly to process details and nuances.

Options

A

No error

B

significant stress, it is hardly

C

When you are under

D

to process details and nuances

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

significant stress, it is hardly

Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

attack

B

affect

C

hold

D

effect

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

affect

Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

who

B

whom

C

where

D

which

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

which

Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

were

B

was

C

is

D

has

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

were

Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

has

B

was

C

did

D

had

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

had

Question 25

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

aggravate

B

purify

C

inflame

D

provoke

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

aggravate

Question 26

By interchanging the given two numbers (not digits), which of the following equations will be correct?
44 and 19
I. 203 + 44 – 27 × 19 ÷ 11 = 114
II. 9 × 572 ÷ 19 – 44 + 4 = 120

Options

A

Only II

B

Neither I nor II

C

Both I and II

D

Only I

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Only I

Question 27

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
I. Some X are M.
II. All W are X.
Conclusions:
I. Some M are not W.
II. No W is M.
III. Some M are not X.

दिए गए कथनों और निष्कर्षों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें। यह मानते हुए कि कथनों में दी गई जानकारी सत्य है, भले ही वह सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्न प्रतीत होती हो, तय करें कि दिए गए निष्कर्षों में से कौन सा/से निष्कर्ष तार्किक रूप से कथनों का अनुसरण करता/ते है/हैं।

कथन:
I. कुछ X, M हैं।
II. सभी W, X हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ M, W नहीं हैं।
II. कोई भी W, M नहीं है।
III. कुछ M, X नहीं हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusions II and III follow

B

Only conclusion III follows

C

None of the conclusions follow

D

All the conclusions follow

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

None of the conclusions follow

Question 28

Five people, P, Q, R, S, and T, are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Q sits to the immediate left of S. Only three people sit between R and T. P sits to the immediate left of T. Who sits in the middle of the row?

पांच व्यक्ति, P, Q, R, S, और T, एक सीधी पंक्ति में उत्तर की ओर मुख करके बैठे हैं। Q, S के बाएँ निकटतम स्थान पर बैठा है। R और T के मध्य केवल तीन व्यक्ति बैठे हैं। P, T के बाएँ निकटतम स्थान पर बैठा है। पंक्ति के मध्य में कौन बैठा है?

Options

A

P

B

Q

C

T

D

S

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

S

Question 29

After interchanging the given two numbers, what will be the value of the given expression?

20 and 10

10 + 30 – 5 × 20 ÷ 2

दी गई दो संख्याओं को आपस में बदलने पर दिए गए व्यंजक का मान क्या होगा?
20 और 10

10 + 30 – 5 × 20 ÷ 2

Options

A

35

B

30

C

25

D

20

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

25

Question 30

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

17, 25, 34, 44, 55, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस संख्या का चयन कीजिए जिसे निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह (?) के स्थान पर रखा जा सके।

17, 25, 34, 44, 55, ?

Options

A

66

B

69

C

68

D

67

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

67

Question 31

In a certain code language, 'ACD' is coded as '12', and 'BEA' is coded as '10'. How will 'ECG' be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'ACD' को '12' के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है और 'BEA' को '10' के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'ECG' को किस प्रकार कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

85

B

105

C

125

D

115

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

105

Question 32

Seven athletes A, B, C, D, E, F and G participate in a race. E is ahead of A but behind F. D is ahead of only two athlete. G is running last. C is running behind only two athlete. F is not the first.
Which athlete is running in the fourth position from behind?

सात धावक (एथलीट) A, B, C, D, E, F और G एक दौड़ में भाग लेते हैं। E, A से आगे है किंतु F से पीछे है। D केवल दो धावकों (एथलीट्स) से आगे हैं। G सबसे पीछे दौड़ रहा है। C केवल दो धावकों (एथलीट्स) से पीछे दौड़ रहा है। F पहले स्थान पर नहीं है।
कौन सा धावक (एथलीट) पीछे से चौथे स्थान पर दौड़ रहा है?

Options

A

D

B

C

C

A

D

E

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

E

Question 33

In a certain code language, 'FAINT' is coded as '2014916', and 'GRME' is coded as '513187'. How will 'POIL' be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'FAINT' को '2014916' कूटबद्ध किया जाता है, और 'GRME' को '513187' कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'POIL' को किस प्रकार कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

1219516

B

1295116

C

1291561

D

1291516

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

1291516

Question 34

Four males P1, P2, P3 and P4 are sitting in a row facing towards the North (not necessarily in the same order) and four females A1, A2, A3 and A4 are sitting in a row facing towards the face of these males (not necessarily in the same order). P1 and P4 sit at the ends. A3 and P2 are facing each other. A4 is second to the left of A3. P4 is facing A1. A1 and A4 are at the ends.
Which of the following statements is correct?
I. A4 is facing P1.
II. P4 is second to the left of that male who is facing A2.

चार पुरुष P1, P2, P3 और P4 एक पंक्ति में उत्तर की ओर मुख करके (आवश्यक नहीं है कि इसी क्रम में हों) बैठे हैं, और चार महिलाएँ A1, A2, A3 और A4 एक पंक्ति में इन पुरुषों के मुख की ओर मुख करके (आवश्यक नहीं है कि इसी क्रम में हों) बैठी हैं। P1 और P4 छोरों पर बैठे हैं। A3 और P2 एक दूसरे के सामने बैठे हैं। A4, A3 के बाईं ओर दूसरे स्थान पर बैठी है। P4, A1 के सामने बैठा है। A1 और A4 छोरों पर बैठी हैं।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?
I. A4, P1 के सामने बैठी है।
II. P4 उस पुरुष के बाईं ओर दूसरे स्थान पर बैठा है, जो A2 के सामने बैठा है।

Options

A

Only I

B

Only II

C

Neither I nor II

D

Both I and II

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Both I and II

Question 35

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

GF, KI, OL, SO, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें, जो निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में प्रश्न-चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकता है।

GF, KI, OL, SO, ?

Options

A

WR

B

YS

C

WS

D

XR

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

WR

Question 36

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

D

HCATRACYSAID

Question 38

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term.

I4D : G9F :: L16S : J25U :: W64R : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो पाँचवें पद से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा पद पहले पद से और चौथा पद तीसरे पद से संबंधित है।

I4D : G9F :: L16S : J25U :: W64R : ?

Options

A

U49T

B

T81U

C

S49T

D

U81T

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

U81T

Question 39

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

PG : VM :: AB : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे अक्षर-समूह से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरा अक्षर-समूह, पहले अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है।

PG : VM :: AB : ?

Options

A

FH

B

FG

C

HI

D

GH

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

GH

Question 40

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All sweets are food.
All food are healthy.

Conclusions:
I) All sweets are healthy.
I)I Some healthy are sweets.

दिए गए कथनों और निष्कर्षों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें। यह मानते हुए कि कथनों में दी गई जानकारी सही है, भले ही वह सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्न प्रतीत होती हो, तय करें कि दिए गए निष्कर्षों में से कौन सा/से निष्कर्ष कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करता/करते है/हैं।

कथन:
सभी मिठाइयाँ आहार हैं।
सभी आहार स्वास्थ्यकर हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I) सभी मिठाइयाँ स्वास्थ्यकर हैं।
I) कुछ स्वास्थ्यकर, मिठाइयाँ हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusion I follows

B

Only conclusion II follows

C

Both conclusions I and II follow

D

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Both conclusions I and II follow

Question 41

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 42

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 43

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(12, 8, 16)
(22, 10, 144)

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जिसमें संख्याएं उसी तरह संबंधित हैं जैसे दिए गए समुच्चय में संख्याएँ संबंधित हैं।

(टिप्पणी: संख्याओं को उनके घटक अंकों में विभाजित किए बिना, पूर्णांक संख्याओं पर संक्रियाएँ की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए 13 - 13 पर जोड़ने/ घटाने/ गुणा करने आदि जैसी संक्रियाएँ 13 पर की जा सकती है। 13 को 1 और 3 में विभाजित करने और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रियाएँ करने की अनुमति नहीं है)

(12, 8, 16)
(22, 10, 144)

Options

A

(28, 20, 36)

B

(16, 10, 24)

C

(18, 8, 100)

D

(24, 12, 121)

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

(18, 8, 100)

Question 44

Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number.

144 : 225 :: 169 : 256 :: ? : 361

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो छठी संख्या से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है, जिस प्रकार पहली संख्या दूसरी संख्या से संबंधित है और तीसरी संख्या चौथी संख्या से संबंधित है।

144 : 225 :: 169 : 256 :: ? : 361

Options

A

256

B

144

C

324

D

196

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

256

Question 45

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 46

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

A

64, 625

Question 48

Select the option in which the pair of letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter-clusters.

TRACK : IAYPR :: ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें, जिसमें अक्षर-समूहों का युग्म वही संबंध साझा करता है, जो संबंध अक्षर-समूहों के दिए गए युग्म द्वारा साझा किया जाता है।

TRACK : IAYPR :: ?

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GAMES : UGOCE

B

PROUD : NPMSB

C

POLDY : WBJQN

D

STRAW : UYPRQ

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D

STRAW : UYPRQ

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