MTS 21 08-07-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper Full Length PDF

Question 1

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

The scientists have so far focused on improve cropped yields.

Options

A

No improvement required

B

improvement crop

C

improving crop

D

improve cropping

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

improving crop

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

When those thugs come near you, run at the drop of a hat.

Options

A

With all your belongings

B

Go on a short trip

C

Be dressed for a party

D

Without delay

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Without delay

Question 3

The following sentence has been divided into parts. 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.

Land revenue was one of the / major source of income / for Britishers in India.

Options

A

for Britishers in India

B

No error

C

major source of income

D

Land revenue was one of the

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

major source of income

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Callous

Options

A

Large

B

Problematic

C

Humane

D

Brutal

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Brutal

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Pilots must be ______ at all times to keep their passengers safe during the flight.

Options

A

forceful

B

thirsty

C

distant

D

vigilant

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

vigilant

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He persuaded other towns near Amman to send ______ soldiers to help him.

Options

A

its

B

their

C

they

D

there

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

their

Question 7

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

While travelling, one comes across the larger number of people.

Options

A

the large number off

B

a large number of

C

an larger number of

D

No improvement required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

a large number of

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Medicines should be ordered by the generic name, not by the proprietary or trade name.

Options

A

Specific

B

Indidual

C

Exclusive

D

General

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

General

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To walk the tight rope

Options

A

Be an expert

B

Be very nervous

C

Be well trained

D

Be very cautious

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Be very cautious

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Wicked

Options

A

Moral

B

Evil

C

Sinful

D

Errant

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Moral

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Caustic

Options

A

Photogenic

B

Basic

C

Soothing

D

Acidic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Acidic

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If she likes something, she'll buy it _______________ much it costs.

Options

A

also

B

very

C

whatever

D

however

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

however

Question 13

The following sentence has been divided into parts. 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.

He is / struggling to make / a honest living.

Options

A

struggling to make

B

He is

C

a honest living

D

No error

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

a honest living

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Ms. Gupta expressed her ______ for my political understanding.

Options

A

compassion

B

strength

C

location

D

admiration

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

admiration

Question 15

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

The brightest stars / can be 30,000 times / most luminous / than the Sun

Options

A

most luminous

B

can be 30,000 times

C

than the Sun

D

The brightest stars

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

most luminous

Question 16

Select the sentence in which a word is INCORRECTLY spelt.

Options

A

I could never be as talented as him.

B

A woman gasped in horror at the sight of him.

C

His breathe smelled of garlic.

D

He hoped that he had won the prestigious award.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

His breathe smelled of garlic.

Question 17

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

A person who makes maps

Options

A

Cartographer

B

Polyglot

C

Sinecure

D

Anarchist

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Cartographer

Question 18

Select the correctly spelt word.

Options

A

Instute

B

Institute

C

Insetute

D

Insitute

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Institute

Question 19

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

The courses provided by the training institute were more than enough .

Options

A

more enough

B

most enough

C

more then enough

D

No improvement required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

No improvement required

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Could you spell your name _______________, please?

Options

A

forever

B

again

C

never

D

weakly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

again

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.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

humbly

B

rashly

C

decisively

D

commonly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

rashly

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.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

problems

B

routines

C

task

D

habit

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

routines

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.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

reference

B

absence

C

defiance

D

non-compliance

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

absence

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.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

added

B

guided

C

preferred

D

rescued

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

preferred

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.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

called

B

relied

C

replied

D

faced

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

faced

Question 26

In a certain code language, 'READS' is written as 'IVZWH', and 'FRIBC' is written as 'UIRYX'. How will 'GHKTX' be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, ‘READS’ को ‘IVZWH’ के रूप में लिखा जाता है, और ‘FRIBC’ को ‘UIRYX’ के रूप में लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में ‘GHKTX’ को किस रूप में लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

TSPCG

B

TSPGD

C

TTPGC

D

TSPGC

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

TSPGC

Question 27

Seven girls G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6 and G7 sit in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). G4 sits fifth to the right of G1. G4 does not sit at any of the extreme ends. G6 sits exactly in the middle of the row. G6 sits third to the left of G2. Only two girls sit between G7 and G5. G7 is not an immediate neighbour of G6.
Who are the immediate neighbours of G3?

सात लड़कियाँ G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6 और G7 एक पंक्ति में उत्तर की ओर मुख करके (आवश्यक नहीं है कि इसी क्रम में हों) बैठी हैं। G4, G1 के दाईं ओर पाँचवें स्थान पर बैठी है। G4 किसी भी छोर पर नहीं बैठी है। G6 पंक्ति के बीचोबीच बैठी है। G6, G2 के बाईं ओर तीसरे स्थान पर बैठी है। G7 और G5 के बीच में केवल दो लड़कियाँ बैठी हैं। G7, G6 की सन्निकट पड़ोसन नहीं है।
G3 की सन्निकट पड़ोसनें कौन हैं?

Options

A

G4 and G2

B

G1 and G2

C

G6 and G7

D

G5 and G7

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

G6 and G7

Question 28

Select the option in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given number-pair.

416 : 614 :: ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जिसमें दो संख्याएँ उसी प्रकार संबंधित हैं, जिस प्रकार संख्या-युग्म में दी गई संख्याएँ संबंधित हैं।

416 : 614 :: ?

Options

A

384 : 843

B

483 : 843

C

286 : 682

D

592 : 925

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

286 : 682

Question 29

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 30

The ages of seven boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and B7 are compared. All boys have different ages. The age of B4 is less than three boys. The age of B1 is only greater than B7 and B3. The age of B5 is greater than B6 but less than B2. The age of how many boys is less than B6?

सात लड़कों B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 और B7 की आयु की तुलना की गई है। सभी लड़कों की आयु भिन्न है। B4 की आयु तीन लड़कों से कम है। B1 की आयु केवल B7 और B3 से अधिक है। B5 की आयु B6 से अधिक किंतु B2 से कम है। कितने लड़कों की आयु B6 से कम है?

Options

A

4

B

1

C

2

D

3

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

4

Question 31

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

RN, NP, JR, ?, BV

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

RN, NP, JR, ?, BV

Options

A

FT

B

ET

C

ER

D

FS

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

FT

Question 32

By interchanging the given two signs and two numbers (not digits), which of the following equations will NOT be correct?

× and –, 27 and 35
I. 27 ÷ 7 – 6 × 5 + 35 = 53
II. 11 – 7 + 35 × 420 ÷ 27 = 93

दिए गए दो चिह्नों और दो संख्याओं (अंक नहीं) को आपस में बदलने पर, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा समीकरण सही नहीं होगा?

× और –, 27 और 35
I. 27 ÷ 7 – 6 × 5 + 35 = 53
II. 11 – 7 + 35 × 420 ÷ 27 = 93

Options

A

Only II

B

Neither I nor II

C

Both I and II

D

Only I

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Both I and II

Question 33

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

40, 80, 200, 600, 2100, ?

निम्नलिखित शृंखला में कौन सी संख्या प्रश्न चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है?

40, 80, 200, 600, 2100, ?

Options

A

6300

B

9600

C

10500

D

8400

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

8400

Question 34

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

AZBZ : CYDY :: EXFX : GWHW :: IVJV : ?

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

AZBZ : CYDY :: EXFX : GWHW :: IVJV : ?

Options

A

IUJU

B

KVLV

C

IJKV

D

KULU

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

KULU

Question 35

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 36

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:
Some blankets are pillows.
All pillows are cushions.

Conclusions:
I. Some blankets are cushions is a possibility.
II. Some cushions are pillows.

Options

A

Only conclusion I follows

B

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

C

Both conclusions I and II follow

D

Only conclusion II follows

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Both conclusions I and II follow

Question 37

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

B

512

Question 39

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 40

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 41

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 42

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.

BAL : ODE :: AGR : ?

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।

BAL : ODE :: AGR : ?

Options

A

UJE

B

UKD

C

UJD

D

VJD

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

UJD

Question 43

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. No car is red.
II. All reds are blues.

Conclusions:
I. Some blues are not cars.
II. No red is a car.

Options

A

Both conclusions I and II follow

B

Only conclusion II follows

C

Only conclusion I follows

D

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Both conclusions I and II follow

Question 44

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

12, 25, 51, 103, 207, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस संख्या का चयन करें, जो निम्नलिखित शृंखला में प्रश्न चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

12, 25, 51, 103, 207, ?

Options

A

413

B

416

C

414

D

415

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

415

Question 45

After interchanging the two signs + and ×, what will be the value of the given equation?

25 × 5 + 4 ÷ 2 – 10 = ?

दो चिह्नों + और x को आपस में बदलने पर, दिए गए समीकरण का मान क्या होगा?

25 × 5 + 4 ÷ 2 – 10 = ?

Options

A

30

B

35

C

20

D

25

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

25

Question 46

6 persons A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a rectangular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Two persons are sitting on each larger side and one person is sitting on each shorter side. D is sitting opposite to F. A and E are sitting on the same side. Neither B nor E is sitting just next to D. C sits to the right of D.
Which of the following statements is correct?
I. C is the second to the left of F.
II. E is sitting opposite to C.

6 व्यक्ति A, B, C, D, E और F एक आयताकार मेज़ के चारों ओर, मेज़ के केंद्र की ओर मुख करके (आवश्यक नहीं है कि इसी क्रम में हों) बैठे हैं। दो व्यक्ति प्रत्येक लंबी भुजा पर बैठे हैं और एक व्यक्ति प्रत्येक छोटी भुजा पर बैठा है। D, F के सामने बैठा है। A और E एक ही भुजा पर बैठे हैं। न तो B और न ही E, D के ठीक बगल में बैठे हैं। C, D के दाईं ओर बैठा है।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?
I. C, F के बाईं ओर दूसरे स्थान पर है।
II. E, C के सामने बैठा है।

Options

A

Neither I nor II

B

Only II

C

Both I and II

D

Only I

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Only I

Question 47

In a certain code language, if bread is called butter, butter is called blood, blood is called water, water is called cheese, and cheese is called toner, then what is red in colour?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, यदि रोटी को मक्खन कहा जाता है, मक्खन को खून कहा जाता है, खून को पानी कहा जाता है, पानी को पनीर कहा जाता है, और पनीर को टोनर कहा जाता है, तो किसका रंग लाल होता है?

Options

A

Toner

B

Water

C

Blood

D

Butter

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Water

Question 48

In a certain code language, 'TOPICS' is written as 'QAGONS' and 'GREATH' is written as 'FRYDQF'. How will 'BANDEF' be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, ‘TOPICS’ को ‘QAGONS’ के रूप में लिखा जाता है, और ‘GREATH’ को ‘FRYDQF’ के रूप में लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में ‘BANDEF’ को किस रूप में लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

DCBNYA

B

DCCMZA

C

DCBMZA

D

DCBMYA

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

DCBMZA

Question 49

In a certain code language, 'VIOLET' is written as 'TJMMCU', and 'MARKET' is written as 'KBPLCU'. How will 'ROCKET' be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'VIOLET' को 'TJMMCU' लिखा जाता है, और 'MARKET' को 'KBPLCU' लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'ROCKET' को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

UCALTP

B

PAPPLU

C

GGSJAL

D

PPALCU

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

PPALCU

Question 50

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

P4 : N9 :: M16 : K25 :: G49 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो पांचवें अक्षरांकीय-समूह से उसी तरह संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा अक्षरांकीय-समूह पहले अक्षरांकीय-समूह से संबंधित है और चौथा अक्षरांकीय-समूह तीसरे अक्षरांकीय-समूह से संबंधित है।

P4 : N9 :: M16 : K25 :: G49 : ?

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H55

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F64

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I72

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E64

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