MTS 21 15-07-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper Full Length PDF

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I prefer to listen to relaxing and ______ music when meditating.

Options

A

abrading

B

tormenting

C

soothing

D

fretting

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

soothing

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

My mother is in raptures over her new stove.

Options

A

extremely delighted

B

extremely angry

C

completely dissatisfied with

D

working vigorously

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

extremely delighted

Question 3

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Erring

Options

A

Tidy

B

Blundering

C

Sloppy

D

Flawless

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Blundering

Question 4

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 got afflicted with the disease / when he was / a teenager.

Options

A

No error

B

when he was

C

a teenager

D

He got afflicted with the disease

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

No error

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He has a high paying job, ______________ he never seems to have any money.

Options

A

by

B

yet

C

so

D

from

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

yet

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The ______ of directors will decide the penalty.

Options

A

board

B

braid

C

bored

D

bowed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

board

Question 7

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

One who has a long experience of any occupation

Options

A

Veteran

B

Reverent

C

Staunch

D

Practitioner

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Veteran

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Accuracy rates of facial recognition algorithms are ______ low in the case of minorities, women and children, as demonstrated in multiple studies across the world.

Options

A

Beautifully

B

Carelessly

C

Particularly

D

smoothly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Particularly

Question 9

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

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time

Options

A

Surplus

B

Unanimous

C

Truce

D

Graft

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Truce

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Yesterday, after a nice walk, we ______ to sit on the bench, watch the birds, and rest for a while.

Options

A

decides

B

decided

C

decide

D

deciding

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

decided

Question 11

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

The earthy / fragrance of soil / after a first rain / is always refreshing.

Options

A

is always refreshing

B

fragrance of soil

C

after a first rain

D

The earthy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

after a first rain

Question 12

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

Carrying an umbrella is not at all a good idea during thunderstorms.

Options

A

Carrying a umbrella

B

No improvement required

C

Carried an umbrella

D

Carry an umbrella

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

No improvement required

Question 13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Abundant

Options

A

Scarce

B

Rich

C

Surplus

D

Brilliant

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Scarce

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Penniless

Options

A

Broke

B

Reckless

C

Wealthy

D

Cranky

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Broke

Question 15

Parts of the given 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.

It feels greatly to be with you at this ceremony.

Options

A

It feels greatly

B

to be with you

C

No error

D

at this ceremony

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

It feels greatly

Question 16

Select the correctly spelt word.

Options

A

Equilibrium

B

Compeling

C

Esctasy

D

Unrravel

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Equilibrium

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

That ship has sailed

Options

A

To reach safely

B

Too late to do something

C

Too extreme to follow

D

To arrive early

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Too late to do something

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The reality of the effects of rising aviation industry emissions on climate change has been known for decades, yet the industry and its emissions has continued to grow without _________.

Options

A

constraint

B

comfort

C

easiness

D

neglect

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

constraint

Question 19

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

One who knows all

Options

A

Bully

B

Topper

C

Omniscient

D

Anarchist

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Omniscient

Question 20

Select the correctly spelt word.

Options

A

Entierely

B

Entirely

C

Entyrely

D

Entierly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Entirely

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.

Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other iron workers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

rarely

B

simultaneously

C

barely

D

substantially

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

barely

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.

Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other iron workers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

pleasant

B

criminal

C

horrible

D

crooked

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

horrible

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.

Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other iron workers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

dived

B

duped

C

riled

D

piled

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

piled

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.

Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other iron workers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

halted

B

shoved

C

raced

D

assisted

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

raced

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.

Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other iron workers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

sign

B

sight

C

trace

D

scene

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

scene

Question 26

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 27

In a certain code language, 'SHAPE' is coded as 'VKDSH'. How will 'MODEL' be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, ‘SHAPE’ को ‘VKDSH’ के रूप में कोडित किया जाता है। उसी भाषा में ‘MODEL’ को किस रूप में कोडित किया जाएगा?

Options

A

QRHIP

B

OPFGN

C

PRGHO

D

CFAHW

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

PRGHO

Question 28

In a certain code language, 'ACADEMIC' is written as 'AACEDIMC', 'ABSTRACT' is written as 'ASBRTCAT', and 'ACCURACY' is written as 'ACCRUCAY'. How will 'ABACAS' be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'ACADEMIC' को 'AACEDIMC' लिखा जाता है, 'ABSTRACT' को 'ASBRTCAT' लिखा जाता है, और 'ACCURACY' को 'ACCRUCAY' लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'ABACAS' को क्या लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

AABACS

B

ABCAAS

C

ABAACS

D

AAABCS

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

AABACS

Question 29

In a certain code language, 'TIK' is coded as ‘40', 'PDM' is coded as ‘33'. How will 'RUG' be coded in that code language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, ‘TIK’ को ‘40’ के रूप में कोडित किया जाता है, और ‘PDM’ को ‘33’ के रूप में कोडित किया जाता है। उसी कूट भाषा में ‘RUG’ को किस रूप में कोडित किया जाएगा?

Options

A

45

B

47

C

46

D

44

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

46

Question 30

Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

NB, OA, PZ, QY, ?

उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में प्रश्न चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकता है।

NB, OA, PZ, QY, ?

Options

A

RS

B

RW

C

RX

D

WR

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

RX

Question 31

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.

KTM : PGN :: ABC : ?

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।

KTM : PGN :: ABC : ?

Options

A

ZYX

B

ZWY

C

ZYW

D

ZXY

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

ZYX

Question 32

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.

REAS : SGDW :: ABRO : BDUS :: MOBI : ?

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

REAS : SGDW :: ABRO : BDUS :: MOBI : ?

Options

A

LQEM

B

NPEM

C

NQEM

D

NPDM

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

NQEM

Question 33

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 34

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

100, 98, 104, 92, 112, ?

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

100, 98, 104, 92, 112, ?

Options

A

108

B

72

C

82

D

64

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

82

Question 35

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.

BDF : ACE :: NPR : MOQ :: VXZ : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए जिसका पांचवें अक्षर-समूह के साथ वही संबंध है, जो दूसरे अक्षर-समूह का पहले अक्षर-समूह के साथ और चौथे अक्षर-समूह का तीसरे अक्षर-समूह के साथ है।

BDF: ACE:: NPR: MOQ:: VXZ: ?

Options

A

TUW

B

UWY

C

WUY

D

UVY

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

UWY

Question 36

If '–' stands for '×', '+' stands for'÷' and '÷' stands for '–', then what will be the value of 812 + 58 – 65 + 26 – 2 = ?

यदि '-' का अर्थ '×' है, '+' का अर्थ '÷' है और '÷' का अर्थ '-' है, तो नीचे दिए गए समीकरण का मान क्या होगा?

812 + 58 – 65 + 26 – 2 = ?

Options

A

30

B

90

C

50

D

70

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

70

Question 37

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 X is W.
II. Some R are X.

Conclusions:
I.Some W are not X.
II. No W is R.

दिए गए कथनों और निष्कर्षों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें। यह मानते हुए कि कथनों में दी गई जानकारी सत्य है, भले ही वह सामान्यतः 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 है (करते हैं)।

कथन:
I. कोई भी X, W नहीं है।
II. कुछ R, X हैं।

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

Options

A

Only conclusion II follows

B

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

C

Both conclusions I and II follow

D

Only conclusion I follows

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Only conclusion I follows

Question 38

6 persons S, O, K, U, T and A are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). S is sitting second to the right of A. Only one person is sitting between O and U. T is sitting to the immediate right of K. Only two persons are sitting between O and A.
Who is sitting third to the left of K?

6 व्यक्ति S, O, K, U, T और A एक वृत्ताकार मेज़ के चतुर्दिक मेज़ के केंद्र की ओर मुख करके (आवश्यक नहीं है कि इसी क्रम में हों) बैठे हैं। S, A के दाईं ओर दूसरे स्थान पर बैठा है। केवल एक व्यक्ति O और U के बीच बैठा है। T, K के सन्निकट दाईं ओर बैठा है। केवल दो व्यक्ति O और A के बीच बैठे हैं।
K के बाईं ओर तीसरे स्थान पर कौन बैठा है?

Options

A

A

B

S

C

U

D

T

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

U

Question 39

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 40

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

232 : 21 :: 343 : 30 :: 157 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए जो पाँचवीं संख्या से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या से संबंधित है और चौथी संख्या तीसरी संख्या से संबंधित है।

232 : 21 :: 343 : 30 :: 157 : ?

Options

A

39

B

36

C

33

D

42

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

39

Question 41

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 42

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

D

rice

Question 44

There are eight persons, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, all having different weights. Only two persons are lighter than F. F is heavier than A but lighter than B. D is lighter than E but heavier than G. H is lighter than A. C is heavier than E. C is not the heaviest person. The weights of the second heaviest and the second lightest persons are 78 kg and 48 kg, respectively.
How many persons are lighter than the person who is just lighter than D?

आठ व्यक्ति A, B, C, D, E, F, G और H हैं, और सभी का भार अलग-अलग है। केवल दो व्यक्ति F से हल्के हैं। F, A से भारी है किंतु B से हल्का है। D, E से हल्का है किंतु G से भारी है। H, A से हल्का है। C, E से भारी है। C सबसे भारी व्यक्ति नहीं है। दूसरे सबसे भारी और दूसरे सबसे हल्के व्यक्तियों का भार क्रमशः 78 kg और 48 kg है।

कितने व्यक्ति उस व्यक्ति से हल्के हैं, जो D से हल्का है?

Options

A

Three

B

One

C

Four

D

Two

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Three

Question 45

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

248 : 428

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

248 : 428

Options

A

428 : 824

B

284 : 842

C

268 : 628

D

462 : 264

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

268 : 628

Question 46

Seven persons – G, M, R, K, L, P and C – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. The following information is known about them. G is to the immediate right of K, who is third to the left of C. R is adjacent to both C and P. M is not adjacent to G. Who is third to the left of M?

सात व्यक्ति - G, M, R, K, L, P और C - एक वृत्ताकार मेज़ के चतुर्दिक मेज़ के केंद्र की ओर मुख करके बैठे हैं। उनके बारे में निम्नलिखित जानकारी ज्ञात है। G, K के दाईं ओर बिल्कुल बगल में है, जो C के बाईं ओर तीसरे स्थान पर है। R, C और P दोनों के बिल्कुल बगल में है। M, G के बिल्कुल बगल में नहीं है। M के बाईं ओर तीसरे स्थान पर कौन है?

Options

A

C

B

L

C

R

D

G

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

C

Question 47

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 48

Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the given equation to make it mathematically correct?

12 + 66 ÷ 11 − 4 × 91 = 159

गणितीय रूप से सही बनाने के लिए दिए गए समीकरण में कौन-से गणितीय चिह्नो को परस्पर बदलना चाहिए?

12 + 66 ÷ 11 − 4 × 91 = 159

Options

A

+ and ×

B

+ and −

C

+ and ÷

D

÷ and ×

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

+ and ×

Question 49

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

39, 78, 117, 156, ?, 234

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

39, 78, 117, 156, ?, 234

Options

A

195

B

175

C

205

D

185

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

195

Question 50

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 cricketers are sportspersons.
Some players are sportspersons.

Conclusions:
I. No cricketer is a player.
II. Some cricketers are players.

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 है/ करते हैं।

कथन:
सभी क्रिकेटर्स स्पोर्ट्स पर्सन्स हैं।
कुछ प्लेयर्स स्पोर्ट्स पर्सन्स हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कोई भी क्रिकेटर, प्लेयर नहीं है।
II. कुछ क्रिकेटर, प्लेयर्स हैं।

Options

A

Both conclusions I and II follow

B

Either conclusion I or II follows

C

Only conclusion II follows

D

Only conclusion I follows

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Either conclusion I or II follows

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D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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