GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY TEST

Q. 1 and 2 Directions: - Write which number in the given sequence replaces the question mark (?)
1.

2.

21, 24, 30, 33, 39, 51, 57, ?

(1) 60
(2) 63

(3) 69

(4) 71

197, 1 171, 147, 125, 105, ?

(1) 71
(2) 87

(3) 97

(4) 101

Q. 3 and 4. Directions:- In the following questions there is a specific relationship between the first and
the second term. The same relationship exists between the third and fourth term, which will replace the
question mark (?). Select the correct term from the alternatives given.
3.

4.

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Q. 5 to 8 Directions: - Find the odd term out

5.

(1) AE48

(2) GK36

(3) RV24

(4) DI41

6.

(1) DINR

(2) GLQU

(3) AEJN

(4) BGLP

7.

(1) 8163

(2) 4236

(3) 2632

(4) 5271

8.

(1) 103

(2) 241

(3) 211

(4) 133

Q. 9 to 12. Directions: - In each of the following questions there is a specific relationship between the
first and second term. The same relationship exists between the third and fourth term which will replace
the question mark (?). Select the correct term from the alternatives given.
9.

10.

11.

12.

AXD : EWB : : ? : JRG

(1) ETH
(2) FSI

(3) HRK

(4) FRJ

CD10Q : FG16C : : IJ220 : ?

(1) LM28A
(2) LM28Z

(3) LM28B

(4) LM28C

512 : 44 : : 125 : ?
(1) 55

(2) 33

(3) 23

(4) 34

467: 9 : : 771 : ?
(1) 9

(2) 8

(3) 6

(4) 15

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Q. 13 and 14 Directions :- The following figure is folded to form a cube. Observe the figure and answer
the following questions.

13.

Find out which alternative from the following will represent the given cube correctly?

14.

Which of the following signs will not be adjacent to

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Q. 15 and 16. Directions:- Write the alphabets in the given sequence that will replace the questions
mark.
15.

16.

CX, EV, HS, LO, ?

(1) GT

(2) DW

(3) BY

(4) MN

Am, NZ, CK, PX EI, ?

(1) GF

(2) VR

(3) US

(4) RV

Q. 17 and 18 Directions :- In each of the following, question figures change in a particular order. Find
out the correct figure from the alternatives which will replace the question mark.
17.

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18.

19.

Direction In the following example one number in each row is in bracket Numbers outside the
bracket have some specific relation with the number inside the bracket. Find the relation and
replace the question

(1) 17
20.

37

(33)

43

61

(24)

29

57

(?)

13

(2) 19

(3) 35

(4) 38

Direction In the following table, replace the question mark by choosing the correct alternative
given below.

(1) 48

(2) 57

78

15

69

92

12

70

66

17

(3) 67
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(4) 83

21.

Jay starts moving towards South and walks 20m. Then he turns towards South-West direction and
walks 25 m. Now he turns to North and walks 245 m. After taking a left turn at this point, he walks 8
m. From that he turns to North and walks 12 m. now at what distance Jay is standing from the
starting point?
(1) 25 m
(2) 17 m
(3) 15 m
(4) 12 m

22.

Choose the correct mirror image of the question figure from the alternatives given below :
Question Figure:

23.

Choose the correct water image of the question figure from the alternatives given below:
Question Figure :

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Q. 24 and 25 Directions :- Find the odd term out.

24.

25.

Q. 26 and 27. Directions: - From the information given below, answer the following question:
(1) A painter knows Hindi.
(2) A farmer, an advocate and a teacher can speak English fluently.
(3) Except the teacher, the other three know Gujarati.
(4) Out of Marathi and Hindi, the advocate and the farmer speak only Marathi, but the teacher can
speak both the languages.
26.

27.

Who know Marathi as well as Gujarati?

(1) Painter and the advocate
(3) The advocate and the farmer

(2) The farmer and the teacher

(4) The teacher and the painter

Who know Hindi but not English?

(1) This farmer
(3) The advocate

(2) The teacher

(4) The painter
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28.

Direction:- A square piece of paper is folded and cut at specific spots as shown in the question
figure. The paper when unfolded will look as shown in one of the alternatives. Select the correct
alternative.

29.

A folder piece of square paper is shown as question figure. When the paper is unfolded, how will it
look is shown in the alternatives. Select the correct alternatives.

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Q. 30 and 31 Directions :- Replace the question mark by choosing the correct alternatives from given
below
30.

(1) 42

(2) 56

(3) 64

(4) 72

(1) 61

(2) 63

(3) 66

(4) 68

31.

32.

Harshal is standing at the centre of a row of boys. Ujwal is eighth to the left of Harshal, Shubham is
standing twenty first of Ujwal, but he is thirteenth to the left of Kishore. Find the total number of
boys standing in a row.
(1) 27
(2) 35
(3) 52
(4) 53

33.

Shrushti, born on 17th May, celebrates her birthday on Thursday in the year 2007. Again in which
year her birthday will come on Thursday?
(1) 2011
(2) 2012
(3) 2013
(4) 2014
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Q. 34. and 35. Directions:- in a certain code language, the sentence XEROX COPY OF BILL WAS SENT is
written as ZGTQZ EQRA QH DKNN YCU YGPV. Using the same code language how will you write
the following words?
34.

35.

WATER = ?
(1) YBUFS

(2) YCVGT

(3) EQARR

(4) EAVER

BLIST = ?
(1) DNKOV

(2) DNKUQ

(3) DNKVU

(4) DNKUV

Q 36 and 37 Directions :- In a University some students are learning Sanskrit, Japanese, German and
French. In the following Venn diagram the circle represents the students studying Sanskrit, square
represents the students studying German, triangle represents the students studying Japanese and an
eclipse represents the students studying French. Observe the figure and answer the question by choosing
correct alternative given below.

36.

How many students studying Japanese learn one more language except German?
(1) 51
(2) 18
(3) 33
(4) 43

37.

How many students studying German are learning one more language along with Sanskrit?
(1) 11
(2) 15
(3) 26
(4) 37
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Q. 38 and 39. Directions : - 125 cubes of same size are arranged as given in the following figure. The
are painted form outside. Observe the figure and answer the questions by choosing the correct
alternative given below.

38.

39.

How many cubes have four sides coloured?

(1) 0
(2) 4
(3) 8

(4) 12

How many cubes have three sides coloured?

(1) 25
(2) 24
(3) 12

(4) 8

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Q. 40 and 41Directions :- Observe the following figure and answer the following questions by choosing
the correct alternative given below.

40.

41.

42.

43.

Find the number of rectangles which are not squares

(1) 16
(2) 20
(3) 24

(4) 28

How many squares are there in the figure?

(1) 0
(2) 3
(3) 10

(4) 13

In a certain code language if

in the same code language?

(1) 9
(2) 11
(3) 17

(4) 29

In the following example, if the numbers 3 and 5 are interchanged and the numbers 7 and 9 are
interchanged, then find the value of the following expression:
(1) 95

44.

, then find the value of

(2) 73

(3) 57

(4) 75

In the following question a specific group of letters is given. From the given alternatives, find out
the right which matches the given group.
TOL, MEK, RCP
(1) YAT
(2) SFQ
(3) WHV
(4) BJX
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45.

A transparent square sheet of paper is folded on the dotted line as shown in the question figure.
Choose the correct alternative from the answer figures as how papers will look folded:

46.

In a certain code language if SCHOOL = 24 and TEACHER = 20, then in the same code language
CLASS = ?
(1) 14
(2) 16
(3) 18
(4) 22

47.

In a certain code language if CAMP is written as 9, then in the same code how will the word TEAM
be written?
(1) 14
(2) 19
(3) 27
(4) 33

48.

The seven boys Sunil, Anil, Harshal, Shubham, Kishore, Ujwal and Omsai are sitting in a row.
Harshal is sitting in between Shubham and Sunil. Kishore is in between Ujwal and Omsai. Anil is
sitting in between Shubham and Ujwal. Sunil and Omsai are sitting at the two ends. Then Shubham
is between which of the two boys?
(1) Harshal and Anil (2) Sunil and Anil
(3) Anil and Kishore (4) Ujwal and Anil
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Q. 49 and 50. Directions:- Observe the pyramid of alphabets and answer the questions that follow.

49.

50.

Which term is related to the terms hgfi, wcfx, lrym?

(1) deic
(2) pzay
(3) xyzq

(4) ifby

Find the term that will replace the question mark (?)
Fvji : zymn : : gfxy : ?
(1) cecx
(2) dewv
(3) gaym

(4) aics

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NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION, 2015-16
STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST

CLASS X
MEDIUM:- ENGLISH
DATE: 8 NOVEMBER 2015, DAY : SUNDAY
[Time: 14.15 P.M. to 15.45 P.M.]

Time : 90 Minutes
1.

Maximum Marks : 100

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST

Fuse wire should be placed in the path of wire.
(1) neutral
(2) Phase
(3) earth
(4) none of these

2.

The average drill velocity of electrons in a wire not connected to a cell is

(1) zero
(2) always positive
(3) infinite
(4) always negative

3.

Most or the power stations produce

(1) direct current
(3) potential difference

(2) electric power

(4) alternating (current

4.

Colour of scattered light depends ..

(1) only on size of scattering particle
(2) only on length of travelling light.
(3) both size of scattering particle and length of travelling light
(4) on colour of incident light

5.

If speed of light travelling R from air to a medium decreases by 40%, find the refractive index of the medium with
respect to air.
(1) 2.5
(2) 1.67
(3) 1.3
(4) 1.25

6.

Choose the correct alternative which matches second and third column with first column:
Column I
Column II
Column III
(I) thickening of eye lens
(A) focal length increases
(i) ciliary muscles contract
(II) thining of eye lens
(B) focal length decreases
(iii) ciliary muscles elongate
(1) (I)-(B)-(i), (II)-(A)-(ii)
(2) (I)-(B)-(ii), (II)-A-(i)
(3) (I)-(A)-(i), (II)-(B)-(ii)
(4) (I)-(A)-(ii), (II)-(B)-(i)

7.

In an electric circuit 1 x 10 hydrogen ions are travelling per second in the right direction while double number of
electrons are travelling per second in left direction, the total current through the path is..
19
(Charge on one electron = 1.6 10 C)
(1) 4.8 A
(2) 1 A
(3) 0.48 A
(4) 0.1 A

8.

Choose the correct alternative, in relation to properties of magnetic lines of force:

(1) magnetic lines of force start from south pole and end on north pole
(2) magnetic lines of force intersect each other at the poles
(3) magnetic lines of force are far from each other where the field is strong

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(4) tangent at any point on the magnetic lines of force gives the direction of the magnetic field at that point
9.

Choose the correct alternative which matches second and third columns with first column:
Column I
Column II
Column III
(a)

(i)

to be connected in
series

(II) Ammeter

(b)

(ii)

to be connected in
parallel

(III) Volmeter

(c)

(iii)

detects presence of
cutrrent

(I)

(IV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Tap key

(iv) to keep circuit open

Galvanometer
(d)
(I)-(b)-(ii), (II)-(c)(iv), (III)-(a)-(i), (IV)-(d)-(iii)
(I)-(a)-(i), (II)-(b)-(iii), (III)-(c)-(iv), (IV)-(d)-(ii)
(I)-(d)-(iii), (II)-(b)-(iv), (III)-(a)-(i)-, (IV)-(C)-(ii)
(I)-(c)-(iv), (II)-(a)-(ii), (III)-d-(i), (IV)-(b)-(iii)

10.

Choose the wrong statement related to virtual image:

(1) images are always produced by plane mirrors only
(2) images are always erect
(3) image cannot be obtained on the screen
(4) imge is formed at l\ point where reneded -and N'fracted rays appear to meet

11.

.. identifies quality of sound in human ear.

(1) Nerve impluse
(2) Pinna
(3) Cochlea
(4) Ear drum

12.

Cleaning of dust from carpet is due to

(1) inertia of motion
(3) inertia of direction

(2) inertill of rest

(4) momentum

Arrange the following metals in increasing resistivities

Chromium, Nickel, Manganese, Iron
(1) Nickel-Iron-maganese-Chromium
(3) Manganese-Chromium-Iron-Nickel

(2) Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Magnese
(4) Chromium-Iron-Manganese-Nickel

13.

14.

The total number of elements pre~f.'nt In 4th period of modern periodic table is
(1) 8
(2) 18
(3) 32
(4) 12

15.

Wich of the following medicines is used for Indigestion?

(1) Antibiotic
(2) Antacid
(3) Anulgesic
(4) Antiseptic

16.

Which of the following is an ore of mercury?

(1) Bauxite
(3) Cinnabar

(2) Haematite
(4) Dolomite

17.

KXO3(s) whell mixed with water. temperature of solution falls. This reaction is:
(1) Endothermic reaction
(2) Exothermic reaction
(3) Cooling reaction
(4) Heating reaction

18.

Ammonium chloride is a salt of:

(1) Weak Acid and Weak Base
(3) Strong Acid and Strong Base

19.

(2) Weak Acid ami Strong Base

(4) Strong Acid and Weak Base

What is the lUPAC name of the following compound?

CH3
H3C
(1) pent-2-ene
(3) pent-3-ene

CH

CH CH2
(2) pent-I-ene
(4) 1-methyl-but-2-ene

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21.

Which of the following is corretl electron dot structure of oxygen?

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

What type of oxide would Eka-Aluminium (Gallium) form?

(2)
(1) GaO3
(3)

22.

Ga3O2

(4) GaO

Ga2O3

During Electrolytic refining of copper:

(a) Pure Copper acts as Anode
(c) Impure Copper acts as Anode
(1) (a), (b)
(3) (a), (d)

(b)
(d)
(2)
(4)

Pure copper acts as Cathode

Impure Copper acts as Cathode
(b), (c)
(b), (d)

23.

Which of the following i8 not an example of single di8placement reliction?

(1) CuO + H2 H2O + Cu
(2) Zn + CuSO4 ZnSO4 + Cu
(4) Zn + 2HCl ZnCl2 + H2
(3) AgNO3 + NaCl AgCl + NaNO3

24.

The ratio of Hydrogen and Oxygen by mass in water is:

(1) 1 : 8
(2) 8 : 1
(3) 2 : 1
(4) 1 : 2

25.

Which of the following reactions is involved In Black and White photography?

Sunlight
(1) 2Cu + O2 2CuO
(2) 2AgBr 2Ag + Br2

(3) ZnO + C Zn + CO
(4) CaCO3 CaO + CO2

26.

Which of the following reactions will not occur?

(1) Mg + H2SO4 MgSO4 + H2

(2)

Cu + 2HCl CuCl2 + H2
dil

dil

(3)

2Al + 6HCl 2AlCl3 + 3H2

dil

(4) Fe + 2HCl FeCl2 + H2

dil

27.

Which organism bn'llkdown th" food material into simple substances oOutside the body and then absorb it?
(1) Mushroom
(2) Cuseula
(3) Ticks
(4) worms Tape

28.

The . receives deoxygenated blond collected, from different organs of the body via large vein called
vena cava.
(1) Left atrium
(2) Right atrium
(3) Right ventricle
(4) Left ventricle

29.

Which plants has a trap, which looks and snll'lls like a flower to insects?
(1) Drosera
(2) Balsam
(3) Lotus
(4) Venus Fly trap

30.

Which of the following orglmisms hlwe the nervous system is at a very primitive stage of development?
(1) Amoeha
(2) Hydra
(3) Earthworm
(4) Paramoecium

31.

The vegetative reproduction in Bryophyllum takes place through which organ?

(1) Root
(2) Stem
(3) Leaf
(4) Seed

32.

A pollen tube, produeed from the pollen grain, contains. male gametes.
(1) one
(2) Two
(3) Seven
(4) Eight

33.

In Menders dihybrid cross how many groups of phenotypic characters are found in F2 generation (second filial
generation):
(1) Four
(2) Two
(3) one
(4) Sixteen

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34.

According to palaeontological evidences, identify the correct sequence of arumal development :

(1) Fish Reptiles Amphibians Birds Mammals
(2) Fish Reptiles Oirds Amphibians Mammals
(3) Fish Amphibians Birds IWptiles Mammals
(4) Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds Mammals

35.

According to origin, identify the secondary air pollutant:

(2) Ash
(1) SO3
(3) Smoke
(4) Radioactive compound

36.

In residential area at night. the standard limit of sound intensity is . Decibel.

(1) 55
(2) 70
(3) 45
(4) 40

37.

The aboorption of ust'ful malt'rial from urine before it is passed out takes place through . epithelium tissue.
(1) Cucoidal
(2) Ciliated columnar
(3) columnar
(4) Stratified squamous

38.

Which is tne smallest unit of classification of organisms?

(1) Genus
(2) Species
(3) Family
(4) Order

39.

In female ovari"s secrete normone .

(1) Estrogen
(3) Auxin

(2) Testosterone
(4) Gibberellins

Liver gland secretes.

(1) Pancreatic juice
(3) Gastric juice

(2) Billl juice

(4) Various digestive juice

40.

41.

What was the filet that caused the failure of the League of Nations? Choose from the following alternative :
(1) Hitler's attack on Austria
(2) The issue of Sweden-Finland and Holland
(3) To take vote in Saar provonce
(4) Attack of Italy on Kaifu island

42.

Which one of the following nat inns was not member at the time of G-7 organization established?
(1) Holland
(2) Japan
(3) Italy
(4) Franee

43.

Which one of the following was Supreme god of Greeks?

(1) hera
(2) Apollo
(3) Zeus
(4) Venus

44.

The followingpairs are given about discoverer and discovery. Choose incorrect pair from the following
(1) Mungopark - Discovered basins of the Niger river
(2) Livingstone - Disco\'ered basins of the Zambezi river
(3) Christopher Columbus - Discovered American Continent
(4) Bartholomew Dias - Circumnavigation of the earth

45.

Which one of the following reasons is inappropriate about cold war?

(1) Supremacy between America and Russia
(2) Non-Alliance Movement
(3) Communism in Soviet Russia
(4) Differences in philosophical thinking

46.

The office which shown in the given picture belongs to which International Organization?

(1) United Xations Organization

(3) lntemational Court

(2) Lellgue of Nations

(4) Internationl Worker's Organization

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47.

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

(I) Treaty between England-France
(II) A political recolution in Turkey
(III) A friendship treaty between England-Japan
(IV) A frindship traty between England-Russia
(1) (I), (III), (II), (IV)
(3) (III), (I), (IV), (II)

(2) (Il), (I), (IV), (Ill)

(4) (IV), (Ill), (II) (I)

48.

The rule of oncolion is pwr better than hundrt'd rats" Who had prodaimpd this statement?
(I) Montesquieu
(2) Voltaire
(3) Mirabo
(4) Napoleon Bonaparte

49.

Which one of the princely state was merged under the pretext of maladministration?
(1) Satara
(2) Nagpur
(3) Sambalpur
(4) Ayodhya

50.

Educational institutions were established in the colonies by each of the colonialistic nation beause:
(1) To get Western education
(2) To eradicate ignorance of the people in the colony
(3) To get secondary grade staff for the administrative convenience
(4) To popularize and spread their culture

51.

Which one is the destructive effect of Imperialism?

(1) Spread of Education
(3) Physical Reformations

(2) Intellectual Change

(4) Trade of Slaves

52.

Who took advantage of the dispute between France and Italy about religious and colonial problems?
(1) Kaiser William II
(2) Hitler
(3) Bismarck
(4) Benito Mussolini

53.

During the cold war which country was not a part of the SEATO TREATY established under the leadership of
America?
(1) Pakistan
(2) Philippines
(3) Indonesia
(4) Thailand

54.

Which revolution made an attempt to create a social order without religion, class and exploitation?
(1) Industrial Revolution
(2) Meiji Revolution
(3) Russian Revolution
(4) Formation of United Nations Organization

55.

Who is considered as The Father of China?

(1) Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen
(3) Kang-Yu-Wei

(2) Yuan-Shih-Kai
(4) Mao-Tse-Tung

56.

The region situated to the foothills of Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling is known as ____.
(1) Marshy area
(2) Flood plain
(3) Duars
(4) Doab

57.

Which group has correct order of rivers from south to north in the Deccan Plateau region?
(1) Cauvery Godavari Mahanadi Tungabhadra
(2) Cauvery Mahanadi Tungabhadra Godavari
(3) Cauvery Tungabhadra Godavari Mahanadi
(4) Cauvery Godavari Tungabhadra Mahanadi

58.

Which of the following factors is going to reduce the soil degradation?

(1) Excess use of soil
(2) Excess irrigation
(3) Excess use of chemical fertilizers
(4) Crop rotation method

59.

Which of the following states do not share land border with Myanmer?
(1) Meghalaya
(2) Manipur
(3) Mizoram
(4) Nagaland

60.

Mining occupation is well developed on the Chhota Nagpur plateau because:

(1) Road transport
(2) Availability of minerals
(3) Generation of employment
(4) Labour supply

61.

The largest wool market of Asia is _____.

(1) Barmer
(3) Jaisalmer

(2) Bikaner
(4) Jodhpur

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62.

63.

The direction of river in the following contour pattern is:

(1) D to B
(3) A to C

(2) B to C
(4) C to D

Find the wrong pair:

(1) Coast of Gujrat Region of gulf
(3) Malabar Coast Region of backwters

(2) Konkan Coast Region of many headlands

(4) Coromandel Coast Delta region of Narmada

64.

The correct order of rivers of Punjab-Haryana plains from North to South is _____.
(1) Beas Satluj Ghaggar
(2) Ghaggar Beas Satluj
(3) Satluj Beas Ghaggar
(4) Satluj Ghaggar Beas

65.

Out of the total area under cultivation of Himachal Pradesh how much area is under irrigation?
(1) 1/4
(2) 1/5
(3) 1/3
(4) 1/2

66.

The largest physical division of India is _____.

(1) The North Indian Plain
(3) The Peninsular plateau Region

(2) The Mountainous region in the North

(4) The Coastal Plains

Which of the following is a one-dimensional diagram?

(1) Qudrilateral
(3) Divided Rectangle

(2) Divided Circle

(4) A line graph

67.

68.

The famous place of Kumbha Mela from the Central Highlands is:
(1) Ujjain
(2) Nasik
(3) Prayag
(4) haridwar

69.

Garhjat Hills occupied the North-Western part of which state?

(1) Tripura
(2) West Bengal
(3) Meghalaya
(4) Odisha

70.

What is the cause of not getting High grade coal in Meghalaya?

(1) Less proportion of limestone
(2) Less content of Sulphur
(3) Greater proportion of coke
(4) Greater proportion of Sulphur

71.

In a democracy each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one vaolue. Which one of the
following countries is irreverent for this statement?
(1) Russia
(2) China
(3) Fiji
(4) United Arab Emirates

72.

What is recall?
(1) To call the representatives back
(2) Presenting proposal of Law by the people
(3) Taking decisions on important public issues on the basis of public opinion
(4) To change the government

73.

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on _____.

th
th
(1) 26 January, 1950
(2) 26 November, 1949
th
th
(3) 10 February, 1948
(4) 09 December, 1946

74.

_____ seats are reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha.
(1) 43
(2) 40
(3) 41
(4) 45

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75.

Which one of the following inequalities is excess then democracy remains only in name?
(1) Economic
(2) Social
(3) Cultural
(4) Political

76.

In Socialism, the decisions about production depend upon the objectives and priorities laid down by _____.
(1) Food Corporation
(2) Central Planning Commission
(3) Reserve Bank
(4) Central Productive Body

77.

How much percentage of share of Tertiary Sector is in the Gross Domestic Product in India 2011?
(1) 18
(2) 26
(3) 45
(4) 56

78.

Consumer must be provided with accurate information about quality, purity, price, quantity and the standard of the
goods and services. What right of a consumer is this?
(1) Right to choose
(2) Right to safety
(3) Right to be informed
(4) Right to consumer education

79.

Which is incorrect reason out of the following reasons to increase in demand for goods and services?
(1) Lopsided production
(2) Increase in export
(3) Reduction in tax
(4) Availability of credit

80.

What factors are included as Arterises to an economy?

(1) Small scale and Cottage Industries
(2) Transportation and Communication
(3) Capital and Labour Supply
(4) Government Policy and Credit Supply

81.

In the year 2013, Pravin saves Rs. 1 on the first day, Rs. 3 on the second day, Rs. 5 on the third day and so on.
Find the total amount of his saving in that year.
(1) Rs. 133225
(2) Rs. 132225
(3) Rs. 123225
(4) Rs. 134225

82.

Ganesh has to pay Rs. 482 for 19 apples and 11 guavas. If he would have exchanged the number of apples and
guavas purchased, then he would have paid Rs. 64 less. Find how much more amount he has to pay to purchase
1 apple than 1 guava?
(1) Rs. 19
(2) Rs. 8
(3) Rs. 11
(4) Rs. 7

83.

Find the quadratic equation whose one root is 2 +

2
(1) x 4x + 1 = 0
2
(3) x 4x + 3 = 0

5.
2

(2) x 4x 1 = 0
2
(4) x 4x 3 = 0

84.

In a frequency distribution table, modal value of the wages of 130 workers is Rs. 97.50. L = 94.5,
fm= x + 15; f1 = x; f2= x + 5. Find the upper limit of the modal class.
(1) 96.5
(2) 97.5
(3) 98.5
(4) 99.5

85.

Given the equality of the following determinants. Find the value of (a + b).
4 3
6 b
=
6 a
4 5
(1) 8
(2) 12
(3) 14
(4) 16

86.

If a =6 +
(1) 36
(3) 39

87.

88.

5 ; b =6

5 , then find the value of 2a2 5ab + 2b2 .

(2) 37
(4) 41

7
times the square root of number of Swans are playing on the shore of the tank.
2
Remaining two are quarreling in the water. Calculate the total number of Swans. Find the number of Swans
playing on the shore of the tank.
(1) 14, 16
(2) 16, 12
(3) 14, 12
(4) 16, 14

Out of group of Swans,

A coin and a die is tossed simultaneously. Find the probability of the event that tail and a prime number turns
up?
1
1
(2)
(1)
4
2

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(3)

89.

1
3

(4)

In a frequency distribution median is

(1) 4.4
(3) 4.1

90.

x
If =
2y + z x
(1)

y
=
2z + x y

2
3

11
times the mean, and mode is 5.2. Find the median.
10
(2) 4.3
(4) 4.0

z
and x + y + z 0, then what is each ratio equal to:
2x + y z

1
2

(2)

(3) 2

(4)

1
3
2
3

91.

In the above figure ABC, m B = 90 , BD AC, AD = 4.5, AB =

7.5, then find A(BDC) : A(ABC)
(1) 16 : 25
(2) 4 : 5
(3) 25 : 16
(4) 5 : 4

92.

If sin = 0.6o , then find the quadrant from which the terminal arm making an angle of o passes.
(1) I quadrant
(2) II quadrant
(3) III quadrant
(4) IV quadrant

93.

A roller of diameter 1.4 m and length 1.4 m is used to press the ground having area 3080 sq.m. Find the number
of revolutions that the roller will make to press the ground.
(1) 700
(2) 500
(3) 1000
(4) 800

94.

If a line passes through the intersection point of the graphs of the lines x + 2y = 7 and x y = 4 and the origin,
then find the equation of the line.
(1) y = 0.5 x
(2) y = 5x
(3) y = 0.2x
(4) y = -2x

95.

In ABC, m BAC = 140 , P is the centre of the circumcircle of ABC. Find m PBC.
o
o
(2) 50
(1) 40
o
o
(4) 100
(3) 80

96.

If the ratio of the radii of the circular ends of a conical bucket whose height is 60 cm is 2 : 1 and addition of the
areas is 770 sq.cm. Find the capacity of the bucket in litres.
(1) 21.56 litres
(2) 215.6 litres
(3) 21.560 litres
(4) 2156 litres

97.

In the above figure ABC, DE ll BC, A(ADE) = 48 sq.cm.,

Find the area of BEC.

(1) 60 sq. cm
(3) 108 sq. cm
cm

AD 4
= .
DB
5

(2) 95 sq. cm
(4) 135 sq.

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98.

In the above figure APQ, P-B-C-Q and AB = AC = PB = CQ. Find the angle congruent to PAQ.

(1) ACP
(3) APC
99.

(2) ABP
(4) BAQ

Find the value of

o

(1) cos 48
o
(3) sec 48
100.

sin 48o + cos 42o

cot 42o

1
sec 48o
o

(2) sin 48
o
(4) cot 42

The incircle of ABC touches the sides AB, BC and AC in the point P, Q and R respectively. If AP = 7 cm, BC =
13 cm, find the perimeter of ABC.
(1) 27 cm
(2) 30 cm
(3) 40 cm
(4) 41 cm

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NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION, 2015-16
STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET

LANGUAGE TESTING
CLASS X
ENGLISH
DATE : 8 NOVEMBER 2015, DAY : SUNDAY
[Time : 11.45 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.]

Time : 45 Minutes

Maximum Marks : 50

PART VII: English (EG)

SECTION A

Single Correct Choice Type

Each question has four choices (1), (2), (3) and (4), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
Direction (Q No 1 to 4)
Read the passages and answer the questions given below it:
The world over, nations have been vying to attract tourist. And yet a huge section of the intelligentsia is convinced that
more the tourists, the corresponding is the decline in pristine nature of the place. Parrot island, in the calm and balmy
waters of Andaman is one such place that has escaped the heard of tourists.
No wonder, that the trimmed lush green mangroves and green meadows bordering the sea, it is nature at its best.
Untouched and virgin miles of beach that are answer to the prayers of those seeking solace in the arms of mother
nature.
Gifted with the combination of serenity and solitude, bluish backwater, which is neither flowing not stagnant, Parrot island
is balm for the soul. Here the approach to the island is a pleasure. Five small islands from a stunning visage as one
approaches this island. It is strange to see such a beautiful and gorgeous place, enhanting ambience and yet so largely
unexplored. Naturally, I felt I was one the only luckiest spectator that evening, when I saw beautiful visage of the five
islands.From Nilambur jetty, there is option of travelling to parrot island and the nereby Limestone caves. It take 20
minutes boat ride from the Nilambur Jetty to parrot island. Without meandering, I can say with certainity that parrot Island
is a must visit for all Indians. As the evening sun descends downs, the sky spreading a crimson colour which at times
looks likes a mix of orange, pink and purple light. Be one with this island for witnessing they early sunrise parrots flocking
together in search their paradise. Visit the paradise
1.

According to intellectuals, increasing number of tourists, leads to..

(1) more attractions for tourists destinations
(2) increase in the number of tourists
(3) decline in the pristine nature of the place
(4) betterment of tourists facilities

2.

The passage is about..

(1) Tourism in general
(3) Nilambur Jetty

(2) Parrot Island

(4) Effects of tourism

3.

Which of the given is not mentioned as a special features of the parrot Island?
(1) largely explored place
(2) calm and balmy waters
(3) enchanting ambience
(4) serenity and solitude

4.

Which word in the passage means feeling of emotional comfort?

(1) balmy
(2) virgin
(3) meandering
(4) solace

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Direction (Q No 5 to 8)
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it:
True Grit :
Parth S. Sutaria, 44 Panvel, Mumbai
The day that was : July 25, 2005
Awarded for; Drawing a flood Trapped family to safety
The rain refused to let up, The ground-floor of the building, inside the ONGC colony at Panvel, was already flooded with
water and the level was rising by the minute. At 7 P.M, the power went off, plunging the entire area into darkness. By that
time , the water had risen from ground-level to a height of five feet. Parth and his mother were busy packing, afraid that
they might have to vacate their firstfloor flat , too. His father, a finance manager with ONGC, was struck on this way
home. Suddenly they heard screams and banging. Parth rushed downstairs and waded through the water neck-deep by
this time-towards the ground-floor flat. Their door, he found out, was stuck and with the water-level rising alarmingly the
trapped family faced an ominuous future. Parth found a piece of log from a neighbor and began to hammer on the door.
People from the entire building had come down, but just stood paralysed, he says. After a while, the mesh gave way
but the main door still wouldnt open. By this time the water came almost up to his mouth. I dont remember anything,
he says Just that door and the children crying inside and that I had to get them out After many more heaves. The top
half splintered and fell through. The family was pulled out to safety. Not surprisingly, it is the army and its spirit of service
that the admires the most.
5.
Which natural calamity is the heroic deed related to?
(1) five outbreak
(2) floods
(3) rising water level
(4) family trapped in a house
6.

7.

8.

For which act of bravery was Parth awarded

(1) Saving a family trapped inside a house
(3) Notifying the authorities about the flood

(2) Surviving the flood and coming out safe

(4) Leaving the flood affected area with his mother

Why was the entire area plunged in darkness?

(1) Lights were switched off
(3) Power failure because of heavy rainfall

(2) There was a short circuit due to water

(4) Reason not mentioned in the passage

The word Ominous means

(1) bad omen
(3) bright

(2) unpredictable
(4) unknown+

Direction (Q No 9 to 12)
Read the passage and answer the questions given below it:
More than 175 sepcies of bird can be seen in and around the city. Painted stork and black Ibins are considered nearly
threatended birds species as per international standards. But these birds can still be seen near Pune. However, their
number is reducing rapidly. Birds likes lesser Flamingos have wanished, while species like jungle crow and Black winged
stilt are seen everywhere. These are birds indicate the high level of pollution in the city.
The disappearing of hills and forest, air and water pollution are the major factors and this. The situation will worsen in the
near future. The rapid increase in the population will lead to further encroachment on bird habitals. Big trees which are
nesting areas for larger birds, are being cut to widen roads and build residential complexes, By law, it is compulsory for
builders to replant trees if they have had to cut trees for building purpose. However the builder lobby is least bothered
about tree plantation and they are given excused after their grease palms
It is high time we ensure that the right environment is created for the protection of birds. Birds are trying to adjust to their
surroundings and all they need is a little support from us. Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution stipulates that is the duty
of every citizen to protect the environment. However, we care only about our rights and conveniently forget our duties.
9.

Which of the given birds is not an endangered species?

(1) Painted stork
(2) Black Ibis
(3) Black Winged Stilt
(4) Lesses Flamingos

10.

Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution stresses upon.

(1) tree plantation
(2) right environment for bird protection
(3) high level of pollution
(4) duty of the citizen to protect the environment

11.

It is compulsory for. To replant the trees they have cut

(1) builders
(2) citizens
(3) government
(4) environmentalists

12.

Which of the given is a major reason for reduction in the number of birds?
(1) disappearing hills and forests
(2) air and water pollution
(3) both (1) and (2) are correct
(4) neither (1) nor (2) is correct

Direction (Q No 13 to 14)
The following five sentences from a paragraph. The first and last sentences are given. Choose the order in which three
sentences (PQR) should appear to complete the paragraph:
13.
S1: The product was launched six months back.
S2: .

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S3: .
S4: .
S5: The company now may bring down the price.
P: One of the reasons is that it is costly
Q: It is one of its kind in India
R: However the marketing reports are not good.
Options:
(1) PQR
(3) RPQ
14.

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(2) QRP
(4) RQP

S1: Rajiv wanted to become a doctor

S2: .
S3: .
S4: .
S5: He put away enough money to pay his first year fees.
P: They could not afford the fees
Q: Undaunted, he pursued a job in the dockyard
R: However, he came from a poor family.
Options:
(1) PQR
(2) QPR
(3) PRQ
(4) RPQ

Direction (Q No 15 to 16)
The following questions have the second sentences missing. Choose the appropriate alternative to complete it.
15.

A:
B:
C:
(1)
(3)

Sheela woke up late

.
So, by the time she reached school, it hade already started
She took he time to get ready
(2) She got ready in a hurry
She missed her school bus, as she was late
(4) She had her breakfast

16.

A:
B:
C:
(1)
(3)

We arrived at work on Monday

So, we immediately informed the police

Things were as we had left them on Friday
We saw that the phone was not working

(2) We found that someone had burgled the office

(4) We were unable to open the lock

Direction (Q No 17 to 21)
Choose the correct word and fill in the blanks:
17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

One who leaves mankind is called a.

(1) Philanthropist
(3) Kind

(2) Misanthropist
(4) Philosopher

A building for lodging of soldiers is..

(1) Camp
(3) Barrack

(2) station
(4) Battalion

If someone oppose others all the time you call him.

(1) Soldier
(3) Protangonist

(2) Fighter
(4) Antagonist

A long journey specially by sea is a ..

(1) Voyage
(3) safari

(2) Odyssey
(4) Flight

When a ruler is autocratic, he is.

(1) Co-operative
(3) Inspirational

(2) Dictatorial
(4) Charitable

Direction (Q No 22 to 25)
Choose the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases:
22.

23.

At wits end:
(1) impoverished
(3) completed

(2) annoyed
(4) preplexed

Out of the blue:

(1) angrily
(3) unexpectedly

(2) quietly
(4) revengefully

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25.

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In round numbers:
(1) roughly
(3) maximum

(2) strictly
(4) approximately

Few and far between:

(1) rare
(3) different

(2) simple
(4) frequent

Direction (Q No 26 to 33)
In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word from the
given options:
Pleasure and pain are inseparable facets (26).human existence. While the experience of out well-being is rather vague
and intangible, (27) .. of pain is real and affects our body, mind and spirit, (28) . Our lives in more ways than
one. Pain is an unpleasant experience caused by tissue damage that (29) from physical trauma, burns, illness or
injury. Despite the agony caused (30) . Pain, it is essential (31) .. our survival. Pain (32) .. an alarm bell,
(33) .. you to pay immediate attention to take action
26.
(1) in
(2) on
(3) of
(4) by
27.

(1) experiencing
(3) experiences

(2) experience
(4) experienced

28.

(1) alter
(3) altered

(2) alters
(4) altering

29.

(1) resulted
(3) result

(2) is resulting
(4) results

30.

(1) by
(3) in

(2) on
(4) of

31.

(1) of
(3) with

(2) for
(4) by

32.

(1) rang
(3) rung

(2) is ringing
(4) rings

33.

(1) alerted
(3) alerts

(2) alerting
(4) alert

Direction (Q No 34 to 37)
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blanks:
34.
The mother tooks lots of efforts to bring up her children.
(1) anxious
(2) anxiety
(3) anxiously
(4) anxiousness
35.

A curious things about the.. of motion films, is that the people who made it were not interested in films.
(1) develop
(2) developing
(3) developement
(4) to develop

36.

The police say untidiness should not be a reason . People to avoid subways.
(1) by
(2) because
(3) to
(4) for

37.

Most dogs snarl .. you pull their fail.

(1) unless
(3) because

(2) if
(4) since

Direction (Q No 38 to 40)
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
38.

39.

Abundance
(1) Magnificent
(3) Magnanimous

(2) Scarcity
(4) Rare

Conquer:
(1) Victorious
(3) Defeated

(2) winner
(4) Surrender

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40.

Flexible:
(1) Rigid
(3) Deep

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(2) Still
(4) Unfortunate

Direction (Q No 41 to 44)
Read the passage, that morning too I stepped out onto our veranda to take in some air. Looking around, my glance fell
on a bundle of green in a corner of the veranda. It was parrot; its awkward twitching indicated that it was alive. Even as I
approached it the parrot made no effort to fly away. Parrots are intermittent visitors to our veranda but always skitter
away it you get to close to them. It was obviously wounded in some way. I picked it up.
I expect we named it Hariya because of its bright green plumage, and it became a family pet. A cage more to protect
Hariya from predators than to keep him imprisoned. In fact , we often let him out of his carge, so he could fly away if he
wanted to. Hariya just didnt seem to want to. It was only after many days that we realized that he had never shown an
urge to fly.
One day I took Hariya in my hands and gently examined him more thoroughly than we had ever done. To my horror I
found that his wings had been stitched up with every fine plastic thread that was almost invisible to the naked eye.
Someone had obviously taken great pains to ensure that Hariya couldnt fly.
Removing those threads was a very was a very difficult task-it took me a whole week because it had to be done gently
and slowly. It was only Hariyas faith and confidence in me that allowed it to happen. As I removed the last thread. Hariya
squawked and fluffed his suddenly free wings. Then his neck swiveled and he just started at me. Ha=riyas eyes seemed
to be shining
41.
Hariya remained with the writers family through he was not caged all the time because:
(1) he did not seem to want to go
(2) he never showed an urge to fly
(3) he was a family pet and he liked it
(4) his wings were stitched up
42.

Which quality of Hariya helped the writer to removes the stitches?

(1) he had a bright green plumage
(2) he had faith and confidence in the author
(3) he was wounded and weak
(4) he did not have an urge to fly and so remained calm

43.

He had never shown an urge to fly.

(Replace the underlined word with a synonym)
(1) impulse
(3) desire

(2) courage
(4) ability

What were the indicators of the bird being alive?

(1) it made no efforts to fly away
(3) it was an intermittent visitor

(2) it was twitching awkwardly

(4) the writer could pick it up

44.

Direction (Q No 45)
The following five sentences from a paragraph. The first and last sentences are given. Choose the order in which the
three sentences (PQR) should appear to complete the paragraph:
45.

S1: A family had a very faithful dog.

S2: .
S3:
S4:
S5: The master patted the dog lovingly
P: Once a massive fire broke out in the house
Q: The dog burnt himself but brought the child out of the house
R: Everyone ran out but a small child was left in the house
Options:
(1) PQR
(2) PRQ
(3) QRP
(4) RPQ

Direction (Q No 46)
The following questions has the second sentences missing. Choose the correct alternative to complete it.
46.

A:
B:
C:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

One day Rama was playing with his friends in an open area
.
All the other boys fied from there except Rama who stayed to help
All of a sudden a leopard appeared and attacked one of the boys
He was twelve years old
The leopard retaliated
He was a very brave and helpful boy.

Direction (Q 47 No 50)
Do as directed:

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48.

49.

50.

ENGLISH 2015-7
Select the appropriate meaning for the given idiom:
To be a mastermind (1) to be a pioneer
(3) to be an amateur

(2) to be an entrepreneur
(4) to be an expert

Choose the correct word to complete the sesterces?

Girls are .. than boys knitting
(1) good
(3) best

(2) better
(4) as good as

Stale:
(1) new
(3) fresh

(2) old
(4) mouldy

Valuable:
(1) invaluable
(3) priceless

(2) worthless
(4) expensive
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