Multi Tasking Non Technical Staff and Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024

Exam Date 30/09/2024

Exam
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Time
MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination
Subject
2024

Section : Numerical and Mathematical Ability

Q.1 The average monthly expenditure of a family was ₹8,600 during the first three months, ₹9,750 during the next four months
and ₹9,920 during the last five months of a year. If the total savings during the year was ₹65,300, the average monthly
income (in ₹) of the family was:
Ans A). 14,975 B). 15,794 C). 15,479 D). 14,597
Correct Answer: A

Q.2 A thief saw a policeman, and he started running at a speed of 18 m/s. After 12 seconds, the policeman starts running behind
the thief at a certain speed. If the policeman covered 864 meters distance to reach the thief, then the speed (in m/s) of the
policeman is:
Ans A). 28 B). 15 C). 30 D). 24
Correct Answer: D

Q.3 The ratio of the present age of A and B is 3 : 1. Five years ago, the ratio of their ages was 5 : 1. The age of A (in years) after
eight years will be:
Ans A). 30 B). 22 C). 38 D). 40
Correct Answer: C

Q.4 Two trains, 148 m and 152 m long, are running towards each other on parallel lines at 62 km/h and 46km/h, respectively. In
what time will they be clear of each other from the moment they meet?
Ans A). 5 sec B). 20 sec C). 10 sec D). 15 sec
Correct Answer: C

Q.5

Ans
A). B). C). D). Correct Answer: D

Q.6 The average monthly income of A and B is ₹3,590. The average monthly income of B and C is ₹4,250. The average monthly
income of A and C is ₹6,500. What is the monthly income of C?
Ans A). ₹7,545 B). ₹6,984 C). ₹8,190 D). ₹7,160
Correct Answer: D

Q.7 In a 100-marks test, the average of marks scored by 50 students was found to be 65. Later on, it was discovered that a score
of 88 was misread as 68. Find the correct average.
Ans A). 65.60 B). 65.50 C). 65.70 D). 65.40
Correct Answer: D

Q.8 A man sells an article at a certain price and suffers a loss of 20%. If he sells the article at ₹100 more, he gets a profit of 30%.
Find the cost price of the article (in ₹).
Ans A). 250 B). 300 C). 400 D). 200
Correct Answer: D

Q.9 A sum invested at 5% simple interest per annum grows to ₹806 in 6 years. If the amount remains the same, how much will it
grow at a 12% simple interest rate in 5 years?
Ans A). ₹992 B). ₹985 C). ₹1,000 D). ₹1,120
Correct Answer: A

Q.10 Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3500 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 6 years.
Ans A). 1430 B). 1470 C). 1510 D). 1410
- Correct Answer: B
 Q.11

Ans
A). D). Correct Answer: B
B). C).

Q.12 Rice worth₹43/kg and₹67/kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 2 : 1 : 5. If the mixture is worth₹96/kg,
the price (in ₹) of the third variety of rice per kg will be:
Ans A). 131 B). 159 C). 123 D). 142
Correct Answer: C

Q.13 Three numbers are in the ratio of 6:7:3 and their LCM is 3654.Their HCF is:
Ans A). 28 B). 87 C). 29 D). 27
Correct Answer: B

Q.14 Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 5 years.
Ans A). 1050 B). 990 C). 1010 D). 1090
Correct Answer: A

Q.15 20 identical solid hemispheres of radius 3 cm are melted to form a big solid hemisphere. What is the radius (in cm) of the
biggest hemisphere formed, if 20% of the solid is wasted during the process?
Ans A). B). D).
C). Correct Answer: C

Q.16 The following bar graph shows the production of cement (in 10,000 tones) by 4 companies X, Y, Z and W during the period
2018 - 2020. Study the bar graph carefully and answer the question.
Which company has the maximum average production over the course of 3 years?

Ans A). Y B). X C). W D). Z

Correct Answer: B

Q.17 Riya offers 12% discount on all her goods and offers an additional discount of 6% to those customers who pay in cash. How
much will a customer have to pay for a fan marked for ₹2,400 if he pays in cash?
Ans A). ₹1,985.28 B). ₹1,900 C). ₹2,300.50 D). ₹2,122.50
Correct Answer: A

Q.18 In a college, 20% of the number of boys are equal to the three-fourth of the number of girls. What is the ratio of boys and
girls in that college ?
Ans A). 15 : 4 B). 13 : 4 C). 5 : 3 D). 7 : 6
Correct Answer: A

Q.19 Atul sold two sacks of rice for ₹19,200 each. On one, he gained 20% and on the other, he lost 20%. Find his gain or loss
percentage in the whole transaction.
Ans A). 8% profit B). 7% profit C). 4% loss D). 5% loss
Correct Answer: C
 Q.20

Ans A). 39% B). 35% C). 24% D). 29%

Correct Answer: A

Section : Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving

Q.1 What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
39 ÷ 3 – 24 + 60 × 12 = ?
Ans A). 163 B). 86 C). 136 D). 190
Correct Answer: C

Q.2 In a certain code language, ‘I swim fast’ is coded as ‘cp lk bs’ and ‘may I go’ is coded as ‘ap sb lk’. How is ‘I’ coded in that
code language?
Ans A). bs B). lk C). sb D). cp
Correct Answer: B

Q.3 Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same
order). A is sitting second to the right of E. Only one person is sitting between D and A. B is sitting third to the right of G. F
is an immediate neighbour of B. How many people are sitting between D and E when counted from the left of E?
Ans A). Two B). One C). Four D). Three
Correct Answer: A

Q.4 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

Ans
A). B). C). D). Correct Answer: B

Q.5 In a certain code language, ‘WING’ is coded as ‘2618’ and ‘NEAT’ is coded as ‘3469’. What is the code for ‘N’ in that
language?
Ans A). 6 B). 8 C). 1 D). 3
Correct Answer: A

Q.6 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent
digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/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.)
(4, 35, 11)
(1, 82, 61)
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Ans A). (13, 53, 20) B). (8, 33, 15) C). (2, 53, 6) D). (21, 310, 23)
Correct Answer: A

Q.7 In a code language, 'CAKE' is written as ‘ACIG’ and 'GOLD' is written as 'EQJF'. How will 'WIRE' be written in that language?
Ans A). GUPK B). UKPG C). GUKP D). GPUK
- Correct Answer: B
 Q.8 Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series and complete
the pattern.

Ans
Correct Answer: C

A). B). C). D).

Q.9 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 chickens are hens.
No hen is an egg.

Conclusions:
(I) No chicken is an egg.
(II) All hens are chickens.
Ans A). Only conclusion II follows B). Both conclusions I and II follow C). Neither conclusion I nor II follows D). Only conclusion I follows

Correct Answer: C

Q.10 Identify the figure from the given options that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

Ans
Correct Answer: C

A). B). C). D).

Q.11 Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the center (but not necessarily in the same
order). C is sitting to the immediate right of E. D is sitting third to the left of C. A is the immediate neighbour of B and C. F is
not the immediate neighbour of E.

What is the position of G with respect to A?

Ans A). Second to the left B). Third to the left C). Second to the right D). To the immediate left
Correct Answer: B

Q.12 7 is related to 30 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 100. To which of the following is 22
related following the same logic?

(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 /subtracting /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.)
Ans A). 189 B). 190 C). 180 D). 170
Correct Answer: C
 Q.13 Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

Ans
Correct Answer: C

A). B). C). D).

Q.14 What should come in place of '?' in the given series?

-12, +24, -48, +96, ?, +384

Ans A). -192 B). 108 C). 96 D). -108
Correct Answer: A

Q.15 What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are
interchanged?

5 ÷ 6 × 3 – 4 + 11 = ?
Ans A). 7 B). 11 C). 14 D). 3
Correct Answer: D

Q.16 JM12 is related to EH15 in a certain way. In the same way, QT34 is related to LO37. To which of the following is SV 23 related
following the same logic?
Ans A). MP26 B). MQ27 C). NQ26 D). NP27
Correct Answer: C

Q.17 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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the
statement(s).

Statements:
No bus is a car.
No car is a truck.

Conclusions:
(I) No car is a bus.
(II) No truck is a car.

Ans A). Only conclusion II follows. B). Only conclusion I follows. C). Neither conclusion I nor II follows. D). Both conclusions I and II follow.

Correct Answer: D

Q.18 In a code language, 'COLONY' is coded as '48' and 'INTERCHANGE' is coded as '88'. How will 'MOUNTAIN' be coded in the
same language?
Ans A). 64 B). 86 C). 66 D). 84
Correct Answer: A

Q.19 HFLI is related to OMSP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KIOL is related to RPVS.
To which of the following is MKQN related, following the same logic?
Ans A). TRUX B). RTXU C). RTUX D). TRXU
Correct Answer: D

Q.20 What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

ACE ,FHJ, KMO, PRT , ?

Ans A). NOP B). UWY C). GJK D). BCD
Correct Answer: B
Section : General Awareness

Q.1 The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 3 August 2023, which amends the ____________.
Ans A). Pharmacy Act, 1950 B). Pharmacy Act, 1949 C). Pharmacy Act, 1947 D). Pharmacy Act, 1948
Correct Answer: D

Q.2 In which state/union territory is Losar celebrated to mark the start of the new year in that region?
Ans A). Kerala B). Bihar C). Ladakh D). New Delhi
Correct Answer: C

Q.3 Kanak Rele, who established Nalanda Dance Research Centre, was a performer of which of the following classical dance
forms of India?
Ans A). Mohiniyattam B). Manipuri C). Kathak D). Sattriya
Correct Answer: A

Q.4 Which of the following acts introduced the system of dyarchy in the provincial administration in India?
Ans A). The Government of India Act of 1909 B). The Government of India Act of 1919 C). The Government of India Act of 1935
D). The Government of India Act of 1947
Correct Answer: B

Q.5 In which part of India is cool mountain climate observed?

Ans A). West B). South C). North D). East
Correct Answer: C

Q.6 Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty?

Ans A). Vikramaditya B). Bindusara C). Chandragupta Maurya D). Ashoka
Correct Answer: C

Q.7 As of 31st October 2023, the senior-most member (in terms of age) in the 17th Lok Sabha, Shafiqur Rahman Barq represents
which political party?
Ans A). Bharatiya Janata Party B). Indian National Congress C). Samajwadi Party D). Rashtriya Janata Dal
Correct Answer: C

Q.8 Which of the following books is written by Dadabhai Naoroji?

Ans A). Poverty and India B). Important Chapters of Poverty C). Poverty and Un-British Rule in India D). Economics History of India

Correct Answer: C

Q.9 The historical fiction ‘The Glory of Patan’ by KM Munshi was originally written in which Indian language?
Ans A). Malayalam B). Bengali C). Tamil D). Gujarati
Correct Answer: D

Q.10 On which date did Punjab abolish the Legislative Council?

Ans A). 1 January 1971 B). 1 January 1977 C). 1 January 1975 D). 1 January 1970
Correct Answer: D

Q.11 The chemical compound present in turmeric is:

Ans A). curcumin B). tartaric acid C). carotene D). capsaicin
Correct Answer: A

Q.12 Who among the following established the Indore gharana?

Ans A). Bhimsen Joshi B). Ustad Amir Khan C). Tansen D). Ustad Ghaghe Khuda Baksh
Correct Answer: B
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Q.13 With reference to medieval Indian architecture style, what is ‘Pietra Dura’?
Ans A). Sculpture art of the Mauryan period B). Oil paintings on the walls of Taj Mahal C). Fine quality clothes used by the Mughals
D). Decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones
Correct Answer: D

Q.14 The Rabi season of agriculture begins in October-November and ends in __________.
Ans A). June-July B). March-April C). January-February D). May-June
Correct Answer: B

Q.15 What is the chemical formula for sodium bicarbonate?

Ans A). NaCl B). Na2CO3 C). NaHCO3 D). NaOH
Correct Answer: C

Q.16 Which of the following is one of the features of capital goods?

Ans A). They are durable. B). They are inexpensive. C). They are Giffen goods. D). They are inferior goods.
Correct Answer: A
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Correct Answer: C

Q.18 Which of the following dynasties established the Vijayanagara kingdom in fourteenth century?
Ans A). Aravidu dynasty B). Saluva dynasty C). Tuluva dynasty D). Sangama dynasty
Correct Answer: D

Q.19 The red colour of tomatoes is due to the presence of:

Ans A). limonene B). lycopene C). beta carotene D). alizarin
Correct Answer: B

Q.20 Which Union Territory had minimum literacy rate as per 2011 Census?
Ans A). Chandigarh B). Dadra and Nagar Haveli C). Lakshadweep D). Delhi
Correct Answer: B

Q.21 In 1976, in which Part of the Indian Constitution under Article 51A were Fundamental Duties added?
Ans A). VI B). V C). IV A D). III
Correct Answer: C

Q.22 With which sport is Sanjana Bathula associated?

Ans A). Roller skating B). Squash C). Shooting D). Badminton
Correct Answer: A

Q.23 Who was the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League event 2023?
Ans A). Harmanpreet Kaur B). Deepti Sharma C). Shafali Verma D). Smriti Mandhana
Correct Answer: D

Q.24 Which of the following statements is/are correct about the famous place Mawsynram?
A. It is the wettest place on the earth.
B. It is located in Meghalaya state of India.
Ans A). Only A is correct. B). Neither A nor B is correct. C). Only B is correct. D). A and B both are correct.
Correct Answer: D

Q.25 How many countries share their land borders with India?
Ans A). Nine B). Seven C). Six D). Eight
Correct Answer: B

Section : English Language and Comprehension

Q.1 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Ans A). Trifle B). Surrender C). Consicstent D). Disgust
Correct Answer: C

Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Ecstatic
Ans A). Shocked B). Happy C). Angry D). Interested
Correct Answer: B

Q.3 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a phrasal verb error.

Mrs. Premlatha asked / Malini to hand down / all the / payment slips.
Ans A). all the B). Mrs. Premlatha asked C). Malini to hand down D). payment slips
Correct Answer: C

Q.4 What does it imply when people say to ‘read between the lines’?
Ans A). To read something fast B). To read with an ability to infer the meaning C). To skip initial and final lines in a paragraph
D). To avoid detailed information
Correct Answer: B

Q.5 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The workers had been repairing / the mall road in / town for / several days now.
Ans A). the mall road in B). several days now C). The workers had been repairing D). town for
Correct Answer: C

Q.6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A piece of cake
Ans A). A slice of cake for eating B). Easy to do or achieve C). A cake which is sold as a piece D). A cake that broke into pieces

Correct Answer: B
 Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Cultural heritage is the lifeblood of any ________ and serves as a link between generations.
Ans A). lethargy B). birthright C). civilisation D). believe
Correct Answer: C

Q.8 Select the most appropriate verb form to fill in the blank.

Arun __________ his bicycle to school every day.

Ans A). ride B). riding C). rides D). rode
Correct Answer: C

Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'pursue' from the given sentence.
Dr. Kalam's success in the field of science has inspired young Indians to dream big and chase those dreams with immense
hard work.
Ans A). chase B). inspired C). immense D). success
Correct Answer: A

Q.10 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
My secretary is disposed of / discuss everything in great detail / before she begins / the actual work.
Ans A). My secretary is disposed of B). discuss everything in great detail C). before she begins D). the actual work.
Correct Answer: A

Q.11 Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error.
The accideent on the highway caused a long traffic jam.
Ans A). accidnt B). acicdent C). accident D). acident
Correct Answer: C

Q.12 The following sentence has been divided into four segments. One of them contains an error. Select the segment that
contains the error from the given options.
Neither Smith / nor Rose / were in / the classroom.
Ans A). Neither Smith B). were in C). the classroom D). nor Rose
Correct Answer: B

Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word

The project’s tight deadline and complex requirements made it a gruelling task for the team.
Ans A). Empowering B). Inclusive C). Challenging D). Accessible
Correct Answer: C

Q.14 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He is _________ tired to finish his homework.

Ans A). to B). too C). most D). more
Correct Answer: B

Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Please listen to all announcements _______.
Ans A). easily B). generally C). hungrily D). attentively
Correct Answer: D

Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Energy
Ans A). Frailty B). strife C). Speed D). Power
Correct Answer: D

Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The detective's job was to discern the truth from the web of lies.
Ans A). Ignore B). Confuse C). Perceive D). Fabricate
Correct Answer: C

Q.18 Select the sentence that has a grammatical error.

Ans A). She always eats healthy meals. B). The sun rises in the east. C). We watches movies every Friday night.
D). He works as a software developer.
Correct Answer: C

Q.19 Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error.
The rainbow only appears after a hurican.
Ans A). hurrecane B). hurrecain C). hurrican D). hurricane
Correct Answer: D

Q.20 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Accepting how wonderful you truly are and incorporating this _______ into your attitude and personality is perhaps one of
the most difficult things to do in life.
Ans A). insight B). craziness C). folly D). glitch
Correct Answer: A
 Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.

My next pet, Ari, was a pigeon. He became convinced that he was not a bird at all and refused to ____ 1 ___. If he wanted to get on a
table or a chair, he stood below it, cooing until someone picked him up. He would even try to come ____ 2____ walks with us. This,
however, we had to stop for, _____ 3____ you carried him on your shoulder or else you let him walk behind. If you let him walk, you
had to slow down your own ______ 4_____ to suit his, for should you get too far ahead, you would find him running after you, cooing
frantically, his chest pouted out with ______5_____.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Ans A). fly B). read C). flea D). file
Correct Answer: A

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

My next pet, Ari, was a pigeon. He became convinced that he was not a bird at all and refused to ____ 1 ___. If he wanted to get on a
table or a chair, he stood below it, cooing until someone picked him up. He would even try to come ____ 2____ walks with us. This,
however, we had to stop for, _____ 3____ you carried him on your shoulder or else you let him walk behind. If you let him walk, you
had to slow down your own ______ 4_____ to suit his, for should you get too far ahead, you would find him running after you, cooing
frantically, his chest pouted out with ______5_____.

SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Ans A). by B). on C). at D). in
Correct Answer: B

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

My next pet, Ari, was a pigeon. He became convinced that he was not a bird at all and refused to ____ 1 ___. If he wanted to get on a
table or a chair, he stood below it, cooing until someone picked him up. He would even try to come ____ 2____ walks with us. This,
however, we had to stop for, _____ 3____ you carried him on your shoulder or else you let him walk behind. If you let him walk, you
had to slow down your own ______ 4_____ to suit his, for should you get too far ahead, you would find him running after you, cooing
frantically, his chest pouted out with ______5_____.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Ans A). neither B). either C). never D). ever
Correct Answer: B

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

My next pet, Ari, was a pigeon. He became convinced that he was not a bird at all and refused to ____ 1 ___. If he wanted to get on a
table or a chair, he stood below it, cooing until someone picked him up. He would even try to come ____ 2____ walks with us. This,
however, we had to stop for, _____ 3____ you carried him on your shoulder or else you let him walk behind. If you let him walk, you
had to slow down your own ______ 4_____ to suit his, for should you get too far ahead, you would find him running after you, cooing
frantically, his chest pouted out with ______5_____.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Ans A). piece B). peace C). pace D). space
Correct Answer: C

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

My next pet, Ari, was a pigeon. He became convinced that he was not a bird at all and refused to ____ 1 ___. If he wanted to get on a
table or a chair, he stood below it, cooing until someone picked him up. He would even try to come ____ 2____ walks with us. This,
however, we had to stop for, _____ 3____ you carried him on your shoulder or else you let him walk behind. If you let him walk, you
had to slow down your own ______ 4_____ to suit his, for should you get too far ahead, you would find him running after you, cooing
frantically, his chest pouted out with ______5_____.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Ans A). indignation B). intimation C). inclination D). ignition
Correct Answer: A