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

Exam Date 23/10/2024

Exam
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Time
MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination
Subject
2024

Section : Numerical and Mathematical Ability

Q.1 If the average of the first 15 multiples of 9 is x, then x is:

Ans A). 72 B). 68 C). 114 D). 78
Correct Answer: A

Q.2 Reena buys an iron for ₹900 and sells it at a loss of 12%. What is the selling price of the iron?
Ans A). ₹763 B). ₹658 C). ₹825 D). ₹792
Correct Answer: D

Q.3 Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 as a sum borrowed at 9% per year rate of interest for 4 years.
Ans A). 660 B). 680 C). 760 D). 720
Correct Answer: D

Q.4 The price of an article is reduced by 40% and its sale is increased by 80%. Find the net effect on revenue.
Ans A). 8% increase B). 10% increase C). 10% decrease D). 8% decrease
Correct Answer: A

Q.5

Ans A). 116.81 m2 B). 117.81 m2 C). 114.81 m2 D). 115.81 m2 Correct Answer: C

Q.6 A student saves an average of ₹4,000 per month for the first three months. How much should be saved (in ₹) on an average
per month over the next 9 months to average ₹4,375 per month over the whole year?
Ans A). 4000 B). 4500 C). 4200 D). 4187.5
Correct Answer: B

Q.7

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

Q.8

Ans A). 20% B). 15% C). 35% D). 10%

Correct Answer: A

Q.9 If the HCF of 156 and 96 is expressible in the form of 156 × 12 + 96A, then the value of A is:
Ans A). −19.735 B). 19.735 C). −19.375 D). 19.375
Correct Answer: C

Q.10

Ans A). 376 : 295 B). 576 : 595 C). 295 : 376 D). 595 : 576
Correct Answer: B

Q.11 What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by a certain amount at the same rate of interest for 12 years and that for 15
years?
Ans A). 4 : 5 B). 2 : 5 C). 3 : 4 D). 2 : 3
Correct Answer: A
 Q.12 A metallic sphere with a radius of 35 cm is melted and subsequently transformed into several small solid cones, each
having a diameter of 14 cm and a height of 4 cm. How many cones are formed as a result of this process?
Ans A). 825 B). 875 C). 900 D). 850
Correct Answer: B

Q.13 The speed of a car is 81 km/hr. The distance covered by the car in 24 seconds is:
Ans A). 540 m B). 560 m C). 270 m D). 280 m
Correct Answer: A

Q.14 Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 8% per year rate of interest for 2 years.
Ans A). 420 B). 480 C). 520 D). 440
Correct Answer: B

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Ans A). 13 : 9 B). 9 : 13 C). 7 : 13 D). 13 : 7

Q.16 The speed of a boat in still water is 12 km/h and the stream flows at a speed of 3 km/h. The distance travelled in the boat
downstream in 24 minutes is:
Ans A). 6 km B). 4 km C). 5 km D). 7 km
Correct Answer: A

Q.17 The given bar graph shows the imports and exports (in ₹ crores) of steel of a country during the years 2013 to 2017.

.
What is the percentage of the total imports for the years 2013, 2015 and 2017 to the exports for all the years taken together
(correct to one decimal place)?
Ans A). 54.7% B). 51.6% C). 53.8% D). 52.4%
Correct Answer: D

Q.18 A shopkeeper offered following four different discount schemes for buyers on an item.

A. Two successive discounts of 8%

B. A discount of 11% followed by a discount of 5%.
C. Successive discounts of 13% and 3%
D. A discount of 16%.

If Rajiv wants to purchase the item from this shop at minimum price, he should opt for the discount scheme:
Ans A). C B). B C). A D). D
Correct Answer: D

Q.19 The average weight of a family of five members (in kg) whose weights are 40 kg, 49 kg, 56 kg, 66 kg and 36 kg is:
Ans A). 49.4 B). 50.4 C). 48.4 D). 51.4
Correct Answer: A

Q.20
A jar contains a mixture with 45% syrup. A portion of this mixture is
replaced by another mixture containing 30% syrup. The new mixture is
found to have 34% syrup. What is the ratio in which these mixtures should
be mixed to obtain the new mixture?
Ans A). B). C). D).
Correct Answer: D

Section : Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving

Q.1 What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
JLF, KOI, LRL, MUO, ?
Ans A). MXT B). OYR C). NRY D). NXR
Correct Answer: D

Q.2 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.3 In a certain code language, ‘BUYS’ is coded as ‘5173’ and ‘YOLK’ is coded as ‘6458’.What is the code for ‘Y’ in the given
code language?
Ans A). 5 B). 8 C). 6 D). 7
Correct Answer: A

Q.4 What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?

13 21 33 49 ? 93
Ans A). 74 B). 69 C). 82 D). 79
Correct Answer: B
 Q.5 Identify the figure given in the options that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

Ans
Correct Answer: C

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

Q.6

Ans A). − and + B). + and × C). ÷ and × D). − and ÷

Correct Answer: D

Q.7 JA 88 is related to OF 77 in a certain way. In the same way, DT 55 is related to IY 44.To which of the following is LH 33 related
following the same logic?

Ans A). XD 77 B). QM 22 C). NU 25 D). OS 22

Correct Answer: B

Q.8 Six students Amit, Shivam, Dinesh, Kamlesh, Nihar and Roshan are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not
necessarily in the same order). Amit is sitting to the immediate right of Shivam. Dinesh is sitting second to the right of
Shivam. Nihar is an immediate neighbour of both Dinesh and Roshan. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Roshan?
Ans A). Nihar B). Shivam C). Amit D). Kamlesh
Correct Answer: D

Q.9 PUQV is related to RWSX in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JOKP is related to
LQMR. To which of the following is MRNS related, following the same logic?
Ans A). OTPU B). TOUP C). TOPU D). OTUP
Correct Answer: A

Q.10 Given below are two sets of numbers. In each set of numbers, a certain mathematical operation on the first number results
in the second number. Which of the options follows the same operation as given in the question?
(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.)
(21, 10)
(87, 43)
Ans A). (55, 21) B). (18, 7) C). (27, 13) D). (25, 9)
Correct Answer: C

Q.11 A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order).Only 2
people sit between G and A when counted from the right of G.Only 2 people sit between E and D when counted from the
right of E.E is an immediate neighbour of A.Only 2 people sit between B and C when counted from the left of C.
What is the position of F with respect to B?
Ans A). 2nd to the left B). 3rd to the right C). 2nd to the right D). 3rd to the left Correct Answer: A

Q.12

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

Q.13 Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

Ans
Correct Answer: D

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

Q.14 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:
No crow is a parrot.
No parrot is sparrow.

Conclusions:
(I) No crow is a sparrow.
(II) No parrot is a crow.
Ans A). Neither conclusion I nor II follows B). Only conclusion II follows C). Only conclusion I follows D). Both conclusions I and II follow

Correct Answer: B
 Q.15

Ans
Correct Answer: D

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

Q.16 What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘−’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged and ‘+’ and ‘×’
are interchanged?

7 + 5 ÷ 4 + 5 ÷ 36 − 4 × 7 = ?
Ans A). 31 B). 13 C). 53 D). 15
Correct Answer: B

Q.17 10 is related to 99 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 195. 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). 463 B). 473 C). 453 D). 483
Correct Answer: D

Q.18 In a certain code language, ‘BASE’ is coded as ‘2416’ and ‘SOUP’ is coded as ‘3719’. What is the code for ‘S’ in the given
code language?
Ans A). 1 B). 6 C). 3 D). 2
Correct Answer: A

Q.19 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 lakes are rivers.
All rivers are dams.

Conclusions:
(I) At least some dams are lakes.
(II) All rivers are lakes.
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: B

Q.20 In a certain code language, ‘find this clue’ is written as ‘ak dh fk’ and ‘clue for you’ is written as ‘sg fk bo’. How is ‘clue’
written in the given language?
Ans A). fk B). sg C). ak D). dh
Correct Answer: A

Section : General Awareness

Q.1 As per the World Happiness Index 2023, which of the following countries secured the highest rank?
Ans A). Nepal B). Sri Lanka C). Pakistan D). Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A

Q.2 Atmospheric temperature usually decreases with altitude, but sometimes this phenomenon gets reversed in the
troposphere. This phenomenon is known as _________.
Ans A). Temperature Inversion B). Adiabatic Lapse Rate C). Global Warming D). Temperature Convection
Correct Answer: A

Q.3 What is the name of the German Chancellor who visited India in February 2023?
Ans A). Angela Markel B). Olaf Scholz C). Willy Brandt D). Wilhem Steinberg
Correct Answer: B

Q.4 In the final match of the Asian Games _________ held in Jakarta, Indonesia, India secured gold by defeating South Korea
with a score of 2-1 in football.
Ans A). 1962 B). 1966 C). 1970 D). 1958
Correct Answer: A

Q.5 As per the Constitution of India, every Governor, before entering upon his office, will make and subscribe an oath in the
presence of the ________.
Ans A). Chief Minister B). President C). Chief Justice of India D). Chief Justice of the High Court
Correct Answer: D

Q.6 The famous novel ‘The house of blue mangoes’ is written by:
Ans A). Romila Thapar B). Shashi Tharoor C). David Davidar D). Anees Salim
Correct Answer: C

Q.7 ‘Alarippu’ is the first dance item of which of the following Indian classical dance forms?
Ans A). Bharatanatyam B). Kuchipudi C). Kathakali D). Odissi
Correct Answer: A

Q.8 Which of the following are recognised as final goods while estimating the gross domestic product in India?
a. Wheat purchased for making roti in a house
b. Wheat purchased for making roti in a hotel
c. Tea bags used to make tea in a house
d. Tea bags used to make tea in a university hostel canteen
Ans A). Only a and b B). Only b and c C). Only b and d D). Only a and c
Correct Answer: D

Q.9 The Tunga and Bhadra are tributaries of which river?

Ans A). Narmada B). Tapti C). Krishna D). Godavari
Correct Answer: C
 Q.10 When did India declare itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution?
Ans A). 14 November 1952 B). 2 October 1949 C). 15 August 1947 D). 26 January 1950
Correct Answer: D

Q.11 Diwan-i-Am, containing the marble canopy ornamented with beautiful panels of pietra dura work, is a part of which
monument?
Ans A). Bibi ka Makbara B). Red Fort C). Taj Mahal D). Humayun Tomb
Correct Answer: B

Q.12 Which of the following is a crop grown in Rabi season in India?

Ans A). Soyabean B). Maize C). Wheat D). Rice
Correct Answer: C

Q.13 The 'Secular' word in the Indian Constitution was added to the constitution by __________ Constitutional Amendment Act.
Ans A). 42nd B). 44th C). 46th D). 48th Correct Answer: A

Q.14 Who among the following Portuguese travellers visited the Vijayanagar empire during the reign of Krishnadevaraya?
Ans A). Domingo Paes B). Nicolo de Conti C). Ludovico de Varthema D). Athanasius Nikitin
Correct Answer: A

Q.15 Who among the following social reformers established the ‘Prarthana Samaj’ in Bombay in 1876?
Ans A). Gopal Hari Deshmukh B). Bal Gangadhar Tilak C). Atmaram Pandurang D). Ganesh Agarkar
Correct Answer: C

Q.16 Who among the following founded his Kuchipudi Art Academy at Madras in 1963?
Ans A). Kamalakar Kameshwar Rao B). Lakshmi Narayan Shastri C). Raja Reddy D). Vempati Chinna Satyam
Correct Answer: D

Q.17 Which of the following characteristics was used by Aristotle to classify animals?
Ans A). Specialised organs B). Types of body cells C). Habitat D). Photosynthesis
Correct Answer: C

Q.18 The 2011 census was the ____________ official survey conducted in India.
Ans A). 16th B). 14th C). 15th D). 18th Correct Answer: C

Q.19 As on February 2024, who among the following is the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
Ans A). Giraj Singh B). Prahlad Joshi C). Sarbananda Sonowal D). Hardeep Singh Puri
Correct Answer: C

Q.20 If the Glycemic Index (GI) of a specific food is from 70 to 100, then the type of that food is:
Ans A). Low-GI food B). High-GI food C). Medium-GI food D). Extremely low-GI food
Correct Answer: B

Q.21 In badminton, how high above the ground is the net positioned at the centre?
A). 4 feet B). 5 feet C). 6 feet D). 5.5 feet
Ans
Correct Answer: B

Q.22 In 1905, Hindus and Muslims tied ‘Rakhi’ on each other’s hands to show their unity and their protest against the _________.
Ans A). Partition of Punjab B). Rowlatt Act C). Morley-Minto Reforms D). Partition of Bengal
Correct Answer: D

Q.23 Which of the following statements are correct postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory?
A. All matter is made up of atoms. These atoms participate in chemical reactions.
B. Atoms might be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction.
C. Atoms of different elements vary in mass and chemical properties.
D. Compounds are combination of atoms in the ratio of whole or fractional numbers.
E. A compound will always have constant relative number and kind of atoms.
Ans A). A, B, D B). B, C, D C). A, C, E D). B, D, E
Correct Answer: C

Q.24 The famous Sanskrit grammar book 'Mahabhasya' was written by:
Ans A). Bharatmuni B). Vedvyas C). Panini D). Patanjali
Correct Answer: D

Q.25 Hariharan was conferred the Padma Shri in 2004 for his contribution to which of the following fields?
Ans A). Medicine B). Sports C). Art - Music D). Civil Service
Correct Answer: C

Section : English Language and Comprehension

Q.1 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The scientific study of the structure and form of animals and plants
Ans A). Zoology B). Morphology C). Biology D). Botany
Correct Answer: B

Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Ans A). Annual B). Technical C). Regulator D). Machenical
Correct Answer: D

Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She ______ the book to her friend.
Ans A). laned B). leant C). lend D). lent
Correct Answer: D

Q.4 Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error.
The beutiful flowers bloomed in the garden.
Ans A). beautifull B). beiutiful C). beautiful D). beautifuul
Correct Answer: C

Q.5 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

We talked over the matter for two hours; unfortunately, we could not reach a decision.
Ans A). Argued B). Quarrelled C). Debated D). Discussed
Correct Answer: D

Q.6 Select the grammatically correct sentence from the given options.
Ans A). The Nile is the longest river in the world with a length about approximately 6650 km.
B). The Nile is the long river in the world with a length about approximately 6650 km.
C). The Nile is the most long river in the world of a length of approximately 6650 km.
D). The Nile is the longest river in the world with a length of approximately 6650 km.
Correct Answer: D
 Q.7 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm

Ans A). Fearful or scared of water B). Dejected or hopeless C). Bad swimmer or practitioner D). Harmful or vigilant
Correct Answer: B

Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Amit, the stand-up comedian, delivered a hilarious performance.

Ans A). spleen B). ideological C). serious D). pertinent
Correct Answer: C

Q.9 Select the grammatically correct sentence from the given options..
Ans A). A lot of books and notes place in order look most fascinating. B). A lot of books and notes placed in order look fascinating.
C). A lot of books and notes placed on order looks most fascinating. D). A lot of book and notes placed in order looks most fascinating.

Correct Answer: B

Q.10 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The train is running / late by six hours / so it / cannot make over the time.
Ans A). so it B). cannot make over the time C). late by six hours D). The train is running
Correct Answer: B

Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The writer's __________ prose resonated with readers, evoking powerful emotions.
Ans A). banal B). sporadic C). mundane D). eloquent
Correct Answer: D

Q.12 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The teacher emphasised the importance of ___________ correct grammar and punctuation in our writing.
Ans A). used B). uses C). using D). use
Correct Answer: C

Q.13 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Gold is much costly than any other metal.
Ans A). most B). most costlier C). many D). more
Correct Answer: D

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

The orator declared that the women are ___________ than the men.
Ans A). most intelligent B). intelligenter C). more intelligent D). intelligent
Correct Answer: C

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

Jack always looks handsome, even if he is a __________ out of style.

Ans A). little B). more little C). less D). least
Correct Answer: A

Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

High-altitude climbing poses significant risks due to factors like altitude sickness, hypothermia and extreme weather
conditions.
Ans A). inconsequential B). magnificent C). plentiful D). tempestuous
Correct Answer: A

Q.17 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined segment in the given sentence.

It's important to bring up sensitive topics in a respectful manner.

Ans A). Strong B). Drowsy C). Cordial D). Considerate
Correct Answer: A

Q.18 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The croissant was _________, as was the coffee.
Ans A). eloquent B). excellent C). ambitious D). inferior
Correct Answer: B

Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Idle
Ans A). Unoccupied B). Unsafe C). Ungrateful D). Uneasy
Correct Answer: A

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

Doves _________ in the sky above me.

Ans A). sore B). shore C). sour D). soar
Correct Answer: D

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.

It is true that strangers meeting for the first time seem to feel ____1____ if they do not engage _____ 2_____ small talk. Usually, this
is ______3______ and even necessary if strangers are to size each other up. But, this small talk aside, what are some _____4______
rules for general conversation?
In the first place, certain _____5_____ should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be
barred from general discussion.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Ans A). discomforts B). comforting C). uncomfortable D). comforts
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.

It is true that strangers meeting for the first time seem to feel ____1____ if they do not engage _____ 2_____ small talk. Usually, this
is ______3______ and even necessary if strangers are to size each other up. But, this small talk aside, what are some _____4______
rules for general conversation?
In the first place, certain _____5_____ should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be
barred from general discussion.

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

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.

It is true that strangers meeting for the first time seem to feel ____1____ if they do not engage _____ 2_____ small talk. Usually, this
is ______3______ and even necessary if strangers are to size each other up. But, this small talk aside, what are some _____4______
rules for general conversation?
In the first place, certain _____5_____ should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be
barred from general discussion.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Ans A). happy B). comedy C). harmless D). remedy
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.

It is true that strangers meeting for the first time seem to feel ____1____ if they do not engage _____ 2_____ small talk. Usually, this
is ______3______ and even necessary if strangers are to size each other up. But, this small talk aside, what are some _____4______
rules for general conversation?
In the first place, certain _____5_____ should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be
barred from general discussion.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Ans A). eliminating B). alimentary C). illuminative D). elementary
Correct Answer: D

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.

It is true that strangers meeting for the first time seem to feel ____1____ if they do not engage _____ 2_____ small talk. Usually, this
is ______3______ and even necessary if strangers are to size each other up. But, this small talk aside, what are some _____4______
rules for general conversation?
In the first place, certain _____5_____ should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be
barred from general discussion.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Ans A). subjects B). books C). objects D). essays
Correct Answer: A