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STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
CLASS X  
MEDIUM : ENGLISH WITH MARATHI VERSION  
 
[DATE : 4TH NOVEMBER, 2018] 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.] 
 
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 
 
TIME: 120 MINUTES                 TOTAL PAGES : 52 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE 
Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions. Answers are to be given on the separate 
answer sheet. 
 
1. Please write your Centre Code and Seat No. very clearly (only one digit in one block). 
 Before writing your Seat No. get it ascertained from the centre Conductor. Please see that no block is left 
unfilled and even zeros appearing in the centre Code and Seat No. are correctly transferred to the appropriate 
blocks on the booklet and on the answer sheet. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read question after another till you finish. 
 
4. Begin with the first question and keep on trying one question after another till you finish. 
 
5. If you do not know the answer to any question, do not spend much time on it and pass on to the next one. Time 
permitting you can come back to the questions which you have left in the first instance and try them again. 
 
6. Since the time allotted is very short you should make best use of it. The rough work is to be done in the box 
given under each page. 
 
7. Remember you have to mark on your answers in “Mental Ability Test” answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer sheet by encircling with black pen provided to you in 
the appropriate number of alternatives in the answer-sheet from amongst the ones given for the corresponding 
question in the test booklet. 
9. Do not write anything except Centre Code, Seat No. and rough work anywhere in this booklet. 
 
10. Now turn to the next page and start answering the questions. 
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STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
CLASS X  
MEDIUM : ENGLISH WITH MARATHI VERSION  
 
[DATE : 4TH NOVEMBER, 2018] 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.] 
 
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 
 
TIME: 120 MINUTES                 TOTAL PAGES : 52 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE 
Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions. Answers are to be given on the separate 
answer sheet. 
 
1. Please write your Centre Code and Seat No. very clearly (only one digit in one block). 
 Before writing your Seat No. get it ascertained from the centre Conductor. Please see that no block is left 
unfilled and even zeros appearing in the centre Code and Seat No. are correctly transferred to the appropriate 
blocks on the booklet and on the answer sheet. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read question after another till you finish. 
 
4. Begin with the first question and keep on trying one question after another till you finish. 
 
5. If you do not know the answer to any question, do not spend much time on it and pass on to the next one. Time 
permitting you can come back to the questions which you have left in the first instance and try them again. 
 
6. Since the time allotted is very short you should make best use of it. The rough work is to be done in the box 
given under each page. 
 
7. Remember you have to mark on your answers in “Mental Ability Test” answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer sheet by encircling with black pen provided to you in 
the appropriate number of alternatives in the answer-sheet from amongst the ones given for the corresponding 
question in the test booklet. 
9. Do not write anything except Centre Code, Seat No. and rough work anywhere in this booklet. 
 
10. Now turn to the next page and start answering the questions. 
 
 
 
Each question has four choices  (1), (2), (3) and (4), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 1 & 2): Find the odd term. 
1. (1) ABDEF (2) JKMNX 
 (3) GHJKR (4) IJLMT 
  
2. (1) CEG18 (2) KMO42 
 (3) UWY70 (4) RTV63 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 3 to 5): In the following questions there is a specific relation between the first and the second 
figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the question mark. Select 
the correct figure from the alternatives given below each question. 
 
 
3.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
4.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
  
 
 
5.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
6. ABCDEFGHIJKLMZYXWVUTSRQPON 
 From the above letter series find the letter which is at the 6th position to the right side of the letter which is at the 
centre position of the letters which are at the 11th place form the left and 14th place from the right. 
 (1) U (2) F 
 (3) Y (D) L 
 
7. In the following question there is a specific relation between the first and second term. The same relationship 
exists between third and fourth term. Understanding the relationship find out the correct alternative to replace the 
question mark. 
 25 :100 :: 81: ? 
 (A) 648 (B) 468 
 (C) 864 (D) 684 
 
 
 
NTSE-2018 Mental Ability (MA) 
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STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
CLASS X  
MEDIUM : ENGLISH WITH MARATHI VERSION  
 
[DATE : 4TH NOVEMBER, 2018] 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.] 
 
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 
 
TIME: 120 MINUTES                 TOTAL PAGES : 52 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE 
Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions. Answers are to be given on the separate 
answer sheet. 
 
1. Please write your Centre Code and Seat No. very clearly (only one digit in one block). 
 Before writing your Seat No. get it ascertained from the centre Conductor. Please see that no block is left 
unfilled and even zeros appearing in the centre Code and Seat No. are correctly transferred to the appropriate 
blocks on the booklet and on the answer sheet. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read question after another till you finish. 
 
4. Begin with the first question and keep on trying one question after another till you finish. 
 
5. If you do not know the answer to any question, do not spend much time on it and pass on to the next one. Time 
permitting you can come back to the questions which you have left in the first instance and try them again. 
 
6. Since the time allotted is very short you should make best use of it. The rough work is to be done in the box 
given under each page. 
 
7. Remember you have to mark on your answers in “Mental Ability Test” answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer sheet by encircling with black pen provided to you in 
the appropriate number of alternatives in the answer-sheet from amongst the ones given for the corresponding 
question in the test booklet. 
9. Do not write anything except Centre Code, Seat No. and rough work anywhere in this booklet. 
 
10. Now turn to the next page and start answering the questions. 
 
 
 
Each question has four choices  (1), (2), (3) and (4), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 1 & 2): Find the odd term. 
1. (1) ABDEF (2) JKMNX 
 (3) GHJKR (4) IJLMT 
  
2. (1) CEG18 (2) KMO42 
 (3) UWY70 (4) RTV63 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 3 to 5): In the following questions there is a specific relation between the first and the second 
figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the question mark. Select 
the correct figure from the alternatives given below each question. 
 
 
3.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
4.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
  
 
 
5.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
6. ABCDEFGHIJKLMZYXWVUTSRQPON 
 From the above letter series find the letter which is at the 6th position to the right side of the letter which is at the 
centre position of the letters which are at the 11th place form the left and 14th place from the right. 
 (1) U (2) F 
 (3) Y (D) L 
 
7. In the following question there is a specific relation between the first and second term. The same relationship 
exists between third and fourth term. Understanding the relationship find out the correct alternative to replace the 
question mark. 
 25 :100 :: 81: ? 
 (A) 648 (B) 468 
 (C) 864 (D) 684 
 
 
 
NTSE-2018 Mental Ability (MA) 
Direction: (Q. 8 to 10): Find the odd figure. 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
9.  
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)   
 
 
 
10.  
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
   
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
Direction (Q. NO. 11 to 14): In each of the following questions write which term in the sequence replaces the question 
mark. 
11. 13 , 23 , 43 , 83 ,163 ,? 
 (1) 326 (2) 323 
 (3) 321 (4) 318 
 
12. 12 ,15 , 21 , 24 , 30 , 33 ,?,? 
 (1) 36 , 41 (2) 37 , 42 
 (3) 38 , 47 (4) 39 , 51 
 
13. 16 , 40 ,100 , 250 ,? 
 (A) 575 (B) 625 
 (C) 425 (D) 525 
 
14. 23 , 29 , 47 , 75 ,? 
 (A) 87 (B) 93  
 (C) 110 (D) 117 
 
 
Direction (Q. NO. 15 to 17): The adjacent figure is folded to form a cube. Observe the figure and answer the following 
questions. 
 
 
 
15. Which of the following symbol will not occur adjacent to ? ? 
 (A) ? (B) ? 
 (C) ? (D) ? 
16. Which of the following symbol will be on the opposite surface of the symbols ? ? 
 (A) ? (B) ? 
 (C) ? (D) ? 
 
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STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
CLASS X  
MEDIUM : ENGLISH WITH MARATHI VERSION  
 
[DATE : 4TH NOVEMBER, 2018] 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.] 
 
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 
 
TIME: 120 MINUTES                 TOTAL PAGES : 52 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE 
Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions. Answers are to be given on the separate 
answer sheet. 
 
1. Please write your Centre Code and Seat No. very clearly (only one digit in one block). 
 Before writing your Seat No. get it ascertained from the centre Conductor. Please see that no block is left 
unfilled and even zeros appearing in the centre Code and Seat No. are correctly transferred to the appropriate 
blocks on the booklet and on the answer sheet. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read question after another till you finish. 
 
4. Begin with the first question and keep on trying one question after another till you finish. 
 
5. If you do not know the answer to any question, do not spend much time on it and pass on to the next one. Time 
permitting you can come back to the questions which you have left in the first instance and try them again. 
 
6. Since the time allotted is very short you should make best use of it. The rough work is to be done in the box 
given under each page. 
 
7. Remember you have to mark on your answers in “Mental Ability Test” answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer sheet by encircling with black pen provided to you in 
the appropriate number of alternatives in the answer-sheet from amongst the ones given for the corresponding 
question in the test booklet. 
9. Do not write anything except Centre Code, Seat No. and rough work anywhere in this booklet. 
 
10. Now turn to the next page and start answering the questions. 
 
 
 
Each question has four choices  (1), (2), (3) and (4), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 1 & 2): Find the odd term. 
1. (1) ABDEF (2) JKMNX 
 (3) GHJKR (4) IJLMT 
  
2. (1) CEG18 (2) KMO42 
 (3) UWY70 (4) RTV63 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 3 to 5): In the following questions there is a specific relation between the first and the second 
figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the question mark. Select 
the correct figure from the alternatives given below each question. 
 
 
3.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
4.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
  
 
 
5.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
6. ABCDEFGHIJKLMZYXWVUTSRQPON 
 From the above letter series find the letter which is at the 6th position to the right side of the letter which is at the 
centre position of the letters which are at the 11th place form the left and 14th place from the right. 
 (1) U (2) F 
 (3) Y (D) L 
 
7. In the following question there is a specific relation between the first and second term. The same relationship 
exists between third and fourth term. Understanding the relationship find out the correct alternative to replace the 
question mark. 
 25 :100 :: 81: ? 
 (A) 648 (B) 468 
 (C) 864 (D) 684 
 
 
 
NTSE-2018 Mental Ability (MA) 
Direction: (Q. 8 to 10): Find the odd figure. 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
9.  
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)   
 
 
 
10.  
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
   
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
Direction (Q. NO. 11 to 14): In each of the following questions write which term in the sequence replaces the question 
mark. 
11. 13 , 23 , 43 , 83 ,163 ,? 
 (1) 326 (2) 323 
 (3) 321 (4) 318 
 
12. 12 ,15 , 21 , 24 , 30 , 33 ,?,? 
 (1) 36 , 41 (2) 37 , 42 
 (3) 38 , 47 (4) 39 , 51 
 
13. 16 , 40 ,100 , 250 ,? 
 (A) 575 (B) 625 
 (C) 425 (D) 525 
 
14. 23 , 29 , 47 , 75 ,? 
 (A) 87 (B) 93  
 (C) 110 (D) 117 
 
 
Direction (Q. NO. 15 to 17): The adjacent figure is folded to form a cube. Observe the figure and answer the following 
questions. 
 
 
 
15. Which of the following symbol will not occur adjacent to ? ? 
 (A) ? (B) ? 
 (C) ? (D) ? 
16. Which of the following symbol will be on the opposite surface of the symbols ? ? 
 (A) ? (B) ? 
 (C) ? (D) ? 
 
17. Which of the following figure obtained by folding the paper to form a cube? 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
Direction (Q.No. 18 & 19) : There is a specific relationship between the numbers that are given in the following figures. 
On the basis of the relationship choose the correct alternative to replace the question mark. 
 
 (1) 210 (2) 266 
 (3) 288 (4) 318 
 
19.  
 
 (A) 473 (B) 623 
 (C) 389 (D) 584 
 
 
 
20.  
  
 
 
  
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
21.  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
 
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STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION QUESTION BOOKLET 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
CLASS X  
MEDIUM : ENGLISH WITH MARATHI VERSION  
 
[DATE : 4TH NOVEMBER, 2018] 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.] 
 
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 
 
TIME: 120 MINUTES                 TOTAL PAGES : 52 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE 
Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions. Answers are to be given on the separate 
answer sheet. 
 
1. Please write your Centre Code and Seat No. very clearly (only one digit in one block). 
 Before writing your Seat No. get it ascertained from the centre Conductor. Please see that no block is left 
unfilled and even zeros appearing in the centre Code and Seat No. are correctly transferred to the appropriate 
blocks on the booklet and on the answer sheet. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read question after another till you finish. 
 
4. Begin with the first question and keep on trying one question after another till you finish. 
 
5. If you do not know the answer to any question, do not spend much time on it and pass on to the next one. Time 
permitting you can come back to the questions which you have left in the first instance and try them again. 
 
6. Since the time allotted is very short you should make best use of it. The rough work is to be done in the box 
given under each page. 
 
7. Remember you have to mark on your answers in “Mental Ability Test” answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer sheet by encircling with black pen provided to you in 
the appropriate number of alternatives in the answer-sheet from amongst the ones given for the corresponding 
question in the test booklet. 
9. Do not write anything except Centre Code, Seat No. and rough work anywhere in this booklet. 
 
10. Now turn to the next page and start answering the questions. 
 
 
 
Each question has four choices  (1), (2), (3) and (4), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 1 & 2): Find the odd term. 
1. (1) ABDEF (2) JKMNX 
 (3) GHJKR (4) IJLMT 
  
2. (1) CEG18 (2) KMO42 
 (3) UWY70 (4) RTV63 
 
Direction (For Q. NO. 3 to 5): In the following questions there is a specific relation between the first and the second 
figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the question mark. Select 
the correct figure from the alternatives given below each question. 
 
 
3.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
4.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
  
 
 
5.  
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
6. ABCDEFGHIJKLMZYXWVUTSRQPON 
 From the above letter series find the letter which is at the 6th position to the right side of the letter which is at the 
centre position of the letters which are at the 11th place form the left and 14th place from the right. 
 (1) U (2) F 
 (3) Y (D) L 
 
7. In the following question there is a specific relation between the first and second term. The same relationship 
exists between third and fourth term. Understanding the relationship find out the correct alternative to replace the 
question mark. 
 25 :100 :: 81: ? 
 (A) 648 (B) 468 
 (C) 864 (D) 684 
 
 
 
NTSE-2018 Mental Ability (MA) 
Direction: (Q. 8 to 10): Find the odd figure. 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
9.  
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)   
 
 
 
10.  
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
   
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
Direction (Q. NO. 11 to 14): In each of the following questions write which term in the sequence replaces the question 
mark. 
11. 13 , 23 , 43 , 83 ,163 ,? 
 (1) 326 (2) 323 
 (3) 321 (4) 318 
 
12. 12 ,15 , 21 , 24 , 30 , 33 ,?,? 
 (1) 36 , 41 (2) 37 , 42 
 (3) 38 , 47 (4) 39 , 51 
 
13. 16 , 40 ,100 , 250 ,? 
 (A) 575 (B) 625 
 (C) 425 (D) 525 
 
14. 23 , 29 , 47 , 75 ,? 
 (A) 87 (B) 93  
 (C) 110 (D) 117 
 
 
Direction (Q. NO. 15 to 17): The adjacent figure is folded to form a cube. Observe the figure and answer the following 
questions. 
 
 
 
15. Which of the following symbol will not occur adjacent to ? ? 
 (A) ? (B) ? 
 (C) ? (D) ? 
16. Which of the following symbol will be on the opposite surface of the symbols ? ? 
 (A) ? (B) ? 
 (C) ? (D) ? 
 
17. Which of the following figure obtained by folding the paper to form a cube? 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
Direction (Q.No. 18 & 19) : There is a specific relationship between the numbers that are given in the following figures. 
On the basis of the relationship choose the correct alternative to replace the question mark. 
 
 (1) 210 (2) 266 
 (3) 288 (4) 318 
 
19.  
 
 (A) 473 (B) 623 
 (C) 389 (D) 584 
 
 
 
20.  
  
 
 
  
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
21.  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
 
Direction (Q. No. 22 to 24) : Observe the arrangement of numbers that is given below. There is a specific rule inthat 
arrangement. Study that rule carefully and choose the correct alternative to replace the question marks. 
 
 
 
22.  
  
 
 (1) 11 (2) 13 
 (3) 15 (4) 17 
 
 
 
23.  
 
  
 (1) 125 (2) 90 
 (3) 105 (4) 225 
 
 
Direction (Q.No. 25 TO 27): In the following questions there is a specific relation between the first and the second term. 
The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth term. Understanding the relationship find out the correct 
alternative to replace the question marks. 
 
25. FILM : ADGH : : MILK : ? 
 (A) ADGE (B) HDGE 
 (C) HEGF (D) HDGF 
 
26. 
169
MK : :: JH : ?
121
 
 (A) 
16
4
 (B) 
25
4
 
 (C) 
64
100
 (D) 
121
64
 
 
27. ? : DURXQG :: POLICE : SROLFH 
 (A) ARMOUR (B) AROUND 
 (C) GROUND (D) SHOULD 
 
 
 
Direction (Q. No. 28 to 30): Meena, Sarika, Geeta and Neeta are four friends. They like different flowers. Geeta and 
Sarika like Marigold, Except Meena all the friends like ‘Jai’ Meena and Sarika like ‘Champak’ and ‘Mogra’. Geeta likes all 
the flowers except ‘Mogra’. Neeta does not like only ‘Marigold’. Meena likes only two types of flowers then 
 
28. Who likes all types of flowers? 
 (A) Neeta (B) Sarika 
 (C) Meena (D) Geeta 
 
29. Name the type of flower, that all the friends like? 
 (A) Marigold (B) Mogra 
 (C) Meena (D) Geeta 
 
30. Who do not like ‘Marigold’? 
 (A) Meena and Sarika (B) Meena and Geeta 
 (C) Meena and Neeta (D) Sarika and Neeta