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NATIONAL TALENT SERACH EXAMINATION, 2017-18 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 11:15 A.M.] 
 
 
            Maximum Marks : 50 
 
Time : 45 Minutes      Total Pages : 48 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 
 
 Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions.  
 Answer are to be given on the answer-sheet, which combines both the tests: 
 
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. 
 
 Example 
  
Centre Code.       
  
  
Seat No.              
 
 For all subsequent purposes your Centre Code and Seat No. shall remain the same. Centre once allotted will not 
be changed. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read through the whole question paper before beginning to 
answer it. 
 
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” Section of the answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer-sheet by encircle by black pen in the appropriate number 
of alternative 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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NATIONAL TALENT SERACH EXAMINATION, 2017-18 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 11:15 A.M.] 
 
 
            Maximum Marks : 50 
 
Time : 45 Minutes      Total Pages : 48 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 
 
 Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions.  
 Answer are to be given on the answer-sheet, which combines both the tests: 
 
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. 
 
 Example 
  
Centre Code.       
  
  
Seat No.              
 
 For all subsequent purposes your Centre Code and Seat No. shall remain the same. Centre once allotted will not 
be changed. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read through the whole question paper before beginning to 
answer it. 
 
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” Section of the answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer-sheet by encircle by black pen in the appropriate number 
of alternative 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. 
 
  
  
 
  
Direction (For Question No. 1 and 2) : In each of the following questions write which term in sequence replaces the 
question mark? 
1. BJ, DL, HP, PX, ? 
 (1) FN (2) FX 
 (3) TB (4) VD 
 
2. AYCD, EUGH, IQKL, ? 
 (1) AYCD (2) BXDE 
 (3) MNAB (4) MZBC 
 
Direction (For Question No. 3 to 5) : Directions Find the odd term 
3. (1) 141 (2) 101 
 (3) 107 (4) 131 
 
4. (1) 6131 (2) 2191 
 (3) 3312 (4) 3164 
 
5. (1) DHLP (2) FNUB 
 (3) BDFH (4) KVGR 
 
6. In the following question a specific group of numbers is given. From the given alternatives, find out the right 
number which matches the given group. 
 341,  571,  781 
 (1) 634 (2) 891 
 (3) 909 (4) 990 
 
7. In a mathematical language if + means +, - means x, + mean + and x means – are used then, 
 ( 200 5) 25 ( 20 5) 10 ? + ÷ - -× = 
 (1) 125 (2) 100 
 (3) 155 (4) 40 
 
Direction (For Question No. 8 and 9) In each of the following question is there is a specific relationship between the 
first and second figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the 
question mark. Select the correct term from the given alternative. 
 
 
8.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
 
9.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)   (4)  
 
 
 
? 
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NATIONAL TALENT SERACH EXAMINATION, 2017-18 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 11:15 A.M.] 
 
 
            Maximum Marks : 50 
 
Time : 45 Minutes      Total Pages : 48 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 
 
 Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions.  
 Answer are to be given on the answer-sheet, which combines both the tests: 
 
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. 
 
 Example 
  
Centre Code.       
  
  
Seat No.              
 
 For all subsequent purposes your Centre Code and Seat No. shall remain the same. Centre once allotted will not 
be changed. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read through the whole question paper before beginning to 
answer it. 
 
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” Section of the answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer-sheet by encircle by black pen in the appropriate number 
of alternative 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. 
 
  
  
 
  
Direction (For Question No. 1 and 2) : In each of the following questions write which term in sequence replaces the 
question mark? 
1. BJ, DL, HP, PX, ? 
 (1) FN (2) FX 
 (3) TB (4) VD 
 
2. AYCD, EUGH, IQKL, ? 
 (1) AYCD (2) BXDE 
 (3) MNAB (4) MZBC 
 
Direction (For Question No. 3 to 5) : Directions Find the odd term 
3. (1) 141 (2) 101 
 (3) 107 (4) 131 
 
4. (1) 6131 (2) 2191 
 (3) 3312 (4) 3164 
 
5. (1) DHLP (2) FNUB 
 (3) BDFH (4) KVGR 
 
6. In the following question a specific group of numbers is given. From the given alternatives, find out the right 
number which matches the given group. 
 341,  571,  781 
 (1) 634 (2) 891 
 (3) 909 (4) 990 
 
7. In a mathematical language if + means +, - means x, + mean + and x means – are used then, 
 ( 200 5) 25 ( 20 5) 10 ? + ÷ - -× = 
 (1) 125 (2) 100 
 (3) 155 (4) 40 
 
Direction (For Question No. 8 and 9) In each of the following question is there is a specific relationship between the 
first and second figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the 
question mark. Select the correct term from the given alternative. 
 
 
8.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
 
9.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)   (4)  
 
 
 
? 
  
 
  
10. Six teachers of a workshop have sat down for a photo session as shown below. A is sitting in between K and S. M 
is at a corner. There is no one sitting in between N and S. Then where is the person ‘J’ sitting? 
 (1) At the central position between K and M 
 (2) At the central position between N and A 
 (3) At the central position between S and K 
 (4) At the central position between M and A 
 
11. Find out the correct number from the given alternative in replace the question mark. 
  
 (1) 132 (2) 262 
 (3) 274 (4) 320 
 
12. If the figure given along side is folded to construct a cube, find out the correct cubical figure from the given 
alternative figures. 
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
  
  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
13. In a certain code language ZEAL = 11, written then in that language BEAT = ? 
 (1) 7 (2) 13 
 (3) 14 (4) 19 
 
14. On a playground J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R are sitting in one row to watch a cricket match. L is at the right side of M 
and is occupying third place from N at the right side. K is sitting either at first or last position. Q is in between O 
and P. O sitting at the third position at the left side of K. O is sitting next to ‘J’ at the right side. Who is sitting at the 
centre among them? 
 (1) L (2) O 
 (3) J (4) Q 
 
15. The following figure is rotated in anticlockwise direction and its mirror image is obtained. Select the correct mirror 
image from four alternatives given. 
   
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
  
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NATIONAL TALENT SERACH EXAMINATION, 2017-18 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 11:15 A.M.] 
 
 
            Maximum Marks : 50 
 
Time : 45 Minutes      Total Pages : 48 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 
 
 Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions.  
 Answer are to be given on the answer-sheet, which combines both the tests: 
 
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. 
 
 Example 
  
Centre Code.       
  
  
Seat No.              
 
 For all subsequent purposes your Centre Code and Seat No. shall remain the same. Centre once allotted will not 
be changed. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read through the whole question paper before beginning to 
answer it. 
 
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” Section of the answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer-sheet by encircle by black pen in the appropriate number 
of alternative 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. 
 
  
  
 
  
Direction (For Question No. 1 and 2) : In each of the following questions write which term in sequence replaces the 
question mark? 
1. BJ, DL, HP, PX, ? 
 (1) FN (2) FX 
 (3) TB (4) VD 
 
2. AYCD, EUGH, IQKL, ? 
 (1) AYCD (2) BXDE 
 (3) MNAB (4) MZBC 
 
Direction (For Question No. 3 to 5) : Directions Find the odd term 
3. (1) 141 (2) 101 
 (3) 107 (4) 131 
 
4. (1) 6131 (2) 2191 
 (3) 3312 (4) 3164 
 
5. (1) DHLP (2) FNUB 
 (3) BDFH (4) KVGR 
 
6. In the following question a specific group of numbers is given. From the given alternatives, find out the right 
number which matches the given group. 
 341,  571,  781 
 (1) 634 (2) 891 
 (3) 909 (4) 990 
 
7. In a mathematical language if + means +, - means x, + mean + and x means – are used then, 
 ( 200 5) 25 ( 20 5) 10 ? + ÷ - -× = 
 (1) 125 (2) 100 
 (3) 155 (4) 40 
 
Direction (For Question No. 8 and 9) In each of the following question is there is a specific relationship between the 
first and second figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the 
question mark. Select the correct term from the given alternative. 
 
 
8.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
 
9.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)   (4)  
 
 
 
? 
  
 
  
10. Six teachers of a workshop have sat down for a photo session as shown below. A is sitting in between K and S. M 
is at a corner. There is no one sitting in between N and S. Then where is the person ‘J’ sitting? 
 (1) At the central position between K and M 
 (2) At the central position between N and A 
 (3) At the central position between S and K 
 (4) At the central position between M and A 
 
11. Find out the correct number from the given alternative in replace the question mark. 
  
 (1) 132 (2) 262 
 (3) 274 (4) 320 
 
12. If the figure given along side is folded to construct a cube, find out the correct cubical figure from the given 
alternative figures. 
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
  
  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
13. In a certain code language ZEAL = 11, written then in that language BEAT = ? 
 (1) 7 (2) 13 
 (3) 14 (4) 19 
 
14. On a playground J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R are sitting in one row to watch a cricket match. L is at the right side of M 
and is occupying third place from N at the right side. K is sitting either at first or last position. Q is in between O 
and P. O sitting at the third position at the left side of K. O is sitting next to ‘J’ at the right side. Who is sitting at the 
centre among them? 
 (1) L (2) O 
 (3) J (4) Q 
 
15. The following figure is rotated in anticlockwise direction and its mirror image is obtained. Select the correct mirror 
image from four alternatives given. 
   
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
Directions for Question No. 16 to 17 : In a certain code language the word EXPAND has been written in four different 
code languages. Understanding the code, find out the correct code language for the work given in each of  the following 
questions. 
 
 EXPAND 
 (1) FYQBOE (2) EYRDRI 
 (3) EPNXAD (4) DWOZMC 
 
16. (1) SOLVE SPNYI 
 
17. (2) LARGE KZQFD 
 
Direction for Question No. 18 and 19 : Find the odd figure 
 
 
 
18. (1)  (2)  
  
 
 
 
  
 (3)  (4)   
 
 
 
 
 
19. (1)  (2) 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4) 
 
 
 
20. Observe the adjoining figure and answer the following question. Choosing the correct alternative. 
 How many isosceles trapezium are in the figure? 
 
   
 
 (1) 16 (2) 10 
 (3) 8 (4) 14 
   
 
Direction For Question No. 21 and 22 : Directions Observe the following pyramid of numerals and decide which 
alternative will be in place of question mark in each of the following 
  
  
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NATIONAL TALENT SERACH EXAMINATION, 2017-18 
 
MENTAL ABILITY TEST 
 
[Time : 10:30 A.M. to 11:15 A.M.] 
 
 
            Maximum Marks : 50 
 
Time : 45 Minutes      Total Pages : 48 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 
 
 Read the following instructions carefully before you answer the questions.  
 Answer are to be given on the answer-sheet, which combines both the tests: 
 
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. 
 
 Example 
  
Centre Code.       
  
  
Seat No.              
 
 For all subsequent purposes your Centre Code and Seat No. shall remain the same. Centre once allotted will not 
be changed. 
 
2. All questions carry one mark each. 
 
3. Since all questions are compulsory do not try to read through the whole question paper before beginning to 
answer it. 
 
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” Section of the answer-sheet only. 
 
8. Answer to each question is to be indicated in the answer-sheet by encircle by black pen in the appropriate number 
of alternative 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. 
 
  
  
 
  
Direction (For Question No. 1 and 2) : In each of the following questions write which term in sequence replaces the 
question mark? 
1. BJ, DL, HP, PX, ? 
 (1) FN (2) FX 
 (3) TB (4) VD 
 
2. AYCD, EUGH, IQKL, ? 
 (1) AYCD (2) BXDE 
 (3) MNAB (4) MZBC 
 
Direction (For Question No. 3 to 5) : Directions Find the odd term 
3. (1) 141 (2) 101 
 (3) 107 (4) 131 
 
4. (1) 6131 (2) 2191 
 (3) 3312 (4) 3164 
 
5. (1) DHLP (2) FNUB 
 (3) BDFH (4) KVGR 
 
6. In the following question a specific group of numbers is given. From the given alternatives, find out the right 
number which matches the given group. 
 341,  571,  781 
 (1) 634 (2) 891 
 (3) 909 (4) 990 
 
7. In a mathematical language if + means +, - means x, + mean + and x means – are used then, 
 ( 200 5) 25 ( 20 5) 10 ? + ÷ - -× = 
 (1) 125 (2) 100 
 (3) 155 (4) 40 
 
Direction (For Question No. 8 and 9) In each of the following question is there is a specific relationship between the 
first and second figure. The same relationship exists between the third and the fourth figure which will replace the 
question mark. Select the correct term from the given alternative. 
 
 
8.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
 
 
9.  
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)   (4)  
 
 
 
? 
  
 
  
10. Six teachers of a workshop have sat down for a photo session as shown below. A is sitting in between K and S. M 
is at a corner. There is no one sitting in between N and S. Then where is the person ‘J’ sitting? 
 (1) At the central position between K and M 
 (2) At the central position between N and A 
 (3) At the central position between S and K 
 (4) At the central position between M and A 
 
11. Find out the correct number from the given alternative in replace the question mark. 
  
 (1) 132 (2) 262 
 (3) 274 (4) 320 
 
12. If the figure given along side is folded to construct a cube, find out the correct cubical figure from the given 
alternative figures. 
  
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
  
  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
13. In a certain code language ZEAL = 11, written then in that language BEAT = ? 
 (1) 7 (2) 13 
 (3) 14 (4) 19 
 
14. On a playground J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R are sitting in one row to watch a cricket match. L is at the right side of M 
and is occupying third place from N at the right side. K is sitting either at first or last position. Q is in between O 
and P. O sitting at the third position at the left side of K. O is sitting next to ‘J’ at the right side. Who is sitting at the 
centre among them? 
 (1) L (2) O 
 (3) J (4) Q 
 
15. The following figure is rotated in anticlockwise direction and its mirror image is obtained. Select the correct mirror 
image from four alternatives given. 
   
 
 
 
 (1)  (2)  
 
  
 
 
 
 (3)  (4)  
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
Directions for Question No. 16 to 17 : In a certain code language the word EXPAND has been written in four different 
code languages. Understanding the code, find out the correct code language for the work given in each of  the following 
questions. 
 
 EXPAND 
 (1) FYQBOE (2) EYRDRI 
 (3) EPNXAD (4) DWOZMC 
 
16. (1) SOLVE SPNYI 
 
17. (2) LARGE KZQFD 
 
Direction for Question No. 18 and 19 : Find the odd figure 
 
 
 
18. (1)  (2)  
  
 
 
 
  
 (3)  (4)   
 
 
 
 
 
19. (1)  (2) 
 
 
 
 (3)  (4) 
 
 
 
20. Observe the adjoining figure and answer the following question. Choosing the correct alternative. 
 How many isosceles trapezium are in the figure? 
 
   
 
 (1) 16 (2) 10 
 (3) 8 (4) 14 
   
 
Direction For Question No. 21 and 22 : Directions Observe the following pyramid of numerals and decide which 
alternative will be in place of question mark in each of the following 
  
  
  
 
  
21. 95761 : 105844 : : ?  : 346648 
 (1) 377149 (2) 353331 
 (2) 356763 (4) 363840 
 
22. 95670 : 70579 : : 356766 : ?  
 (1) 663465 (2) 677063 
 (3) 634623 (4) 587061 
 
Direction for Question number 23 and 24 : In the following figure the arrangement of small blocks is given observe it 
and answer the following question. 
  
23. What is the total number of small blocks? 
 (1) 17 (2) 24 
 (3) 27 (4) 30 
 
24. Find the total number of blocks whose two surfaces are seen 
 (1) 11 (2) 13 
 (3) 15 (4) 17 
 
Direction Question Number 25 and 26 : In the following square numbers are written with a specific rule. Find the rule 
and decide which alternative will be in place of question mark. 
25.  
  
13 61 2 
? 5 29 
10 122 26 
 
 (1) 49 (2) 58 
 (3) 71 (4) 102 
 
26.  
  
-7 1 28 
-4 17 8 
? 56 73 
   
 (1) -1 (2) 12 
 (3) 41 (4) 63