NTSE Mental Ability Test

NTSE Mental Ability

This is NTSE Mental Ability Test. There are 50 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
Find the missing number in series: 260, 216, 128, 108, 62, 54, ?, 27
  • A
    19
  • B
    49
  • C
    39
  • D
    29
    Correct
2
Find the missing number in series: 7, 15, 32, ?, 138, 281
  • A
    77
  • B
    67
    Correct
  • C
    87
  • D
    57
3
Find the missing number in series: 3, 8, 18, 23, 33, ?, 48
  • A
    37
  • B
    40
  • C
    38
    Correct
  • D
    45
4
Find the missing number in series: 2, 12, 36, 80, 150, ?
  • A
    194
  • B
    210
  • C
    242
  • D
    252
    Correct
5
Find the missing number in series: 36, 30, 24, 18, ?
  • A
    12
    Correct
  • B
    22
  • C
    11
  • D
    21
6
Find similar relationship: LJH : KKI :: CIA : ?
  • A
    BBZ
  • B
    BBB
  • C
    DBB
  • D
    BJB
    Correct
7
Find similar relationship: EJOT : VQLG :: BGLQ : ?
  • A
    YTOJ
    Correct
  • B
    ZUPK
  • C
    AEIM
  • D
    AFKP
8
Find similar relationship: NUMBER : UNBMRE :: GHOST : ?
  • A
    HGSOT
    Correct
  • B
    HOGTS
  • C
    HOGST
  • D
    HGOST
9
Find similar relationship: LUX : 57 :: SIT : ?
  • A
    48
    Correct
  • B
    42
  • C
    44
  • D
    46
10
Find similar relationship: MUMBAI : LTLAZH :: DELHI : ?
  • A
    BCKGH
  • B
    IHLED
  • C
    CDKGH
    Correct
  • D
    CDKGG
11
In a certain code, ROUNDS is written as RONUDS. How is PLEASE written in that code?
  • A
    LPAEES
  • B
    LPAESE
  • C
    PLAESE
    Correct
  • D
    PLASEE
12
In certain code, VACATE is written as AVACET. How is LITERATE written in that code?
  • A
    ILETARET
    Correct
  • B
    ILTREATE
  • C
    ILETRAET
  • D
    ILTEARTE
13
In in the word RECRUITMENT the first letter is interchanged with the last letter, the second letter is interchanged with the second last letter and so on. Which letter would come after I in the newly formed word.
  • A
    M
  • B
    E
  • C
    U
    Correct
  • D
    E
14
If the position of the third and tenth letter of the word DOCUMENTATION are interchanged and likewise the position of the fourth and seventh letters, the second and sixth letters is also interchanged, which of the following will be eleventh letter from the right end?
  • A
    T
    Correct
  • B
    I
  • C
    U
  • D
    C
15
Harish is 40 years old and Rais is 60 years old. How many years ago was the ratio of their ages 3:5?
  • A
    30 years
  • B
    20 years
  • C
    5 years
  • D
    10 years
    Correct
16
A can do a certain job in 12 days. B is 60 percent more efficient than A. How many days does B alone take to do the same job?
  • A
    \(6\frac{1}{2}\)
  • B
    \(7\frac{1}{2}\)
    Correct
  • C
    \(5\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D
    \(8\frac{1}{2}\)
17
In a mixture of 30 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2:1. If the ratio is to 1:2, then the quantity of water to be further added is:-
  • A
    10 litres
  • B
    5 litres
  • C
    30 litres
    Correct
  • D
    20 litres
18
By using these symbols choose the correct answer based on these signs.\(\begin{gathered}\times = greater\,\,than \\\\\\\Delta = not\,\,less\,\,than \\\\\\\div = not\,equal\,to \\\\\\\phi = equal\,to \\\\\\+ = not\,greater\,than \\\\\\\square \,\, = less\,than \\\\\\ \end{gathered} \)If \(a \times b\Delta c\), it follows.
  • A
    \(b\,\phi \,a \times c\)
  • B
    \(b\,\Delta \,a\,\phi \,c\)
  • C
    \(c + b\,\square \,a\)
    Correct
  • D
    \(a\,\Delta \,b + c\)
19
By using these symbols choose the correct answer based on these signs.\(\begin{gathered}\times = greater\,\,than \\\\\\\Delta = not\,\,less\,\,than \\\\\\\div = not\,equal\,to \\\\\\\phi = equal\,to \\\\\\+ = not\,greater\,than \\\\\\\square \,\, = less\,than \\\\\\ \end{gathered} \)If \(a \times b \times c\), it does not imply.
  • A
    \(a \div c \times b\)
  • B
    None of these
    Correct
  • C
    \(c \times b\,\Delta \,a\)
  • D
    \(b \times a\,\phi \,c\)
20
How many natural numbers are there between 23 and 100 which are exactly divisible by 6?
  • A
    11
  • B
    13
    Correct
  • C
    10
  • D
    12
21
Find similar relationship.
Question 21 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
    Correct
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
22
Find similar relationship.
Question 22 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
    Correct
23
Find similar relationship.
Question 23 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
    Correct
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
24
Find similar relationship.
Question 24 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
    Correct
  • D
    Option D
25
Find similar relationship.
Question 25 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
    Correct
26
Find similar relationship.
Question 26 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
    Correct
  • D
    Option D
27
Find similar relationship.
Question 27 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
    Correct
  • D
    Option D
28
Find similar relationship.
Question 28 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
    Correct
29
Find similar relationship.
Question 29 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
    Correct
  • D
    Option D
30
Find similar relationship.
Question 30 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
    Correct
31
While climbing a tower with 180 steps, a man rests after every 30 steps for 2 minutes. How long did he rest before reaching the top?
  • A
    18 minutes
  • B
    10 minutes
    Correct
  • C
    12 minutes
  • D
    15 minutes
32
In a party 100 students shake hands with each and every other student. How many hand shakes will there be?
  • A
    9900
  • B
    4000
  • C
    2000
  • D
    4950
    Correct
33
If 1 January 2012 falls on Sunday, which day will be 1 December 2012?
  • A
    Sunday
  • B
    Thursday
  • C
    Saturday
    Correct
  • D
    Friday
34
Which of the following cannot be the first day of a century year?
  • A
    Wednesday
    Correct
  • B
    Thursday
  • C
    Tuesday
  • D
    Monday
35
A clock is set right at 5 am. The clock loses 16 minutes in 24 hours. What will be the true time when the clock indicates 10 pm on 4th day?
  • A
    11 pm
    Correct
  • B
    10 pm
  • C
    9 pm
  • D
    12 pm
36
Which of the following angles is made between the two numbers of a clock?
  • A
    \(20^\circ \)
  • B
    \(40^\circ \)
  • C
    \(30^\circ \)
    Correct
  • D
    \(10^\circ \)
37
Count the number of squares in the given figure.
Question 37 figure 1
  • A
    13
  • B
    17
    Correct
  • C
    16
  • D
    15
38
The sum of all the numbers from 1 to 12 (including 1 and 12 too)
  • A
    60
  • B
    84
  • C
    78
    Correct
  • D
    72
39
By using this below figure find the correct answer. A starts crossing the field diagonally. After walking half the distance he turns right, walks some distance and turns left. Which direction is A facing now?
Question 39 figure 1
  • A
    North
    Correct
  • B
    South
  • C
    South
  • D
    North
40
By using this below figure find the correct answer.From the original position in the figure, D and B move one and half-length of sides clockwise and anticlockwise respectively. Which one of the following statement is true?
Question 40 figure 1
  • A
    B and D are both at the mid-point between A and C
  • B
    B and D are both at the midpoint between A and D.
  • C
    B is at the midpoint between
    Correct
  • D
    D is at the midpoint between A and C, and B at the corner originally occupied by A
41
Choose the diagram that is closely related to: Tennis fans, Cricket players, Students
Question 41 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
    Correct
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
42
Choose the diagram that is closely related to: Flowers, Clothes, White
Question 42 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
    Correct
  • D
    Option D
43
Choose the diagram that is closely related to: Human beings, Teachers, Graduates
Question 43 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
    Correct
44
Choose the diagram that is closely related to: Males, Father, Doctors
Question 44 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
    Correct
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
45
Choose the diagram that is closely related to: Authors, Teachers, Male
Question 45 figure 1
  • A
    Option A
    Correct
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Option D
46
X is brother of Y. B is brother of Y. X is brother of D but N is not brother of D. How Y is related to D?
  • A
    Cousin
  • B
    Sister
  • C
    Brother
  • D
    None of these
    Correct
47
Pointing towards a man another man said, he is the son of my father’s sister. Then what is the relation between them?
  • A
    Cousin
    Correct
  • B
    Uncle
  • C
    Father
  • D
    Brother
48
34.5 + 240.016 + 23.98 = ?
  • A
    298.0946
  • B
    298.946
    Correct
  • C
    298.11
  • D
    299.09
49
The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Six years ago, father’s age was five times the age of the son. After six years, son’s age will be –
  • A
    14 years
  • B
    18 years
  • C
    12 years
  • D
    20 years
    Correct
50
Bablu has Rs. 480 in the denominations of one rupee notes, five rupee notes and ten rupee notes. The number of notes of each denomination in equal. What is the total no. of notes that he has?
  • A
    60
  • B
    75
  • C
    90
    Correct
  • D
    45