Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Krish takes as much time to run 24 metres as a bus takes covering 72 metres. What will be the distance covered by Krish during the time the bus covers 4.8 km?
Option 1: 2.4 km
Option 2: 3.6 km
Option 3: 2.1 km
Option 4: 1.6 km
Correct Answer: 1.6 km
Solution : Time taken in running 24 metres = time taken by bus in covering 72 metres Time = $\frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$ ⇒ $\frac{d_1}{\text{speed of krish}} = \frac{d_2}{\text{speed of bus}}$ ⇒ $\frac{\text{speed of bus}}{\text{speed of krish}} = \frac{d_2}{d_1}$ -----------(i) ⇒ $\frac{\text{speed of bus}}{\text{speed of krish}} = \frac{72}{24} =
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd one out from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 13 : 25
Option 2: 31 : 63
Option 3: 21 : 41
Option 4: 19 : 37
Correct Answer: 31 : 63
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 13 : 25; (13 × 2) – 1 = 26 – 1 = 25 Second option: 31 : 63; (31 × 2) – 1 = 62 – 1 = 61 ≠ 63 Third option: 21 :
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
Everyone attended the (1) / seminar except (2) / Raman and I. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part because ''I'' should be replaced with ''me'' to convey the intended meaning that except for Raman and the speaker, all individuals were present at the seminar.
The use of ''except'' in this context introduces an object,
Question : Which one out of the following helps in burning?
Option 1: Oxygen
Option 2: Carbon monoxide
Option 3: Nitrogen
Option 4: Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: Oxygen
Solution : The correct answer is Oxygen.
Oxygen gas helps in burning. In a combustion reaction, a substance reacts with oxygen gas and releases energy in the form of heat and light. It is an exothermic reaction. If the supply of oxygen stops, the combustion reaction
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Option 1: Sinecure
Option 2: Panacea
Option 3: Souvenir
Option 4: Regalia
Correct Answer: Souvenir
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this context, the group of words refers to a tangible item kept as a reminder, and "souvenir" is a noun that precisely fits this description. A souvenir is typically an item collected or purchased during a memorable
Question : The process in which metals are extracted from their ores by heating beyond the melting point is called ________.
Option 1: spinning
Option 2: smelting
Option 3: heaving
Option 4: extracting
Correct Answer: smelting
Solution : The correct answer is smelting.
Smelting is the process of extracting metals from their ores by heating them over their melting point. The molten mixture is then purified and processed further to produce steel. This covers the extraction of iron from iron ore, copper
Question : The average of D1 and D2 is 40. The average of D2 and D3 is 45. The average of D1 and D3 is 55. What is the value of D3?
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 50
Option 4: 55
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given: The average of D1 and D2 is 40. The sum of D1 and D2 = 40 × 2 = 80 ---------------(1) The average of D2 and D3 is 45. The sum of D2 and D3 =
Question : Who is the author of the book 'A Soldier's General'?
Option 1: General V. K. Singh
Option 2: General J. J. Singh
Option 3: Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma
Option 4: Air Chief Marshal A. K. Browne
Correct Answer: General J. J. Singh
Solution : The correct answer is General J. J. Singh.
At the army headquarters, General J. J. Singh was a key player in the planning and execution of the Kargil War. He was chosen to lead Arunachal Pradesh as governor after retiring. A Soldier's
Question : Which of the following persons was a slave-generals of Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316 AD)?
Option 1: Malik Kafur
Option 2: Ulugh Khan
Option 3: Jauna Khan
Option 4: Nasiruddin Shah
Correct Answer: Malik Kafur
Solution : The correct option is Malik Kafur.
Alauddin Khalji's notable slave-general was Malik Kafur. Malik Kafur, a Hindu named Manik, rose through the ranks to become one of Khalji's most trusted commanders. He played a crucial role in Alauddin's military campaigns, including the successful
Question : The present ages of Vishal and Shekhar are in the ratio of 14 : 17. Six years from now, their ages will be in the ratio of 17 : 20. What is Shekhar's present age?
Option 1: 51 years
Option 2: 34 years
Option 3: 36 years
Option 4: 17 years
Correct Answer: 34 years
Solution : Given: The present ages of Vishal and Shekhar are in the ratio of 14 : 17. Six years from now, their ages will be in the ratio of 17 : 20. Let the present ages of Vishal and Shekhar be $14x$ and $17x$ years
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