Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The average age of 6 members of a family is 20 years. If the age of the servant is included, then the average age increases by 20%. What is the age of the servant?
Option 1: 52 Years
Option 2: 56 years
Option 3: 50 years
Option 4: 48 years
Correct Answer: 48 years
Solution : Given: The average age of 6 members of a family is 20 years. If the age of the servant is included, the average age increases by 20%. Let the age of the servant be $x$. According to the question, $6×20+x=7×\frac{120}{100}×20$ ⇒ $x=168-120$ ⇒ $x=48$
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
He lost his temper (by a driver) flashed his headlights as he overtook
Option 1: afterwards a driver
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: considering a driver
Option 4: after a driver
Correct Answer: after a driver
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: The preposition "after" is the most suitable choice in this context, indicating the sequence of events. The sentence implies that the driver's action of flashing headlights occurred before the man lost his temper. The
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Arrogance
Option 1: Inhibition
Option 2: Bashful
Option 3: Dominance
Option 4: Diffidence
Correct Answer: Dominance
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Arrogance refers to an attitude of superiority, excessive pride, and a sense of self-importance.
Dominance also conveys a sense of control, superiority, and authority over others.
The meanings of the other options are:
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on its right side.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on Line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Curtailed
Option 1: Slashed
Option 2: Lengthened
Option 3: Pruned
Option 4: Trimmed
Correct Answer: Lengthened
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Curtailed means to reduce or cut short something in extent or quantity.
Lengthened means to make or become longer, making it the opposite of curtail, as one means to shorten while the other means to make
Question : The length of a cuboid is 10 cm. If the breadth of the cuboid is half of its length and the height of the cuboid is twice its length, then what is the lateral surface area of the cuboid?
Option 1: 600 cm2
Option 2: 500 cm2
Option 3: 720 cm2
Option 4: 560 cm2
Correct Answer: 600 cm2
Solution : Given: The length of a cuboid is 10 cm. The breadth of the cuboid is $\frac{10}{2}=5$ cm The height of the cuboid is $2\times 10=20$ cm The lateral surface area of the cuboid of length $l$, breadth $b$, and height $h$ $=2(lh+bh)$ $=2(10\times
Question : Which of the following is considered to be the fifth state of matter?
Option 1: Bose-Einstein condensate
Option 2: Plasma
Option 3: Solid
Option 4: Gas
Correct Answer: Bose-Einstein condensate
Solution : The correct answer is Bose-Einstein condensate.
The fifth state of matter is known as Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). It was first predicted by Albert Einstein in the 1920s and was experimentally realised in 1995. In a Bose-Einstein condensate, a group of atoms is cooled
Question : Lavani is the dance form of which state?
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Solution : The correct answer is Maharashtra.
Lavani is a traditional dance form that originated in Maharashtra, India. It has a rich cultural heritage and is often performed during festivals, celebrations and special occasions.
Question : Which movement was started by the Sikh reformers to purify their religious places by removing the evil social practices that had slowly crept into them?
Option 1: Namdhari Movement
Option 2: Akali Movement
Option 3: Ghadar Movement
Option 4: Nirankari Movement
Correct Answer: Akali Movement
Solution : The correct answer is the Akali movement.
The Akali movement was started by the Sikh reformers to purify their religious places by removing evil social practices. The Akali movement was also involved in the Indian Independence movement and supported the non-cooperation movement started
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. PEST : LAOP :: POOL : ?
Option 1: LJJH
Option 2: LKKG
Option 3: LKKH
Option 4: LKKI
Correct Answer: LKKH
Solution : Given: PEST : LAOP :: POOL : ?
Subtract 4 from the place value of the letters of the given term, to obtain the required missing term – Like, PEST : LAOP→P – 4 = L; E – 4 = A; S – 4 =
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