Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Among five friends P, Q, R, S and T, T is taller than only three other friends. R is the tallest among all friends. Q is taller than only one person. Only two persons are taller than P. Who is the shortest among all the friends?
Option 1: T
Option 2: P
Option 3: Q
Option 4: S
Correct Answer: S
Solution : Given: I. T is taller than only three other friends. __ > T > __ > __ > __ II. R is the tallest among all friends. R > T > __ > __ > __ III. Q is taller than only one person. R
Question : Directions: In the following question a word is followed by four other words, one of which can be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find this word. EXPERIENCE
Option 1: PIECE
Option 2: EXPERT
Option 3: RIPE
Option 4: PEN
Correct Answer: EXPERT
Solution : Given: EXPERIENCE
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word EXPERIENCE – First option: PIECE; All the letters of PIECE are present in the word EXPERIENCE. Second option: EXPERT; T is not present in the word EXPERIENCE. Therefore, all the letters of EXPERT
Question : What chemical element does ' N ' stand for in the periodic table?
Option 1: Neptunium
Option 2: Nitrogen
Option 3: Neon
Option 4: Neodymium
Correct Answer: Nitrogen
Solution : The correct option is nitrogen.
The chemical element with the symbol 'N' in the periodic table is nitrogen. Approximately 78% of the air on Earth is composed of the diatomic molecule nitrogen (N2), which is an essential part of the atmosphere. It is
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Many people may not find the rewards ______ with the time and effort required.
Option 1: insignificant
Option 2: gleeful
Option 3: cautious
Option 4: Commensurate
Correct Answer: Commensurate
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Commensurate means corresponding to or in proportion to. This helps convey the intended meaning that many people may not find the rewards corresponding to the time and effort they put in.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Many
Question : Directions: Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the given figure and complete the pattern (rotation is not allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, ?
Option 1: 82
Option 2: 85
Option 3: 93
Option 4: 94
Correct Answer: 85
Solution : Given: 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, ?
In the above-given series, add 6 to the previous number to get the next number. 55 + 6 = 61, 61 + 6 = 67, 67 + 6 = 73, 73 + 6 = 79, 79 + 6
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sparkling.
Option 1: Dismal
Option 2: Muffled
Option 3: Gleaming
Option 4: Unexciting
Correct Answer: Gleaming
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Sparkling describes something that shines or emits bright, flickering light. Gleaming is a synonym that also refers to a bright, shining appearance. Both words convey a sense of brightness and radiance.
The meanings of other words are:
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives. We should not mix with those people who have an___ reputation.
Option 1: unsavoury
Option 2: unsteady
Option 3: unsafe
Option 4: unsanctified
Correct Answer: unsavoury
Solution : The correct option will be the first option.
Unsavoury means unpleasant or morally offensive, which fits the context of people having a bad or undesirable reputation. It conveys the idea that we should avoid mixing with those who have a negative or disreputable image.
The
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 443
Option 2: 633
Option 3: 821
Option 4: 245
Correct Answer: 633
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 443; 4 + 4 + 3 = 11 Second option: 633; 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 Third option: 821; 8 + 2 + 1 = 11 Fourth option: 245; 2 + 4 + 5 = 11
Question : What is the value of $(1 ÷ 4) + (1 ÷ 6) - \left \{(1 ÷ 8) ÷ (1 ÷ 4) \right \}$?
Option 1: $-(11÷12)$
Option 2: $-(5÷12)$
Option 3: $-(7÷12)$
Option 4: $-(1÷12)$
Correct Answer: $-(1÷12)$
Solution : $(1 ÷ 4) + (1 ÷ 6) - \left \{(1 ÷ 8) ÷ (1 ÷ 4) \right \}$ $=(\frac{1}{4}) + (\frac{1}{6}) - {\frac{(\frac{1}{8})}{(\frac{1}{4})}}$ $=\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{2}$ $=\frac{3+2-6}{12}$ $=-\frac{1}{12}$ $= -(1÷12)$ Hence, the correct answer is $-(1÷12)$.
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