Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A bullock cart has to cover a distance of 120 km in 15 hours. If it covers half of the journey in $\frac{3}{5}$th time, the speed to cover the remaining distance in the time left has to be:
Option 1: 6.4 km/hr
Option 2: 6.67 km/hr
Option 3: 10 km/hr
Option 4: 15 km/hr
Correct Answer: 10 km/hr
Solution : A bullock cart has to cover a distance of 120 km in 15 hours. It covers half of the journey in $\frac{3}{5}$th time. So, remaining time = $\frac{2}{5}$ × 15 = 6 hr Remaining distance = $\frac{120}{2}$ = 60 km $\therefore$ Required speed =
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. Simon had always been an ardent follower.
Option 1: averse
Option 2: objective
Option 3: casual
Option 4: passionate
Correct Answer: passionate
Solution : The right choice is the fourth option.
In the context of the sentence, "ardent" describes Simon as a devoted and enthusiastic follower. "Passionate" is a synonym that captures this sense of intense dedication and fervour. Simon's being an "ardent follower" suggests that he is
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'.
(Many a opportunities came and went while) he laid wasted.
Option 1: Many an opportunity came and went while
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: Many an opportunities came and gone while
Option 4: Many opportunities come and went as
Correct Answer: Many an opportunity came and went while
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The original sentence contains an error regarding the usage of definitive and indefinite articles. The phrase "many a opportunities" is incorrect; it should be "many an opportunity" to maintain the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
A lot of money (1) / were spent (2) / on the Commonwealth Games. (3) / No Error. (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The phrase "a lot of money" is considered a singular entity, and when referring to a singular entity, the verb should also be singular. So the verb should be singular, which is "was" instead of
Question : What is the height of a cylinder whose radius of base is 12 cm and volume is 19008 cm3? [Use $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$]
Option 1: 6 cm
Option 2: 24 cm
Option 3: 38 cm
Option 4: 42 cm
Correct Answer: 42 cm
Solution : Given: radius, $r$ = 12 cm and volume is 19008 cm3. Let the height be $h$. The volume of the cylinder = $\pi r^2h$ According to the question, ⇒ $\frac{22}{7}\times {12}^2\times h=19008$ ⇒ $h=19008\times \frac{7}{144\times 22}=42$ cm Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Directions: If GECA means 8642, then HFBD means?
Option 1: 9735
Option 2: 7953
Option 3: 7935
Option 4: 5379
Correct Answer: 9735
Solution : Given: GECA means 8642.
Add one to the positional value of each letter of GECA, to get the required code – G (7) + 1 = 8; E (5) + 1 = 6; C (3) + 1 = 4; A (1) + 1 = 2
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be the right image of the question figure?
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 : 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".
We rejoiced at his being promoted.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
The sentence does not have grammatical and structural errors.
Question : Who said, ‘One caste, one religion, one God for humankind’?
Option 1: Jyotirao Phule
Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi
Option 3: Sree Narayana Guru
Option 4: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer: Sree Narayana Guru
Solution : The correct option is Sree Narayana Guru.
The statement "One caste, one religion, one God for humankind" is associated with the Sree Narayana guru. He was a spiritual leader, social reformer, and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Question : Sameer walks a certain distance and rides back taking a total time of 40 minutes. He could walk both ways in 70 minutes. How long would it take for him to ride both ways?
Option 1: 7 minutes
Option 2: 5 minutes
Option 3: 10 minutes
Option 4: 15 minutes
Correct Answer: 10 minutes
Solution : Let the time it takes Sameer to walk one way as W and the time it takes him to ride one way as R. Given that he walks one way and rides back in 40 minutes. ⇒ W + R = 40 Given that
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