Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
The Sun ______ brightly.
Option 1: shone
Option 2: shining
Option 3: shine
Option 4: is shine
Correct Answer: shone
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Shone is the past form of "shine", which means to emit bright light, and is the correct form out of the given options.
Question : Manisha has Rs. 8000 in her wallet. Then she increased it by 10%. Now she spent 5% of it. The final value of money in her wallet will be how much percent greater than the initial amount?
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 6%
Option 3: 4.5%
Option 4: 5.5%
Correct Answer: 4.5%
Solution : Initial money with Manisha = Rs. 8000 After increment of 10% = $\frac{110}{100}\times8000=8800$ Remaining money after spending 5% = $\frac{95}{100}\times8800=8360$ Required Percentage = $\frac{\text{Remaining money - Initial money}}{\text{Initial money}}\times100$ = $\frac{8360-8000}{8000}\times100$ = $\frac{360}{8000}\times100$ = $4.5\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 4.5%.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: dcba
Option 2: zyxw
Option 3: srpq
Option 4: hgfe
Correct Answer: srpq
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: dcba; The letters are written in the reverse order→abcd Second option: zyxw; The letters are written in the reverse order→wxyz Third option: srpq; The letters are not written in the reverse order→qprs Fourth option: hgfe; The letters are
Question : Bagh Caves, which has 9 Buddhist caves, was developed around the 6th Century AD situated on the Bagh River in ___.
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Madhya Pradesh
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Madhya Pradesh.
The Bagh Caves, which consist of nine Buddhist rock-cut caves, are located near the Bagh River in the state of Madhya Pradesh. These caves were developed around the 5th to 7th centuries AD and are notable for
Question : What is the average of the first 10 prime numbers?
Option 1: 10.9
Option 2: 12.9
Option 3: 11.9
Option 4: 13.9
Correct Answer: 12.9
Solution : The first 10 prime numbers are: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17,19, 23, 29 ⇒ Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of observation}}{\text{Number of observation}}$ = $\frac{(2+3+5+7+11+13+17+19+23+29)}{10}$ = $\frac{129}{10}$ = 12.9 Hence, the correct answer is 12.9.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, EDITOR is coded as CBGQLO. What is the code for FOLDER in that code language?
Option 1: DMJABO
Option 2: BMJBCR
Option 3: DMJACO
Option 4: DMJABR
Correct Answer: DMJABO
Solution : Given: EDITOR is coded as CBGQLO.
Subtract 2 from the place value of the first three letters and subtract 3 from the place value of the last three letters of EDITOR to obtain the required code – E – 2 = C; D – 2
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Sword : Warrior :: ?
Option 1: Mason : Plumbline
Option 2: Scalpel : Sculptor
Option 3: Axe : Woodcutter
Option 4: Tailor : Needle
Correct Answer: Axe : Woodcutter
Solution : Given: Sword : Warrior (Sword is used by a Warrior who fights in a war).
Let's check the options – First option: Mason : Plumbline; Plumbline is a tool used by Mason but the words are written in the reverse order. Second option:
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The peanut stove, which is so often seen on the __________, just outside the fruit shops, makes us think of the familiar street scene at home.
Option 1: Runway
Option 2: Building
Option 3: Market
Option 4: Foothpath
Correct Answer: Foothpath
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Footpath is a path or track that is laid on the side of roads for people to walk on. This helps convey that the peanut stove, which was present on the path where people walk, makes them think
Question : The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the_______.
Option 1: Old Stone Age
Option 2: Mesolithic Age
Option 3: Iron Age
Option 4: New Stone Age
Correct Answer: Old Stone Age
Solution : The correct answer is the Old Stone Age.
The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the Old Stone Age. The Stone Age can be defined as the prehistoric period or era when humans made tools
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
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 third option is correct.
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