Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The three racers' speed ratio is 3 : 2 : 4. What is the respective ratio of time taken by the three racers to cover the same distance?
Option 1: 6 : 8 : 9
Option 2: 4 : 8 : 5
Option 3: 10 : 8 : 3
Option 4: 4 : 6 : 3
Correct Answer: 4 : 6 : 3
Solution : Given: The three racers' speed ratio is 3 : 2 : 4. We know that time is inversely proportional to speed. So, the respective ratio of time = $\frac{1}{3}:\frac{1}{2}:\frac{1}{4}$ = $\frac{12}{3}:\frac{12}{2}:\frac{12}{4}$ [Multiplying each ratio by 12] = 4 : 6 :
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
The smell of this flower make me felt dizzy.
Option 1: making I feel
Option 2: makes me feel
Option 3: make me feeling
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: makes me feel
Solution : The correct choice is the second option,
Explanation: The phrase "makes me feel" should be used to make the sentence grammatically accurate. There is an error in subject-verb agreement in the sentence, as the singular form of the verb should be
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. A person who believes in the equality of all people
Option 1: Philologist
Option 2: Egalitarian
Option 3: Philodendron
Option 4: Philander
Correct Answer: Egalitarian
Solution : The second option is correct.
The group of words describes someone who holds a belief in the equality of all individuals. Egalitarian is a noun that precisely encapsulates this idea, referring to a person who advocates or believes in the principle of equality, especially in
Question : If the cost of 3 dozen bananas is Rs. 180, what is the cost of 7 dozen bananas?
Option 1: Rs. 490
Option 2: Rs. 210
Option 3: Rs. 420
Option 4: Rs. 350
Correct Answer: Rs. 420
Solution : The cost of 3 dozen of bananas = Rs. 180 The cost of 1 dozen of bananas = $\frac{180}{3}$ = Rs. 60 Cost of 7 dozens of bananas = 7 × 60 = 420 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 420.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. SB : VY :: GN : ?
Option 1: JL
Option 2: DR
Option 3: JK
Option 4: DQ
Correct Answer: JK
Solution : Given: SB : VY :: GN : ?
Add and subtract 3 alternatively from the place value of the letters of SB to get the related letter cluster. S + 3 = V; B – 3 = Y So, SB is related to VY. Similarly,
Question : The speed of a boat in still water is 44 km/hr and the speed of a stream is 26 km/hr. Find the upstream speed of the boat.
Option 1: 12 km/hr
Option 2: 18 km/hr
Option 3: 13 km/hr
Option 4: 14 km/hr
Correct Answer: 18 km/hr
Solution : The speed of a boat in still water is 44 km/hr and the speed of a stream is 26 km/hr. Upstream speed of a boat = Boat's speed in still water – Speed of the stream = 44 – 26 = 18 km/hr Hence,
Question : Directions: Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All notebooks are pencils. Some pens are notebooks. Conclusions: I. All pens are pencils. II Some pencils are pens.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All pens are pencils – According to the Venn diagram, the circle of pens overlaps the circle of pencils. So, some pens
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Interfere
Option 1: Activate
Option 2: Masquerade
Option 3: Hasten
Option 4: Restrict
Correct Answer: Restrict
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
"Interfere" means to intervene in a situation in a way that disrupts or hinders its normal course of operation or progress. Similarly, "restrict" means to limit or control the actions, movements, or access of someone or something, thereby
Question : Lala Lajpat Rai was an active member of which organisation?
Option 1: Arya Samaj
Option 2: Brahmo Samaj
Option 3: Brahmo Sabha
Option 4: Prarthana Samaj
Correct Answer: Arya Samaj
Solution : The correct answer is Arya Samaj.
Prominent lawyer, social activist, educationist, and freedom warrior Lala Lajpat Rai gave his life to ensure his motherland's independence. Since his undergraduate years, he has been a member of Arya Samaj, and actively participated in organising the
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? –15, –9, –3, 3, 9, 15, ?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 21
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given: –15, –9, –3, 3, 9, 15, ?
In the above-given series, add 6 to the previous number to obtain the next number. –15 + 6 = –9; –9 + 6 = –3; –3 + 6 = 3; 3 + 6 = 9; 9 +
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