Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Vegetables are cooked in less time by adding a pinch of salt while cooking because:
Option 1: boiling point of water increases
Option 2: latent heat of vaporisation of water decreases
Option 3: latent heat of vaporisation of water increases
Option 4: boiling point of water decreases
Correct Answer: boiling point of water increases
Solution : The correct option is the boiling point of water increases.
The boiling point of water rises when a pinch of salt is added to it. This phenomenon is caused by a mechanism known as boiling point elevation or the boiling
Question : Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below. Well, you want an (argument)," he added, "come on then."
Option 1: agreement
Option 2: enhancement
Option 3: capability
Option 4: explanation
Correct Answer: explanation
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
In the given context, the person is inviting or challenging someone to present their point of view or provide reasons for a particular stance.
Explanation aligns with this meaning, as it involves presenting information or reasons to clarify a concept
Question : The difference between 73% of a number and 45% of the same number is 112. Find the number.
Option 1: 450
Option 2: 400
Option 3: 500
Option 4: 550
Correct Answer: 400
Solution : Given, The difference between 73% of a number and 45% of the same number = 112 Let the number be $x$. According to the question, $\frac{73}{100}x−\frac{45}{100}x=112$ ⇒ $\frac{28}{100}x=112$ ⇒ $x=\frac{100×112}{28}$ ⇒ $x=400$ Hence, the correct answer is 400.
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom Phrase.
A storm in a tea cup
Option 1: Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter
Option 2: Constant source of annoyance to someone
Option 3: To deal with a person who is more than one's match
Option 4: Back to original position
Correct Answer: Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The idiom "A storm in a teacup" is used to describe a situation where there is a great deal of fuss, outrage, or excitement about something that is, in
Question : 2 years ago, the ratio of X and Y's age was 7 : 5 and after 2 years their age will be in the ratio 9 : 7. What is the present age of Y?
Option 1: 18 years
Option 2: 12 years
Option 3: 16 years
Option 4: 14 years
Correct Answer: 12 years
Solution : 2 years ago, the ratio of X and Y's ages was 7 : 5. So, Let 2 years ago X's age was $7k$ and Y's age was $5k$. According to the question, $\frac{7k+4}{5k+4}=\frac{9}{7}$ $⇒49k+28=45k+36$ $⇒4k=8$ $⇒k=2$ So, 2 years ago Y's age $=5k=5×2=10$ $\therefore$
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'.
This looks (like one of those unwelcome social summons which call upon a man) either to be bored or to lie.
Option 1: like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man
Option 2: like one of these unwelcome social summons that call upon a man
Option 3: like one of those unwelcome social summon that call upon a man
Option 4: No substitution required
Correct Answer: like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man
Explanation: The original sentence had a bracketed segment, and it should be replaced with "like one of those unwelcome social summonses that call upon a
Question : Which of the following rulers was a contemporary of Buddha?
Option 1: Udayin
Option 2: Bimbisara
Option 3: Ajatashatru
Option 4: Mahapadma Nanda
Correct Answer: Bimbisara
Solution : The correct answer is Bimbisara.
The Buddha's contemporary was named Bimbisara. King of Magadha from 543 to 492 BCE. Bimbisara was also known as Senia or Srenika in Jain history during this period. He was a great friend and protector of the Buddha, and
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: throwing
Option 2: catching
Option 3: sieving
Option 4: leaving
Correct Answer: leaving
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word leaving fits contextually, indicating that the water passes through at least one electric power plant before leaving the country.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Paradise : Heaven :: Faith : ?
Option 1: Treasure
Option 2: Belief
Option 3: Betrayal
Option 4: Disbelief
Correct Answer: Belief
Solution : Given: Paradise : Heaven :: Faith : ?
Like, Paradise is a synonym for Heaven. Similarly, the synonym for Faith is Belief.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : What is the value of 15 ÷ 5 of 3 – 3 × 4 + 13?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : 15 ÷ 5 of 3 – 3 × 4 + 13 = 15 ÷ 15 – 3 × 4 + 13 = 1 – 3 × 4 + 13 = 1 – 12 + 13 = 2 Hence, the correct answer is 2.
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