Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : What does the 'ozone layer' absorb?
Option 1: Infrared rays
Option 2: Ultraviolet rays
Option 3: X - rays
Option 4: Gamma - rays
Correct Answer: Ultraviolet rays
Solution : The correct answer is Ultraviolet rays.
The ozone layer is a protective layer of ozone gas found in the stratosphere that protects the earth from the harmful UV rays of the sun. UV rays cause various skin diseases and skin cancer.
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 6, 9, 7, 10, 8, 11, ?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 11
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: 6, 9, 7, 10, 8, 11, ?
Every alternate number in the series is a consecutive natural number as shown below – (I) 6, 9, 7, 10, 8, 11, ?→6 + 1 = 7; 7 + 1 = 8; 8
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".
Had I been (1) / in my brother's position (2) / I would have refused the offer. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice, "No error".
The sentence is correctly constructed, and it is the case of the third conditional sentence in the past perfect tense. It follows the structure of a third conditional, expressing a hypothetical situation in the past
Question : How many multiples of 7 are there between 100 and 200?
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : 100 = 7 × 14 + 2 200 = 7 × 28 + 4 Number of multiples of 7 between 100 and 200 = 28 – 14 = 14 Hence, the correct answer is 14.
Question : How many silver medals were won by India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct answer is 2.
India achieved its highest ranking in over four decades at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, securing the 48th position on the medal tally. The country's athletes performed exceptionally, clinching a historic and record-breaking medal haul. India won a total of 1
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (Rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, it is evident that the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Hence,
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 12, 12, 14, 42, 46, 230, 236, 1652, ?
Option 1: 1860
Option 2: 1660
Option 3: 1720
Option 4: 1820
Correct Answer: 1660
Solution : Given: 12, 12, 14, 42, 46, 230, 236, 1652, ?
In the above-given series, multiply and add alternately, the consecutive natural numbers. 12 × 1 = 12; 12 + 2 = 14; 14 × 3 = 42; 42 + 4 = 46; 46 × 5
Question : The law of demand states that when _____.
Option 1: income and price rise demand rises
Option 2: income rises demand rises
Option 3: price rises demand rises
Option 4: price falls demand rises
Correct Answer: price falls demand rises
Solution : The correct answer is price falls and demand rises.
Law Of Demand states that when the price of a good or service increases, keeping all other factors equal, the quantity demanded for that good, or service decreases. Conversely, when the price
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
The profits will be dealt with among the investors.
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: "Dealt out" is a phrasal verb that is often used to describe the distribution or allocation of something. In the context of profits among investors, using "dealt out" conveys the idea that profits are being distributed
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