Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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. HOME : 8N13D :: BALL : ?
Option 1: 12MZ2
Option 2: 2Z21M
Option 3: 2Z12K
Option 4: 4Z14
Correct Answer: 2Z12K
Solution : Given: HOME : 8N13D :: BALL : ?
Write the place value of the first and third letters and subtract 1 from the place value of the second and fourth letters of the word HOME –
So, HOME is related to 8N13D. Similarly, follow the
Question : If 60% of P = ($\frac{6}{7}$) of Q, then what is P : Q?
Option 1: 10 : 7
Option 2: 18 : 5
Option 3: 9 : 5
Option 4: 17 : 19
Correct Answer: 10 : 7
Solution : According to the question $\frac{60P}{100}=\frac{6Q}{7}$ ⇒ $\frac{3P}{5}=\frac{6Q}{7}$ ⇒ $\frac{P}{Q}=\frac{30}{21}=10:7$ Hence, the correct answer is 10 : 7.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Crude
Option 1: Beastly
Option 2: Ripe
Option 3: Stubble
Option 4: Intense
Correct Answer: Ripe
Solution : The correct antonym is the second option.
Explanation: In the given context, "crude" suggests something that is in a raw or unrefined state. It might be lacking in sophistication or maturity. The antonym "ripe" is a fitting choice because it conveys the idea of
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (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 : Dhyan Chand was associated with which sport?
Option 1: Kabaddi
Option 2: Hockey
Option 3: Cricket
Option 4: Football
Correct Answer: Hockey
Solution : The correct answer is Hockey.
Major Dhyan Chand was a field hockey player, who represented India from 1926 to 1949, scoring over 400 goals in hockey. He was a member of the Olympic teams that won gold in 1928, 1932, and 1936. The Rajiv Gandhi
Question : Article 51A of the Indian Constitution provides for_______.
Option 1: Fundamental Duties
Option 2: Fundamental Rights
Option 3: Directive Principles of State Policy
Option 4: Union Executive
Correct Answer: Fundamental Duties
Solution : The correct answer is Fundamental Duties.
Article 51A of the Indian Constitution outlines the fundamental duties of citizens towards the nation. There are 11 fundamental duties listed under Article 51A, which include respecting the Constitution, promoting harmony, and safeguarding public property, among others.
Question : Which Indian state is home to the Buddhist cave temples known as Barabar Caves?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Sikkim
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Bihar
Solution : The correct answer is Bihar.
The Barabar Caves, situated in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar, represent the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka, these caves, predominantly Buddhist, are nestled in the twin hills of Barabar and Nagarjuna.
Question : Arrange the following Magadhan dynasties in chronological order:
I. Nandas II. Shishunaga
III. Mauryas IV. Haryanka
Option 1: IV, II, III and I
Option 2: II, I, IV and III
Option 3: IV, II, I and III
Option 4: III, I, IV and II
Correct Answer: IV, II, I and III
Solution : The correct answer is IV, II, I and III.
Haryanka Dynasty (545-493 BCE) rose to power under Bimbisara. The Shishunaga dynasty (413-395 BCE) was founded by Shishunaga who was an official of Magadha. Nanda Dynasty (345-322 BCE) ruled the northern
Question : If A is 20% less than B, then B is how much percentage more than A?
Option 1: 33.33%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 25%
Correct Answer: 25%
Solution : A = 20% less than B A = 80% of B B = $\frac{100}{80}$ × A = 1.25 A = 125% of A ⇒ B is 25% more than A. Hence, the correct answer is 25%.
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 15, 14, 12, 9, 5, 0, ?
Option 1: –11
Option 2: –15
Option 3: –6
Option 4: –7
Correct Answer: –6
Solution : Given: 15, 14, 12, 9, 5, 0, ?
Subtract consecutive natural numbers from the previous term to find the next term. 15 – 1 = 14; 14 – 2 = 12; 12 – 3 = 9; 9 – 4 = 5; 5 – 5 =
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