Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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: No astronomer is tall. Some tall are handsome. Conclusions: I. Some astronomers are handsome. II. No tall is an astronomer.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows.
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follow.
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows.
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows.
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions - Conclusions (I): Some astronomers are handsome – From the above diagram, it is clear that there is no relation between astronomers and handsome. So, this
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 53, 60, 67, 74, 81, 88, ?
Option 1: 95
Option 2: 93
Option 3: 98
Option 4: 104
Correct Answer: 95
Solution : Given: 53, 60, 67, 74, 81, 88, ?
The pattern is as follows – 53 + 7 = 60; 60 + 7 =67; 67 + 7 = 74; 74+ 7 = 81; 81 + 7 = 88; 88 + 7 = 95
So, the missing
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".
You are the man (1) / who have (2) / spoiled it. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The relative pronoun "who" refers to a singular subject, "man". So the verb should also be in the singular form to maintain the subject-verb agreement. Thus, "has" should be used in place of "have".
Question : Which among the following planets is also known as "morning star"?
Option 1: Jupiter
Option 2: Neptune
Option 3: Venus
Option 4: Earth
Correct Answer: Venus
Solution : The correct option is Venus.
Venus is known as the "morning star" when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise. This phenomenon occurs due to its orbital position relative to Earth. Venus is one of the brightest objects in the pre-dawn sky
Question : The monthly consumption of milk of 90 students in a school hostel is 183 litres. If the monthly ration of milk is increased to 915 litres, how many students can be accommodated in the hostel?(Assuming that per capita milk consumption remains the same)
Option 1: 250
Option 2: 550
Option 3: 450
Option 4: 350
Correct Answer: 450
Solution : Monthly consumption of milk of 90 students in a school hostel = 183 L Per capita milk consumption = $\frac{183}{90}$ = $\frac{61}{30}$ Increased monthly ration of milk = 915 L Total number of students accommodated = $\frac{915}{\frac{61}{30}}$ = $\frac{915×30}{61}$ = 15 × 30 = 450
Question : Directions: Select the option figure 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 all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Pandit Ram Narayan was associated with which musical instrument?
Option 1: Flute
Option 2: Sarod
Option 3: Sarangi
Option 4: Guitar
Correct Answer: Sarangi
Solution : The correct option is Sarangi.
Pandit Ram Narayan is an Indian musician who played sarangi. He became the first internationally successful sarangi player. He was born in 1927 in the Mewar region of Rajasthan and died at the age of 96. He was awarded India's
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.
If you think atheists are all miserable, (nihilistic) amoralists, this book should put you straight.
Option 1: canonical
Option 2: cynical
Option 3: conical
Option 4: tyrannical
Correct Answer: cynical
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The term nihilistic suggests a rejection or disbelief in the existence of inherent meaning or value in life. Cynicism involves a sceptical or distrustful view of the motives of others and a general disbelief in the sincerity of
Question : Man perceives sound vibrations in the frequency ranges of
Option 1: 0 - 5 Hz
Option 2: 6 - 10 Hz
Option 3: 11 - 15 Hz
Option 4: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Correct Answer: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Solution : The correct option is 20 - 20,000 Hz.
The average human's ability to sense sound frequencies ranges between 20 Hertz (Hz) and 20,000 Hertz (20 kHz). This range, however, can vary from person to person and may diminish with age. Infrared frequencies
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of (?) in the following equation, if × and – are interchanged and also + and ÷ are interchanged? 60 + 2 − 3 × 4 ÷ 2 = ?
Option 1: 90
Option 2: 88
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 27
Correct Answer: 88
Solution : Given: 60 + 2 − 3 × 4 ÷ 2 = ?
On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – = 60 ÷ 2 × 3 – 4 + 2 = 30 × 3 – 4 + 2 = 90 – 4 + 2 =
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