Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Definite
Option 1: precise
Option 2: Ample
Option 3: Inclusive
Option 4: General
Correct Answer: precise
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Definite is something that is fixed, certain, or clearly defined.
Precise means something that is sharp and accurate. Both of these words imply exactness, making them synonyms.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The following bar graph shows the marks of a student from 5 different subjects in 2018 and 2019. Find the ratio of the total marks of 2018 to the total marks of 2019.
Option 1: 66 : 23
Option 2: 80 : 3
Option 3: 44 : 15
Option 4: 33 : 26
Correct Answer: 33 : 26
Solution : As per the graph, The total marks of 2018 = 33 + 60 + 70 + 55 + 46 = 264 The total marks of 2019 = 68 + 35 + 40 + 45 + 20 = 208 $\therefore$ Required ratio = $\frac{264}{208}$
Question : Anil is 12.5% more efficient than Sachin. If Sachin alone can finish a work in 10 days, then in how many days will Anil alone finish the same work?
Option 1: $\frac{80}{7}$ days
Option 2: $\frac{70}{9}$ days
Option 3: $\frac{80}{9}$ days
Option 4: $\frac{70}{11}$ days
Correct Answer: $\frac{80}{9}$ days
Solution : Time taken by Sachin to do the work = 10 days Efficiency of Sachin = $\frac{1}{10}$ Efficiency of Anil = $\frac{112.5}{100}$ × efficiency of Sachin = $\frac{112.5}{100}$ × $\frac{1}{10}$ = $\frac{112.5}{1000}$ = $\frac{9}{80}$ Time taken by Anil to do the work = $\frac{80}{9}$ days
Question : The value of [–11 + 2 – 12 ÷ 4] × 5 is:
Option 1: 84
Option 2: 17
Option 3: –12
Option 4: –60
Correct Answer: –60
Solution : [–11 + 2 – 12 ÷ 4] × 5 = [–11 + 2 – 3] × 5 = –12 × 5 = –60 Hence, the correct answer is –60.
Question : If the length of a rectangle is decreased by 13% and the breadth is increased by 13%, find the change of percentage in its area.
Option 1: 1.69% decrease
Option 2: 1.69% increase
Option 3: No change
Option 4: 13% decrease
Correct Answer: 1.69% decrease
Solution : Given, The length of a rectangle is decreased by 13% and the breadth is increased by 13% We know, For successive, increase or decrease = $x + y + \frac{xy}{100}$ Here $x$ = 13 and $y$ = –13 ⇒ $13 + (-13) + \frac{(13)(-13)}{100}=-\frac{169}{100}=-1.69$%
Question : A sum of Rs. 120 is divided among p, q, and r in such a way that p gets Rs. 9 more than q and q gets Rs. 6 more than r. What is the ratio of shares of p, q, and r respectively?
Option 1: 18 : 15 : 13
Option 2: 15 : 12 : 10
Option 3: 16 : 13 : 11
Option 4: 11 : 8 : 10
Correct Answer: 16 : 13 : 11
Solution : Given, A sum of Rs. 120 is divided among p, q, and r. According to the question, p gets Rs. 9 more than q ⇒ p = 9 + q ...............(1) And, q gets Rs. 6 more than r ⇒ q
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
Peoples might confess just to get out of the interrogation room.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: peoples might confess
Option 3: just to get out of
Option 4: the interrogation room
Correct Answer: peoples might confess
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The word people is a collective noun that can be both singular and plural. When used in the plural sense, it does not take an "s" at the end. So, the correct phrase
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Words convey meaning because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages, and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance'. In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world, and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn, gives meaning to our life. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: essential
Option 2: unimportant
Option 3: auspicious
Option 4: silent
Correct Answer: essential
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The sentence implies that one's mother tongue is crucial or necessary for one's literary growth. Using the term essential in this context emphasises the importance of one's native language in developing literary skills and understanding.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Fear evolved over millions of years to protect us from_______.
Option 1: birth
Option 2: danger
Option 3: confidence
Option 4: courage
Correct Answer: danger
Solution : The second option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Before about 1830, _____ sermons, tracts, and addresses routinely broached female intemperance.
Option 1: confluence
Option 2: temperance
Option 3: congruence
Option 4: affluence
Correct Answer: temperance
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the word temperance makes sense as it refers to moderation or abstinence, particularly from the consumption of alcohol.
The sentence is discussing topics covered in sermons, tracts, and addresses related to
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