Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? –34, –31, –25, –16, –4, 11, 29, ?
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 80
Option 4: 70
Correct Answer: 50
Solution : Given: –34, –31, –25, –16, –4, 11, 29, ?
The pattern is as follows – –34 + 3 = –31; –31 + 6 = –25; –25 + 9 = –16; –16 + 12 = –4; –4 + 15 = 11; 11 + 18 = 29;
Question : Directions: The bar graph given below shows the production (in tonnes) of rice in a country for the years 2007 to 2011. Study the graph carefully and answer the questions given below.
What is the average production of rice per year from 2009 to 2011? (in tonnes)
Option 1: 700
Option 2: 550
Option 3: 860
Option 4: 900
Correct Answer: 700
Solution : The average production of rice per year from 2009 to 2011 = $\frac{540+720+840}{3}$ = $\frac{2100}{3}$ = 700 tonnes Hence, the correct answer is 700.
Question : Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence. A number of measres have been sugested by her.
Option 1: A number of measrues have been sugessted by her.
Option 2: A number of measures have been sujjested by her.
Option 3: A number of measures have been suggested by her.
Option 4: A number of mesures have been suggested by her.
Correct Answer: A number of measures have been suggested by her.
Solution : The right choice is the third option.
In the given sentence, there are two misspelt words. These words, with their correct spelling and meanings, are as follows:
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, WATER is written as RETAW, CERTAIN is written as NIATREC, and GENERAL is written as LARENEG. How will LOVELY be written in that language?
Option 1: LOVELY
Option 2: YLEVOL
Option 3: YOVELL
Option 4: YLVEOL
Correct Answer: YLEVOL
Solution : Given: WATER is written as RETAW, CERTAIN is written as NIATREC, and GENERAL is written as LARENEG.
Reverse the order of letters of WATER, to obtain the required code – WATER→ RETAW Thus, WATER is written as RETAW And in, CERTAIN is written as NIATREC
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Humble
Option 1: Votary
Option 2: Passive
Option 3: Diffident
Option 4: Assertive
Correct Answer: Assertive
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Humble refers to having a modest or low view of one's importance, being unpretentious, and showing a lack of pride or arrogance. Assertive, on the other hand, refers to a confident and self-assured manner of expressing one's opinions, needs, or
Question : Benzene cannot undergo:
Option 1: substitution
Option 2: addition
Option 3: elimination
Option 4: oxidation
Correct Answer: elimination
Solution : The correct option is elimination.
Benzene is incapable of undergoing an elimination reaction. Benzene's carbon atoms are sp2 hybridised, which means they form a planar ring with alternating single, and double bonds. Because the double bonds are delocalized around the ring, benzene is
Question : What is the value of $\frac{126}{39} × \left(\frac{78}{14}÷ \frac{13}{91}\right)-\frac{45}{9} ?$
Option 1: 121
Option 2: 123
Option 3: 143
Option 4: 141
Correct Answer: 121
Solution : Given expression, $\frac{126}{39} × \left(\frac{78}{14}÷ \frac{13}{91}\right)-\frac{45}{9}$ $=\frac{126}{39}×\left(\frac{78}{14}× \frac{91}{13}\right)-5$ $=\frac{126}{39}×39-5$ $=126-5$ $=121$ Hence, the correct answer is 121.
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Villainous
Option 1: Wholesome
Option 2: Lucid
Option 3: Nefarious
Option 4: Famous
Correct Answer: Nefarious
Solution : The third option is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is nefarious.
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
Two ___ were sent to garrison the town.
Option 1: Armies
Option 2: Regimes
Option 3: Troops
Option 4: Regiments
Correct Answer: Regiments
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice since "regiments" means military units consisting of soldiers organised for specific tasks and fits perfectly in the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
The figure inside the box is being rotated by 90 degrees in the clockwise direction. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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