Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which of the following devices is generally used to check multiple choice questions ?
Option 1: OCR
Option 2: OMR
Option 3: MICR
Option 4: Bar Code Reader
Correct Answer: OMR
Solution : The correct answer is OMR.
An OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) scanner is a device that is often used to verify multiple-choice questions (MCQs). By recognising the presence or absence of marks in designated regions, OMR technology is particularly intended to identify and analyse marked replies
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Multi-client messaging systems make it easier to keep in_____________.
Option 1: dairy
Option 2: touch
Option 3: roll
Option 4: secret
Correct Answer: touch
Solution : The second option is correct.
Explanation: Keeping in touch implies regular communication, maintaining relationships, and staying updated with each other's lives or activities. Therefore, in the context of a multi-client messaging system, it's highlighting the ease of staying connected with multiple individuals or clients simultaneously,
Question : Two boats go downstream in a river at a speed of 35 km/hr and 25 km/hr. The speed of the stream is 4 km/hr. The distance between both boats initially is 60 km. In how much time will they meet if the boats are going downstream?
Option 1: 10 hours
Option 2: 13 hours
Option 3: 6 hours
Option 4: 8 hours
Correct Answer: 6 hours
Solution : The relative speed of both the boats = 35 km/hr – 25 km/hr = 10 km/hr Distance = 60 km ⇒ Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}=\frac{60}{10}=6$ hours Hence, the correct answer is 6 hours.
Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., A can be represented by 00, 12, 23 etc., and P can be represented by 58, 69, 75 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word given in each question. POET
Matrix I
Matrix II
Option 1: 69, 88, 67, 65
Option 2: 75, 55, 65, 67
Option 3: 77, 88, 98, 78
Option 4: 75, 66, 76, 78
Correct Answer: 69, 88, 67, 65
Solution : Given: POET
Number representations of each letter – P→58, 69, 75, 86, 97 O→55, 66, 77, 88, 99 E→56, 67, 78, 89, 95 T→59, 65, 76, 87, 98
First option: 69, 88, 67, 65; All the letters of the word POET can
Question : Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word. The freedom to browse a secure and accountable online space will be compromised.
Option 1: indebted
Option 2: amicable
Option 3: irresponsible
Option 4: liable
Correct Answer: irresponsible
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The antonym of accountable is irresponsible. If someone is accountable, they are responsible and can be called to answer for their actions. On the other hand, if someone is irresponsible, they lack a sense of responsibility
Question : Which of the following statements is Incorrect?
Option 1: Metals are used in making cookware.
Option 2: Metals are used in the manufacture of automobiles.
Option 3: Living beings inhale metals during respiration.
Option 4: Metals are used in manufacturing jewellery.
Correct Answer: Living beings inhale metals during respiration.
Solution : The correct answer is Living beings inhale metals during respiration.
Metals are defined as elements which have characteristic chemical and physical properties and three-fourths of the known elements are metals. Living beings do not inhale metals during respiration. Living
Question : Select the word from the options which is exactly opposite in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.
The company has responded (sluggishly) to these changes in technology.
Option 1: Lethargically
Option 2: Similarly
Option 3: Apathetically
Option 4: Promptly
Correct Answer: Promptly
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Sluggishly means to move or operate slowly.
Promptly means to act with little or no delay. Thus, it is the opposite of sluggishly.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 6 ÷ 24 + 6 × 7 – 5 = 29
Option 1: ÷ and ×
Option 2: ÷ and +
Option 3: ÷ and –
Option 4: × and +
Correct Answer: ÷ and +
Solution : Given: 6 ÷ 24 + 6 × 7 – 5 = 29
Let's check each option – First Option: ÷ and × On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – 6 × 24 + 6 ÷ 7 – 5 = 29 On solving
Question : Which among the following books was not written by King Harshavardhana?
Option 1: Ratnavali
Option 2: Amuktamalyada
Option 3: Nagananda
Option 4: Priyadarsika
Correct Answer: Amuktamalyada
Solution : The correct option is Amuktamalyada.
Amuktamalyada is a Telugu epic poem written by Krishnadevaraya, the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire in the early 16th century. Harshavardhana, emperor of the Vardhana dynasty, took an interest in writing and composed three Sanskrit plays: Nagananda, Ratnavali, and
Question : Directions: Six girls Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti, and Kajal are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Kajal is to the immediate left of Mansi. Shweta is third to the left of Mansi. Payal is second to the right of Kajal. Monika is not second to the left of Mansi. Who is second to the right of Mansi?
Option 1: Kajal
Option 2: Shweta
Option 3: Monika
Option 4: Payal
Correct Answer: Monika
Solution : Given: 1. Kajal is to the immediate left of Mansi. 2. Shweta is third to the left of Mansi. 3. Payal is second to the right of Kajal. 4. Monika is not second to the left of Mansi. From the above-given information, the following seating
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