Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (80, 5, 16) (90, 9, 10)
Option 1: (140, 7, 20)
Option 2: (40, 3,10)
Option 3: (200, 20, 25)
Option 4: (50, 5, 20)
Correct Answer: (140, 7, 20)
Solution : Given: (80, 5, 16); (90, 9,10)
Multiply the second number by the third number, to get the first number – (80, 5, 16)→5 × 16 = 80 (90, 9,10)→9 × 10 = 90
Let's check each option – First option: (140, 7, 20)→7
Question : Which of the following cities existed in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Option 1: Harappa
Option 2: Sanchi
Option 3: Muziris
Option 4: Ayodhya
Correct Answer: Harappa
Solution : The correct answer is Harappa.
Central Punjab was home to Harappa, the centre of one of the regions of the Indus Valley Civilization. During the ancient Bronze Age, one of the most advanced civilizations was Harappan architecture. Beginning around 6000 BC, cultures like Mehrgarh's
Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ABCD, YZEF, WXGH, UVIJ, ?
Option 1: STKL
Option 2: STLM
Option 3: TSKL
Option 4: TLSK
Correct Answer: STKL
Solution : Given: ABCD, YZEF, WXGH, UVIJ, ?
The pattern is as follows – ABCD→A – 2 = Y, B – 2 = Z, C + 2 = E, D + 2 = F YZEF→Y – 2 = W, Z – 2 = X, E + 2
Question : An auto-rickshaw travels 20 km from point P to Q and then 25 km from Q to R. The total time taken was 1 hour 30 minutes. What was the average speed of the auto-rickshaw?
Option 1: 15 km/hr
Option 2: 30 km/hr
Option 3: 45 km/hr
Option 4: 60 km/hr
Correct Answer: 30 km/hr
Solution : Distance from P to Q = 20 km Distance from Q to R = 25 km Total distance = 20 + 25 = 45 km Total time = 1 hour 30 minutes = $1+\frac{30}{60}$ = 1.5 hours We know that, $\text{Average speed}=\frac{\text{Total distance}}{{\text{Total time}}}$
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, NATURE is written as MASUQE. How will POTATO be written in that language?
Option 1: OOSASO
Option 2: OPSAOS
Option 3: OSPAOS
Option 4: OSSASO
Correct Answer: OOSASO
Solution : Given: NATURE is written as MASUQE.
Subtract 1 and add 0 alternately to the place values of the letters of NATURE to obtain the required code – N – 1 = M; A + 0 = A; T – 1 = S; U + 0
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, ?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 47
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 37
Correct Answer: 37
Solution : Given: 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, ?
The series mentioned is a set of prime numbers, which are all integers greater than 1 and are only divisible by 1 and themselves. The prime numbers in this series range from 13 to 37, which includes the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Obscure
Option 1: Obvious
Option 2: Complementary
Option 3: Moody
Option 4: Difficult
Correct Answer: Obvious
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Obscure is something that is difficult to understand or see. Obvious is something that is clear and apparent. Both of these words imply the opposite meaning, making them antonyms.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Beneficial
Option 2: Benificial
Option 3: Beneifical
Option 4: Benificail
Correct Answer: Beneficial
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The correct spelling is beneficial. The word beneficial is an adjective, which means advantageous.
Therefore, the correct answer is beneficial.
Question : The ancient city of Dholavira, is located in which state?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Karnataka
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct option is Gujarat.
Dholavira, an ancient archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilisation, is situated in the Rann of Kutch in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites, showcasing well-planned urban infrastructure, advanced water conservation systems and
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : The given figure can be labeled as shown below –
There are 6 triangles in the above figure. They are ABD, ACD, CDF, CEF, EFH, EGH.
Hence, the second option is correct.
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