Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : When N is divided by 6, the remainder is 4. When 2N is divided by 6, the remainder is:
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 0
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Dividend = N, Divisor = 6, Remainder = 4, Quotient = Q Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder Case 1: N = (6 × Q) + 4............................(1) Multiply equation (1) by 2 ⇒ 2N = 2(6 × Q) + 8 ⇒ 2N = 12Q
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The "Sesame Street" spin off (1)__________ to be the first Russian-language educational TV (2)__________ aimed specifically at preschoolers. The project (3)__________ support from both American and Russian government officials. "If we do not reform our (4)__________, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society," (5)_________ Elena Lenskaya, a director in Russia's Ministry of Education, during a 1992 U.S. congressional hearing on the planned adaptation.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number. 5
Option 1: told
Option 2: ordered
Option 3: said
Option 4: muted
Correct Answer: said
Solution : The third option is correct.
Said is the best fit here because it indicates the act of speaking, which is what Elena Lenskaya did during the 1992 U.S. congressional hearing. It's a neutral term that accurately represents the action of speaking.
The meanings of the
Question : Which river flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas?
Option 1: Godavari
Option 2: Gandak
Option 3: Tapti
Option 4: Narmada
Correct Answer: Narmada
Solution : The correct answer is Narmada.
Satpura, and Vindhya Ranges are mountains in central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Narmada River flows between Satpura and Vindhya Ranges. Narmada River originates from Amarkantak Hills in the state of Madhya Pradesh, and drains
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, LORD is written as 5409, MODE is written as 4685, LOAD is written as 5047. What is M written in that code language?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: 1. LORD ⇒ 5409 2. MODE ⇒ 4685 3. LOAD ⇒ 5047
By comparing all the above-coded letters, we find that – In words 1 and 2, O and D are common letters and 4 and 5 are common codes. The remaining letters and
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 153, 158, 151, 156, 149, 154, 147, ?
Option 1: 156
Option 2: 152
Option 3: 159
Option 4: 144
Correct Answer: 152
Solution : Given: 153, 158, 151, 156, 149, 154, 147, ?
In the above-given series, add 5 and subtract 7 alternately to the numbers. 153 + 5 = 158, 158 – 7 = 151, 151 + 5 = 156, 156 – 7 = 149, 149 + 5
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 10 : 512 :: 12 : 1000 :: 8 : ?
Option 1: 315
Option 2: 216
Option 3: 512
Option 4: 256
Correct Answer: 216
Solution : Given: 10 : 512 :: 12 : 1000 :: 8 : ?
Subtract 2 from the first number, and then cube the resultant, to obtain the second number in each number pair – Like, 10 : 512→(10 – 2)3 = 83 = 512
Question : A sum of Rs. 28,500 is lent out at 6.4% per annum simple interest for 10 years. What will be the amount after 10 years?
Option 1: Rs. 2,85,000
Option 2: Rs. 46,740
Option 3: Rs. 40,290
Option 4: Rs. 32,480
Correct Answer: Rs. 46,740
Solution : Given: A sum of Rs. 28,500 is lent out at 6.4% per annum simple interest for 10 years. Here, Principle ($P$) = Rs. 28,500 Rate of interest ($R$) = 6.4% Time ($T$) = 10 years So, the total interest (I) = $\frac{PRT}{100}$ = $\frac{28500×6.4×10}{100}$
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row – 80, 40, 20 Second row – 112, 56, 28 Third row – 244, 122, ?
Option 1: 61
Option 2: 51
Option 3: 78
Option 4: 64
Correct Answer: 61
Solution : In each row, divide the first number by 2 to obtain the second number, and divide the second number by 2 to obtain the third number. First row→80, 40, 20; 80 ÷ 2 = 40; 40 ÷ 2 = 20 Second row→112, 56,
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 67, 57, 49, 43, 39, ?
Option 1: 37
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 33
Correct Answer: 37
Solution : Given: 67, 57, 49, 43, 39, ?
Subtract even numbers in decreasing order starting from 10 to the previous number, to get the required missing number in the series – 67 – 10 = 57; 57 – 8 = 49; 49 – 6 = 43;
Question : Which among the following is a cooking procedure in which the sugar in the food gets oxidised, turning into a brown colour?
Option 1: Filtration
Option 2: Caramelisation
Option 3: Emulsification
Option 4: Bromination
Correct Answer: Caramelisation
Solution : The correct answer is Caramelisation.
The process of heating sugars or carbohydrates is called caramelisation. Food should change for the better as it gets hot enough because it forms new compounds and browns. Two non-enzymatic browning processes that take place in food include caramelisation and
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