Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
My uncle goes to office on bicycle or by foot.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
This is the appropriate choice, as we use the preposition by when we talk about means of transport, and the preposition on is used in actions involving body parts.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "My
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time
Option 1: Unanimous
Option 2: Graft
Option 3: Truce
Option 4: Surplus
Correct Answer: Truce
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Truce is a temporary pause in the conflict between two parties. It's an agreement that has been formalised, and it can be declared between wars to negotiate peace. It does not always mean permanent peace, but rather
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : A radio dealer sold a radio at a loss of 2.5%. Had he sold it for Rs. 100 more, he would have gained $7\frac{1}{2}$%. In order to gain $12\frac{1}{2}$% he should sell it for_______
Option 1: Rs. 1080
Option 2: Rs. 1125
Option 3: Rs. 850
Option 4: Rs. 925
Correct Answer: Rs. 1125
Solution : Here, the cost price is denoted by CP and SP denotes the selling price. If the CP of the radio is Rs. $x$, then Difference in the profits = Difference in respective selling price ⇒ 2.5% of $x$ + 7.5% of $x$ = Rs.
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. 18 : 190 :: 20 : 210 :: 22 : ?
Option 1: 230
Option 2: 210
Option 3: 190
Option 4: 200
Correct Answer: 230
Solution : Given: 18 : 190 :: 20 : 210 :: 22 : ?
The first number is multiplied by 10, and then 10 is added to the resultant, to obtain the second number in each number pair – Like, 18 : 190→18 : 18 × 10
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two numbers, what will be the value of the given equation? 2 and 3; 5 – 3 ÷ 1 × 2 + 7
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: 2 and 3 5 – 3 ÷ 1 × 2 + 7
After interchanging the numbers according to the question the equation becomes – ⇒ 5 – 2 ÷ 1 × 3 + 7 = 5 – 6 + 7 = 6
So, the
Question : The National Anthem was first sung in the year 1911 at the annual session of the Indian National Congress held at:
Option 1: Pune
Option 2: Mumbai
Option 3: Calcutta
Option 4: Lucknow
Correct Answer: Calcutta
Solution : The correct answer is Calcutta.
The national anthem was first sung on December 27, 1911. the second day of the Indian National Congress (INC) annual meeting in Calcutta. It was officially adopted as the national anthem of India on January 24, 1950, when India became
Question : Directions: Select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. EI : AE :: UO : ?
Option 1: PK
Option 2: QJ
Option 3: PJ
Option 4: QK
Correct Answer: QK
Solution : Given: EI : AE :: UO : ?
Subtract 4 from the letters of EI and UO to get their codes. E – 4 = A; I – 4 = E Similarly, U – 4 = Q; O – 4 = K
UO is related
Question : Which among the following crops is an example of a Kharif crop?
Option 1: Wheat
Option 2: Rice
Option 3: Barley
Option 4: Mustard
Correct Answer: Rice
Solution : The correct answer is Rice.
The monsoon season when crops are normally grown is known as the Kharif season. Rice, cotton, maize, soybeans, coconuts, almonds, walnuts, watermelon, muskmelon, tomatoes, and many other crops were grown during this time.
Question : Who was the Viceroy of India when the Morley-Minto Reforms were introduced?
Option 1: Lord Linlithgow
Option 2: Lord Attlee
Option 3: Lord Minto
Option 4: Lord Wavell
Correct Answer: Lord Minto
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Minto.
Lord Minto was the Viceroy of India, and Lord Morley was the Secretary of State when the Morley-Minto reforms were introduced in 1909. It was the Indian Council Act of 1909, which was mainly aimed at appeasing
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