Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word. The beauty of our landscape is important.
Option 1: Glamour
Option 2: Aesthetics
Option 3: Nobility
Option 4: Blemish
Correct Answer: Blemish
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The term beauty refers to the overall attractiveness, aesthetic appeal, and pleasing qualities of the landscape. The word blemish refers to a flaw or imperfection, contrasting with the positive connotation of "beauty".
The meanings of the other options
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. RBS : OXN :: OXA : ?
Option 1: LTW
Option 2: LUW
Option 3: LTV
Option 4: LUV
Correct Answer: LTV
Solution : Given: RBS : OXN :: OXA : ?
Subtract the consecutive natural numbers (starting from 3) from the place value of the letters of RBS to get the related letter cluster. R – 3 = O; B – 4 = X; S – 5 =
Question : Nine times the area of a circle is the same as the three times the area of a square. What is the ratio of the diameter of the circle and the diagonal of the square?
Option 1: $\sqrt{2}: \sqrt{3 \pi}$
Option 2: $2: \sqrt{3 \pi}$
Option 3: $2: 3 \pi$
Option 4: $\sqrt{5}: \sqrt{7 \pi}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{2}: \sqrt{3 \pi}$
Solution : Let the radius of the circle be $r$ and the side of the square be $a$. According to the question, ⇒ $9 \times \pi r^2 = 3 \times a^2$ ⇒ $a = r \sqrt{3\pi}$ The diameter, $d$ of the circle = $2r$ The
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 8 : 64
Option 2: 7 : 49
Option 3: 6 : 30
Option 4: 5 : 25
Correct Answer: 6 : 30
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 8 : 64; (8)2 = 64 Second option: 7 : 49; (7)2 = 49 Third option: 6 : 30; (6)2 = 36 ≠ 30 Fourth option: 5 : 25; (5)2 = 25
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Satisfactory
Option 1: Revive
Option 2: Morose
Option 3: Inadequate
Option 4: Diminish
Correct Answer: Inadequate
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Satisfactory refers to something that meets the requirements or expectations, indicating a sufficient or acceptable level of quality. On the other hand, inadequate means lacking in quantity or quality, falling short of what is necessary or required.
The
Question : What is the product of the two numbers whose HCF is 7 and LCM is 280?
Option 1: 1980
Option 2: 980
Option 3: 3920
Option 4: 1960
Correct Answer: 1960
Solution : The product of two numbers is equal to the product of their highest common factor (HCF) and least common multiple (LCM). So, if the HCF is 7 and the LCM is 280. The product of the two numbers = 7 × 280 = 1960 Hence,
Question : Directions: In the given diagram, the circle represents professionals, the square represents dancers, the triangle represents musicians, and the rectangle represents Europeans. Different regions in the diagram are numbered 1 to 11. Based on the diagram represent non-European professional dancers?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Given: The circle represents professionals, the square represents dancers, the triangle represents musicians, and the rectangle represents Europeans.
In the below diagram, the shaded part represents the common region of professional and dancers but according to the question rectangle represent Europeans so the rectangle is
Question : If $\mathrm{X: Y=3: 2}$, then what is the value of $\mathrm{(X-Y):(X+Y) }$?
Option 1: 4 : 5
Option 2: 1 : 5
Option 3: 8 : 9
Option 4: 3 : 7
Correct Answer: 1 : 5
Solution : Given the ratio $\mathrm{X:Y = 3:2}$. Let X = 3k and Y = 2k for some constant k. Now, we can substitute these expressions. $\mathrm{\frac{X - Y}{X + Y} = \frac{3k - 2k}{3k + 2k} = \frac{k}{5k} = \frac{1}{5}}$ Hence, the correct answer
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The blue team ______ the red team to play the game.
Option 1: surrendered
Option 2: compromised
Option 3: challenged
Option 4: heated
Correct Answer: challenged
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
In this context, "challenged" fits well because it implies that the blue team is inviting or provoking the red team to participate in the game. It conveys a sense of competition or rivalry, suggesting that the blue team
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Harry stepped in, his head almost_____ the sloping ceiling, and blinked.
Option 1: embracing
Option 2: touching
Option 3: grasping
Option 4: cuddling
Correct Answer: touching
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: Touching is the most suitable option here because it describes the proximity between Harry's head and the sloping ceiling without implying an action of holding or embracing it.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
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