Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.
He is (a wolf in sheep's clothing), outwardly kind but inwardly vicious!
Option 1: Verbally scold someone.
Option 2: A dangerous person pretending to be harmless.
Option 3: A situation involving a narrow escape from danger.
Option 4: Angry today about something that occurred in the past.
Correct Answer: A dangerous person pretending to be harmless.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: This idiom is a metaphorical expression used to describe someone who appears to be gentle, harmless, or innocent but is actually dangerous, deceitful, or malicious underneath. In the sentence, it
Question : As per Census 2011, which among the following Union Territories of India has the lowest population?
Option 1: Daman and Diu
Option 2: Delhi
Option 3: Chandigarh
Option 4: Lakshadweep
Correct Answer: Lakshadweep
Solution : The correct answer is Lakshadweep.
According to Census 2011, Lakshadweep is India's smallest Union Territory in terms of area and population. The population of Lakshadweep is 64429, which contributes 0.01% to the total Indian population. It is a group of 36 islands with
Question : What is the minimum age a person should be if he/she is willing to be appointed as the Governor of a state in India?
Option 1: 28 years
Option 2: 30 years
Option 3: 35 years
Option 4: 40 years
Correct Answer: 35 years
Solution : The correct answer is 35 years.
To be eligible as a governor in India, one must be an Indian citizen and a minimum of 35 years old. The appointee should not be a member of either the Parliament or a State Legislature. Additionally, the
Question : Directions: Six friends are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Aman is sitting second right to Sneha. Tushar is immediately left to Sneha. Ritika is not the immediate neighbour of either Sneha or Tushar. Ritika is sitting second right to Prerna. Sharique is sitting in between Ritika and Tushar. Who is the immediate neighbour of both Tushar and Prerna?
Option 1: Ritika
Option 2: Sharique
Option 3: Aman
Option 4: Sneha
Correct Answer: Sneha
Solution : Given: (I) Six friends are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.
(II) Aman is sitting second right to Sneha. Tushar sits immediately left to Sneha. Ritika is not the immediate neighbour of either Sneha or Tushar. Ritika is sitting second right to Prerna.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side.
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 AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : A man divides a certain sum among his wife, his son and his daughter. His wife gets 45% of the sum, his son gets 30% of the sum, and his daughter gets the remaining INR 6,25,000. What amount did the wife get?
Option 1: INR 5,00,000
Option 2: INR 11,25,000
Option 3: INR 7,50,000
Option 4: INR 6,25,000
Correct Answer: INR 11,25,000
Solution : Percentage of money wife got = 45% Percentage of money son got = 30% ⇒ Percentage of money daughter got = 100 – 45 – 30 = 25% The amount received by daughter = INR 6,25,000 Let $x$ be the total money. 25% of
Question : Pipes A and B together can fill a tank in 10 hours. Pipes B and C together can fill the same tank in 12 hours. Pipes A and C together can fill the same tank in 15 hours. In how many hours can pipe B alone fill the same tank?
Option 1: $\frac{120}{7}$ hours
Option 2: $15$ hours
Option 3: $\frac{120}{11}$ hours
Option 4: $\frac{155}{13}$ hours
Correct Answer: $\frac{120}{7}$ hours
Solution : Pipes A and B together can fill a tank in 10 hours. Pipes B and C together can fill the same tank in 12 hours. Pipes A and C together can fill the same tank in 15 hours. According to the question, Work done
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some books are pens. Some books are copies. All copies are pencils. Conclusions: I. Some pencils are pens. II. Some pencils are books.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some pencils are pens – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no definite relation between pencils and pens.
Question : The toxic metal associated with the Minamata disease is:
Option 1: lead
Option 2: cadmium
Option 3: arsenic
Option 4: mercury
Correct Answer: mercury
Solution : The correct option is mercury.
The Minamata incident occurred in the 1950s, and 1960s in Minamata, Japan, as a result of a chemical factory controlled by the Chisso Corporation releasing methylmercury into the waters of Minamata Bay. The deadly mercury compound made its way
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Leave no stone unturned
Option 1: To act in a strange manner
Option 2: Make all possible efforts
Option 3: To get fired from the job
Option 4: Not willing to accept the ideas of others
Correct Answer: Make all possible efforts
Explanation: This phrase implies putting in exhaustive effort, leaving nothing overlooked or unexplored, to achieve a particular goal. It suggests thoroughness and determination in pursuing something.
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