Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Against the clock
Option 1: To take on a task that is a way to big
Option 2: On the point of achievement
Option 3: To avoid talking
Option 4: Rushed and short on time
Correct Answer: Rushed and short on time
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Explanation: The idiom against the clock implies a sense of urgency and time pressure. It denotes a situation where one is in a race or competition with time, striving to complete a task before a
Question : Directions: The following bar graph shows the production of fertilizers (in lakh tonnes) by a company, in six consecutive years. Study the graph and answer the questions. The difference between the average production of fertilizers in the first three years and the average production in the last three years (in lakh tonnes) is:
Option 1: $2\frac{1}{3}$
Option 2: $8\frac{1}{3}$
Option 3: $4\frac{1}{6}$
Option 4: $3\frac{1}{3}$
Correct Answer: $8\frac{1}{3}$
Solution : Based on the given graph in question, Production of fertilizers in 1995 = 70 Production of fertilizers in 1996 = 80 Production of fertilizers in 1997 = 90 Production of fertilizers in 1998 = 80 Production of fertilizers in 1999 = 60 Production of fertilizers
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Many celebrities encourage young children to aspire for greatness.
Option 1: daunt
Option 2: stimulate
Option 3: undermine
Option 4: abate
Correct Answer: stimulate
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Encourage means to give confidence or hope to someone to do something.
Stimulate means to excite an action or response. Both of these words are similar, prompting action, thus making them synonyms.
The meanings of the other
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
In the logo, the blue contrast wells with its complementary colour, yellow.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: contrast well
Option 3: contrast we'll
Option 4: contrasts well
Correct Answer: contrasts well
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The original sentence has a subject-verb agreement issue. The subject is singular. Contrasts well correctly uses the singular form of the verb contrast and is the grammatically accurate choice.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: In
Question : Directions: Study the following graph and answer the questions based on it. Production of fertilizers by a company (in 10000 tonnes over the years 1995-2002) In how many years was the production of fertilizers more than the average production of the given years?
Option 1: 1 year
Option 2: 2 years
Option 3: 3 years
Option 4: 4 years
Correct Answer: 4 years
Solution : As per the given bar graph in question, Total production of fertilizers from 1995-2002 = 25 + 40 + 60 + 45 + 65 + 50 + 75 + 80 = 440 tonnes (in 10000 tonnes) Total number of given years = 8 $\therefore$
Question : Which among the following vitamins influences iron absorption?
Option 1: Vitamin B
Option 2: Vitamin D
Option 3: Vitamin C
Option 4: Vitamin K
Correct Answer: Vitamin C
Solution : The correct answer is Vitamin C.
Vitamin C is essential for iron absorption from diverse dietary sources. Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for vitamin C. Despite the present lower energy need, iron requirements remain constant. This requires more iron to be absorbed
Question : The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has been approved for extension by the Union Cabinet till:
Option 1: January 2023
Option 2: October 2022
Option 3: September 2022
Option 4: November 2022
Correct Answer: September 2022
Solution : The correct answer is September 2022.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) is approved by the cabinet to be extended for an additional six months, from April to September of 2022. The government launched the PMGKAY in March 2020, following the imposition
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.) (125, 2, 3) (512, 5, 3)
Option 1: (1782, 8, 6)
Option 2: (1000, 7, 3)
Option 3: (343, 5, 3)
Option 4: (216, 4, 3)
Correct Answer: (1000, 7, 3)
Solution : Given: (125, 2, 3); (512, 5, 3)
Determine the cube of the sum of the second and third numbers, to obtain the first number – (125, 2, 3)→(2 + 3)3 = 125 (512, 5, 3)→(5 + 3)3 = 512
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Question : Which of the following are the beliefs of Buddhism?
a. The world is full of sorrows.
b. People suffer on account of desires.
c. If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained.
d. The existence of god and soul must be recognised.
Option 1: a, b, c and d
Option 2: b and c
Option 3: a, b and c
Option 4: b, c and d
Correct Answer: a, b and c
Solution : The correct answer is a, b and c.
The Buddha is the founder of Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion that believes in Karma, rebirth and impenetrability. Buddhism believes that life is full of suffering and rebirth, but if you achieve enlightenment,
Question : Ridhaan took a loan of INR 12,000 at the rate of 8% simple interest per annum. What amount will he have to pay after 6 months, if he decides to repay the entire loan amount with interest at that time?
Option 1: INR 12,580
Option 2: INR 12,480
Option 3: INR 14,690
Option 4: INR 13,720
Correct Answer: INR 12,480
Solution : Loan Amount = INR 12,000 Rate of Interest = 8% per annum Time = 6 months Simple Interest = $\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$ where $P$ is the amount, $R$ is the rate and $T$ is the time. As given, Time = 6 months = $\frac{6}{12}$
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