Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Variety
Option 1: Similarity
Option 2: Fusion
Option 3: Diversity
Option 4: Medley
Correct Answer: Similarity
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Variety refers to the quality or state of being different or diverse. In this context, it represents a range of different things. The antonym similarity implies the state of being alike or having a resemblance.
The meanings
Question : Directions: Five girls Anju, Bittu, Charul, Drishti, and Sara all have different ages. Anju is younger than only Drishti and Sara. Sara is younger than Drishti and older than Bittu. Charul is the youngest. Who is the fourth eldest among the girls?
Option 1: Bittu
Option 2: Sara
Option 3: Charul
Option 4: Vision
Correct Answer: Bittu
Solution : Given: (I) Anju is younger than only Drishti and Sara. Sara is younger than Drishti and older than Bittu. Drishti > Sara > Anju > Bittu > __ (II) Charul is the youngest. After combining all the statements. Drishti > Sara > Anju > Bittu
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
Apple's success attracted the _____________ of the computer giant IBM.
Option 1: attending
Option 2: attend
Option 3: attention
Option 4: attentive
Correct Answer: attention
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation:
In the given sentence, attracted is a verb that requires a noun to complete its meaning. The noun form needed in this context is attention, as it correctly conveys the idea that Apple's success drew
Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs, which of the following equations will NOT be correct? × and – I. 17 – 21 + 86 ÷ 2 × 13 = 387 II. 10 + 63 – 12 × 259 ÷ 7 = 739
Option 1: Equation I
Option 2: Equation II
Option 3: Neither I nor II
Option 4: Both I and II
Correct Answer: Equation II
Solution : Equation I: 17 – 21 + 86 ÷ 2 × 13 = 387 On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – 17 × 21 + 86 ÷ 2 – 13 = 387 On solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 17 × 21
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Michael nodded and begun writing at his pad.
Option 1: begun to write
Option 2: in begin writing
Option 3: began writing on
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: began writing on
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
Explanation: The correct past participle of the verb begin is begun. However, in this context, the sentence is in the past tense, and the correct structure should be "Michael nodded and began writing at his pad."
Question : The value of 100 ÷ ( 10 + 12 – 2 × 6) is:
Option 1: 88
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : 100 ÷ (10 + 12 – 2 × 6) = 100 ÷ (10 + 12 – 12) = 100 ÷ 10 = 10 Hence, the correct answer is 10.
Question : Directions: What will be the value of the following expression, if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 5 − 3 ÷ 4 + 6 × 2 = ?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Given: 5 − 3 ÷ 4 + 6 × 2 = ?
On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – = 5 + 3 × 4 – 6 ÷ 2 = 5 + 3 × 4 – 3 = 5 + 12 – 3 =
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bustle
Option 1: Rush
Option 2: Praise
Option 3: Force
Option 4: Block
Correct Answer: Rush
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Bustle refers to a lot of energetic and noisy activity, often associated with movement and hurry. Rush has a similar meaning, conveying the idea of moving hurriedly and with great activity.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Directions: Select the option that is 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. 16 : 45 :: 36 : 105 :: 49 : ?
Option 1: 142
Option 2: 152
Option 3: 147
Option 4: 144
Correct Answer: 144
Solution : Given: 16 : 45 :: 36 : 105 :: 49 : ?
Like, 16 : 45→(16 × 3) – 3 = 48 – 3 = 45 36 : 105→(36 × 3) – 3 = 108 – 3 = 105 Similarly, for 49 : ?→(49 ×
Question : Riboflavin is a/an_______________.
Option 1: Vitamin
Option 2: Hormone
Option 3: Fatty acid
Option 4: Enzyme
Correct Answer: Vitamin
Solution : The correct option is vitamin
Riboflavin, often known as Vitamin B2, is essential for metabolism, energy synthesis, and cell growth. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It is present in dairy, meats, and leafy greens. It acts as an antioxidant and supports healthy skin,
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