Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : In a bag, there are coins of 25 p, 10 p, and 5 p in the 2: 3: 5 ratio, respectively. If the coins' value is INR 5.25, how many 5 p coins are in the bag?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 35
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : Let the number of 25 p coins, 10 p coins, and 5 p coins as 2$x$, 3$x$, and 5$x$ The total value of the coins is INR 5.25, which is equivalent to 525 paise. ⇒ 25(2$x$) + 10(3$x$) + 5(5$x$) = 525 ⇒ 50$x$ +
Question : Boat races of Kerala are a feature of which festival?
Option 1: Pongal
Option 2: Ugadi
Option 3: Onam
Option 4: Bihu
Correct Answer: Onam
Solution : The correct answer is Onam.
Boat Race, popularly known as Vallam Kali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala. It is part of the Onam festival in Kerala. Vembanad is India's longest lake, spanning many districts in Kerala. Punnamada Lake near
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
He (1) / loved her (2) / despite of himself. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The preposition despite itself means in spite of and thus it is redundant to use of, after despite. Hence, of should be omitted to make the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Question : Directions: By Interchanging which two signs the equation will be correct? 6 – 10 × 8 ÷ 5 + 7 = 15
Option 1: + and –
Option 2: ÷ and –
Option 3: + and ÷
Option 4: × and ÷
Correct Answer: + and –
Solution : Given: 6 – 10 × 8 ÷ 5 + 7 = 15
Let's check the given options – First option: + and – On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – 6 + 10 × 8 ÷ 5 – 7 = 15 Solving
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The cat sits in the window and staring at the squirrel.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: stares at
Option 3: stare on
Option 4: stared at
Correct Answer: stares at
Solution : The second option is correct.
Question : For how many years does the Indian Vice president hold office?
Option 1: Five
Option 2: Six
Option 3: Three
Option 4: Four
Correct Answer: Five
Solution : The correct answer is Five.
The Vice president of India serves a term of five years and is eligible for re-election without any specified limit. The office may end due to death, resignation or removal, but the constitution lacks a specific succession mechanism. In case
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Give yourself a ________and get some rest.
Option 1: Brake
Option 2: Break
Option 3: Blank
Option 4: Brick
Correct Answer: Break
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Give someone a break is an idiom, which means to get some time off to relax from a stressful situation. It implies taking a pause from work to recharge physically, emotionally, and mentally.
This helps convey that
Question : $A=2^K×3^5$ and $B=2^5×3^7$. If the least common multiple of A and B is $2^8×3^7$, then what is the value of K?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: $A=2^K×3^5$ and $B=2^5×3^7$ ⇒ $A = 2^k × 3^5$ and $B = 2^5 × 3^7$ We have to take the highest power of the number from the above value The highest power of 3 = 7 Given: LCM of A and B = $2^8
Question : Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence. There is a feling of hopelesness among the youth.
Option 1: There is a feeling of hoplesnes among the youth
Option 2: There is a fealing of hopelesnes among the youth.
Option 3: There is a feling of hopelesness among the youth.
Option 4: There is a feeling of hopelessness among the youth.
Correct Answer: There is a feeling of hopelessness among the youth.
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
Feling is misspelt; the correct spelling is feeling. Hopelesness is misspelt; the correct spelling is hopelessness.
The correct sentence uses accurate spellings, resulting in a grammatically correct
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A person who easily believes without demanding proof
Option 1: Cosmopolitan
Option 2: Credulous
Option 3: Streetwise
Option 4: Wary
Correct Answer: Credulous
The word that can substitute the given group of words is credulous, which describes a person who is too willing to believe or trust something without sufficient evidence or proof.
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