Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : What is the value of $\frac{12 \times 4 \div 3 \text { of } 16+24-5}{46 \div 23 \times 2}$?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : $\frac{12 \times 4 \div 3 \text { of } 16+24-5}{46 \div 23 \times 2}$ = $\frac{12\times\frac{4}{3\times16}+24-5}{\frac{46}{23}\times2}$ = $\frac{1+24-5}{4}$ = $\frac{20}{5}$ = $4$ Hence, the correct answer is 4.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some equations are solved based on a certain system. Find out the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis. 72 + 37 = 6328; 54 + 13 = 4504; 61 + 53 = ?
Option 1: 4524
Option 2: 5244
Option 3: 5424
Option 4: 5214
Correct Answer: 5244
Solution : Given: 72 + 37 = 6328 54 + 13 = 4504
Here, the pattern followed is – 72 + 37 = 6328→72 – 9 = 63; 37 – 9 = 28→6328 54 + 13 = 4504→54 – 9 = 45; 13 – 9 = 04→4504
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HEAVY is coded as EBXSV. What is the code for LABEL in that code language?
Option 1: IXYBJ
Option 2: IXZBI
Option 3: IXYBI
Option 4: JXYBJ
Correct Answer: IXYBI
Solution : Given: HEAVY is coded as EBXSV.
Subtract 3 from the place value of each letter of HEAVY to get the code. H – 3 = E; E – 3 = B; A – 3 = X; V – 3 = S; Y – 3 =
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
India is already the third-largest aviation market in terms of domestic travel.
Option 1: aviation market in
Option 2: India is already the third-largest
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: terms of domestic travel
Correct Answer: No Error
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The given sentence is grammatically correct. It effectively communicates that India is currently the third-largest aviation market concerning domestic travel. The structure of the sentence is sound, with the proper subject-verb agreement and clarity in
Question : What did the medieval term "Raqs" mean?
Option 1: Dancing
Option 2: Singing
Option 3: Chanting
Option 4: Ritual
Correct Answer: Dancing
Solution : The correct option is Dancing.
In mediaeval contexts, "Raqs" usually refers to a dance. The word means "dance" in English and has Arabic origins. Dance was widely used as a means of social interaction, amusement, and expression in a variety of mediaeval societies.
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. Training your dog have required a lot of patience.
Option 1: require the lot
Option 2: requires a lot
Option 3: required lot
Option 4: no improvement
Correct Answer: requires a lot
Solution : The second option is correct.
The underlined part have required is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is requires, as the singular subject is followed by a singular verb as per the simple present tense.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Salvador Dali (1)________ a prominent Spanish surealist painter (2)______ in Figueres, Catalonia, on 11 May 1904. Dali's father was strict in the education of his children unlike (3)________ mother. Dali had a brother named Salvador (4)_____ was born nine months before him and died of gastroenteritis. When he was five, Dali was taken to his brother's grave and was told that he was his brother's (5)_______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: whose
Option 2: who
Option 3: whom
Option 4: that
Correct Answer: who
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Who acts as a subjective pronoun, which is used to refer to a person. In this case, it is correctly used as a relative pronoun, as it functions as the subject of a relative clause, introducing additional
Question : 8 women can complete a work in 15 days. If 2 women are employed, then in how many days the work will be completed?
Option 1: 44 days
Option 2: 64 days
Option 3: 80 days
Option 4: 60 days
Correct Answer: 60 days
Solution : Use the formula: $M_1D_1= M_2D_2$ Where $M_1$ and $M_2$ are persons and $D1$ and $D_2$ are days.. 8 × 15 = 2 × D2 ⇒ D2 = 4 × 15 = 60 days Hence, the correct answer is 60 days.
Question : A number is divided in the ratio 5 : 7. When 6 is added to each, the ratio changes to 7 : 9. Find the greater number.
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Let the numbers be $5x$ and $7x$. According to the question, $\frac{5x+6}{7x+6}=\frac{7}{9}$ ⇒ $45x+54=49x+42$ ⇒ $4x=12$ ⇒ $x=3$ Thus, the greater number is $7x=7\times3=21$ Hence, the correct answer is 21.
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
Option 1: Alchemy
Option 2: Remorse
Option 3: Pungent
Option 4: Satire
Correct Answer: Pungent
Pungent means having a sharp, strong taste or smell, often associated with spices, certain foods, or strong odours.
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