Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Proficient
Option 1: Dominant
Option 2: Accomplished
Option 3: Modest
Option 4: Predictable
Correct Answer: Accomplished
Solution : The correct choice will be the second option.
Proficient: It denotes skilled, competent, or adept at doing something well.
Accomplished: It denotes highly skilled and experienced; having achieved a high level of proficiency in a particular skill or field.
In this context, accomplished is a
Question : Directions: Improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
My kids are (in a cranky mood today).
(1) in cranky mood today
(2) in the cranky mood today
(3) in crankiest mood today
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The original sentence is already correct. It accurately conveys that the speaker's kids are currently in an irritated or annoyed mood. There's no need to make any changes to the sentence structure.
Question : The ratio of salary of P, Q, and R is 5 : 6 : 8. If R gets Rs. 2200 more than Q, then what is the salary of P?
Option 1: Rs. 6500
Option 2: Rs. 7000
Option 3: Rs. 7700
Option 4: Rs. 5500
Correct Answer: Rs. 5500
Solution : The ratio of their salaries is 5 : 6 : 8. Let the salaries of P, Q, and R be 5x, 6x and 8x, respectively. Since the salary of R = Salary of Q + Rs. 2200 Now, 8x = 6x + 2200 ⇒
Question : Who is the author of the novel "The God of Small Things"?
Option 1: Khushwant Singh
Option 2: Arundhati Roy
Option 3: Aravind Adiga
Option 4: Kiran Desai
Correct Answer: Arundhati Roy
Solution : The correct answer is Arundhati Roy.
"The God of Small Things" is a novel written by Indian author Arundhati Roy. The novel, her debut work, was first published in 1997 and went on to become a major literary success. Arundhati Roy, born on
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The auditor was asked to _____ the accounts.
Option 1: Count
Option 2: Check
Option 3: Spot
Option 4: Cheque
Correct Answer: Check
Solution : The correct choice is the second option "check".
''Check'' means to review or verify, and it fits perfectly in the sentence, meaning that the auditor was requested to examine the accounts.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Which is the mirror image of the question figure when the mirror is held at X?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. According to the given figure, when the mirror is placed on the left side of the figure (on line X) the left side and the right side get interchanged, i.e.,
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
This sponge is not able to absorbing water.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The correct usage of the infinitive verb form after "to" requires the base form of the verb. In this case, the infinitive "to absorb" should be used instead of "to absorbing".
So, the correct sentence is: This
Question : The area of a rectangular floor is 600 square feet. If the length of the floor is 30 feet, then what is the breadth of the floor?
Option 1: 20 feet
Option 2: 60 feet
Option 3: 30 feet
Option 4: 10 feet
Correct Answer: 20 feet
Solution : Area of a rectangular floor = 600 square feet Length of the floor = 30 feet $\therefore$ Breadth = $\frac{\text{Area}}{\text{Length}}=\frac{600}{30}= 20$ feet Hence, the correct answer is 20 feet.
Question : Directions: Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 1.5, 2, 3, 6, 18, 108, 1964
Option 1: 108
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 1964
Correct Answer: 1964
Solution : Given: 1.5, 2, 3, 6, 18, 108, 1964 Multiply consecutive terms of the series to get the next term – 1.5 × 2 = 3; 2 × 3 = 6; 3 × 6 = 18; 6 × 18 = 108; 18 × 108 = 1944
Question : Two craftsmen, A and B, are paid a total of INR 700 per week by their employer. If A is paid 250% of the sum paid to B, how much is A paid per week?
Option 1: INR 300
Option 2: INR 200
Option 3: INR 500
Option 4: INR 450
Correct Answer: INR 500
Solution : A + B total money per week = INR 700 A's money = 250% of B's Money Let the sum paid to B be 2x. Sum paid of A = $2\text{x} \times (\frac{250}{100})$ = 5x 2x + 5x = 700 ⇒ 7x = 700
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