Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code DELIBERATION is written as NOITAREBILED. How would INFIRMITY be written?
Option 1: ADONAEMI
Option 2: REBILEDNA
Option 3: YTIMRIFNI
Option 4: YTRMIFNI
Correct Answer: YTIMRIFNI
Solution : Given: DELIBERATION is written as NOITAREBILED.
Reverse the order of the letters of DELIBERATION, to get the required code – DELIBERATION→NOITAREBILED Thus, DELIBERATION is coded as NOITAREBILED. Similarly, follow the same pattern with INFIRMITY – INFIRMITY→YTIMRIFNI
Thus, INFIRMITY is coded as YTIMRIFNI. Hence, the third
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the pair of letter clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter clusters. TANK : NATK
Option 1: KORB : ROBK
Option 2: LEFT : ELFT
Option 3: PING : NIPG
Option 4: SAMP : AMSP
Correct Answer: PING : NIPG
Solution : Given: TANK : NATK
The position of the letters is being shuffled, to get the required code – Like, TANK : NATK
Let's check each option –
Question : The average weight of the 25 members of the group is 39 kg. The average weight of 27 members of another group is 21 kg. What will be the total weight of the members of both groups?
Option 1: 1426 kg
Option 2: 1542 kg
Option 3: 1507 kg
Option 4: 1714 kg
Correct Answer: 1542 kg
Solution : The average weight of 25 members of a group = 39 kg Total weight of 25 members of a group = 39 × 25 = 975 kg The average weight of 27 members of another group = 21 kg Total weight of 27 members
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 30, 60, 180, 720, 3600, ?
Option 1: 25000
Option 2: 21600
Option 3: 12000
Option 4: 14400
Correct Answer: 21600
Solution : Given: 30, 60, 180, 720, 3600, ?
In the above-given series, multiply the number with consecutive natural numbers starting from 2 to obtain the next number. 30 × 2 = 60, 60 × 3 = 180, 180 × 4 = 720, 720 × 5 =
Question : A group of boys has an average weight of 42 kg. One boy weighing 48 kg leaves the group and another boy weighing 38 kg joins the group. If the average now becomes 41 kg, then how many boys are there in the group?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Given: A group of boys has an average weight of 42 kg. We know the formula, Average = $\frac{\text{sum of weight of all the boys}}{\text{the number of boys}}$. Let the boy's number be $x$. ⇒ $\frac{\text{sum of weight of all the boys}}{x}=42$ ⇒ $42x=\text{sum of
Question : Directions: Six friends are sitting in a circle facing the centre. D is in between P and Q. T is between M and L. P and M are exactly opposite to each other. P is to the immediate right of L. Who is sitting exactly opposite to Q?
Option 1: P
Option 2: L
Option 3: D
Option 4: M
Correct Answer: L
Solution : Given: (I) Six friends are sitting in a circle facing the centre.
(II) D is in between P and Q. T is between M and L. P and M are exactly opposite to each other. P is to the immediate right of L.
So, L
Question : On a certain sum, simple interest at the annual rate of 12% for 6 years is Rs. 28800. What will be the compound interest on the same sum at the annual rate of 20% (compounding annually) for 2 years?
Option 1: Rs. 17600
Option 2: Rs. 19200
Option 3: Rs. 12000
Option 4: Rs. 14400
Correct Answer: Rs. 17600
Solution : $I = \frac{PRT}{100}$ where $I$ = simple interest, $P$ = principal amount (the sum), $R$ = rate of interest, and $T$ is the time period. Given that the simple interest $I$ is Rs. 28800, the rate of interest $R$ is 12% per annum, and
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. One who has lost one's parents
Option 1: Recluse
Option 2: Martyr
Option 3: Orphan
Option 4: Snob
Correct Answer: Orphan
Solution : The third option is correct.
The word that can substitute the given group of words, one who has lost one's parents is orphan.
An orphan is an individual who has lost one or both parents.
Question : Which foreign invader surrendered his territories to Chandragupta Maurya?
Option 1: Menander
Option 2: Demosthenes
Option 3: Seleucus I Nicator
Option 4: Gondophares
Correct Answer: Seleucus I Nicator
Solution : The correct option is Seleucus I Nicator.
The foreign invader who surrendered his territories to Chandragupta Maurya was Seleucus I Nicator. The event took place around 305 BCE, and the treaty between Chandragupta Maurya and Seleucus I resulted in the acquisition of
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. With a pinch of salt
Option 1: With due respect
Option 2: Nefariously
Option 3: Taken forcefully
Option 4: Doubt the truth or value of something
Correct Answer: Doubt the truth or value of something
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The idiom take with a pinch of salt means to be sceptical or doubtful about the truth or value of something. It suggests not taking information at face value and being cautious
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