Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The difference between the two numbers is 24 while the sum of those two numbers is 120. Which of the options below can be the ratio of those two numbers?
Option 1: 3 : 5
Option 2: 3 : 2
Option 3: 4 : 5
Option 4: 5 : 8
Correct Answer: 3 : 2
Solution : Let the numbers be $a$ and $b$. Given: $a-b=24$............(equation 1) $a+b=120$............(equation 2) Adding equation 1 and 2, we get: $2a=144$ ⇒ $a=72$ Putting the value of $a$ in equation 2, we get: $72+b=120$ ⇒ $b=48$ $\therefore a:b=72:48$ $=3:2$ Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'. Our passage across the Arabian Sea/ was smooth as the most timid of/ navigators could desire.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: Our passage across the Arabian Sea
Option 3: was smooth as the most timid of
Option 4: navigators could desire
Correct Answer: was smooth as the most timid of
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"As" is used to denote quality. It is used when a sentence contains adjectives in the positive and comparative forms.
In the given question, "as__as" should be used to compare the smoothness
Question : What is the value of $y$ in the following equation? $(1 \div 23) \text { of }[2\{3+4(35 \div 7)\}]=y$
Option 1: 23
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : $(1 \div 23) \text { of }[2\{3+4(35 \div 7)\}]=y$ ⇒ $y=(\frac{1}{23})\times[2\{3+4(\frac{35}{7})\}]$ ⇒ $y=(\frac{1}{23})\times[2\{3+4(5)\}]$ ⇒ $y=(\frac{1}{23})\times[2\{3+20\}]$ ⇒ $y=(\frac{1}{23})\times[2(23)]$ $\therefore y=2$ Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
The editor gave me a time line to finish the article.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
This option is the most appropriate because it correctly conveys the idea that the editor provided a specific time by which the article must be finished.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ______I learned that there was a gift for each child, I was delighted.
Option 1: When
Option 2: Though
Option 3: While
Option 4: Which
Correct Answer: When
Solution : The right choice is the first option.
Explanation: The word "when" is used to introduce a clause indicating the time at which the event being discussed took place. In this sentence, it refers to the specific time the speaker found out about the gifts,
Question : A sum of Rs. 3,500 is lent out at simple interest in two parts. One part at the annual rate of 7% and another part at the annual rate of 5%. If the total annual interest is Rs. 210, then what is the sum lent out at the rate of 7%?
Option 1: Rs. 1,750
Option 2: Rs. 2,000
Option 3: Rs. 1,500
Option 4: Rs. 2,250
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,750
Solution : Given: A sum of Rs. 3,500 is lent out at simple interest in two parts. Use the formula, $SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$ where $SI$, $P$, $R$, and $T$ are the simple interest, principal, rate, and time. According to the question, ⇒ $\frac{P\times 7\times 1}{100}+\frac{(3500-P)\times 5\times
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.
Anything is ___ which is not against the nature of things.
Option 1: Possible
Option 2: Parable
Option 3: Probable
Option 4: Practicable
Correct Answer: Practicable
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option "practicable".
"Practicable'' means capable of being put into practice or feasible. This helps in conveying the intended meaning that things that are not against nature are feasible.
Question : Directions: Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F, and G study in the same college. F and G are the second eldest and eldest respectively, between them. E is older than only A and C. D is the fourth eldest. A is not the youngest. How many friends are older than E?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 1
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: (I) F and G are the second eldest and eldest respectively, between them. G > F > _ > _ > _ > _ > _ (II) E is older than only A and C. D is the fourth eldest. A is not the
Question : Which freedom fighter was involved in the Kakori Train Action in 1925, for which the British government condemned him to death?
Option 1: Ram Prasad Bismil
Option 2: Lala Hardayal
Option 3: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Option 4: Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: Ram Prasad Bismil
Solution : The correct answer is Ram Prasad Bismil.
Kakori Train Action took place on 9 August 1925 in a village in Lucknow. Ramprasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, Thakur Roshan Singh, and Rajendra Lahari were the revolutionaries who were involved in this train action, which
Question : The substances which reduce friction are called _______.
Option 1: fluids
Option 2: magnets
Option 3: springs
Option 4: lubricants
Correct Answer: lubricants
Solution : The correct option is lubricants.
The substances that reduce friction are called "lubricants". Lubricants create a slippery layer between surfaces in contact, minimising friction, and wear. They play a crucial role in machinery, engines, and various mechanical systems to enhance efficiency and prolong equipment
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