Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 4 : 25 :: 6 : 49 :: 8 : ?
Option 1: 80
Option 2: 82
Option 3: 85
Option 4: 81
Correct Answer: 81
Solution : Given: 4 : 25 :: 6 : 49 :: 8 : ?
Like, 4 : 25→(4 + 1)2 = (5)2 = 25 And, 6 : 49→(6 + 1)2 = (7)2 = 49 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 8 : ?→(8
Question : Vidushi Sharan Rani is famous for playing which musical instrument?
Option 1: Flute
Option 2: Sitar
Option 3: Tabla
Option 4: Sarod
Correct Answer: Sarod
Solution : The correct answer is Sarod.
Sarod is linked to Indian artist Sharan Rani. She is India's first female sarod player. Sharan Rani was designated as the "Cultural Ambassador of India" by Jawaharlal Nehru. In 2000, she received the Padma Bhushan.
Question : The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is known as:
Option 1: Denudation
Option 2: Fragmentation
Option 3: Fermentation
Option 4: Infiltration
Correct Answer: Fermentation
Solution : The correct answer is Fermentation.
Fermentation is the process by which sugar is changed into alcohol. Alcoholic fermentation, commonly known as ethanol fermentation, is a biological process that turns carbohydrates like glucose, fructose, and sucrose into cellular energy while simultaneously generating carbon dioxide and
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.
He does not _____ any fixed principle.
Option 1: go through
Option 2: go about
Option 3: go with
Option 4: go upon
Correct Answer: go with
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Go with is the correct phrasal verb, as it helps in conveying the intended meaning that he does not work with fixed principles and does it on his own.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Directions: Some equations have been solved based on a certain pattern. Find the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis. 9 * 8 = 63, 7 * 8 = 49, 5 * 6 = 25, 11 * 7 = ?
Option 1: 77
Option 2: 70
Option 3: 66
Option 4: 121
Correct Answer: 66
Solution : Given: 9 * 8 = 63, 7 * 8 = 49, 5 * 6 = 25
Like, 9 * 8 = 63→9 × 8 = 72; 72 – 9 = 63 And, 7 * 8 = 56→7 × 8 = 56; 56 – 7 =
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Afghanistan : Kabul :: Australia : ?
Option 1: Wellington
Option 2: Sydney
Option 3: Melbourne
Option 4: Canberra
Correct Answer: Canberra
Solution : Given: Afghanistan : Kabul :: Australia : ?
Like, Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan. Similarly, the capital of Australia is Canberra.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a tank in 6 hours, 9 hours, and 12 hours, respectively. B and C are opened for half an hour, and then pipe A is opened. The time taken by the three pipes together to fill the remaining part of the tank is:
Option 1: $3\ \text{hours}$
Option 2: $2\ \text{hours}$
Option 3: $2\frac{1}{2}\ \text{hours}$
Option 4: $3\frac{1}{2}\ \text{hours}$
Correct Answer: $2\frac{1}{2}\ \text{hours}$
Solution : Given: Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a tank in 6 hours, 9 hours, and 12 hours respectively. So, L.C.M of 6, 9, 12 = Total capacity = 36 units Efficiency of A = $\frac{36}{6}$ = 6 Efficiency of B = $\frac{36}{9}$
Question : Which of the following words were added to the Preamble of the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Socialist
Option 2: Democratic
Option 3: Universal
Option 4: Republic
Correct Answer: Socialist
Solution : The correct option is the Socialist.
The 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution, which took place in 1976, introduced several changes to the Preamble. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment.
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."
The thief had hardly put the cash in his pocket then the owner woke up.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first option "then the owner woke up" as "then" should be replaced with "when" as per the concept of correlative conjunctions, which are, in this case, "hardly...when". They are used to describe an event or action that occurs almost
Question : A product, whose marked price is Rs. 840, is sold for Rs. 798 by a wholesale shop. What is the percentage discount given by him?
Option 1: 6%
Option 2: 5%
Option 3: 3%
Option 4: 4%
Correct Answer: 5%
Solution : A product's marked price = Rs. 840 Selling price = Rs. 798 Discount percentage = $\frac{840-798}{840}×100=\frac{42}{840}×100=5$% Hence, the correct answer is 5%.
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