Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
One should exercise their right to vote.
(1) his
(2) our
(3) one's
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
This is the correct choice, as it is a suitable pronoun as per the subject-verb agreement. The indefinite pronoun 'one' should always be followed by "one's" and not his or her. The other pronouns are not
Question : The first, third and fourth terms of a proportion are 8, 16, and 6 respectively. What is the second term?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: The first, third and fourth terms of a proportion are 8,16 and 6 respectively. Let the second term be $x$. According to the question, $8:x::16:6$ ⇒ $\frac{8}{x}=\frac{16}{6}$ ⇒ $16x=48$ ⇒ $x=3$ So, the second term is 3. Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The waiter giving the diners some complimentary mints.
Option 1: give the diner
Option 2: given the diners
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: gave the diners
Correct Answer: gave the diners
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correct form should be gave instead of giving to match the subject as per the simple past tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The waiter gave the diners some complimentary mints.
Question : Directions: Which of the following letters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series. U, R, O, L, I, F, ?
Option 1: F
Option 2: C
Option 3: A
Option 4: D
Correct Answer: C
Solution : Given: U, R, O, L, I, F, ?
In the above-given series, subtract 3 from the place value of each letter. U – 3 = R; R – 3 = O; O – 3 = L; L – 3 = I; I – 3 =
Question : Cities with a population of one to five million are called
Option 1: Conurbation
Option 2: Million city
Option 3: Metropolitan
Option 4: Cosmopolitan
Correct Answer: Metropolitan
Solution : The correct answer is Metropolitan.
A metropolitan area is a large city or region with a population between 1 and 5 million. A city with a population of 1 million is referred to as a million-person city.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets.(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (19, 37, 72) (15, 29, 56)
Option 1: (11, 21, 40)
Option 2: (16, 30, 62)
Option 3: (18, 35, 69)
Option 4: (12, 25, 50)
Correct Answer: (11, 21, 40)
Solution : Given: (19, 37, 72); (15, 29, 56)
The first number is multiplied by 2 and from the resultant subtract 1, to get the second number and the second number is multiplied by 2 and from the resultant subtract 2, to get the third
Question : The difference between a discount of 35% and two successive discounts of 20% on a certain bill was Rs. 22. The amount of the bill was:
Option 1: 200
Option 2: 220
Option 3: 1100
Option 4: 2200
Correct Answer: 2200
Solution : Let the amount of the bill be Rs. $x$. The single discount of two successive discounts, where $a$ = 20% and $b$ = 20%: $=(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)% $=20+20-\frac{20\times 20}{100}$ $= 40 -4$ $= 36\%$ As per given conditions, 36% of $x$ – 35% of $x$ = 22
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bolt from the blue
Option 1: To receive unexpected news
Option 2: To get good news
Option 3: To win a large sum of money
Option 4: To get lucky
Correct Answer: To receive unexpected news
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom bolt from the blue is derived from the imagery of a bolt of lightning suddenly striking from a clear blue sky, where there were no apparent signs of a storm. In
Question : Which of the following radiations has the least wavelength?
Option 1: X-rays
Option 2: α-rays
Option 3: γ-rays
Option 4: β-rays
Correct Answer: γ-rays
Solution : The correct answer is γ-rays.
Since Gamma has a higher frequency than all other radiation types and can produce more waves per second, it has the shortest wavelength of all radiation types. The γ-rays are a packet of electric radiation (photon) that
Question : The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur was constructed by_________.
Option 1: Rajaraja I
Option 2: Rajendra I
Option 3: Vijayalaya
Option 4: Aditya I
Correct Answer: Rajaraja I
Solution : The correct answer is Rajaraja I.
The Thanjavur Temple of Brihadisvara was built by Rajaraja Chola I. Tamil Nadu is home to the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur. It is a Hindu temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped. It is one of the biggest
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