Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : G1 can do a piece of work alone in 20 days, G2 can do the same piece of work alone in 40 days, and G3 can do it alone in 60 days. They worked together and completed the work. If the combined share received by G1 and G2 is INR 2,700, then what is the total amount received by all the 3 workers taken together?
Option 1: INR 3,300
Option 2: INR 3,000
Option 3: INR 3,900
Option 4: INR 3,600
Correct Answer: INR 3,300
Solution : LCM of 20, 40 and 60 is 120. Let the total work = 120 units Efficiency of G1 $=\frac{120}{20} = 6$ Efficiency of G2 $=\frac{120}{40} = 3$ Efficiency of G3 $=\frac{120}{60} = 2$ The share is distributed according to their efficiencies.
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error.'
Here, in truth, lies / the crux of the / great problem of all.
Option 1: great problem of all
Option 2: no error
Option 3: here, in truth, lies
Option 4: the crux of the
Correct Answer: great problem of all
Solution : The correct option will be the first option.
In this corrected version, greatest is used as an adjective modifying the noun problem, and of all, indicates that it is the most significant problem among all others. The use of "greatest" in
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Chauffeur
Option 2: specielist
Option 3: Anchor
Option 4: Compere
Correct Answer: specielist
Solution : The right choice is the second option.
The word "specielist" is misspelt. The correct spelling is "specialist" which refers to an expert or a person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in a specific field.
Question : Which of the following sports was not played at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games (played in 2021)?
Option 1: Cricket
Option 2: Shooting
Option 3: Football
Option 4: Hockey
Correct Answer: Cricket
Solution : The correct answer is Cricket.
The Summer Olympic Games 2020 was held in Tokyo in 2021 which is also known as Tokyo Olympics 2021. Cricket was not included in the 2021 Olympic Games. In India cricket is the most popular sport. Indian cricket team has
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. Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?
Option 1: Painting
Option 2: Laptop
Option 3: Cup
Option 4: Hammer
Correct Answer: Hammer
Solution : Given: Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?
Like, a doctor uses a stethoscope. Similarly, the carpenter uses the hammer.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Five professors A, B, C, D, and E are sitting in a row facing the North (not necessarily in the same order). A is second to the left of D. Only two professors are sitting between C and E. No professor is sitting to the right of E. How many professors are sitting to the left of D?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 0
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : 1. No professor is sitting to the right of E. Only two professors are sitting between C and E.
2. A is second to the left of D.
So, the final arrangement will be as follows –
Thus, two persons are left of D. Hence,
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).
I will be giving blood in the hospital at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.
(1) exchanging
(2) contributing
(3) donating
(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 donating blood accurately describes the act of giving blood voluntarily for a medical purpose, which is the intended meaning of the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Guru Bipin Singh is associated with_____dance form of India.
Option 1: Kathak
Option 2: Kalbelia
Option 3: Manipuri
Option 4: Bachata
Correct Answer: Manipuri
Solution : The correct answer is Manipuri.
Guru Bipin Singh is associated with the Manipuri dance form of India. Manipuri is a traditional dance form that originated in the north-eastern state of Manipur. It is known for its graceful and lyrical movements and colourful costumes. Guru
Question : Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
Option 1: Protest is also a saffety valve.
Option 2: Protest is also a safety valvve.
Option 3: Protast is also a safety valve.
Option 4: Protest is also a safety valve.
Correct Answer: Protest is also a safety valve.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
This sentence has the correct spelling and does not contain any errors. The words safety and protest are spelt correctly, and there are no extra or missing letters.
In the first option: Incorrect
Question : What is the least number which, when divided by 60, 84, and 96, leaves remainders of 28, 52, and 64, respectively?
Option 1: 3318
Option 2: 3360
Option 3: 3392
Option 4: 3328
Correct Answer: 3328
Solution : (60 – 28) = 32; (84 – 52) = 32; (96 – 64) = 32 LCM(60, 84, 96) = 3360 Required number = LCM(60, 84, 96) – 32 = 3360 – 32 = 3328 Hence, the correct answer is 3328.
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update
