Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The ratio of copper and zinc in brass is 7 : 3. How much amount of copper will be there in 200 kg of brass?
Option 1: 60 kg
Option 2: 120 kg
Option 3: 160 kg
Option 4: 140 kg
Correct Answer: 140 kg
Solution : The total parts in the ratio = 7 + 3 = 10 ⇒ Copper in the ratio = $\frac{7}{10}$ ⇒ Amount of copper = $\frac{7} {10}×$ total weight of brass ⇒ Amount of copper = $\frac{7} {10}×$ 200 = 140 kg Hence, the correct
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DETECT is written as FCVCER, and HEIGHT is written as JCKEJR. How will MOTHER be written in that language?
Option 1: ONVFGP
Option 2: OMVFGO
Option 3: OMVEGP
Option 4: OMVFGP
Correct Answer: OMVFGP
Solution : Given: DETECT is written as FCVCER and HEIGHT is written as JCKEJR.
Alternately, add and subtract 2 in the positional value of each alphabet to obtain the code. DETECT→D + 2 = F; E – 2 = C; T + 2 = V; E –
Question : Kelucharan Mohapatra is associated with _________ dance form of India.
Option 1: Kathak
Option 2: Hiphop
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Salsa
Correct Answer: Odissi
Solution : The correct answer is Odissi.
Kelucharan Mohapatra is associated with the Odissi dance form of India. He was a legendary Indian classical dancer and choreographer widely regarded as a master of Odissi. He made significant contributions to the revival and popularisation of Odissi dance, both
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. (1)_________people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country (2)________by living in that country. However, this is not necessarily true. Often, the longer we stay in a (3)________country, the more we realize how little we actually know about the culture of that country. Books and talks about other people's (4)_______can even be dangerous because they concentrate on cultural differences and (5)________national character, and sometimes a lot of information they contain is untrue. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: benign
Option 2: foreign
Option 3: sovereign
Option 4: reign
Correct Answer: foreign
Solution : The third option is correct.
The word foreign is suitable in this context as it contrasts with the speaker's cultural background. The sentence suggests that staying in a foreign country may not necessarily lead to a deep understanding of its culture.
Therefore, the correct answer
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 18, 36, 25, 50, 39, ?
Option 1: 72
Option 2: 76
Option 3: 74
Option 4: 78
Correct Answer: 78
Solution : Given: 18, 36, 25, 50, 39, ?
The pattern is as follows – 18 × 2 = 36; 36 – 11 = 25; 25 × 2 = 50; 50 – 11 = 39; 39 × 2 = 78
So, the missing number is 78. Hence,
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Sulochana, whose ___________I had so admired during the festival, seemed a different person.
Option 1: polish
Option 2: crudeness
Option 3: grace
Option 4: shadow
Correct Answer: grace
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In this context, the word grace suggests a quality of elegance, poise, and refinement in Sulochana's behaviour or appearance. Grace is a fitting choice to convey the idea of a distinctive and admired quality that the
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been out is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who produces beautiful handwriting.
Option 1: Stenographer
Option 2: Philosopher
Option 3: Calligrapher
Option 4: Typographer
Correct Answer: Calligrapher
A calligrapher is an individual who specialises in the art of beautiful and decorative handwriting. This term encompasses those who skillfully create aesthetically pleasing letters, characters, and designs using various writing instruments and techniques.
Therefore, calligrapher captures the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
One of the myths (1)__________ with the Great Wall of China is that it is the only man-made (2)__________ that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The (3)_________ originated in Richard Halliburton's 1938 book. The Second Book of Marvels. However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton's claim was contradicted (4)__________ astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Yang Liwei. A more (5)_________ assumption would be to say that the Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth, which is not unique in this regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: lagend
Option 2: verity
Option 3: legend
Option 4: candour
Correct Answer: legend
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Legend means a famous or important person who is known for their achievements or qualities. The term legend fits well in the context, referring to a popular and widely believed story or myth surrounding the Great Wall of
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
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