Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly-known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statements: All players are singers. All dancers are singers. Conclusions: I. Some singers are dancers. II. Some dancers are players.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some singers are dancers – According to the Venn diagram, the circle of dancers is completely inside the circle of singers. Therefore,
Question : An aeroplane covers a distance of 900 km in 1.5 hours. What is the speed of the aeroplane?
Option 1: 500 km/hr
Option 2: 300 km/hr
Option 3: 600 km/hr
Option 4: 400 km/hr
Correct Answer: 600 km/hr
Solution : $\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}= \frac{900 \text{ km}}{1.5 \text{ hours}}= 600 \text{ km/hour}$ Hence, the correct answer is 600 km/hr.
Question : The Inter-State Council consists of________ ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister of India.
Option 1: six
Option 2: two
Option 3: ten
Option 4: four
Correct Answer: six
Solution : The correct answer is six.
The Indian Constitution's Article 263 provides for the creation of an inter-state council. It will improve the States' and the Centre's coordination.
It consists of the following members:
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. To forbid something, especially by law
Option 1: Propound
Option 2: Proscribe
Option 3: Quench
Option 4: Quarantine
Correct Answer: Proscribe
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The word proscribe means to officially forbid something, especially by law or as a formal decree. It aligns closely with the idea of prohibiting or forbidding, making it a suitable choice in this context.
The meanings of the
Question : A temporary alliance of groups or parties is called a ______.
Option 1: veto
Option 2: coalition
Option 3: constituency
Option 4: federalism
Correct Answer: coalition
Solution : The correct answer is coalition.
A coalition is a short-term alliance of parties or groupings. When two or more people or groups collaborate temporarily to accomplish a common objective, a coalition is created. Most commonly, the phrase is used to describe the establishment of
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here, the triangle is being rotated in a clockwise direction. On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (Rotation is NOT allowed).
Solution : Since there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 38, 17, –2, –19, –34, –47, –58, ?
Option 1: –74
Option 2: –67
Option 3: –60
Option 4: –72
Correct Answer: –67
Solution : Given: 38, 17, –2, –19, –34, –47, –58, ?
Subtract consecutive odd numbers alternatively, starting from 21 in decreasing order, to get the required missing term in the series – 38 – 21 = 17; 17 – 19 = –2; –2 – 17 = –19;
Question : Directions: Find the missing figure of the series from the given responses: Question Figures:
Solution : According to the given question figure – In each alternative box symbols at the bottom and the top is removed. From box 1 to box 2 – One small line given at the bottom centre is removed. From box 2 to box 3 – One small
Question : Which fraction among $\frac{3}{7}$, $\frac{5}{11}$ and $\frac{6}{13}$ is the largest?
Option 1: $\frac{3}{7}$
Option 2: $\frac{5}{11}$
Option 3: $\frac{6}{13}$
Option 4: All are equal
Correct Answer: $\frac{6}{13}$
Solution : Given fractions are $\frac{3}{7}$, $\frac{5}{11}$, $\frac{6}{13}$ Approximate values are: $\frac{3}{7}$ $\approx$ 0.43 $\frac{5}{11}$ $\approx$ 0.45 $\frac{6}{13}$ $\approx$ 0.46 By comparing the approximate values we get, $\frac{6}{13}$ is the largest. Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{6}{13}$.
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