Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.) (3, 6, 18); (5, 7, 35)
Option 1: (8, 13, 94)
Option 2: (7, 12, 74)
Option 3: (8, 12, 86)
Option 4: (6, 14, 84)
Correct Answer: (6, 14, 84)
Solution : Given: (3, 6, 18); (5, 7, 35)
In the above-given sets, multiply the first and second numbers to get the third number. (3, 6, 18)→3 × 6 = 18 (5, 7, 35)→5 × 7 = 35 Let's check each option – First option:
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. Some houses are flats. II. Some flats are spacious. III. All spacious are expensive. Conclusions: I. Some flats are expensive. II. Some houses are spacious.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
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 flats are expensive – From the Venn diagram, we can see that the two circles representing flats and expensive overlap and
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. BC, GH, LM, ?
Option 1: PQ
Option 2: RS
Option 3: QR
Option 4: OP
Correct Answer: QR
Solution : Given: BC, GH, LM, ?
In the above-given series, add 5 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to get the next term. BC→B + 5 = G; C + 5 = H GH→G + 5 = L; H + 5
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. Night blindness : Vitamin A :: Scurvy : ?
Option 1: Vitamin D
Option 2: Vitamin C
Option 3: Vitamin K
Option 4: Vitamin E
Correct Answer: Vitamin C
Solution : Given: Night blindness : Vitamin A :: Scurvy :?
This depicts the relationship between the disease and the vitamin, whose deficiency is responsible for the disease. ⇒ A deficiency of Vitamin A causes night blindness. ⇒ Similarly, A deficiency of Vitamin C causes scurvy.
Question : Which among the following is not an alkali metal and does not belong to group 1 of the periodic table?
Option 1: Calcium
Option 2: Lithium
Option 3: Sodium
Option 4: Potassium
Correct Answer: Calcium
Solution : The correct answer is Calcium.
Calcium is not an alkali metal, and it does not belong to group 1 of the periodic table. Calcium is one of the alkaline earth metals of group 2 of the periodic table. It has an atomic number 20,
Question : What is the term of a member of the Rajya Sabha as of 2017?
Option 1: Three years
Option 2: Four years
Option 3: Five years
Option 4: Six years
Correct Answer: Six years
Solution : The correct option is Six years.
The term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, is six years. Members of the Rajya Sabha are not directly elected by the people, unlike the Lok Sabha, the
Question : Directions: A, B, C, D, E, F and G give a test. A scores more than B, C and D. G scores more than E and F. F scores more than A. Who scores the highest in the test?
Option 1: F
Option 2: A
Option 3: E
Option 4: G
Correct Answer: G
Solution : Given: I. A scores more than B, C, and D. A > B/C/D II. G scores more than E and F. G > E/F III. F scores more than A. After combining all the statements the arrangement is as follows – G > E/F >
Question : In a poultry unit, the factor most influencing cost is the cost of:
Option 1: feed
Option 2: transportation
Option 3: chicks
Option 4: medicines
Correct Answer: feed
Solution : The correct answer is feed.
Feed cost is the most influencing factor in the cost of poultry farming. It contains coarse cereals like maize, rice, wheat, animal protein etc. Its price depends on seasonal availability and is the factor in increasing the cost of
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 125 : 5 :: 64 : ?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: 125 : 5 :: 64 : ?
Like, 125 : 5→125 = 53 Similarly, for 64 : ?→64 = 43
So, 64 is related to 4. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 15, 23, 31, 39, ?, 55, 63
Option 1: 47
Option 2: 46
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 47
Solution : Given: 15, 23, 31, 39, ?, 55, 63
Add 8 to the numbers of the given series – 15 + 8 = 23; 23 + 8 = 31; 31 + 8 = 39; 39 + 8 = 47; 47 + 8 = 55; 55 +
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