Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The idea was to delivered governmental services at the citizen's doorstep.
Option 1: delivering government serviced
Option 2: delivers governmental servicing
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: deliver government services
Correct Answer: deliver government services
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The underlined part contains an error. The verb "delivered" should be in its base form, "deliver", after the auxiliary verb "to". The sentence discusses an intended action, so the infinitive form "deliver" should
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To take with a grain of salt
Option 1: To take seriously
Option 2: To have total disbelief
Option 3: To believe with some scepticism
Option 4: To accept wholeheartedly
Correct Answer: To believe with some scepticism
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
This phrase suggests not taking something completely at face value but rather approaching it with caution or doubt. It implies a level of scepticism or reservation about the truth or accuracy of the information
Question : Directions: A man facing south turns to his left and walks 10 m, then he turns to his right and walks 15 m, again, he turns to his left and walks 5 m, and then he turns to his left and walks 15 m. In which direction is he facing now?
Option 1: West
Option 2: North
Option 3: South
Option 4: East
Correct Answer: North
Solution : First, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions – Now, we have to find in which direction man is facing now.
Therefore, the man is facing North. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : In which country was the first Olympic Games held in the year 1896?
Option 1: Egypt
Option 2: Japan
Option 3: Greece
Option 4: Italy
Correct Answer: Greece
Solution : The correct option is Greece.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. , and they were organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The idea to revive the ancient Olympic Games was proposed by Pierre de Coubertin, a French
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, PEARL is coded as 24153, EARTH is coded as 41590, and PILE is coded as 2634. What is the code for the word HEAR in that language?
Option 1: 2651
Option 2: 0415
Option 3: 1520
Option 4: 9054
Correct Answer: 0415
Solution : Given: (I) PEARL is coded as 24153 (II) EARTH is coded as 41590 (III) PILE is coded as 2634
On comparing I, II, and III letters and numbers E and 4 are common. On comparing I and II letters and numbers A, R,
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 100 : 121 :: 144 : ?
Option 1: 160
Option 2: 93
Option 3: 169
Option 4: 426
Correct Answer: 169
Solution : Given: 100 : 121 :: 144 : ?
The pattern followed here is – Like, (10)2 = 100; (11)2 = 121; (12)2 = 144 Similarly, (13)2 = 169
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : The average weight of 20 boxes of oranges is 2 kg, and the average weight of 30 boxes of mangoes is 3 kg. Find the average weight of these boxes of fruits, taken together.
Option 1: 2.6 kg
Option 2: 3.2 kg
Option 3: 1.8 kg
Option 4: 2.4 kg
Correct Answer: 2.6 kg
Solution : Average weight = $\frac{\text{Sum of values}}{\text{Total values}}$ Total weight of oranges = 20 × 2 = 40 Total weight of Mango = 30 × 3 = 90 Total number of boxes = 30 + 20 = 50 Average weight = $\frac{90 + 40}{50}$ ⇒
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 6 = 9 ÷ 3 – 2 + 7
Option 1: = and –
Option 2: + and ÷
Option 3: – and +
Option 4: + and =
Correct Answer: + and =
Solution : Given: 6 = 9 ÷ 3 – 2 + 7
Interchange the signs according to options. First option: = and – 6 – 9 ÷ 3 = 2 + 7 6 – 3 = 9 3 ≠ 9 Second option: + and ÷
Question : Swami Vivekananda gave his famous speech at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in______.
Option 1: 1893
Option 2: 1891
Option 3: 1892
Option 4: 1894
Correct Answer: 1893
Solution : The correct answer is 1893.
Swami Vivekananda gave his famous speech at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in 1893. It was considered a historic speech in which he introduced Hinduism and Indian spirituality to the Western world. He focused on and emphasized
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Everyone who studies forests knows trees have been dying in large and__________ numbers.
Option 1: peculiar
Option 2: minority
Option 3: massive
Option 4: scanty
Correct Answer: massive
The sentence refers to the fact that trees have been dying in significant quantities or in great numbers within forests. The word massive here describes the extent or magnitude of the tree deaths, implying that a substantial
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