Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
A number of refugees _________ been turned back at the border.
Option 1: are
Option 2: has
Option 3: is
Option 4: have
Correct Answer: have
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The auxiliary verb have is the correct choice in this sentence because "a number of refugees" is a plural subject, and when the subject is plural, one should use the plural form of the verb, which is "have",
Question : Which of the following cell organelles is also known as the "suicide bag" of a cell?
Option 1: Lysosome
Option 2: Ribosome
Option 3: Vacuole
Option 4: Mitochondria
Correct Answer: Lysosome
Solution : The correct answer is Lysosome.
The cell organelle known as the "suicide bag" of a cell is the lysosome. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes capable of breaking down various biological molecules. They play a crucial role in cellular digestion, recycling, and the
Question : Alloy X contains 70% copper and 30% zinc. Alloy Y contains 40% copper, 25% zine and 35% aluminium Alloy X and Y are mixed in the ratio of 1 : 3. What is the ratio of copper and zine in the newly formed alloy?
Option 1: 19 : 33
Option 2: 11 : 32
Option 3: 38 : 21
Option 4: 19 : 21
Correct Answer: 38 : 21
Solution : Given ratio = 1 : 3 Let the weight of alloy X be 100 kg and the weight of alloy Y be 300 kg. Weight of copper in alloy X = 70% of 100 = 70 kg Weight of zinc in alloy X
Question : Jim Corbett National Park is in which the state of India?
Option 1: Punjab
Option 2: Himachal Pradesh
Option 3: Uttarakhand
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Solution : The correct option is Uttarakhand.
Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The national park was established in 1936 during the British Raj and named Hailey National Park after William Malcolm Hailey, the governor of the created provinces then. It
Question : National Sports Day of India is celebrated on _____________.
Option 1: 15 August
Option 2: 26 January
Option 3: 30 January
Option 4: 29 August
Correct Answer: 29 August
Solution : The correct answer is August 29.
National Sports Day in India, celebrated on August 29, commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player. Major Dhyan Chand Singh secured gold medals for India in the Olympics of 1928, 1932 and
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figure – 1. The number of lines in each shape is increased by one. 2. The number of parts of each figure is equal to the number of lines in each figure. So, following the above pattern, the required figure will
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 25, 40, 10 Second row - 55, 70, 40 Third row - 33, 48, ?
Option 1: 19
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 17
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : The pattern is as follows – First row - 25, 40, 10→25 + 15 =40; 40 – 30 = 10 Second row - 55, 70, 40→55 + 15 = 70; 70 – 30 = 40 Third row - 33, 48, ?→33 + 15 = 48;
Question : A sells an article to B at a gain of 10%. B sells it to C at a gain of $7\frac{1}{2}$%. C disposes of it at a loss of 25%. If the prime cost to manufacturer A was Rs. 3200 then the price obtained by C is:
Option 1: Rs. 2800
Option 2: Rs. 2580
Option 3: Rs. 2670
Option 4: Rs. 2838
Correct Answer: Rs. 2838
Solution : Here CP denotes the cost price and SP denotes the selling price. Use: SP = CP$(\frac{100+Profit\%}{100})$ SP = CP$(\frac{100-Loss\%}{100})$ SP of C = CP × $(\frac{100+10}{100}) × (\frac{100+7.5}{100}) × (\frac{100-25}{100})$ = 3200 × $(\frac{11}{10}) × (\frac{107.5}{100}) × (\frac{3}{4})$ = Rs. 2838 Hence, the correct
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To mind one's P's and Q's
Option 1: To write English alphabets accurately
Option 2: To supervise something carefully
Option 3: To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech
Option 4: To make amends after a fight
Correct Answer: To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech
Solution : The third option is correct.
To mind one's P's and Q's means to be cautious and attentive to one's words and actions. Example: I have to mind my p's and q's when I'm with my
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. Haughty : Arrogant :: Ominous : ?
Option 1: Soothing
Option 2: Peaceful
Option 3: Threatening
Option 4: Calm
Correct Answer: Threatening
Solution : Given: Haughty : Arrogant :: Ominous : ?
Like, Arrogant is the synonym for Haughty. Similarly, the synonym of ominous is threatening.
Hence, the third option is correct.
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