Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The average age of 5 children is 10 years. If two more children of ages 11 years and 16 years join, then what will be the new average age?
Option 1: 11 years
Option 2: 10 years
Option 3: 13 years
Option 4: 12 years
Correct Answer: 11 years
Solution : The average age of 5 children = 10 years Sum of the ages of 5 children = 10 × 5 = 50 Age of first new child = 11 years Age of second new child = 16 years Total ages of 7 children =
Question : The bar graph shows the number of employed and unemployed people in 5 different countries. Find the ratio of unemployed people in India to employed people in Russia.
Option 1: 2 : 3
Option 2: 3 : 4
Option 3: 1 : 4
Option 4: 2 : 1
Correct Answer: 2 : 1
Solution : Number of unemployed people in India = 400 Number of employed people in Russia = 200 ⇒ Ratio = 400 : 200 = 2:1 Hence, the correct answer is 2 : 1.
Question : Directions: Seven students Pawan, Aman, Raman, Sanam, Tanmay, Umang and Vikram took a series of tests. No two students got similar marks. Vikram scored just more than Pawan and Pawan scored just more than Aman. Raman and Tanmay scored the highest and the lowest marks but not necessarily in the same order. Umang’s score was less than only Raman's score. Sanam’s score was higher than only one person. Whose score was in between the scores of Pawan and Sanam?
Option 1: Vikram
Option 2: Umang
Option 3: Raman
Option 4: Aman
Correct Answer: Aman
Solution : Given: (I) Vikram scored just more than Pawan and Pawan scored just more than Aman. Vikram > Pawan > Aman (II) Raman and Tanmay scored the highest and the lowest marks but not necessarily in the same order. Umang’s score was less than only Raman's
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Vanquish
Option 1: Defeat
Option 2: Acquit
Option 3: Surrender
Option 4: Flee
Correct Answer: Defeat
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Vanquish means to defeat thoroughly or decisively. Defeat is a synonym, indicating overcoming an opponent or prevailing in a contest.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be the right image of the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. FGN, JJR, NMV, ?, VSD
Option 1: SPZ
Option 2: RPZ
Option 3: RQZ
Option 4: RPA
Correct Answer: RPZ
Solution : Given: FGN, JJR, NMV, ?, VSD
In the above-given series, add 4 to the place value of the first and third letters, and add 3 to the place value of the second letter to obtain the next letter cluster. FGN→F + 4 = J; G
Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
Option 1: Artiset
Option 2: Banker
Option 3: Robber
Option 4: Teacher
Correct Answer: Artiset
Solution : The incorrectly spelt word is the first option.
An extra vowel 'e' is added in the incorrect spelling.
Artist is the correct spelling, and it is used for a person who creates paintings or drawings.
Question : _______species are those species of plants and animals which are found exclusively in a particular area.
Option 1: Endemic
Option 2: Endangered
Option 3: Threatened
Option 4: Critically Endangered
Correct Answer: Endemic
Solution : The correct answer is Endemic.
A species is considered "endemic" if it is exclusive to an area and cannot be found anywhere else in the world. When a species is endemic, it means it is only found in a specific geographic area, such as
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. APCE, DSYA, GVUW, JYQS, ?
Option 1: BMMO
Option 2: NBMO
Option 3: MBMO
Option 4: NBNO
Correct Answer: MBMO
Solution : Given: APCE, DSYA, GVUW, JYQS, ?
In the above-given series, add 3 to the place values of the first and second letters and subtract 4 from the place values of the third and fourth letters of the letter cluster. APCE→A + 3 = D; P
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side.
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on Line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
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