Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : 24 women and 9 men can complete a certain piece of work in 18 days. Each woman takes twice the amount of time taken by a man to finish the work. In how many days can only 9 men finish the same work?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 39
Option 4: 48
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : 24 Women + 9 Men = 18 days Each woman takes twice the amount of time taken by a man to finish the work. So, 1 man = 2 woman ⇒ 9 men = 9 × 2 = 18 women So, 24 + 18 =
Question : Which article of the Constitution of India lays down the Uniform Civil Code?
Option 1: Article 377
Option 2: Article 370
Option 3: Article 44
Option 4: Article 12
Correct Answer: Article 44
Solution : The correct option is Article 44.
Article 44 of Part IV of the Indian Constitution states that the state shall endeavour to secure the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the territory of India. A UCC means that all sections of society irrespective of their
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, mood swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that have made me happy for years now. I made it back to college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always light me up!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: makeup
Option 2: smile
Option 3: marker
Option 4: damper
Correct Answer: damper
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The term put a damper is an idiom that means to spoil or diminish the positive aspect of something. In this context, it suggests that bad days, tough times, mood swings, and other unpleasant experiences have the
Question : A car travels at the speed of 40 km/hr for the first hour and 60 km/hr for the next hour. What will be the average speed of the car?
Option 1: 60 km/hr
Option 2: 40 km/hr
Option 3: 50 km/hr
Option 4: 45 km/hr
Correct Answer: 50 km/hr
Solution : Average speed of the car = $\frac{40+60}{2}$ = 50 km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 50 km/hr.
Question : Directions: Two 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: All rings are round. No round is a square. Conclusions: I. No ring is square. II. No square is round.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No ring is square – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that all rings are round and no round
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
Antibiotics are one off the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world.
Option 1: no improvement required
Option 2: are one of a
Option 3: are one of the
Option 4: is one of the
Correct Answer: are one of the
Solution : The correct choice will be the third option.
The error in the original sentence is the use of one off instead of one of. The corrected version uses the proper phrase one of to correctly indicate that antibiotics are among the
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Hesitant
Option 1: Diligent
Option 2: Remote
Option 3: Eager
Option 4: Reluctant
Correct Answer: Reluctant
Solution : The correct synonym is the fourth option.
Explanation:
Hesitant and reluctant both convey a sense of reluctance or unwillingness to proceed or make a decision quickly. In the given context, if someone is hesitant, they are likely to be cautious or unsure, which aligns with
Question : Jyotiba Phule founded which of the following organisations?
Option 1: Arya Samaj
Option 2: Satyashodhak Samaj
Option 3: Satnami Samaj
Option 4: Brahmo Samaj
Correct Answer: Satyashodhak Samaj
Solution : The correct option is Satyashodhak Samaj.
Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. This samaj was known as the society that searches for truth. It was a reformational society that promoted education and increased social rights, justice and political access in
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get down to brass tacks
Option 1: To become serious about something
Option 2: Get fired from the job
Option 3: Compromise, cooperation between people
Option 4: To be ready
Correct Answer: To become serious about something
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Get down on brass tacks means to start talking about the most important or basic facts of a situation. It suggests getting to the heart of the matter.
Question : Which is the least number divisible by 6, 18, 20, and 32?
Option 1: 108
Option 2: 640
Option 3: 1440
Option 4: 360
Correct Answer: 1440
Solution : The least number divisible by 6, 18, 20 and 32 is their least common multiple (LCM). Factors of 6 = 2 × 3 Factors of 18 = 2 × 3 × 3 Factors of 20 = 2 × 2 × 5 Factors of 32 =
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