Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Three metal rods of length 77 cm, 110 cm and 121 cm are to be cut into parts of equal length. Each part must be as long as possible. What is the maximum number of pieces that can be cut?
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 11
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : 77 = 7 × 11 110 = 2 × 5 × 11 121 = 11 × 11 HCF of 77, 110 and 121 = 11 So, the maximum number of pieces = $\frac{77}{11}+\frac{110}{11}+\frac{121}{11}$ = 7 + 10 + 11 = 28 Hence, the correct answer
Question : Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. Factories have to follow a proper procedure to dispose of the hazerdous material.
Option 1: disspose
Option 2: proceedure
Option 3: hazardous
Option 4: Factouries
Correct Answer: hazardous
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence is "hazerdous". The correct spelling is "hazardous".
"Hazardous" refers to something that poses a risk, danger, or potential harm to health, safety, the environment, or property.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : The ozone layer is found in which of the following layers of the atmosphere?
Option 1: Stratosphere
Option 2: Troposphere
Option 3: Mesosphere
Option 4: Exosphere
Correct Answer: Stratosphere
Solution : The correct option is Stratosphere.
The stratosphere, the second layer of Earth's atmosphere, is where the ozone layer is mostly found. It rises between 10 and 50 kilometres above the surface of the planet. The ozone layer is formed by the concentration of ozone in
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Apprentice
Option 1: Crude
Option 2: Neophyte
Option 3: Veteran
Option 4: Essential
Correct Answer: Veteran
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
An apprentice is someone who is learning a trade or skill under the guidance of an experienced worker or mentor. A veteran, on the other hand, refers to someone who is experienced, often having a long and
Question : Which among the following is the highest peak of West Bengal?
Option 1: Sandakphu
Option 2: Saramati
Option 3: Doddabetta
Option 4: Deomali
Correct Answer: Sandakphu
Solution : The correct answer is Sandakphu.
Sandakphu is the highest peak in West Bengal. Sandakphu Peak is situated in the Singalila National Park of West Bengal. It is around 3630 m high peak in Darjeeling district.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The study of the human mind and behaviour
Option 1: Paediatrics
Option 2: Botany
Option 3: Physiology
Option 4: Psychology
Correct Answer: Psychology
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind. It includes various aspects of human and animal behaviour, such as thoughts, feelings, emotions, and social interactions.
Therefore, psychology is the correct one-word substitute for the study of
Question : Plasma is often called the _________ state of matter.
Option 1: fourth
Option 2: ninth
Option 3: eighth
Option 4: sixth
Correct Answer: fourth
Solution : The correct option is the fourth.
Plasma is often referred to as the fourth state of matter, alongside solid, liquid, and gas. Unlike the other three states, plasma is made up of charged particles, such as free electrons and ions, as opposed to neutral
A place for ammunition and weapons
Option 1: Arena
Option 2: Abattoir
Option 3: Arsenal
Option 4: Aviary
Correct Answer: Arsenal
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Arsenal refers to a specialised facility or storage place dedicated to the maintenance, production, and storage of military equipment, including firearms, ammunition, and other weaponry.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Arena refers to an
Question : Evaluate: $6+6$ of $6 \div 6-\frac{6}{5}$
Option 1: $\frac{12}{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{54}{5}$
Option 3: $\frac{44}{5}$
Option 4: $\frac{6}{5}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{54}{5}$
Solution : Given: $6+6$ of $6 \div 6-\frac{6}{5}$ $=6+(6\times6) \div 6-\frac{6}{5}$ $=6+\frac{36}{6}-\frac{6}{5}$ $=6+6-\frac{6}{5}$ $=12-\frac{6}{5}$ $=\frac{60-6}{5}$ $=\frac{54}{5}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{54}{5}$.
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. There has been a spate of some unfortunately events in Madurai.
Option 1: unfortunate events
Option 2: unfortunately event
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: unfortunate some events
Correct Answer: unfortunate events
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and awkwardly phrased. The word "some" is unnecessary and incorrect in this context. The word "spate" means a large number of similar things coming in quick succession. "Unfortunate" is an adjective
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