Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, RAUGHT is written as TYWEJR, and DOMINE is written as FMOGPC. How will BACKER be written in that language?
Option 1: DYEJIP
Option 2: DYEKGP
Option 3: DYEIHP
Option 4: DYEIGP
Correct Answer: DYEIGP
Solution : Given: RAUGHT is written as TYWEJR, and DOMINE is written as FMOGPC.
Add and subtract 2 alternatively from the place value of the letters of RAUGHT, and DOMINE to obtain the code – RAUGHT→R + 2 = T; A – 2 = Y; U +
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 144, 140, 132, 116, 84, ?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 29
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given: 144, 140, 132, 116, 84, ?
The pattern is as follows – 144 – 4 = 140; 140 – (4 × 2) = 140 – 8 = 132; 132 – (8 × 2) = 132 – 16 = 116; 116 – (16 × 2)
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 the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer 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
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Provoke.
Option 1: Inhibit
Option 2: Slack
Option 3: Arouse
Option 4: Constrain
Correct Answer: Arouse
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Arouse is a synonym of provoke and means to awaken or excite a feeling or emotion in someone.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : A rectangular LCD has an area of 480 cm2 and a perimeter of 92 cm. If the size of the LCD is defined in terms of the length of the diagonal, then what is the size of the LCD?
Option 1: 34 cm
Option 2: 39 cm
Option 3: 31 cm
Option 4: 35 cm
Correct Answer: 34 cm
Solution : The perimeter of a rectangular LCD is = 92 cm Area is = 480 cm$^2$ Let the length = l and breadth = b Then, 2(l + b) = 92 ⇒ l + b = 46 … (1) And lb = 480 ….(2) Now
Question : The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in a class is 2 : 5. If 10 boys leave the class and 20 new girls join the class, then the new ratio of boys and girls in the class becomes 4 : 25. What is the number of boys in the class now?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : Given, The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in a class is 2 : 5. If 10 boys leave the class and 20 new girls join the class, then the new ratio of boys and girls in the class becomes
Question : Who wrote the novel "Life of Pi"?
Option 1: Jonathan Safran Foer
Option 2: Khaled Hosseini
Option 3: Yann Martel
Option 4: Carol Birch
Correct Answer: Yann Martel
Solution : The correct option is Yann Martel.
"Life of Pi" was written by Yann Martel. The novel narrates the extraordinary journey of Pi Patel, a young Indian boy stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. It
Question : Which of the following festivals is associated with the Kamakhya temple of Guwahati?
Option 1: Ambubachi Festival
Option 2: Mando Festival
Option 3: Majuli Festival
Option 4: Sunburn Festival
Correct Answer: Ambubachi Festival
Solution : The correct answer is the Ambubachi Festival.
An annual Hindu mela is called the Ambubachi Mela. It takes place in Guwahati, Assam, at the Kamakhya Temple. Every year, in the middle of June, when the Sun moves into the Mithuna zodiac and the
Question : What is the maturity value of Rs. 7416 at the end of 3 years at 8.33% simple interest?
Option 1: Rs. 10400
Option 2: Rs. 9270
Option 3: Rs. 9990
Option 4: Rs. 8840
Correct Answer: Rs. 9270
Solution : Given: Principal = Rs. 7416 Time = 3 years Rate = 8.33% Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ = $\frac{7416 × 8.33 × 3}{100}$ = Rs. 1854 Amount = Principal + Simple interest = 7416 + 1854 = Rs. 9270 Hence, the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the belp of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Equality and freedom have both been identified as important (1)________ of democracy since ancient times. These. principles are reflected in all citizens being (2)________ before the law and having equal access to (3)_________ processes. For example, in a representative democracy, (4)_________ vote has equal weight, no unreasonable restrictions can apply to anyone seeking to become a (5)_________, and the freedom of its citizens is secured by legitimised rights and liberties which are generally protected by a constitution.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: representative
Option 2: peasants
Option 3: rulers
Option 4: dictators
Correct Answer: representative
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In the context of a democracy, individuals who seek to become part of the governing body and represent the interests of the citizens are often referred to as "representatives". This term aligns with the democratic principles
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