Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : INR 2,300 is to be divided among P, Q, R and S in such a way that the ratio of P : Q : R : S is 2 : 6 : 9 : 6, respectively. What is the sum of the shares of P and S?
Option 1: INR 1,100
Option 2: INR 1,200
Option 3: INR 800
Option 4: INR 230
Correct Answer: INR 800
Solution : Given: The total sum = INR 2300 Let the share of P, Q, R and S be $2x,6x,9x$ and $6x$ According to the question, $2x+6x+9x+6x=2300$ ⇒ $23x=2300$ ⇒ $x=100$ The sum of shares of P and S $=2x+6x=8x=8\times100= 800$ Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Directions: Below are given some Roll Numbers of candidates registered at different centers for examination. The first two digits from the left stand for the center code and the next four for the serial number of the candidates registered at the center.
Now answer the following question based on this sample of Roll Numbers. Which of the following centers had maximum serial numbers whose all digits are even?
Option 1: 83
Option 2: 56
Option 3: 65
Option 4: 85
Correct Answer: 83
Solution : There are 5 centers in total, namely – 83 (Highlight with red), 65 (Highlight with blue), 56 (Highlight with green), 85 (Highlight with pink), 48 (Highlight with purple)
The highlighted figure will be –
Let's check each option – First option: 83 → 4381 /
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, GLOBAL is coded as EJMZYJ. What is the code for HONEST in that code language?
Option 1: FNLCQR
Option 2: FMLCQR
Option 3: FMLCQS
Option 4: FMLDQR
Correct Answer: FMLCQR
Solution : Given: GLOBAL is coded as EJMZYJ.
Subtract 2 from the place value of each letter of GLOBAL to obtain the required code. GLOBAL→G – 2; L – 2; O – 2; B – 2; A – 2; L – 2 = EJMZYJ Similarly, HONEST→H –
Question : Indian Universities Act, 1904 was passed during the governorship of:
Option 1: Lord Lytton
Option 2: Lord Curzon
Option 3: Lord Ripon
Option 4: Lord Hardinge I
Correct Answer: Lord Curzon
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Curzon.
The Indian Universities Act of 1904 was passed during the governorship of Lord Curzon. Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. The act aimed to bring reforms to the structure and functioning of
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required' Some of them were nearly (as hard as ligament, and many an inch in length).
Option 1: as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: hard as ligament, and many an inch at length
Option 4: as hard as a ligament, and many an inches in length
Correct Answer: as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long
Solution : The first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Three 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 birds are crows. Some crows are parrots. No crow is a pigeon. Conclusions: I. No parrot is a pigeon. II. Some birds are parrots.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No parrot is a pigeon – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between
Question : Aves are warm-blooded animals and have a ______ heart.
Option 1: four-chambered
Option 2: two-chambered
Option 3: five-chambered
Option 4: three-chambered
Correct Answer: four-chambered
Solution : The correct answer is four-chambered.
The animal kingdom's phylum Chordata is home to the Aves. It has nine thousand species or such. Aves are flight-adapted. Every bird arrives in the Aves class. They have a four-chambered heart filled with warm blood, a feathered body,
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hold someone or something at bay.
Option 1: Trap or corner a person or animal being hunted or chased
Option 2: To seek punishment for a person or group
Option 3: Prevent someone or something from moving closer
Option 4: To thrive or to grow very successfully
Correct Answer: Prevent someone or something from moving closer
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Hold someone or something at bay is an idiom, which means to prevent someone or something unpleasant from harming you. This makes the third option the appropriate choice, which states, "
Question : The average of 11 numbers is 8. If every number is tripled, then what will be the new average of the numbers?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given, The average of 11 numbers is 8 Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of 11 numbers}}{11}$ = 8 Now, according to the question, Every number is tripled. We know, If each number is multiplied by a factor $n$, then the average will also be multiplied by $n$.
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Omelette : Egg :: ?
Option 1: Asphalt : Road
Option 2: Ore : Metal
Option 3: Furniture : Wood
Option 4: Seed : Oil
Correct Answer: Furniture : Wood
Solution : Given: Omelette : Egg (An egg is used to make an omelette.)
Let's check the options – First Option: Asphalt : Road; Asphalt is a car-driving road game. Second Option: Ore : Metal; Ore is a natural rock that contains metal. Third
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