Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : In which of the following years was the Preamble of the Indian Constitution first amended?
Option 1: 1968
Option 2: 1955
Option 3: 1976
Option 4: 1988
Correct Answer: 1976
Solution : The correct option is 1976.
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made amendments to the Preamble. The Preamble was amended by the 42nd amendment to include the terms "Socialist", "Secular", and "Integrity". The Preamble, following the amendment, reads, "We, the people of India, having
Question : Among four students sitting in a row, the average age of the last three students is 48 years and the average age of the first three students is 50 years. If the age of the first student is 56 years, then what is the age of the last student?
Option 1: 30 years
Option 2: 40 years
Option 3: 50 years
Option 4: 60 years
Correct Answer: 50 years
Solution : The average age of the last three students = 48 The sum of the ages of the last three students = 48 × 3 = 144 The average age of the first three students = 50 The sum of the ages of the first
Question : The following table shows the unemployed people in 5 states of India from 2019 to 2022.
What is the average number of unemployed people in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Punjab in 2021?
Option 1: 9,000
Option 2: 18,000
Option 3: 30,000
Option 4: 19,000
Correct Answer: 19,000
Solution : Number of unemployed people in Karnataka = 9,000 Number of unemployed people in Maharashtra = 30,000 Number of unemployed people in Punjab = 18,000 Required average = $\frac{9000+30000+18000}{3}$ = $\frac{57000}{3}$ = 19,000 Hence, the correct answer is 19,000.
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
She ran 12 kms at a stretch, (which are a greater) distance for a rookie.
Option 1: No correction required
Option 2: which is quite some
Option 3: which are greatest
Option 4: what is great
Correct Answer: which is quite some
Solution : The second option is correct.
Explanation: Which is quite some is an idiomatic expression used to emphasise that something is significant, notable, or impressive. In this context, it emphasises that running 12 kilometres without stopping is quite a noteworthy achievement for
Question : A can construct a divider alone in 60 days, while B alone can construct it in 80 days. If they construct it together and get Rs. 7000, then what is B's share?
Option 1: Rs. 2880
Option 2: Rs. 3000
Option 3: Rs. 3500
Option 4: Rs. 3200
Correct Answer: Rs. 3000
Solution : According to the question, If a man can do the work in $n$ days, then one day work of man = $\frac{1}{n}$. So, A's rate = $\frac{1}{60}$ per day And B's rate = $\frac{1}{80}$ per day ⇒ Combined rate = $\frac{1}{60}$+$\frac{1}{80}$ = $\frac{4}{240}$ +
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Abundant
Option 1: Surplus
Option 2: Scarce
Option 3: Brilliant
Option 4: Rich
Correct Answer: Scarce
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Abundant is something that is available more than enough, or plentily.
Scarce is something that is insufficient to meet the demand. Both of these words imply the opposite meaning with regard to something available and, thus, are
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
They said that they (were understandings) his theory very well.
Option 1: understanding
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: have understand
Option 4: understood
Correct Answer: understood
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
Explanation: The correct past tense form of the verb "understand" is "understood". This substitution provides the appropriate past tense and completes the sentence meaningfully.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "They said that they understood his
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Shreya is (a honest women).
(1) an honest woman.
(2) honest woman.
(3) honestly a woman.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
In the original sentence, "a" should be changed to "an" because "honest" begins with a vowel sound and "an" is used before the words that start with a vowel sound. Also, Shreya is singular and requires a singular
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 diaries are books. Some bags are diaries. Conclusions: I. All bags are books. II. Some books are bags.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follow
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows – Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All bags are books - From the above diagram, it is clear that all bags can never be books as there is no
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
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