Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The bar graph given below provides information about the lifetime (in hours) of neon lamps. Study the given bar graph and answer the question that follows. The number of neon lamps that have a life of 600 hours or more but less than 900 hours is:
Option 1: 180
Option 2: 245
Option 3: 270
Option 4: 305
Correct Answer: 245
Solution : The number of neon lamps have a life of 600 hours or more but less than 900 hours = 75 + 90 + 80 = 245 Hence, the correct answer is 245.
Question : The ratio of the areas of two squares one having double its diagonal than the other is:
Option 1: 3 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 1
Option 3: 4 : 1
Option 4: 3 : 1
Correct Answer: 4 : 1
Solution : Let the diagonal of the 1st square be $2x$. Area of 1st square = $\frac{1}{2}$ × (product of diagonals) = $\frac{1}{2}×(2x)^2$ Since the diagonal of the 2nd square is half of the diagonal of the 1st square i.e. $x$. So,
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
He was stable _____they met.
Option 1: while
Option 2: when
Option 3: hence
Option 4: lest
Correct Answer: when
Solution : The correct option will be the second option.
When is used to indicate a specific time or occasion. In this case, it suggests that his stability was in place at the time they met.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : What is the highest common factor (HCF) of 0.25 and 1.25?
Option 1: 0.25
Option 2: 1.25
Option 3: 2.5
Option 4: 0.5
Correct Answer: 0.25
Solution : 0.25 = $\frac{25}{100}$ 1.25 = $\frac{125}{100}$ Now, find the HCF of the numerators (25 and 125) = 25 So, the HCF of 0.25 and 1.25 is $\frac{25}{100}$ = 0.25 Hence, the correct answer is 0.25.
Question : Direction: In the following question, find the odd one out from the given alternatives.
Option 1: DEGJ
Option 2: QRTW
Option 3: YZBE
Option 4: JKNQ
Correct Answer: JKNQ
Solution : Let's check the options —
First option: DEGJ; D + 1 = E, E + 2 = G, G + 3 = J
Second option: QRTW; Q + 1 = R, R + 2 = T, T + 3 = W
Third option: YZBE; Y
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SURE is coded as 20, 22, 19, 6, and THEM is coded as 21, 9, 6, 14. What is the code for SELF in that code language?
Option 1: 20, 6, 13, 7
Option 2: 20, 6, 12, 7
Option 3: 20, 5, 13, 7
Option 4: 19, 6, 13, 7
Correct Answer: 20, 6, 13, 7
Solution : Given: SURE is coded as 20, 22, 19, 6, and THEM is coded as 21, 9, 6, 14.
Add 1 to the positional values of the given word to obtain the code. SURE→19 + 1; 21 + 1; 18 + 1; 5
Question : Directions: In a code language, the following alphabets are coded in a particular way as shown.
How are the given letters coded in that language? QRCYNPD
Option 1: 5298067
Option 2: 5298061
Option 3: 5984067
Option 4: 5298306
Correct Answer: 5298067
Solution : Given:
Here, each letter has a unique code. Now, the code for QRCYNPD – Q = 5; R = 2; C = 9; Y =
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Luxuriant
Option 1: Meagre
Option 2: Sparse
Option 3: Flourishing
Option 4: Combative
Correct Answer: Flourishing
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Flourishing serves as a synonym for luxuriant in this context. Both words convey a sense of abundance, richness, and thriving growth.
Meagre means lacking in quantity or quality.
Sparse
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 9 : 28 :: 13 : ?
Option 1: 39
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 54
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Given: 9 : 28 :: 13 : ?
Multiply the first number by 3, and then add 1 to the resultant, to get the second number – Like, 9 : 28→(9 × 3) + 1 = 27 + 1 = 28 Similarly, follow the same
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
When a plastic comb is rubbed on dry hair, they acquired a static charge.
Option 1: it acquired a
Option 2: it acquires a
Option 3: they acquire an
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: it acquires a
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: "It" is the correct third-person pronoun to be used here in place of "they", as the pronoun "it" refers to non-living things, whereas "they" is used to refer to people. Also, "acquired"
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