Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ENJOY is coded as 25, and DOCTOR is coded as 36. How will MILLION be coded in that language?
Option 1: 39
Option 2: 49
Option 3: 51
Option 4: 64
Correct Answer: 49
Solution : Given: ENJOY is coded as 25, and DOCTOR is coded as 36.
Count the number of the alphabet of the given word and the resultant is squared to obtain the required code. ENJOY→Number of alphabets→5; (5)2 = 25 DOCTOR→Number of alphabets→6; (6)2 =
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Take this medicine regularly, and you will get rid ____ this disease.
Option 1: from
Option 2: of
Option 3: over
Option 4: at
Correct Answer: of
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The preposition "of" is the correct choice in this sentence because it helps construct the correct phrase "get rid of", which expresses the idea of eliminating or removing something, which in this case is the disease. When
Question : What is the value of 0.0045 ÷ 4.5 × 100 – 45 ÷ 5?
Option 1: – 8.9
Option 2: – 9
Option 3: – 8.1
Option 4: – 9.9
Correct Answer: – 8.9
Solution : Given: 0.0045 ÷ 4.5 × 100 – 45 ÷ 5 = 0.001 × 100 – 9 = 0.1 – 9 = – 8.9 Hence, the correct answer is – 8.9.
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. There are already many examples of great technology that had born in the United States.
Option 1: of great technology that had
Option 2: No error
Option 3: There are already many examples
Option 4: born in the United States
Correct Answer: of great technology that had
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
Explanation: The correct construction is "that has been born" rather than "that had born". The past perfect tense, indicated by "had" is typically used when establishing a sequence of events in the past.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 13,14, 27, 41, 68, ?
Option 1: 109
Option 2: 118
Option 3: 110
Option 4: 113
Correct Answer: 109
Solution : Given: 13,14, 27, 41, 68, ?
In the above-given series, add the first and second numbers to get the third number, add the second and third numbers to get the fourth number and so on. 13 + 14 = 27; 14 + 27 = 41;
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The number of homes with running watered has been rising sharply since 1985.
Option 1: with run water
Option 2: with running water
Option 3: of ran watered
Option 4: No improvement
Correct Answer: with running water
Solution : The correct option will be the second option.
The original sentence contains a small error in the phrase "running watered". The correct term is "running water", which refers to a water supply system that is in operation, typically within a home or building.
Question : If the value of gross fiscal deficit is more than net interest liabilities, the value of gross primary deficit will be _____.
Option 1: positive
Option 2: zero
Option 3: infinity
Option 4: negative
Correct Answer: positive
Solution : The correct answer is positive.
If the value of the gross fiscal deficit is greater than the net interest liabilities, the value of the gross primary deficit will be positive, which means the gross primary deficit is the gross fiscal deficit minus the net
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figure – 1. All the symbols are rotated in a clockwise direction. 2. In each alternative box the symbols are shifted to corner by corner and mid of the side of the box alternatively. 3. In each box the symbol or
Question : The given table shows the data regarding the number of medals won by four different countries in the Asian Games in the year 2016. The ratio of number of silver medals won by China to the number of gold medals won by India is:
Option 1: 2 : 1
Option 2: 3 : 2
Option 3: 4 : 9
Option 4: 5 : 9
Correct Answer: 2 : 1
Solution : Require ratio = $\frac{\text{Number of Silver Medal by China}}{\text{Number of Gold Medals by India}}$ = $\frac{\text{36}}{\text{18}}$ = $\frac{2}{1}$ = 2 : 1 Hence, the correct answer is 2 : 1.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
In the early 1920's, settlers came to Alaska looking for (1)_____. They travelled by boat to the coastal towns of Seward and Knik, and from there by land into the gold fields. The trail they used to (2)______ inland is known today as the Iditarod Trail, one of the National Historic Trails designated (3)_____ the Congress of the United States. The Iditarod Trail quickly became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, as the mail and supplies were (4)_____ across this trail. People also used it to get from place to place, including the priests, ministers, and judges who had to travel between villages. In the winter, the settlers' only means of travel down this trail was via dog (5)______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: carried
Option 2: deported
Option 3: imported
Option 4: transported
Correct Answer: carried
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The passage indicates that the Iditarod Trail became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, and mail and supplies were transported across this trail. Among the given options, "carried" is the most suitable choice, as it conveys the idea that
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