Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HORN is written as 8695 and LURP is written as 3397. How will BLUE be written in that language?
Option 1: 2365
Option 2: 2553
Option 3: 5223
Option 4: 2335
Correct Answer: 2335
Solution : Given: HORN is written as 8695 and LURP is written as 3397.
The alphabets of words are coded according to their positional values. Single digit positional value is written as it is whereas two digit positional values are added in themselves to obtain a single
Question : Directions: Five friends A, B, G, R and T are arranged in a row facing north but not necessarily in the same order. B sits at the left end of the row. Only two people are sitting between A and G. A sits immediately next to B and R sits second to the right of B. Who sits between R and G?
Option 1: No one
Option 2: B
Option 3: T
Option 4: A
Correct Answer: T
Solution : Given: Five friends A, B, G, R and T are arranged in a row facing north but not necessarily in the same order. (I) B sits at the left end of the row. Only two people are sitting between A and G.
(II) A sits
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Victorious
Option 1: Champion
Option 2: Unsuccessful
Option 3: Failing
Option 4: Losing
Correct Answer: Champion
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
When describing an individual or team as victorious, it signifies that they have achieved a victory or success in a particular endeavour. Similarly, a champion is someone who has defeated all opponents in a competition or has emerged
Question : The causative virus of AIDS was isolated in the year of
Option 1: 1980
Option 2: 1981
Option 3: 1983
Option 4: 1986
Correct Answer: 1983
Solution : The correct answer is 1983.
The AIDS-causing virus, known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), was first discovered in 1983. Two research teams, one led by Luc Montagnier at the Pasteur Institute in France and the other by Robert Gallo at the National Cancer
Question : The average of three numbers is 135. The largest number is 195 and the difference between the other two is 20. The smallest number is:
Option 1: 65
Option 2: 95
Option 3: 105
Option 4: 115
Correct Answer: 95
Solution : Given: The average of the three numbers is 135. The largest number is 195. According to the question, Let the smallest number be x then the other number will be (x + 20). The sum of number = 135 × 3 = 405 Now, 195
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 46, 50, 58, 70, 86, 106, ?
Option 1: 280
Option 2: 130
Option 3: 150
Option 4: 140
Correct Answer: 130
Solution : Given: 46, 50, 58, 70, 86, 106, ?
Add multiples of 4 to the previous number to get the next number. 46 + 4 = 50; 50 + 8 = 58; 58 + 12 = 70; 70 + 16 = 86; 86 + 20 =
Question : Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution ensures social and economic democracy?
Option 1: Emergency provisions
Option 2: Centre-State relations
Option 3: Directive Principles of State Policy
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy
Solution : The correct option is Directive Principles of State Policy.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are the section of the Indian Constitution that assures social and economic democracy. These principles are not enforceable by the courts; rather, they are directives
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A calculated move to gain an advantage.
Option 1: Grunt
Option 2: Bonsai
Option 3: Gambit
Option 4: Profit
Correct Answer: Gambit
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In this context, the phrase "calculated move to gain an advantage" suggests a strategic and intentional action. Gambit is a term commonly used to describe a calculated opening move in chess or any other deliberate strategy
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. The last time he repeated / the same mistake I thought he would / feel many sorry but I was wrong.
Option 1: The last time he repeated
Option 2: feel many sorry but I was wrong.
Option 3: the same mistake I thought he would
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: feel many sorry but I was wrong.
Solution : The second option is correct.
Explanation: Many is used for countable nouns, while much is used for uncountable nouns. In this context, sorry is better described as uncountable, so it should be paired with much. Alternatively, saying
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Dominering
Option 2: Domoneering
Option 3: Dominiering
Option 4: Domineering
Correct Answer: Domineering
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The correct spelling is domineering. It is an adjective that describes a person who assertively and excessively seeks to control others, often disregarding their opinions or wishes.
Therefore, the correct answer is, domineering.
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