Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
We need to surround ourselves with (1) / caring people, particular loved ones who (2) / bring hope and support to our hearts and minds and with whom we can communicate. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The phrase particularly means especially. This is the adverb form that fits into the context of the sentence. The noun form particular is incorrectly used here.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "We need to surround
Question : Convert 1.3 kilometres per hour into metres per second.
Option 1: $\frac{13}{36}$ m/s
Option 2: $\frac{11}{54}$ m/s
Option 3: $\frac{14}{48}$ m/s
Option 4: $\frac{13}{65}$ m/s
Correct Answer: $\frac{13}{36}$ m/s
Solution : 1 km/h = $\frac{1000}{3600}$m/s ⇒ 1.3 km/h = $\frac{1.3×1000}{3600}$ m/s = $\frac{13}{36}$ m/s Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{13}{36}$ m/s.
Question : The cost price of an article is Rs. 5500. It was sold at a profit of 9.09%. If the article was sold at a discount of 20%, then what is the marked price (in Rs.) of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 6000
Option 2: Rs. 7500
Option 3: Rs. 6600
Option 4: Rs. 6800
Correct Answer: Rs. 7500
Solution : The cost price of an article is Rs. 5500. It was sold at a profit of 9.09%. $\therefore$ Selling price $=\frac{100+9.09}{100}×5500 = 6000$ It was sold at a discount of 20%. $\therefore$ Marked price $=\frac{100}{100-20}×6000=7500$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 7500.
Question : The confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda occurs at ________.
Option 1: Vishnuprayag
Option 2: Nandaprayag
Option 3: Devprayag
Option 4: Rudraprayag
Correct Answer: Devprayag
Solution : The correct answer is Devprayag.
The confluence place of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is in Devprayag. In the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Devprayag is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Tehri Garhwal District. It is the last of the Panch Prayags, or
Question : The head office of The Coca-Cola Company is in:
Option 1: New York
Option 2: New Jersey
Option 3: Atlanta
Option 4: Florida
Correct Answer: Atlanta
Solution : The correct option is Atlanta.
The headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Coca-Cola is a multinational beverage corporation known for its iconic soft drink, also named Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola was created by John S. Pemberton and was first served
Question : The average age of 6 members of a family is 20 years. If the age of the servant is included, then the average age increases by 20%. What is the age of the servant?
Option 1: 52 Years
Option 2: 56 years
Option 3: 50 years
Option 4: 48 years
Correct Answer: 48 years
Solution : Given: The average age of 6 members of a family is 20 years. If the age of the servant is included, the average age increases by 20%. Let the age of the servant be $x$. According to the question, $6×20+x=7×\frac{120}{100}×20$ ⇒ $x=168-120$ ⇒ $x=48$
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.
He lost his temper (by a driver) flashed his headlights as he overtook
Option 1: afterwards a driver
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: considering a driver
Option 4: after a driver
Correct Answer: after a driver
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: The preposition "after" is the most suitable choice in this context, indicating the sequence of events. The sentence implies that the driver's action of flashing headlights occurred before the man lost his temper. The
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Arrogance
Option 1: Inhibition
Option 2: Bashful
Option 3: Dominance
Option 4: Diffidence
Correct Answer: Dominance
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Arrogance refers to an attitude of superiority, excessive pride, and a sense of self-importance.
Dominance also conveys a sense of control, superiority, and authority over others.
The meanings of the other options are:
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on its right side.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on Line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Curtailed
Option 1: Slashed
Option 2: Lengthened
Option 3: Pruned
Option 4: Trimmed
Correct Answer: Lengthened
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Curtailed means to reduce or cut short something in extent or quantity.
Lengthened means to make or become longer, making it the opposite of curtail, as one means to shorten while the other means to make
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