Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 529 : 576 :: 841 : ?
Option 1: 784
Option 2: 961
Option 3: 911
Option 4: 900
Correct Answer: 900
Solution : Given: 529 : 576 :: 841 : ?
Like, (23)2 = 529; (24)2 = 576 (23 and 24 are the consecutive numbers.) Similarly, 841 = (29)2; the next number to 29 will be 30. So, (30)2 = 900
So, 900 is the required answer. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
After a rejection, we tend to beat ourselves up over the things that might have (1)___________ us to be rejected—and might even end up dwelling on these negative (2)__________ a process called rumination. This habit, however, inevitably causes us to (3)_________ worse. "The first thing a lot of people do when they get rejected is to be unkind to (4)___________, and they start coming up with all kinds of ideas about what's (5)_________ with them," Gottlieb notes.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: himself
Option 2: yourself
Option 3: themselves
Option 4: itself
Correct Answer: themselves
Solution : The third option is correct.
In the sentence, the word "themselves" is necessary to complete the thought. It refers to individuals who have experienced rejection. The subject is likely plural, as the only options given are plural pronouns. So, the most appropriate reflexive pronoun for a plural subject is "themselves".
Therefore, the correct answer is themselves.
Question : The lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium are $x$ cm and $y$ cm and the area of the trapezium is $\frac{1}{2}\left(x^2-y^2\right) cm^2$. What is the distance between the parallel sides (in cm )?
Option 1: $x$ - $y$
Option 2: $x$ + $y$
Option 3: $y$
Option 4: $x$
Correct Answer: $x$ - $y$
Solution : If the lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium are $x$ cm and $y$ cm and its height is h cm then, the area of the trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}(x+y) × {h}$. ${x}^2-{y}^2 = ({x}+{y})({x} - {y})$ The area of the trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}({x}^2- {y}^2)$ = $\frac{1}{2}({x}+{y})({x} - {y})$ ⇒ $\frac{1}{2}({x}+{y}){h}$ = $\frac{1}{2}({x}+{y})({x} - {y})$ ⇒ $h = x – y$ $\therefore$ The distance between the parallel sides (in cm) is $x – y$. Hence, the correct answer is $x$ - $y$.
Question : Who is considered the Architect of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Mahatma Gandhi
Option 2: B. R. Ambedkar
Option 3: Jawaharlal Nehru
Option 4: B. N. Rao
Correct Answer: B. R. Ambedkar
Solution : The correct option is B. R. Ambedkar.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a prominent Indian jurist, social reformer, and political leader, is credited as the architect of the Indian Constitution. As the head of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly of India, responsible for creating the Constitution after India gained independence, his legal acumen, profound grasp of social matters, and dedication to justice were pivotal in shaping this important document.
Question : "Magnus Carlsen" is associated with which of the following games?
Option 1: Boxing
Option 2: Golf
Option 3: Chess
Option 4: Table Tennis
Correct Answer: Chess
Solution : The correct answer is Chess.
Born on November 30, 1990, Sven Magnus Carlsen is a chess grandmaster from Norway. He holds the titles of five-time World Chess Champion, four-time World Rapid Chess Champion, and six-time World Blitz Chess Champion, and he is considered one of the finest players in chess history.
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
The story __________me to make up fancy names for myself.
Option 1: declared
Option 2: activated
Option 3: told
Option 4: inspired
Correct Answer: inspired
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word inspired fits well in the context of the sentence, conveying that the story had a positive impact or influence on the speaker, leading them to create imaginative or fancy names for themselves. Inspired in this context suggests motivation, creativity, or a positive prompting.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "The story inspired me to make up fancy names for myself."
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? OD, LA, IX, FU, ?
Option 1: BR
Option 2: CS
Option 3: CR
Option 4: CT
Correct Answer: CR
Solution : Given: OD, LA, IX, FU,?
Subtract 3 from the place value of the first and second letter, to get the required missing term in the series – OD→O – 3 = L; D – 3 = A→LA LA→L – 3 = I; A – 3 = X→IX IX→I – 3 = F; X – 3 = U→FU FU→F – 3 = C; U – 3 = R→CR
So, the required missing term in the series is CR. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. One who is 100 years old or older
Option 1: Centenarian
Option 2: Immortal
Option 3: Mortal
Option 4: Sententia
Correct Answer: Centenarian
Solution : The first option is correct.
Centenarian means a person who is 100 years old or older. It is a noun and can be used to describe someone who has reached the age of 100 or more.
Therefore, the correct answer is centenarian.
Question : What is the value of 25 × 7 ÷ 175 - 196 ÷ 14 × 2 + 625 ÷ 25 × 3?
Option 1: 48
Option 2: 38
Option 3: 58
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 48
Solution : Given: 25 × 7 ÷ 175 – 196 ÷ 14 × 2 + 625 ÷ 25 × 3 = $25 × \frac{7}{ 175} - \frac{196}{14} × 2 + \frac{625}{ 25} ×3$ = 1 – 14 × 2 + 25 × 3 = 1 – 28 + 75 = 48 Hence, the correct answer is 48.
Question : Durand Cup was founded in the year in Shimla.
Option 1: 1858
Option 2: 1888
Option 3: 1878
Option 4: 1868
Correct Answer: 1888
Solution : The correct option is 1888.
Durand Cup was first founded in India in 1888, more precisely in the city of Shimla. The competition bears Sir Mortimer Durand's name, who founded it and served as the British Indian government's Foreign Secretary at the time. With a long history, the Durand Cup has been closely linked to the Indian football community. Numerous football teams and clubs have participated in the competition over the years, which has helped to develop and promote football in India.
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