Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Anuj, Bala, Charanjit, Danish, Endrew, Farooq, Garvit, and Himesh are sitting around a square table facing the centre of the table. Four of them are sitting at each of the corners, while the other four are sitting at the exact centre of each of the sides. Endrew who sits middle of a side, sits to the fourth left of the Garvit. Only one person sits between Garvit and Farooq. Bala is an immediate neighbour of Endrew Only three people sit between Bala and Anuj. Bala is not a neighbour of Farooq. Himesh sits to the immediate left of Charanjit. Charanjit sits to the third right of Endrew. Who sits third to the right of Danish?
Option 1: Himesh
Option 2: Garvit
Option 3: Bala
Option 4: Charanjit
Correct Answer: Himesh
Solution : Given: (I) Anuj, Bala, Charanjit, Danish, Endrew, Farooq, Garvit, and Himesh are sitting around a square table facing the centre of the table. Four of them are sitting at each of the corners, while the other four are sitting at the exact centre of each
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. MCHQ, LYGM, KUFI, ?, IMDA
Option 1: JQFE
Option 2: JRFF
Option 3: JQEE
Option 4: JREF
Correct Answer: JQEE
Solution : Given: MCHQ, LYGM, KUFI, ?, IMDA
In the above-given series, subtract 1 from the place values of the first and third letters and subtract 4 from the place values of the second and fourth letters of the previous term to obtain the next term. MCHQ→M
Question : A sum of INR 2000 will become INR 2400 in 12 months at some rate of simple interest. Find the rate of interest per annum.
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 40%
Option 4: 45%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : Amount = INR 2400 Principal, $P$ = INR 2000 Time, $n$ = 1 year Let $R$ be the rate. Simple interest, SI = 2400 – 2000 = INR 400 Also, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal×time×Rate}}{100}$ ⇒ 400 = $\frac{2000×1×R}{100}$ ⇒ $R$ = $\frac{400}{20}$ = 20% Hence,
Question : Which was the instrument that was played by Ustad Bismillah Khan?
Option 1: Sitar
Option 2: Flute
Option 3: Shehnai
Option 4: Santoor
Correct Answer: Shehnai
Solution : The correct option is Shehnai
Often referred to as a "Ustad," Bismillah Khan was born in India in 1916. He is known to have made the Shehnai popular. India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, was conferred to Bismillah Khan in 2001. Ustad Bismillah Khan
Question : Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
Option 1: You will be here for seventy-two hours.
Option 2: You will be heare for seventy-two hours.
Option 3: You will be here for sventy-two hours.
Option 4: You will be here for seventy-two huors.
Correct Answer: You will be here for seventy-two hours.
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Contradict
Option 1: Permit
Option 2: Contravene
Option 3: Verify
Option 4: Vouch
Correct Answer: Contravene
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Contradict implies expressing the opposite or denial of a statement. This verb is used to express the opposite or denial of a statement, idea, or belief. Contravene is a suitable synonym, as it means to go against, contradict,
Question : Who among the following was a Shaka ruler in India (130-150 AD)?
Option 1: Ashoka
Option 2: Rudradaman
Option 3: Menander
Option 4: Bindusara
Correct Answer: Rudradaman
Solution : The correct answer is Rudradaman.
Rudradaman I, who reigned from 130 AD to 150 AD, stands out as the preeminent ruler among the Sakas. Hailing from the Western Kshatrapa Dynasty and being the grandson of Chastana, he held sway over a vast realm encompassing
Question : Directions: Seven students M, N, O, P, Q, R and S are standing in ascending order of their heights during morning assembly. The shortest person stands at the front of the assembly line and the tallest person stands at the back of the line. M stands immediately behind Q and immediately in front of P. Only two students are standing in between R and S. N is taller than only one student. R is not the shortest. Who is the tallest student?
Option 1: R
Option 2: O
Option 3: M
Option 4: P
Correct Answer: P
Solution : Given: (I) Seven students M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S are standing in ascending order of their heights during morning assembly. _ < _ < _ < _ < _ < _ < _ (II) The shortest person stands at the front of
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second number is related to the first letter cluster. CL : 36 :: FP : ?
Option 1: 96
Option 2: 88
Option 3: 92
Option 4: 49
Correct Answer: 96
Solution : Given: CL : 36 :: FP : ?
Multiply the place values of each letter of the first term, to obtain the second term – Like, CL : 36→C = 3; L = 12→3 × 12 = 36 Thus, CL is coded as 36. Similarly,
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SLDDER is coded as PEBDJS. What is the code for TALLER in that code language?
Option 1: PDJLYT
Option 2: PEJLYT
Option 3: PEJLTY
Option 4: PEJMYT
Correct Answer: PEJLYT
Solution : Given: SLDDER is coded as PEBDJS.
Add 0 and subtract 2 alternately from the place value of each letter of SLDDER and then reverse the order of the letters obtained to get the required code. S + 0 = S; L – 2 = J;
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