Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : What is the average of the first 10 prime numbers?
Option 1: 10.9
Option 2: 12.9
Option 3: 11.9
Option 4: 13.9
Correct Answer: 12.9
Solution : The first 10 prime numbers are: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17,19, 23, 29 ⇒ Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of observation}}{\text{Number of observation}}$ = $\frac{(2+3+5+7+11+13+17+19+23+29)}{10}$ = $\frac{129}{10}$ = 12.9 Hence, the correct answer is 12.9.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, EDITOR is coded as CBGQLO. What is the code for FOLDER in that code language?
Option 1: DMJABO
Option 2: BMJBCR
Option 3: DMJACO
Option 4: DMJABR
Correct Answer: DMJABO
Solution : Given: EDITOR is coded as CBGQLO.
Subtract 2 from the place value of the first three letters and subtract 3 from the place value of the last three letters of EDITOR to obtain the required code – E – 2 = C; D – 2
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Sword : Warrior :: ?
Option 1: Mason : Plumbline
Option 2: Scalpel : Sculptor
Option 3: Axe : Woodcutter
Option 4: Tailor : Needle
Correct Answer: Axe : Woodcutter
Solution : Given: Sword : Warrior (Sword is used by a Warrior who fights in a war).
Let's check the options – First option: Mason : Plumbline; Plumbline is a tool used by Mason but the words are written in the reverse order. Second option:
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The peanut stove, which is so often seen on the __________, just outside the fruit shops, makes us think of the familiar street scene at home.
Option 1: Runway
Option 2: Building
Option 3: Market
Option 4: Foothpath
Correct Answer: Foothpath
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Footpath is a path or track that is laid on the side of roads for people to walk on. This helps convey that the peanut stove, which was present on the path where people walk, makes them think
Question : The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the_______.
Option 1: Old Stone Age
Option 2: Mesolithic Age
Option 3: Iron Age
Option 4: New Stone Age
Correct Answer: Old Stone Age
Solution : The correct answer is the Old Stone Age.
The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the Old Stone Age. The Stone Age can be defined as the prehistoric period or era when humans made tools
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
The sudden death of our uncle was ___ for all of us.
Option 1: tragic
Option 2: fragile
Option 3: gentle
Option 4: dissuasive
Correct Answer: tragic
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Tragic is the appropriate word to fill the blank with, as it is used to describe something that is very sad because it is connected to death and suffering. This helps convey the intended meaning that the
Question : Directions: Six ladies Anu, Preeti, Arti, Kirti, Poonam and Suman are seated at a circular table facing the centre. Preeti is sitting opposite to Poonam. Poonam is sitting exactly between Kirti and Anu. Arti sits to the immediate right of Anu. Who sits to the immediate right of Preeti?
Option 1: Suman
Option 2: Kirti
Option 3: Arti
Option 4: Anu
Correct Answer: Suman
Solution : Given: I. Preeti is sitting opposite to Poonam.
II. Poonam is sitting exactly between Kirti and Anu.
III. Arti sits to the immediate right of Anu.
So, Suman sits to the immediate right of Preeti. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Pankaj purchases a watch for Rs. 1000. He sells the watch at a discount of 20% and earns a profit of 40%. What is the marked price of the watch?
Option 1: Rs. 1640
Option 2: Rs. 1880
Option 3: Rs. 1980
Option 4: Rs. 1750
Correct Answer: Rs. 1750
Solution : If a 20% discount is given ⇒ Selling Price (SP) = 80% of the Marked Price (MP) = 0.8 × MP Given that profit = 40% So, Selling price = Cost price × (1+ $\frac{profit \%}{100}$) = 1000 × (1+ 0.40) ⇒ 0.8 ×
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rust bucket
Option 1: To be absent minded
Option 2: An old man
Option 3: A vehicle that is old or almost broken
Option 4: To be late for everything
Correct Answer: A vehicle that is old or almost broken
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
Rust bucket is an informal idiom used to describe a vehicle, typically a car, that is in very poor condition due to age or lack of maintenance. It suggests that
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