Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 400 km/hr in 8 hours. To cover the same distance in 5 hours, the speed of the aeroplane will be:
Option 1: 640 km/hr
Option 2: 680 km/hr
Option 3: 580 km/hr
Option 4: 600 km/hr
Correct Answer: 640 km/hr
Solution : Given: An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 400 km/hr in 8 hours. Here, distance = (400 × 8) km, time = 5 hours So, the required speed = $\frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}}$ = $\frac{400×8}{5}$ = 640 km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 640
Question : The second Chief Election Commissioner of India was
Option 1: Sukumar Sen
Option 2: S. P. Sen Verma
Option 3: K. V. K. Sundaram
Option 4: T. Swaminathan
Correct Answer: K. V. K. Sundaram
Solution : The correct option is K. V. K. Sundaram.
Kalyan Vaidyanathan Kuttur Sundaram (May 11, 1904, – September 23, 1992), also known as K. V. K. Sundaram, was an Indian civil servant who served India as the second Chief Election Commissioner (December 20,
Question : Which of the following layers of the atmosphere means "region of mixing"?
Option 1: Stratosphere
Option 2: Troposphere
Option 3: Thermosphere
Option 4: Mesosphere
Correct Answer: Troposphere
Solution : The correct answer is the Troposphere.
The word "troposphere," which translates to "region of mixing," comes from the layer's strong convective air currents. The tropopause, the upper border of the layer, is located between 5 and 8 miles above the equator and 11 and
Question : Find the value of $6^2+ 4^2 - 20$ of $2 + 40$.
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 54
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 52
Correct Answer: 52
Solution : Given: $6^2+ 4^2 - 20$ of $2 + 40$ $= 36+ 16 - 40 + 40$ $= 52$ Hence, the correct answer is 52.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, 591 means sky is blue, 256 means sea is deep, and 609 means sea looks blue. Which number is the code for blue in that language?
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: (I) 591⇒sky is blue (II) 256⇒sea is deep (III) 609⇒sea looks blue
By comparing all the three coded sentences, we find that – In sentences I and II, 5 and is are common. In sentences II and III, 6 and sea are common. In
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: QP
Option 2: DC
Option 3: XY
Option 4: ML
Correct Answer: XY
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: QP; Q – 1 = P Second option: DC; D – 1 = C Third option: XY; X + 1 = Y Fourth option: ML; M – 1 = L
The third option is different from the other
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Get the ball rolling
Option 1: Get everyone's vote
Option 2: Behave in a crazy manner
Option 3: Collect one's belongings
Option 4: Set an activity in motion
Correct Answer: Set an activity in motion
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
"Get the ball rolling" is an idiomatic expression that means to initiate or start an activity or process. The phrase often implies taking the initial steps to begin something. In the context of the
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Put your signature ___ red ink.
Option 1: through
Option 2: in
Option 3: with
Option 4: by
Correct Answer: in
Solution : The second option is the correct answer since ''in'' fits perfectly in the sentence.
The complete sentence is, "Put your signature in red ink."
Question : The ratio of the selling price to the cost price is 8 : 11. What is the loss percentage?
Option 1: 33.33%
Option 2: 27.27%
Option 3: 26.66%
Option 4: 28.56%
Correct Answer: 27.27%
Solution : Given the ratio SP : CP as 8 : 11. Let's denote the selling price as $8x$ and the cost price as $11x$, where $x$ is a positive constant. ⇒ Loss Percentage = $\frac{(CP – SP)}{CP}×100$ = $\frac{(11x – 8x)}{11x}×100$ = $\frac{3x}{11x}×100$ = 27.27% Hence,
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. All P’s are M. II. Some Q’s are P. Conclusions: I. Some M’s are Q. II. Some P’s are Q. III. Some M’s are P.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and III follow
Option 2: Only conclusion III follows
Option 3: Conclusions I, II, and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Conclusions I, II, and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyze the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some M’s are Q – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing M and Q overlap
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