Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? –15, –9, –3, 3, 9, 15, ?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 21
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given: –15, –9, –3, 3, 9, 15, ?
In the above-given series, add 6 to the previous number to obtain the next number. –15 + 6 = –9; –9 + 6 = –3; –3 + 6 = 3; 3 + 6 = 9; 9 +
Question : Directions: M, N, O, P, Q, and R are seated at a circular table facing each other. O is to the immediate left of R and N is second to the left of O. M is second to the left of Q. Who sits immediately between R and M?
Option 1: Q
Option 2: P
Option 3: O
Option 4: N
Correct Answer: P
Solution : Given: (I) M, N, O, P, Q, and R are seated at a circular table facing each other.
(II) O is to the immediate left of R and N is second to the left of O.
(III) M is second to the left of Q.
Question : The ratio of the area of a regular hexagon and an equilateral triangle having the same perimeter is:
Option 1: $2:3$
Option 2: $6:1$
Option 3: $3:2$
Option 4: $1:6$
Correct Answer: $3:2$
Solution : Given: A regular hexagon and an equilateral triangle having the same perimeter. Let the perimeter of the triangle and the hexagon be $6a$ units. So, each side of the hexagon = $a$ units And each side of the triangle = $2a$ units We know that
Question : What is the effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 10% per annum payable half-yearly?
Option 1: 10.25%
Option 2: 12.75%
Option 3: 9.25%
Option 4: 11.50%
Correct Answer: 10.25%
Solution : Rate, $\frac{R}{2}$ = 10% Time, $n$ = 1 year Let principal sum, $P$ be INR 100. When compounded half-yearly, Amount = $P(1+\frac{\frac{R}{2}}{200})^{2n}$ = $100(1+\frac{10}{200})^{2}$ = $100(\frac{21}{20})^{2}$ = $\frac{441}{4}$ = INR 110.25 Effective rate = $\frac{110.25-100}{100}×100$ = 10.25% Hence, the correct answer is 10.25%
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To strain every nerve
Option 1: To go for physiotherapy
Option 2: To manipulate someone in the best way
Option 3: To claim something
Option 4: To make a great effort
Correct Answer: To make a great effort
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation
The idiom to strain every nerve means to put in maximum effort or to make an intense and determined attempt to achieve something.
Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom is to make
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No Error’. You will get a discount on this products, if you buy one more outfit.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: on this products, if
Option 3: You will get a discount
Option 4: you buy one more outfit
Correct Answer: on this products, if
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
The error is in the phrase, on this products. The correct form is on these products because products is plural. Products is a plural form, so it should take the plural demonstrative pronoun, these
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ASKING is coded as SAIKGN. What is the code for DECIDE in that code language?
Option 1: EDICED
Option 2: EDICDE
Option 3: EDCIDE
Option 4: EDIBED
Correct Answer: EDICED
Solution : Given: ASKING is coded as SAIKGN.
Shuffle the position of the letters of ASKING as shown below to get the required codes.
So, ASKING is coded as SAIKGN. Similarly, follow the same pattern for DECIDE –
So, DECIDE is coded as EDICED. Hence, the first
Question : In what ratio rice of INR 20 per kg be mixed with rice of INR 34 per kg, so that the mixture is worth INR 28 per kg?
Option 1: 3 : 4
Option 2: 4 : 1
Option 3: 1 : 3
Option 4: 2 : 3
Correct Answer: 3 : 4
Solution :
The ratio of rice of INR 20 per kg is mixed with rice of INR 34 per kg so that the mixture is worth INR 28 per kg = 3 : 4. Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 4.
Question : Directions: Select the related figure from the given alternatives.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Given: According to the given question figure, 1. From Figure One to Figure Two, the outer image is rotated by 180° and the outer image becomes the inner image. 2. The inner image is rotated by 90° in a clockwise direction and becomes the outer image.
Question : The curved surface area is thrice as big as the base area of a cone. If the diameter of the cone is 1 cm. Then what is the total surface area (in cm2) of the cone?
Option 1: $\pi$
Option 2: $3\pi $
Option 3: $2\pi$
Option 4: $4\pi $
Correct Answer: $\pi$
Solution : Let the radius of the cone as $r$, the slant height as $l$, and the height as $h$. Given that the diameter of the cone is 1 cm, the radius r is half of the diameter, which is 0.5 cm. The base area $A$ of
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