Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SPEEDS is coded as URGGFU. What is the code for SPOKEN in that code language?
Option 1: URQNGP
Option 2: URPNGP
Option 3: URQNGQ
Option 4: URQMGP
Correct Answer: URQMGP
Solution : Given: SPEEDS is coded as URGGFU.
Add 2 to the place value of each letter to obtain the code – S + 2 = U; P + 2 = R; E + 2 = G; E + 2 = G; D + 2 = F;
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Most employers ______ the use of mobile phones during office hours.
Option 1: prohibit
Option 2: submerge
Option 3: cultivate
Option 4: spirit
Correct Answer: prohibit
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Prohibit means to formally forbid something, and in this context, it fits perfectly as it indicates that employers typically disallow or ban the use of mobile phones during office hours due to workplace policies or rules.
Therefore, the
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. This change is responsible for a recent________ the number of cases of cancer in this age group.
Option 1: rise to
Option 2: rise at
Option 3: rise in
Option 4: rise of
Correct Answer: rise in
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In this context, "rise in" suggests a general increase or emergence of the number of cancer cases. It conveys the idea that the change is associated with the overall growth or occurrence of cancer cases in
Question : When a cell divides by meiosis, it produces _____________ new cells.
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is 4.
A single cell splits twice to create four haploid daughter cells during the process known as meiosis. A cell divides into four meiotic cells, each of which has half as many chromosomes. The process is crucial for maintaining genetic
Question : Directions: Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 10 + 2 × 12 ÷ 6 – 4 = 16
Option 1: 6 and 12
Option 2: 2 and 10
Option 3: 10 and 4
Option 4: 2 and 4
Correct Answer: 2 and 4
Solution : Given: 10 + 2 × 12 ÷ 6 – 4 = 16
Let's check each option – First Option: 6 and 12 On interchanging the numbers, we get – 10 + 2 × 6 ÷ 12 – 4 = 16 On solving the
Question : Vegetables are cooked in less time by adding a pinch of salt while cooking because:
Option 1: boiling point of water increases
Option 2: latent heat of vaporisation of water decreases
Option 3: latent heat of vaporisation of water increases
Option 4: boiling point of water decreases
Correct Answer: boiling point of water increases
Solution : The correct option is the boiling point of water increases.
The boiling point of water rises when a pinch of salt is added to it. This phenomenon is caused by a mechanism known as boiling point elevation or the boiling
Question : Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below. Well, you want an (argument)," he added, "come on then."
Option 1: agreement
Option 2: enhancement
Option 3: capability
Option 4: explanation
Correct Answer: explanation
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
In the given context, the person is inviting or challenging someone to present their point of view or provide reasons for a particular stance.
Explanation aligns with this meaning, as it involves presenting information or reasons to clarify a concept
Question : The difference between 73% of a number and 45% of the same number is 112. Find the number.
Option 1: 450
Option 2: 400
Option 3: 500
Option 4: 550
Correct Answer: 400
Solution : Given, The difference between 73% of a number and 45% of the same number = 112 Let the number be $x$. According to the question, $\frac{73}{100}x−\frac{45}{100}x=112$ ⇒ $\frac{28}{100}x=112$ ⇒ $x=\frac{100×112}{28}$ ⇒ $x=400$ Hence, the correct answer is 400.
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom Phrase.
A storm in a tea cup
Option 1: Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter
Option 2: Constant source of annoyance to someone
Option 3: To deal with a person who is more than one's match
Option 4: Back to original position
Correct Answer: Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter
Explanation: The idiom "A storm in a teacup" is used to describe a situation where there is a great deal of fuss, outrage, or excitement about something that is, in
Question : 2 years ago, the ratio of X and Y's age was 7 : 5 and after 2 years their age will be in the ratio 9 : 7. What is the present age of Y?
Option 1: 18 years
Option 2: 12 years
Option 3: 16 years
Option 4: 14 years
Correct Answer: 12 years
Solution : 2 years ago, the ratio of X and Y's ages was 7 : 5. So, Let 2 years ago X's age was $7k$ and Y's age was $5k$. According to the question, $\frac{7k+4}{5k+4}=\frac{9}{7}$ $⇒49k+28=45k+36$ $⇒4k=8$ $⇒k=2$ So, 2 years ago Y's age $=5k=5×2=10$ $\therefore$
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