Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The average of five consecutive numbers is 53. What is the biggest of these numbers?
Option 1: 52
Option 2: 55
Option 3: 53
Option 4: 54
Correct Answer: 55
Solution : Let $x-2$, $x-1$, $x$, $x+1$, $x+2$ be the five consecutive odd numbers. The average of five consecutive odd numbers = 53 Sum = 53 × 5 = 265 ⇒ $x-2$ + $x-1$ + $x$ + $x+1$ + $x+2$ = 265 ⇒ $5x$ = 265 ⇒
Question : The following bar graph shows the production of wheat (in 1000 tonnes) in India over the years.
What was the percentage decline in the production of wheat from 2013 to 2014?
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 5%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 35%
Correct Answer: 25%
Solution : As per the graph, The production of wheat in the year 2013 = 100 thousand tonnes/ years The production of wheat in the year 2014 = 75 thousand tonnes/ years The percentage decrease = $\frac{100-75}{100}× 100= 25\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 25%.
Question : Harshavardhana (r. 606-647 CE) was a ruler of _____ dynasty.
Option 1: Mughal
Option 2: Maurya
Option 3: Gupta
Option 4: Pushyabhuti
Correct Answer: Pushyabhuti
Solution : The correct answer is Pushyabhuti.
He belonged to the Vardhana dynasty, also known as the Pushyabhuti. At some point in the sixth and seventh centuries, the Pushyabhuti dynasty—also referred to as the Vardhana dynasty—ruled over northern India. From north and northwest India to the
Question : Which is the smallest three-digit number which when increased by 5 becomes divisible by both 2 and 3?
Option 1: 102
Option 2: 105
Option 3: 103
Option 4: 108
Correct Answer: 103
Solution : Consider the numbers, 102, 103, 105, and 108 ⇒ For 102, When increased by 5, the number becomes 107 which is not divisible by 2. Now, The number = 103 When increased by 5, the number = 108 ⇒ $\frac{108}{2}=54$ and $\frac{108}{3}=36$ Number = 105,
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, 95784 is written as EGYPT, and 23614 is written as LIKRT. How will 462893 be written in that language?
Option 1: ELIYPG
Option 2: TILGPY
Option 3: EKLYPT
Option 4: TKLPEI
Correct Answer: TKLPEI
Solution : Given: 95784 is written as EGYPT, and 23614 is written as LIKRT.
95784→EGYPT 23614→LIKRT As seen above in the given words T is common in both words and 4 is denoted by T at both places. It means the number itself is the code of
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, GRSTB is written as GYXWL, and HANDS is written as XISFM. How will MNDET be written in that language?
Option 1: YJITS
Option 2: YJIRS
Option 3: JIISR
Option 4: YJISR
Correct Answer: YJISR
Solution : Given: GRSTB is written as GYXWL, and HANDS is written as XISFM.
Add 5 to the place value of GRSTB and HANDS and then change the position of the letters as shown, to obtain the required code –
Thus, GRSTB is coded as GYXWL.
Thus,
Question : How many players are there in a field hockey team?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 19
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : The correct answer is 11.
In field hockey, a team typically consists of 11 players, including 10 field players and one goalkeeper. The field players are divided into forwards, midfielders, and defenders, each with specific roles and responsibilities during the game. The goalkeeper in
Question : B and C can complete work alone in 10 days and 30 days respectively. They began the work together but B left the work after some days and C completed the remaining work in 10 days. After how many days from the beginning B left the work?
Option 1: 4 days
Option 2: 6 days
Option 3: 8 days
Option 4: 5 days
Correct Answer: 5 days
Solution : Let the number of days they worked together be $x$ According to the question ⇒ The efficiency of B = $\frac{1}{10}$ ⇒ The efficiency of C = $\frac{1}{30}$ Combined efficiency = $\frac{1}{10}$ + $\frac{1}{30}$ = $\frac{4}{30}$ ⇒ Work done for $x$ days = $\frac{4x}{30}$
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 158, 160, 164, 170, 178, 188, 200, ?
Option 1: 210
Option 2: 215
Option 3: 214
Option 4: 230
Correct Answer: 214
Solution : Given: 158, 160, 164, 170, 178, 188, 200, ?
The pattern is as follows – 158 + 2 = 160; 160 + 4 = 164; 164 + 6 = 170; 170 + 8 = 178; 178 + 10 = 188; 188 + 12 = 200;
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: EI – LM
Option 2: AE – RT
Option 3: IO – WY
Option 4: OU – DF
Correct Answer: EI – LM
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: EI – LM; E and I both are vowels; L + 1 = M Second option: AE – RT; A and E both are vowels; R + 2 = T Third option: IO – WY; I
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