Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
A, E, I, ?, Q
Option 1: O
Option 2: M
Option 3: U
Option 4: L
Correct Answer: M
Solution : Given:
In the above series, add 4 to the given term to obtain the next term.
A, E, I, ?, Q → A + 4 = E; E + 4 = I; I + 4 = M; M + 4 = Q
From the above, M is the required term of the given series.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The Great Depression occurred during
Option 1: 1914-18
Option 2: 1929-34
Option 3: 1939-45
Option 4: 1922-26
Correct Answer: 1929-34
Solution : The correct answer is 1929-34.
The Great Depression lasted from 1929 until 1934. It was the greatest economic slump in the history of the industrialised world, resulting in catastrophic production losses, massive unemployment and acute deflation in practically every country on the planet. The Great Depression began in the United States in the summer of 1929 as a normal recession. However, the slump grew significantly worse in late 1929 and lasted until early 1933.
Question : Natural rubber is the polymer of:
Option 1: Isoprene
Option 2: Styrene
Option 3: Butadiene
Option 4: Ethylene
Correct Answer: Isoprene
Solution : The correct answer is Isoprene.
Natural rubber is a polymer made from isoprene, a hydrocarbon molecule with the chemical formula C5H8. Polyisoprene is the primary component of natural rubber, formed through the polymerization of isoprene.
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. A residence for nuns
Option 1: Convent
Option 2: Refugee
Option 3: Monastery
Option 4: Mint
Correct Answer: Convent
Solution : The first option is correct.
The word that can substitute the given group of words for a residence for nuns is convent.
A convent refers to a residence or a community dwelling for nuns. It is a place where nuns live, typically devoted to religious life and practices.
Question : The basic unit of speed of an object is ______.
Option 1: metre per km (m/km)
Option 2: metre per hour (m/h)
Option 3: metre per second (m/s)
Option 4: metre per minute (m/m)
Correct Answer: metre per second (m/s)
Solution : The correct answer is meter per second (m/s).
Speed is the pace at which an object's position changes in any direction. The ratio of the object's distance travelled to its time travelled can be used to determine its speed. Since speed has no direction and only one direction, it is a scalar quantity. The speed unit is m/s.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
These people remind me of a harmony that exists with the natural world. They know their environment in a (1)__________ that can only be acquired (2)_________ living on equal footing with the natural world, not in (3)_________ through a recognition that humans are dependent (4)__________ our surroundings, something those of us who live in towns and cities too (5)_________ forget.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: on
Option 2: to
Option 3: in
Option 4: of
Correct Answer: on
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation:
The phrase dependent on our surroundings suggests that humans rely on or are influenced by their surroundings. The preposition on is suitable in this context to indicate a relationship or dependence.
Question : Directions: The weight of five pens P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 is compared. The weight of P3 is less than P1 but more than P2, Weight of P2 is more than only two pens. The weight of P5 is not the least. If the weight of P5 is 100 grams, then what can be the weight of P1?
Option 1: 108 grams
Option 2: 96 grams
Option 3: 95 grams
Option 4: 90 grams
Correct Answer: 108 grams
Solution : Given: I. The weight of P3 is less than P1 but more than P2. P1 > P3 > P2 II. The weight of P2 is more than only two pens. P1 > P3 > P2 > __ > __ III. The weight of P5 is not the least. P5 is 100 grams. Therefore, after combining all the statements the arrangement is as follows – P1 > P3 > P2 > P5 (100) > P4
Therefore, the possible weight for P1 is 108 grams. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the belp of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Equality and freedom have both been identified as important (1)_________ of democracy since ancient times. These. principles are reflected in all citizens being (2)_________ before the law and having equal access to (3)_________ processes. For example, in a representative democracy, (4)__________ vote has equal weight, no unreasonable restrictions can apply to anyone seeking to become a (5)___________, and the freedom of its citizens is secured by legitimised rights and liberties which are generally protected by a constitution.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: irregular
Option 2: equal
Option 3: unfair
Option 4: unequal
Correct Answer: equal
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the word "equal" is the correct choice. The sentence is discussing the principles of democracy, specifically the idea that all citizens are treated fairly before the law. "Equal" reflects the concept of treating everyone the same, without discrimination.
So, the correct answer is equal.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, EMPIRE is written as 5P16L18H. How will EXPAND be written in that language?
Option 1: 5A61D14G
Option 2: 5A16D18G
Option 3: 5A16D14G
Option 4: 5G16D14G
Correct Answer: 5A16D14G
Solution : Given: EMPIRE is coded as 5P16L18H.
Write the place values of the alternate letters and add 3 to the place values of the remaining letters of EMPIRE to get the required code.
Thus, EMPIRE is coded as 5P16L18H. Similarly, follow the same pattern for EXPAND –
So, EXPAND is coded as 5A16D14G. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
As soon as I called her, she came out of her house.
(1) is coming out
(2) has come out
(3) come out
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The original sentence is already grammatically correct. The use of the simple past tense "came out" is appropriate in this context to maintain the tense consistency, indicating that the action happened immediately after the phone call.
So, the correct sentence is: As soon as I called her, she came out of her house.
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