Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Which one of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words? a. Cure b. Doctor c. Diseases d. Diagnosis e. Medicine
Option 1: c, b, d, e, a
Option 2: b, d, c, e, a
Option 3: d, c, b, e, a
Option 4: d, b, c, e, a
Correct Answer: c, b, d, e, a
Solution : Given: a. Cure b. Doctor c. Diseases d. Diagnosis e. Medicine
The stages involved in the treatment of diseases are as follows – Firstly, a person comes into contact with a disease, then he decides to visit a doctor. Then to
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Pros and cons
Option 1: Undecided on a topic
Option 2: Doubtful
Option 3: To advance in harmony
Option 4: Arguments for and against something
Correct Answer: Arguments for and against something
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The idiom pros and cons refers to the arguments or considerations for and against a particular decision, course of action, or situation. It is a concise way of summarising the positive and negative aspects
Question : Directions: Which of the following letters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? J, N, H, P, F, R, D, T, B, ?
Option 1: U
Option 2: O
Option 3: V
Option 4: M
Correct Answer: V
Solution : Given: J, N, H, P, F, R, D, T, B, ?
In the above-given series, subtract and add 2 alternately to the place value of the letters. Even position letters ⇒ J – 2 = H; H – 2 = F; F – 2 =
Question : Directions: In each of the following questions, the following histogram shows the relationship between the marks obtained by the students and the number of students in an examination. Study the histogram and answer the questions.
The ratio of the number of students who obtained 60 or more marks to that of students who obtained 60 or less marks is:
Option 1: 15:16
Option 2: 15:19
Option 3: 14:17
Option 4: 16:15
Correct Answer: 16:15
Solution : The number of students who obtained 60 or more marks = 19 + 13 = 32 The number of students who obtained 60 or fewer marks is = 15 + 10 + 5 = 30 Ratio = $\frac{32}{30}$ = $\frac{16}{15}$ $\therefore$ Ratio of the number
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An unconventional style of living
Option 1: Martyr
Option 2: Bohemian
Option 3: Stoic
Option 4: Cynic
Correct Answer: Bohemian
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The term bohemian is used as a one-word substitute for an unconventional style of living because it specifically encapsulates a lifestyle characterised by artistic, free-spirited, and non-conformist values. Bohemians are often associated with a disregard for conventional
Question : Directions: The Histogram shows the marks of 50 students in an examination. Examine the diagram and answer the questions [Marks are given in the integers only].
How many students obtained more than 39 but below 60?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : According to the given bar graph, we have: Number of students whose marks obtained range from 40-50 = 2 Number of students whose marks obtained range from 50-60 = 8 $\therefore$ Required number of students = 2 + 8 = 10 Hence, the correct answer
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, NOTICE is coded as LMRGAC. What is the code for PARENT in that code language?
Option 1: NYPBKR
Option 2: NYPCLR
Option 3: NYPBKQ
Option 4: NYQBKQ
Correct Answer: NYPCLR
Solution : Given: NOTICE is coded as LMRGAC.
Subtract 2 from the place value of each letter of NOTICE to get the required code. N – 2 = L; O – 2 = M; T – 2 = R; I – 2 = G; C – 2
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error; select 'No Error'. The kids there were so notorious, the / more I asked them to quiet down, / the more loud they would scream.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: the more loud they would scream
Option 3: more I asked them to quiet down
Option 4: the kids there were so notorious, the
Correct Answer: the more loud they would scream
Solution : The second option is correct.
The comparative form louder is more appropriate than more loud when comparing the volume of their screams.
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 5.
Option 1: highly
Option 2: marginally
Option 3: easily
Option 4: equally
Correct Answer: easily
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation:
The word easily in the context suggests that forgetting is something done without difficulty or with ease. It fits well with the idea that those who live in towns and cities often forget the harmony with the
Question : A can do a piece of work alone in 40 days. A and B together can do the same work in 10 days. C is 50% less efficient than B. In how many days can A and C together complete the same work?
Option 1: 20 days
Option 2: 24 days
Option 3: 16 days
Option 4: 12 days
Correct Answer: 16 days
Solution : According to the question (A + B)'s 1 day work = $\frac{1}{10}$ A's 1 day work = $\frac{1}{40}$ ⇒ B's 1 day work = $\frac{1}{10}$ – $\frac{1}{40}$ = $\frac{3}{40}$ Now, C's 1 day work = $\frac{1}{2}$ of B's 1 day work = $\frac{3}{80}$ ⇒
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