Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 16, 23, 31, 40, 50, ?
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 62
Option 3: 61
Option 4: 63
Correct Answer: 61
Solution : Given: 16, 23, 31, 40, 50, ?
Add consecutive numbers starting from 7 in each number to obtain the next number. 16 + 7 = 23; 23 + 8 = 31; 31 + 9 = 40; 40 + 10 = 50; 50 + 11 =
Question : Aadish can complete a work in 14 days. If he worked for 8 days, then what fraction of the work would be left?
Option 1: $\frac{2}{7}$
Option 2: $\frac{3}{7}$
Option 3: $\frac{4}{7}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{7}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{3}{7}$
Solution : If Aadish can complete the work in 14 days, then in 1 day he completes $\frac{1}{14}$ of the work. So, in 8 days, he completes $=8 \times \frac{1}{14}= \frac{8}{14} = \frac{4}{7}$ of the work. Therefore, the fraction of the work that is left $=1 -
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative. The story of human evolution ______ a moving target in recent years.
Option 1: had being
Option 2: has been
Option 3: have been
Option 4: did has
Correct Answer: has been
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence is referring to the ongoing and evolving nature of the understanding of human evolution. The correct tense to use here is the present perfect continuous, which is formed with "has been".
This construction implies that
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Impure
Option 1: Contaminated
Option 2: Segregated
Option 3: Sterile
Option 4: Concentrated
Correct Answer: Sterile
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Impure means something that is adulterated and mixed with some foreign matter.
Sterile means free from bacteria. Both of the words imply opposite things, as one means to be adulterated, whereas the other implies something that is
Question : In its longitudinal extent, the Himalaya consists of ___________ parallel ranges.
Option 1: three
Option 2: five
Option 3: four
Option 4: two
Correct Answer: three
Solution : The correct answer is three.
The mountain range in Asia that divides the Tibetan Plateau from the Indian subcontinent is known as the Himalayan mountain range. The Outer Himalayas, Middle Himalayas, and Inner Himalayas, or Shivalik, are the three ranges that make up the
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'. Neither teachers or the principal revolted against the new education policy.
Option 1: the new education policy.
Option 2: the principal revolted against
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: Neither teachers or
Correct Answer: Neither teachers or
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
He is guilty (1) / for killing (2) / an innocent bird. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
Explanation: We should consider the appropriate preposition after the adjective "guilty". When expressing guilt or responsibility for an action, the preposition "of" is used. The correct phrase is guilty of followed by the action,
Question : In Badminton, the length and width of the doubles court shall be of:
Option 1: 12.20 m × 6.20 m
Option 2: 13.40 m × 6.10 m
Option 3: 13.40 m × 5.20 m
Option 4: 13.20 m × 6.50 m
Correct Answer: 13.40 m × 6.10 m
Solution : The correct option is 13.40 m × 6.10 m.
In badminton doubles, the court dimensions are 13.40 meters in length and 6.10 meters in width. The court is divided into two halves by a net. These standardised measurements ensure a fair
Question : The statement below has been given in the bracketed text. Select the option with the correct idiom for the bracketed text.
He (made an irreversible change, that will greatly impact his life) when he got that huge tattoo on his back!
Option 1: beat the dead horse
Option 2: became the devil's advocate
Option 3: crossed the Rubicon
Option 4: put a rose on his nose
Correct Answer: crossed the Rubicon
Solution : The correct idiom for the bracketed text is the third option.
Explanation: The idiom "crossed the Rubicon" originates from ancient history, referring to Julius Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon River, leading to irreversible consequences and a pivotal moment in Roman history. In
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. GR : KV :: DL : ?
Option 1: HQ
Option 2: GP
Option 3: HS
Option 4: HP
Correct Answer: HP
Solution : Given: GR : KV :: DL : ?
For each pair, add 4 to the place of each letter of the first term to get the second term – GR→G + 4 = K; R + 4 = V So, GR is related to KV.
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