Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. TABQ, VCET, XEHW, ZGKZ, ?
Option 1: BJMC
Option 2: BIND
Option 3: BJNC
Option 4: BINC
Correct Answer: BINC
Solution : Given: TABQ, VCET, XEHW, ZGKZ, ?
In the above-given series, add 2 to the place values of the first and second letters and add 3 to the place values of the third and fourth letters. TABQ→T + 2 = V; A + 2 = C,
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There was a general hesitation and ___to ignore the problem.
Option 1: Disposition
Option 2: Deride
Option 3: Demur
Option 4: Denigrate
Correct Answer: Demur
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Given the context of the sentence, where there was a general hesitation to ignore the problem, demur fits well. It implies expressing reluctance or hesitation, capturing the idea that people were hesitant to ignore the problem.
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Question : Directions: 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. 2, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 8, ?
Option 1: 9.5
Option 2: 10.5
Option 3: 11.0
Option 4: 9.0
Correct Answer: 9.5
Solution : Given: 2, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 8, ? Add 1.5 to each term of the series to obtain the next term. 2 + 1.5 = 3.5; 3.5 + 1.5 = 5; 5 + 1.5 = 6.5; 6.5 + 1.5 = 8; 8 + 1.5 = 9.5
Question : A man rows from J to K (upstream) and back from K to J (downstream) in a total time of 15 hours. The distance between J and K is 300 km. The time taken by the man to row 9 km downstream is identical to the time taken by him to row 3 km upstream. What is the approximate speed of the boat in still water?
Option 1: 51.33 km/hr
Option 2: 47.67 km/hr
Option 3: 53.33 km/hr
Option 4: 43.67 km/hr
Correct Answer: 53.33 km/hr
Solution : Let the speed of the boat as B and the speed of the stream as S. Upstream Speed = B – S Downstream Speed = B + S ⇒ A man rows from J to K (upstream) and back from K to J(downstream) in
Question : A and B were assigned to do a job for Rs. 1,200. Working alone, A can do it in 15 days and B, in 12 days. With the help of C, they can finish in 5 days. The share of the amount that C earns is:
Option 1: Rs. 300
Option 2: Rs. 400
Option 3: Rs. 500
Option 4: Rs. 600
Correct Answer: Rs. 300
Solution : The time taken by A alone = 15 days ⇒ Part of the work done by A in 1 day = $\frac{1}{15}$ The time taken by B alone = 12 days ⇒ Part of the work done by B in 1 day = $\frac{1}{12}$
Question : Rahul sold a box for INR 1,440 at a loss of 40%. What should the selling price of the box be to enable Rahul to earn a profit of 40%?
Option 1: INR 2,592
Option 2: INR 3,480
Option 3: INR 3,120
Option 4: INR 3,360
Correct Answer: INR 3,360
Solution : Selling price = INR 1,440 Loss = 40% of cost price Cost price = selling price + loss ⇒ Cost price = 1440 + 40% of cost price ⇒ 60% of cost price = 1440 ⇒ Cost price = $\frac{1440}{0.6}$ = INR 2400 Profit
Question : What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? 2 × 324 × ? = 92 × 222 × 6
Option 1: 359
Option 2: 364
Option 3: 363
Option 4: 366
Correct Answer: 363
Solution : Simplifying the right-hand side of the given equation, 92 × 222 × 6 = 81 × 484 × 6 = 235224 Equating it to the left-hand side of the equation, ⇒ 2 × 324 × ? = 235224 ⇒ ? = $\frac{235224}{2×324}$ ⇒
Question : In a bag, there are coins of INR 5, INR 10 and INR 20 denominations. The total number of coins in the bag is 240. If the number of coins of INR 5, INR 10, and INR 20 denominations are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5, then what is the total amount of money in the bag?
Option 1: INR 3,540
Option 2: INR 4,600
Option 3: INR 4,620
Solution : Let, the number of INR 5, INR 10, and INR 20 denominations in the bag be 2x, 3x, and 5x. Given that the total number of coins is 240. So, 2x + 3x + 5x = 240 $\therefore$ x = 24 So the number
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Astute
Option 1: Shrewd
Option 2: Dull
Option 3: Impolite
Option 4: Crude
Correct Answer: Shrewd
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Astute: Astute describes someone who is perceptive, clever and has a keen ability to understand and judge situations accurately.
Shrewd: Shrewd is a synonym for astute. It refers to someone who is clever, sharp-witted and shows good judgement
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