Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., A can be represented by 00, 12, 23 etc., and P can be represented by 58, 69, 75 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word given in each question. POET
Matrix I
Matrix II
Option 1: 69, 88, 67, 65
Option 2: 75, 55, 65, 67
Option 3: 77, 88, 98, 78
Option 4: 75, 66, 76, 78
Correct Answer: 69, 88, 67, 65
Solution : Given: POET
Number representations of each letter – P→58, 69, 75, 86, 97 O→55, 66, 77, 88, 99 E→56, 67, 78, 89, 95 T→59, 65, 76, 87, 98
First option: 69, 88, 67, 65; All the letters of the word POET can
Question : Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word. The freedom to browse a secure and accountable online space will be compromised.
Option 1: indebted
Option 2: amicable
Option 3: irresponsible
Option 4: liable
Correct Answer: irresponsible
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The antonym of accountable is irresponsible. If someone is accountable, they are responsible and can be called to answer for their actions. On the other hand, if someone is irresponsible, they lack a sense of responsibility
Question : Which of the following statements is Incorrect?
Option 1: Metals are used in making cookware.
Option 2: Metals are used in the manufacture of automobiles.
Option 3: Living beings inhale metals during respiration.
Option 4: Metals are used in manufacturing jewellery.
Correct Answer: Living beings inhale metals during respiration.
Solution : The correct answer is Living beings inhale metals during respiration.
Metals are defined as elements which have characteristic chemical and physical properties and three-fourths of the known elements are metals. Living beings do not inhale metals during respiration. Living
Question : Select the word from the options which is exactly opposite in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.
The company has responded (sluggishly) to these changes in technology.
Option 1: Lethargically
Option 2: Similarly
Option 3: Apathetically
Option 4: Promptly
Correct Answer: Promptly
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Sluggishly means to move or operate slowly.
Promptly means to act with little or no delay. Thus, it is the opposite of sluggishly.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 6 ÷ 24 + 6 × 7 – 5 = 29
Option 1: ÷ and ×
Option 2: ÷ and +
Option 3: ÷ and –
Option 4: × and +
Correct Answer: ÷ and +
Solution : Given: 6 ÷ 24 + 6 × 7 – 5 = 29
Let's check each option – First Option: ÷ and × On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – 6 × 24 + 6 ÷ 7 – 5 = 29 On solving
Question : Which among the following books was not written by King Harshavardhana?
Option 1: Ratnavali
Option 2: Amuktamalyada
Option 3: Nagananda
Option 4: Priyadarsika
Correct Answer: Amuktamalyada
Solution : The correct option is Amuktamalyada.
Amuktamalyada is a Telugu epic poem written by Krishnadevaraya, the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire in the early 16th century. Harshavardhana, emperor of the Vardhana dynasty, took an interest in writing and composed three Sanskrit plays: Nagananda, Ratnavali, and
Question : Directions: Six girls Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti, and Kajal are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Kajal is to the immediate left of Mansi. Shweta is third to the left of Mansi. Payal is second to the right of Kajal. Monika is not second to the left of Mansi. Who is second to the right of Mansi?
Option 1: Kajal
Option 2: Shweta
Option 3: Monika
Option 4: Payal
Correct Answer: Monika
Solution : Given: 1. Kajal is to the immediate left of Mansi. 2. Shweta is third to the left of Mansi. 3. Payal is second to the right of Kajal. 4. Monika is not second to the left of Mansi. From the above-given information, the following seating
Question : The following bar graph shows the number of different types of animals in a zoo. The number of deer is what percentage of the total number of animals in the zoo?
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 15%
Correct Answer: 25%
Solution : Number of deer = 15 Total number of animals = 5 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 25 = 60 Required percentage $=\frac{15}{60}×100 = 25\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 25%.
Question : Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: Floppy disk
Option 2: ROM
Option 3: DVD
Option 4: Hard disk
Correct Answer: ROM
Solution : The correct option is ROM.
Read-only memory (ROM) is primary memory but hard disk, floppy, and DVD are secondary memory. ROM is a kind of computer storage that is used to hold programs and data that the processor of the device can access rapidly
Question : According to the Constitution of India, there shall be a Comptroller and Auditor General of India who shall be appointed by the ___________.
Option 1: Prime Minister of India
Option 2: Attorney General of India
Option 3: President of India
Option 4: Chief Justice of India
Correct Answer: President of India
Solution : The correct answer is the President of India.
The Indian Constitution's Chapter V, Part V, addresses the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Article 148 states that the President may appoint a Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
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