Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The third proportional to 4 and 6 is:
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 36
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : The third proportional to $a$ and $b$ = $\frac{b^2}{a}$ The third proportional to 4 and 6 = $\frac{6^2}{4}$ = $\frac{36}{4}$ = 9 Hence, the correct answer is 9.
Question : ‘Padma Vibhushan’ winner Pandit Birju Maharaj was a famous _____ dancer.
Option 1: Odissi
Option 2: Kathak
Option 3: Bharatanatyam
Option 4: Manipuri
Correct Answer: Kathak
Solution : The correct option is Kathak.
Renowned Indian classical dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj was especially well-known for his proficiency in Kathak, a traditional dance style that has its roots in North India. Exquisite footwork, elegant motions, and emotional narrative through dance are characteristics of Kathak.
Question : The average of 7 consecutive odd numbers is A. If the next 3 and the previous 2 odd numbers to these 7 odd numbers are also included, what is the new average of these 12 consecutive odd numbers?
Option 1: A + 1
Option 2: A – 2
Option 3: A + 2
Option 4: A + 3
Correct Answer: A + 1
Solution : 7 consecutive odd numbers as $x, x+2,x+4, x+6,x+8, x+10, x+12$. So, A = $x+6$ (Midterm is the average) Since the average of 7 consecutive odd numbers is A, so the sum of these numbers is 7A ⇒ The next 3 odd numbers are
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was a ______ man and had no wish to be rich.
Option 1: poverty
Option 2: poorly
Option 3: poor
Option 4: poorer
Correct Answer: poor
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
"Poor" typically refers to having little or insufficient wealth or material possessions, which aligns with the meaning conveyed in the sentence.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: He was a poor man and had no wish to be rich.
Question : In measuring the sides of a rectangle, there is an excess of 5% on one side and a 2% deficit on the other. Then the error percentage in the area is:
Option 1: 3.3%
Option 2: 3.0%
Option 3: 2.9%
Option 4: 2.7%
Correct Answer: 2.9%
Solution : Given: In measuring the sides of a rectangle, there is an excess of 5% on one side and a 2% deficit on the other. We will use the successive percentage change formula. $\therefore$ Required percentage = $(5-2-\frac{5×2}{100})=(3-0.1)=2.9$% Hence, the correct answer is 2.9%.
Question : The two adjacent sides of a parallelogram are 12 cm and 5 cm respectively. If one of the diagonals is 13 cm long, then what is the area of the parallelogram?
Option 1: 60 cm2
Option 2: 30 cm2
Option 3: 75 cm2
Option 4: 25 cm2
Correct Answer: 60 cm2
Solution : In $\triangle$ABC, AB = 12 cm, BC = 5 cm and AC = 13 cm The semiperimeter ($s$) = $\frac{12+5+13}{2}$ = 15 cm So, the area of $\triangle$ABC = $\sqrt{15(15-13)(15-12)(15-5)}$ = $\sqrt{15×2×3×10}$ = 30 cm2 Now, the area of the parallelogram ABCD
Question : Directions: Amongst seven girls I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII, each has a different age. VI is older than only III. II is younger than only VII. IV is older than four other girls. I is younger than V. Who is the fourth oldest among the girls?
Option 1: IV
Option 2: VI
Option 3: III
Option 4: V
Correct Answer: V
Solution : Given: (I) II is younger than only VII. VI is older than only III. VII > II > __ > __ > __ > VI > III (II) IV is older than four other girls. I is younger than V. VII > II > IV
Question : Who was the only Indian to qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Option 1: Himanshu Thakur
Option 2: Nadeem Iqbal
Option 3: Mohammad Arif Khan
Option 4: Shiva Keshavan
Correct Answer: Mohammad Arif Khan
Solution : The correct answer is Mohammad Arif Khan.
Mohammad Arif Khan is an Indian Alpine skier and India's only athlete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. This was the first time in history that an Indian represented India in two separate events, slalom and
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Doze
Option 1: Cold
Option 2: Neglect
Option 3: Snooze
Option 4: Wake
Correct Answer: Wake
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Doze refers to a light sleep or a brief nap. Wake is the opposite, as it means to be conscious and not asleep.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
Cold: It denotes a low temperature, especially in
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure (Rotation is not allowed)?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
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