Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, PESO is written as 55 and THEN is written as 47. How will NIKE be written in that language?
Option 1: 37
Option 2: 38
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 39
Correct Answer: 39
Solution : Given: PESO is written as 55 and THEN is written as 47.
Add the position value of the letters of the word PESO to obtain the required code – P→16; E→5; S→19; O→15 Now, add the position values – 16 + 5 + 19 +
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
Diamonds are eternal.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
It means that something will last for a long time, or forever. It is often used to describe something resistant to decay or destruction. In the context of diamonds, imperishable is a more precise term, as
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
Books fair (1) / encourage (2) / reading habit. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
Books fair is the incorrect usage. When talking about multiple fairs, we use book fairs as we pluralise the main noun in the case of compound words. This makes the sentence grammatically accurate and
Question : _________is a festival of sowing seeds in the field. It is a festival celebrated in Jharkhand.
Option 1: Karam
Option 2: Bandana
Option 3: Jawa
Option 4: Rohini
Correct Answer: Rohini
Solution : The correct option is Rohini.
Rohini is a festival for sowing seeds in Jharkhand. Farmers start sowing seeds on this day, but this festival is simple as it does not involve dance and song like other tribal festivals.
Question : Who among the following is/was the famous track and field sprinter of India?
Option 1: Major Dhyan Chand
Option 2: T. C. Yohannan
Option 3: Mahesh Bhupathi
Option 4: Milkha Singh
Correct Answer: Milkha Singh
Solution : The correct answer is Milkha Singh.
Milkha Singh is a renowned track and field sprinter from India known as the "Flying Sikh." He achieved remarkable success in the 1950s and 1960s. Milkha Singh represented India in international competitions and earned accolades for his
Question : Akbar can complete a piece of work alone in 12 days, while Anthony can complete the same work alone in 20 days. If they work on alternate days with Anthony starting the work, then in how many days can they complete the whole work?
Option 1: $15$ days
Option 2: $16$ days
Option 3: $14 \frac{4}{5}$ days
Option 4: $15 \frac{1}{5}$ days
Correct Answer: $15 \frac{1}{5}$ days
Solution : LCM of 12 and 20 is 60. So, Total work = 60 units Now, Efficiency of Akbar = $\frac{\text{Total unit of work}}{\text{No. of days}}=\frac{60}{12}= 5$ unit/day ⇒ Efficiency of Anthony = $\frac{\text{Total unit of work}}{\text{No. of days}}=\frac{60}{20}= 3$ unit/day ⇒ Total Efficiency =
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and fourth number is related to third number. 7 : 2401 :: 3 : 441 :: 5 : ?
Option 1: 685
Option 2: 880
Option 3: 1805
Option 4: 1225
Correct Answer: 1225
Solution : Given: 7 : 2401 :: 3 : 441 :: 5 : ?
Multiply the first number by 7 and square the resultant to obtain the second term – Like in, 7 : 2401 → (7 × 7)2 = 2401 And in, 3 : 441
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (80, 5, 16) (90, 9, 10)
Option 1: (140, 7, 20)
Option 2: (40, 3,10)
Option 3: (200, 20, 25)
Option 4: (50, 5, 20)
Correct Answer: (140, 7, 20)
Solution : Given: (80, 5, 16); (90, 9,10)
Multiply the second number by the third number, to get the first number – (80, 5, 16)→5 × 16 = 80 (90, 9,10)→9 × 10 = 90
Let's check each option – First option: (140, 7, 20)→7
Question : Which of the following cities existed in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Option 1: Harappa
Option 2: Sanchi
Option 3: Muziris
Option 4: Ayodhya
Correct Answer: Harappa
Solution : The correct answer is Harappa.
Central Punjab was home to Harappa, the centre of one of the regions of the Indus Valley Civilization. During the ancient Bronze Age, one of the most advanced civilizations was Harappan architecture. Beginning around 6000 BC, cultures like Mehrgarh's
Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ABCD, YZEF, WXGH, UVIJ, ?
Option 1: STKL
Option 2: STLM
Option 3: TSKL
Option 4: TLSK
Correct Answer: STKL
Solution : Given: ABCD, YZEF, WXGH, UVIJ, ?
The pattern is as follows – ABCD→A – 2 = Y, B – 2 = Z, C + 2 = E, D + 2 = F YZEF→Y – 2 = W, Z – 2 = X, E + 2
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