Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F, and G have different heights. A is taller than four other people. E is shorter than only one person. The height of how many people is between the height of A and E?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : Given: (I) Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F, and G have different heights. A is taller than four other people. _ > _ > A > _> _> _> _ (II) E is shorter than only one person. _ > E > A
Question : Which of the following persons won the 'Best Female Debut' Award at the 2021 Paralympic Sports Awards 2021?
Option 1: Deepa Malik
Option 2: Bhavina Patel
Option 3: Avani Lekhara
Option 4: Mirabai Chanu
Correct Answer: Avani Lekhara
Solution : The correct answer is Avani Lekhara.
At the Tokyo Paralympics, Indian shooter Avani Lekhara took home the gold medal in the women's 10-metre air rifle shooting competition. She has captured the nation's first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 9 × 4 + 6 ÷ 3 – 5 = 39
Option 1: ÷ and –
Option 2: × and +
Option 3: – and +
Option 4: – and =
Correct Answer: – and +
Solution : Given: 9 × 4 + 6 ÷ 3 – 5 = 39
On interchanging the symbols as given in the options, we get – First option: ÷ and – 9 × 4 + 6 – 3 ÷ 5 = 39 Solving the L.H.S.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'. (I wouldn't cross him if I was you, not) if you value your life.
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: I wouldn't has crossed him if I were you, not
Option 3: I wouldn't had crossed him if I was you, not
Option 4: I wouldn't cross him if I were you, not
Correct Answer: I wouldn't cross him if I were you, not
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The phrase "if I was you" should be changed to "if I were you" for the correct subject-verb agreement in this conditional sentence. The correct use of
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abridge
Option 1: Taper
Option 2: Fortify
Option 3: Syncopate
Option 4: Elongate
Correct Answer: Elongate
Abridge means to shorten or condense, usually by omitting parts of a text. Elongate means to lengthen or extend, making something longer. Abridge involves making something shorter, while elongate involves making something longer.
The meanings of the other
Question : Find the value of 841 + 6 × 15 + 45% of 60 :
Option 1: 654
Option 2: 888
Option 3: 765
Option 4: 958
Correct Answer: 958
Solution : 841 + 6 × 15 + 45% of 60 = 841 + 6 × 15 + $\frac{45}{100}×60$ = 841 + 6 × 15 + 27 = 841 + 90 + 27 = 958 Hence, the correct answer is 958.
Question : In 1895, Mahatma Gandhi, along with other Indians, established______ to fight against racial discrimination.
Option 1: Dev Samaj
Option 2: Brahmo Samaj
Option 3: Natal Congress
Option 4: Sabarmati Ashram
Correct Answer: Natal Congress
Solution : The correct answer is Natal Congress.
In 1895, Mahatma Gandhi, along with other Indians, established the Natal Congress to fight against racial discrimination. This organization was formed to fight the discrimination against the Indians in South Africa. Later, it also played an important
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To meet one's eyes
Option 1: To look at someone directly while they are looking at you
Option 2: To confess something
Option 3: To make haste
Option 4: To meet someone regularly
Correct Answer: To look at someone directly while they are looking at you
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation: The phrase refers to making eye contact or directly meeting the gaze of someone who is also looking at you. It signifies a direct visual connection between two
Question : A person bought some pens at the rate of 30 for a rupee and sold them at the rate of 20 for a rupee. What is the profit percentage?
Option 1: 50%
Option 2: 66.66%
Option 3: 75%
Option 4: 33.33%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Cost price of 30 pens = INR 1 Cost price of 1 pen = $\frac{1}{30}$ Selling price of 20 pens = INR 1 Selling price of 1 pen = $\frac{1}{20}$ Profit percentage = $\frac{\frac{1}{20}-\frac{1}{30}}{\frac{1}{30}}$×100 = $\frac{1}{2}$×100 = 50% Hence, the correct answer is 50%.
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row – 14, 42, 84 Second row – 28, 84, 168 Third row – 19, 57, ?
Option 1: 129
Option 2: 126
Option 3: 114
Option 4: 112
Correct Answer: 114
Solution : Given: First row – 14, 42, 84 Second row – 28, 84, 168 Third row – 19, 57, ?
Multiply the first number by 3 and the second number by 2, to get the required missing number in the series – In the first row
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