Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which of the following books is authored by Indu Sundaresan?
Option 1: The Feast of Roses
Option 2: Ajaya: Rise of Kali
Option 3: The Secret of the Nagas
Option 4: The One You Cannot Have
Correct Answer: The Feast of Roses
Solution : The correct option is The Feast of Roses.
"The Feast of Roses" is authored by Indu Sundaresan. It is the second novel in her historical fiction trilogy based on the life of Empress Nur Jahan, following "The Twentieth Wife." Indu Sundaresan is
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Statistics ______ always my worst subject.
Option 1: were
Option 2: is
Option 3: have
Option 4: are
Correct Answer: is
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
To maintain the proper subject-verb agreement in a sentence, it's important to choose the verb form that matches the number of the subject. In this sentence, when treating "statistics" as singular, the correct verb form is "is", which
Question : The first woman to swim across seven seas was:
Option 1: Chandini saha
Option 2: Bula Choudhury
Option 3: Mridula Rajiv
Option 4: Priya Shanbhag
Correct Answer: Bula Choudhury
Solution : The correct option is Bula Choudhury.
Former swimmer Bula Choudhury from India made history in 2005 when she became the first woman to swim through water channels off all five continents. She was the first woman to swim the English Channel twice, once in
Question : Directions: In the following question, some equations are solved based on a certain system. Find out the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis. 1 × 2 × 4 = 212, 5 × 6 × 8 = 654, 3 × 7 × 2 = ?
Option 1: 173
Option 2: 713
Option 3: 731
Option 4: 317
Correct Answer: 731
Solution : Given: 1 × 2 × 4 = 212, 5 × 6 × 8 = 654, 3 × 7 × 2 = ?
Interchange the position of the first two numbers and half the third number, to obtain the resultant. Like, 1 × 2 × 4
Question : A piece of work can be completed by P and Q together in 24 days, and the same piece of work can be completed by R alone in 60 days. If P and R together can do the same work in 36 days, then find the time taken by Q to complete this piece of work alone.
Option 1: $8\frac{4}{5}$days
Option 2: $29\frac{9}{13}$days
Option 3: $3\frac{6}{7}$days
Option 4: $32\frac{8}{11}$days
Correct Answer: $32\frac{8}{11}$days
Solution : One day work of P and Q together $= \frac{1}{24}$........................(equation 1) One day work of R $= \frac{1}{60}$........................(equation 2) One day work of P and R together $= \frac{1}{36}$........................(equation 3) From equation 2 and 3, we get: One day work of P $= \frac{1}{36}-\frac{1}{60}=\frac{1}{90}$........................(equation 4)
Question : A person goes from J to K at a speed of 55 km/hr. He comes back from K to J at a certain speed. If his average speed is $\frac{660}{17}$ km/hr, then what was his speed while moving from K towards J?
Option 1: 24 km/hr
Option 2: 38 km/hr
Option 3: 30 km/hr
Option 4: 42 km/hr
Correct Answer: 30 km/hr
Solution : Speed, $S_1$ = 55 km/hr Average speed = $\frac{660}{17}$ km/hr Let $S_2$ be the required speed. Average speed = $\frac{2S_1S_2}{S_1+S_2}$ $⇒\frac{660}{17}=\frac{2×55×S_2}{55+S_2}$ $⇒\frac{660}{17}=\frac{110×S_2}{55+S_2}$ $⇒\frac{6}{17}=\frac{S_2}{55+S_2}$ $⇒330 + 6S_2 = 17S_2$ $⇒330 = 11S_2$ $\therefore S_2 = 30$ km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 30 km/hr.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.
She invited (all and sundry) to her party.
Option 1: To take reckless risks
Option 2: To remove a misapprehension
Option 3: To suffer humiliation
Option 4: Everyone without distinction
Correct Answer: Everyone without distinction
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The idiom refers to inviting or including absolutely everyone without making any distinctions or exclusions. In the sentence provided, it means that she invited absolutely everyone to her party without leaving anyone out.
Therefore, the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Archaeologists believe that counting large quantities (1) _______ about 10,000 years ago. Early farmers had to (2) _______ for communally stored crops. Early counting systems involved small tokens, which represented farmers' stores. In the area which is now southern Iraq, little figures shaped like discs, balls, and pyramids (3) ______ used in about 7500 B.C. to represent various holdings. Later, marks which represented the figures were (4) ______ on clay tablets by use of a blunt reed to cut into the wet clay. Still, the symbols were (5) ______ connected with specific merchandise.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: discount
Option 2: count
Option 3: account
Option 4: undercount
Correct Answer: account
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The sentence suggests that early farmers had to do something in relation to communally stored crops. The term that fits best in this context is account. Early farmers had to account for communally stored crops, indicating
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Abide
Option 1: Repudiate
Option 2: Decamp
Option 3: Dwell
Option 4: Vamoose
Correct Answer: Dwell
Solution : The third option is correct.
Abide means to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation. It can also mean to tolerate or endure. Dwell means to live in a particular place or to remain for a certain period. In this case,
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