Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You must consider the two statements true even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: I. Some human creatures are angels. II. All doctors are angels. Conclusions: I. Some human creatures are doctors. II. Some doctors are human creatures.
Option 1: Only I follows
Option 2: Only II follows
Option 3: Either I or II follows
Option 4: Neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Solution : According to the given statements, the following Venn diagram can be drawn –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some human creatures are doctors – From the above diagram, there is no direct relation between human creatures and doctors.
Question : At a certain rate of interest per annum, compounded annually, a certain sum of money amounts to two times itself in 11 years. In how many years will the sum of money amount to four times itself at the previous rate of interest per annum, also compounded annually?
Option 1: 20 years
Option 2: 5.5 years
Option 3: 22 years
Option 4: 33 years
Correct Answer: 22 years
Solution : Present value = $P(1+\frac{r}{100})^n$, where $P$ is the principal, $r$ is the annual interest rate and $n$ is the time in years. Let the sum of money be $P$ and the interest rate is $r$. The amount after 11 years is, $2P=P(1+\frac{r}{100})^{11}$ ⇒ $(1+\frac{r}{100})=2^{\frac{1}{11}}$
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.
Any book on any subject risks irrelevance or smallness compared to this (behemoth).
Option 1: Monster
Option 2: Colossus
Option 3: Dreadnought
Option 4: Midget
Correct Answer: Midget
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: Behemoth is a term used to describe something immense, powerful, or colossal.
To convey the opposite sense of vastness and power, the term midget is well-suited. A midget is something or someone small or diminutive, offering a
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Wicked
Option 1: Admirable
Option 2: Sarcastic
Option 3: Infernal
Option 4: Dissent
Correct Answer: Admirable
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Wicked means evil or morally wrong. On the other hand, admirable means worthy of admiration; it means having qualities that deserve respect or approval.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : If $3: x:: 12: 20$, then what is the value of $x$?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: $3: x:: 12: 20$ ⇒ $\frac{3}{x}=\frac{12}{20}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{3\times 20}{12}$ $\therefore x=5$ Hence, the correct answer is 5.
Question : A girl, walking at $\frac{5}{6}$ of her usual speed, misses the bus by 7 minutes. How long does it usually take to reach the bus stop?
Option 1: 24 minutes
Option 2: 35 minutes
Option 3: 30 minutes
Option 4: 60 minutes
Correct Answer: 35 minutes
Solution : Given, A girl, walking at $\frac56$ of her usual speed, misses the bus by 7 minutes. We know, Distance covered = speed × time taken Let the usual speed and usual time to reach the bus be $v$ and $t$, respectively. ⇒ The distance
Question : Concerning value addition in the textile industry, knitting is followed by which procedure?
Option 1: Garment manufacture
Option 2: Spinning
Option 3: Fibre production
Option 4: Dyeing and finishing
Correct Answer: Dyeing and finishing
Solution : The correct option is dyeing and finishing.
In the textile industry, knitting is often followed by the procedure of dyeing. After the fabric is knitted, it undergoes dyeing to impart colour and enhance its aesthetic appeal. Dyeing is a crucial step
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
The first time that nuclear radiation has been washed off with a _______.
Option 1: fast shower
Option 2: quick shower
Option 3: speedy shower
Option 4: energetic shower
Correct Answer: quick shower
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, the word quick is the most suitable adjective to describe the type of shower needed to wash off nuclear radiation. It implies a brief but effective cleansing.
So, the correct sentence would be:
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. TACKLE : TCCMLG :: JACKET : JCCMEV :: NEPTUNE : ?
Option 1: PEPTVOE
Option 2: PERTWNG
Option 3: NFGPVUP
Option 4: NGPVUPE
Correct Answer: NGPVUPE
Solution : Given: TACKLE : TCCMLG :: JACKET : JCCMEV :: NEPTUNE : ?
Add 0 and 2 alternatively to the place value of the letters of TACKLE and JACKET to get their respective related letter cluster. TACKLE→T + 0 = T; A + 2 = C;
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 47, 48, 44, 53, 37, ?
Option 1: 52
Option 2: 64
Option 3: 62
Option 4: 55
Correct Answer: 62
Solution : Given: 47, 48, 44, 53, 37, ?
In the above-given series alternately add and subtract squares of consecutive natural numbers to obtain the next number. 47 + 12 = 47 + 1 = 48; 48 – 22 = 48 – 4 = 44;
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update