Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: though
Option 2: yet
Option 3: or
Option 4: and
Correct Answer: and
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The conjunction and is the correct choice, as it facilitates the logical continuation of information. It connects the idea that more than half the States and Union Territories, including specific COVID-19 hotspots, have not yet decided on a
Question : The ratio of sand to stone in a mixture is 5 : 8 while that between stone and cement is 32 : 35. What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture?
Option 1: 4 : 3
Option 2: 1 : 7
Option 3: 2 : 3
Option 4: 4 : 7
Correct Answer: 4 : 7
Solution : Given: The ratio of sand to stone in a mixture is 5 : 8 while that between stone and cement is 32 : 35. The ratio of sand to stone = 5 : 8 = (5 × 4) : (8 × 4) =
Question : 'Van Mahotsav' is associated with:
Option 1: cutting trees
Option 2: planting trees
Option 3: increase in crop
Option 4: protection of plants
Correct Answer: protection of plants
Solution : The correct answer is the protection of plants.
It is celebrated to raise awareness about the value of forests, woods and trees in our lives. On this day, a variety of local events and lectures are held to educate people about the importance
Question : The value of $\frac{3}{8}+\left[\left(\frac{4}{8} \div \frac{2}{3}\right) \times \frac{8}{5}+\frac{3}{10}\right]$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{15}{8}$
Option 2: $\frac{3}{8}$
Option 3: $\frac{3}{2}$
Option 4: $\frac{15}{2}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{15}{8}$
Solution : $\frac{3}{8}+\left[\left(\frac{4}{8} \div \frac{2}{3}\right) \times \frac{8}{5}+\frac{3}{10}\right]$ $=\frac{3}{8}+\left[\left(\frac{4}{8} \times \frac {3}{2}\right) \times \frac{8}{5}+\frac{3}{10}\right]$ $=\frac{3}{8}+\left[ \frac{6}{5}+\frac{3}{10}\right]$ $=\frac{3}{8}+\left[\frac{12+3}{10}\right]$ $=\frac{3}{8}+\left[\frac{15}{10}\right]$ $=\frac{3}{8}+\frac{3}{2}$ $=\frac{3+12}{8}=\frac{15}{8}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{15}{8}$.
Question : A certain factory employed 600 men and 400 women and the average wage was Rs. 2.55 per day. If a woman got 50 paise less than a man, the daily wages of a man and a woman would be _____.
Option 1: Man Rs. 2.75 and Woman Rs. 2.25
Option 2: Man Rs. 5.30 and Woman Rs. 2.50
Option 3: Man Rs. 2.50 and Woman Rs. 2.00
Option 4: Man Rs. 3.25 and Woman Rs. 2.75
Correct Answer: Man Rs. 2.75 and Woman Rs. 2.25
Solution : Given: The factory employed 600 men and 400 women and the average wage was Rs. 2.55 per day. The total wages of 600 men and 400 women are (600 + 400) × 2.55 = Rs. 2550 Let a man's
Question : If $8 : x :: x : 32$, find the positive value of $x$.
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : Given: $8 : x :: x : 32$ ⇒ $\frac{8}{x}=\frac{x}{32}$ ⇒ $x^2=8\times32$ ⇒ $x=16$ Hence, the correct answer is 16.
Question : Directions: In the given question, select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. ACE : BDF :: MOQ : ?
Option 1: BMW
Option 2: NQP
Option 3: NPR
Option 4: BEF
Correct Answer: NPR
Solution : Given: ACE : BDF :: MOQ : ?
Add 1 in each letter of the first letter cluster to obtain the second letter cluster. Like, A + 1 = B; C + 1 = D; E + 1 = F Similarly, M + 1 =
Question : With an average speed of 40 km/hr, a train reaches its destination in time. If it goes with an average speed of 35 km/hr, it is 15 minutes late. The total journey is:
Option 1: 30 km
Option 2: 40 km
Option 3: 70 km
Option 4: 80 km
Correct Answer: 70 km
Solution : The average speed of a train 40 km/hr, reaches its destination in time. The new average speed is 35 km/hr. Time = 15 minutes = $\frac{15}{60} = \frac{1}{4}$ hours Let the distance travelled by the train be $d$ km. According to the question, $\frac{d}{35}-\frac{d}{40}=\frac{1}{4}$
Question : In India, a primitive form of cultivation is known as "Jhumming" in the_____________.
Option 1: Western Ghats
Option 2: South-eastern region
Option 3: Himalayan belt
Option 4: Northeastern region
Correct Answer: Northeastern region
Solution : The correct option is the Northeastern region.
Jhum cultivation, also known as shifting or slash-and-burn cultivation, is prevalent in the northeastern states of India. This traditional practice involves clearing land, burning vegetation and cultivating crops in nutrient-rich ashes. It is a subsistence farming
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. An exact copy of handwriting, printing.
Option 1: Platitude
Option 2: Maiden
Option 3: Potable
Option 4: Facsimile
Correct Answer: Facsimile
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
A facsimile is a reproduction or exact copy of something, often referring to a copy of handwriting, printing, or any other document. It is used to convey the idea that the copy is very faithful and precise, maintaining
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