Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Three numbers are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. The product of the three numbers is 1296. What is the sum of the three numbers?
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : The ratio of three numbers = 1 : 2 : 3 Product of three numbers = 1296 Let the numbers be $x, 2x$ and $3x$. Product of three numbers $= x × 2x × 3x = 6x^3$ So, 6x$^3$ = 1296 ⇒ $x^3 = \frac{1296}{6}
Question : The Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in 1929 under the presidentship of ______________.
Option 1: Mahatma Gandhi
Option 2: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 3: Jawaharlal Nehru
Option 4: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution : The correct answer is Jawaharlal Nehru.
The Indian National Congress passed the momentous "Purna Swaraj" (complete independence) motion at its Lahore session on December 19, 1929. Jawaharlal Nehru was elected President of the Indian National Congress at its annual session in Lahore in
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ACE, GIK, ?, SUW, YAC
Option 1: MOP
Option 2: MOQ
Option 3: MPQ
Option 4: MNP
Correct Answer: MOQ
Solution : Given: ACE, GIK, ?, SUW, YAC
Add 6 to each letter of the previous term to get the next term in the series. ACE→A + 6 = G; C + 6 = I; E + 6 = K→GIK GIK→G + 6 = M; I +
Question : Find the value of 144 ÷ 12 + 42 – 44 + 54 ÷ 3 × 2.
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given: 144 ÷ 12 + 42 – 44 + 54 ÷ 3 × 2 = $\frac{144}{12} + 16- 44 + \frac{54}{3} × 2$ = 12 + 16 – 44 + 18 × 2 = 28 – 44 + 36 = 64 – 44 =
Question : Directions: The ages of seven colleagues are compared. Pawan is older than only Lalit and Kunal. Jatin is the oldest. Manish is younger than only Jatin. Nilesh and Ojha are older than Pawan. Who is the third youngest colleague?
Option 1: Pawan
Option 2: Nilesh
Option 3: Ojha
Option 4: Kunal
Correct Answer: Pawan
Solution : Given: (I) Pawan is older than only Lalit and Kunal. Pawan > Lalit / Kunal (II) Jatin is the oldest. Manish is younger than only Jatin. Nilesh and Ojha are older than Pawan. Jatin > Manish > Nilesh/ Ojha > Ojha/Nilesh > Pawan > Lalit
Question : Kapila is thrice as efficient as Vipul and together they can finish a piece of work in 30 days. In how many days Vipul alone can finish the work?
Option 1: 60 days
Option 2: 30 days
Option 3: 90 days
Option 4: 120 days
Correct Answer: 120 days
Solution : Let the efficiency of Vipul as $x$ and the efficiency of Kapila as $3x$. The total efficiency of Kapila and Vipul working together = $x + 3x = 4x$ This means they can complete $4x$ the amount of work in one day. Given that
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.
Neither Shyam ______ Rohit came to school today.
Option 1: but
Option 2: or
Option 3: nor
Option 4: and
Correct Answer: nor
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word nor is the correct choice in this sentence because it is used to indicate that neither of the two mentioned individuals (Shyam and Rohit) came to school.
Neither ------- nor are correlative conjunctions and should be
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence. For years, he pursued a (vendetta) against the Morris family.
Option 1: conflict
Option 2: traduce
Option 3: tirade
Option 4: harmony
Correct Answer: harmony
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
A vendetta refers to a prolonged and bitter feud or conflict, often resulting from a desire for revenge. On the other hand, harmony represents a state of peaceful coexistence and agreement.
The meanings of the other words are:
Question : A sum of Rs. 53 is divided among A, B, and C in such a way that A gets Rs. 7 more than what B gets and B gets Rs. 8 more than what C gets. The ratio of their share is:
Option 1: 16 : 9 : 18
Option 2: 25 : 18 : 10
Option 3: 18 : 25 : 10
Option 4: 15 : 8 : 30
Correct Answer: 25 : 18 : 10
Solution : Let the share of C be Rs. $x$. B gets Rs. 8 more than what C gets, B = $x$ + 8 A gets Rs. 7 more than what B gets, A = ($x$ + 8) + 7 = $x$ +
Question : In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi successfully led a strike of ________.
Option 1: army soldiers
Option 2: Dalits
Option 3: mill workers
Option 4: traders
Correct Answer: mill workers
Solution : The correct option is mill workers.
In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi successfully led a strike of mill workers in Ahmedabad, India. This event is known as the Ahmedabad Textile Strike of 1918. Gandhi organised the workers to protest against poor working conditions, low wages,
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