Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A can do a piece of work in 48 days. If B is 50% more efficient than A, then in how many days can B do the same work?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 15
Correct Answer: 32
Solution : Let the total work to be done = 1 Then, A's one day work= $\frac{\text{(total work)}}{ \text{(total days taken by A)}} =\frac{1}{48}$ B's one-day work = 150% of A's one-day work (because B is 50% more efficient) $=\frac{1}{48}\times\frac{150}{100}=\frac{1}{32}$ Total time taken by B to do
Question : To find and load a file that has been saved on a computer, which of the given options is used?
Option 1: Select the close command
Option 2: Select the new command
Option 3: Select the save command
Option 4: Select the open command
Correct Answer: Select the open command
Solution : The correct option is to Select the open command.
Select the open command inside the relevant program to find and load a saved file on a computer. Navigate to the file's location and pick it to open it from the "File" menu.
Question : 12 copies of a book were sold for Rs. 1700, thereby gaining the cost price of 3 copies. The cost price of a copy of the book is:
Option 1: Rs. 120
Option 2: Rs. 150
Option 3: Rs. 1200
Option 4: Rs. 1500
Correct Answer: Rs. 120
Solution : Let the cost price of 1 book = Rs. $x$ Selling price of 12 books = Rs. 1800 Gain = $3x$ Selling price of 12 books – Cost price of 12 books = Gain ⇒ $1800−12x=3x$ ⇒ $1800=12x+3x$ ⇒ $1800=15x$ ⇒ $x=120$ ∴ Cost
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The list included many mundane, routine tasks.
Option 1: standard
Option 2: temporal
Option 3: customary
Option 4: exceptional
Correct Answer: exceptional
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Mundane is something that is ordinary or lacking in excitement.
Excitement refers to a state of heightened emotions. While "mundane" represents something that is uneventful, excitement is used to represent a state of enthusiasm, making it the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
One of my friend (1) / is returning (2) / to India from the U.S.A. (3) / No error. (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
"One of my friend" is grammatically incorrect. It should be replaced with one of my friends as the speaker is referring to a single friend out of all the friends the speaker has.
Therefore, the
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, if 'owl' is known as 'peacock', 'peacock' is known as 'cuckoo', 'cuckoo' is known as 'pigeon', and 'pigeon' is known as 'sparrow', then what would be the name of the bird that sings well?
Option 1: Pigeon
Option 2: Peacock
Option 3: Sparrow
Option 4: Cuckoo
Correct Answer: Pigeon
Solution : Based on the general information, the bird that sings well is the Cuckoo. However, according to the given information, Cuckoo is known as Pigeon.
So, the bird that sings well is Pigeon. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, MEDIUM is coded as LDCGSK. What is the code for PREFER in that code language?
Option 1: OQDDCP
Option 2: OQCDDP
Option 3: OQDDBQ
Option 4: OQDDDP
Correct Answer: OQDDCP
Solution : Given: MEDIUM is coded as LDCGSK.
Subtract 1 from the place values of the first three letters and subtract 3 from the place values of the last three letters of MEDIUM to obtain the required code. MEDIUM→M – 1 = L; E – 1 =
Question : ____ is known as the cultivation of trees and shrubs.
Option 1: Viticulture
Option 2: Aviculture
Option 3: Arboriculture
Option 4: Apiculture
Correct Answer: Arboriculture
Solution : The correct option is Arboriculture.
Tree and shrub cultivation is referred to as arboriculture. Individual trees and shrubs must be managed and cared for, which includes planting, pruning, and general upkeep to maintain their health and vitality. There are several uses for arboriculture, such
Question : Which folk dance of Rajasthan is also known as 'Sapera dance'?
Option 1: Gair
Option 2: Kalbelia
Option 3: Chari
Option 4: Ghoomar
Correct Answer: Kalbelia
Solution : The correct answer is Kalbelia.
The folk dance of Rajasthan, also known as "Sapera dance", is the Kalbelia dance. The Kalbelia community, known as "Saperas" or snake charmers, traditionally performs this dance. It is often associated with the Kalbelia tribe's cultural identity and is an
Question : What is the value of $(2.3+1.7)^{2}-(2.3-1.7)^{2}?$
Option 1: 15.64
Option 2: 4.45
Option 3: 7.82
Option 4: 6.62
Correct Answer: 15.64
Solution : $(2.3+1.7)^{2}-(2.3-1.7)^{2}$ $=((2.3+1.7)+(2.3-1.7))×((2.3+1.7)–(2.3-1.7))$ $=4.6×3.4$ $=15.64$ Hence, the correct answer is 15.64.
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