Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S having different heights are standing in ascending order of their heights. The tallest person stands on the right and the shortest on the left. Only three friends are taller than O. R is shorter than only Q. N is taller than both P and M but shorter than S. Who is the third tallest?
Option 1: P
Option 2: N
Option 3: S
Option 4: O
Correct Answer: S
Solution : Given: (I) The tallest person stands on the right and the shortest on the left. _ < _ < _ < _ < _ < _ < _ (II) Only three friends are taller than O. _ < _ < _ < O < _
Question : Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rocks?
Option 1: Granite
Option 2: Sandstone
Option 3: Marble
Option 4: Basalt
Correct Answer: Sandstone
Solution : The correct option is Sandstone
Sandstone is an example of a sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation of sand. Other sedimentary rocks include limestone (formed from organic remains), shale (formed from mud), and conglomerate (formed from rounded pebbles). Basalt and granite are igneous rocks, while
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Know the ropes.
Option 1: To break the rules
Option 2: To reveal a secret
Option 3: To understand the details
Option 4: To fight without any reason
Correct Answer: To understand the details
Solution : The correct option will be the third option.
The idiom know the ropes means to be familiar with or have a thorough understanding of the procedures, techniques, or details of a particular activity or situation.
Therefore, to understand the details accurately captures
Question : The average of numbers A and B is 16. The average of numbers B and C is 40, What is the difference between C and A?
Option 1: 48
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 80
Option 4: 66
Correct Answer: 48
Solution : Given: The average of numbers A and B is 16. The average of numbers B and C is 40. The sum of the numbers A and B, (A + B) = 16 × 2 = 32 The sum of the numbers B and C, (B
Question : All of the following are freedom fighters of India who were hanged to death on 23 March 1931 in the Lahore conspiracy case, except_______.
Option 1: Sukhdev
Option 2: Rajguru
Option 3: Mahatma Gandhi
Option 4: Bhagat Singh
Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
Solution : The correct answer is Mahatma Gandhi
In the Lahore conspiracy case, which was initiated to exact revenge on Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were put on trial for the murder of Saunders. Following their conviction, they received a death sentence. March
Question : Directions: From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all the possible orientations of the question figure in which of the given option figures it can fit itself. By comparison of all option figures, the question figure is embedded only in
Question : What is the average of the natural numbers from 1 to 43?
Option 1: 32
Option 2: 22
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 43
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : Average of first $n$ natural numbers = $\frac{n+1}{2}$ So, required average = $\frac{1 + 43}{2}$ = 22 Hence, the correct answer is 22.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror AB is placed on the right side of the figure.
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 AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : The salaries of Kabir and Vicky are in the ratio 5 : 2. If the increments of 20% and 12% are allowed respectively in their salaries, then what will be the new ratio of their salaries?
Option 1: 25 : 73
Option 2: 81 : 28
Option 3: 75 : 28
Option 4: 91 : 25
Correct Answer: 75 : 28
Solution : Let the salaries of Kabir and Vicky as K and V, respectively. Given that the salaries of Kabir and Vicky are in the ratio 5 : 2. So, $\frac{K}{V} = \frac{5}{2}$ If increments of 20% and 12% are allowed in their salaries, then
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
If you keep dodging your manager’s call, you will be on thin ice.
Option 1: In a risky situation
Option 2: Perform adequately
Option 3: Change plans in the middle of a process
Option 4: Go to jail
Correct Answer: In a risky situation
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Thin ice is a metaphor for a dangerous or risky situation. If someone says that someone is on thin ice, it means that the person is doing something risky, which may have serious or
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