Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Michael nodded and begun writing at his pad.
Option 1: begun to write
Option 2: in begin writing
Option 3: began writing on
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: began writing on
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
Explanation: The correct past participle of the verb begin is begun. However, in this context, the sentence is in the past tense, and the correct structure should be "Michael nodded and began writing at his pad."
Question : The value of 100 ÷ ( 10 + 12 – 2 × 6) is:
Option 1: 88
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : 100 ÷ (10 + 12 – 2 × 6) = 100 ÷ (10 + 12 – 12) = 100 ÷ 10 = 10 Hence, the correct answer is 10.
Question : Directions: What will be the value of the following expression, if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 5 − 3 ÷ 4 + 6 × 2 = ?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Given: 5 − 3 ÷ 4 + 6 × 2 = ?
On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – = 5 + 3 × 4 – 6 ÷ 2 = 5 + 3 × 4 – 3 = 5 + 12 – 3 =
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bustle
Option 1: Rush
Option 2: Praise
Option 3: Force
Option 4: Block
Correct Answer: Rush
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Bustle refers to a lot of energetic and noisy activity, often associated with movement and hurry. Rush has a similar meaning, conveying the idea of moving hurriedly and with great activity.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 16 : 45 :: 36 : 105 :: 49 : ?
Option 1: 142
Option 2: 152
Option 3: 147
Option 4: 144
Correct Answer: 144
Solution : Given: 16 : 45 :: 36 : 105 :: 49 : ?
Like, 16 : 45→(16 × 3) – 3 = 48 – 3 = 45 36 : 105→(36 × 3) – 3 = 108 – 3 = 105 Similarly, for 49 : ?→(49 ×
Question : Riboflavin is a/an_______________.
Option 1: Vitamin
Option 2: Hormone
Option 3: Fatty acid
Option 4: Enzyme
Correct Answer: Vitamin
Solution : The correct option is vitamin
Riboflavin, often known as Vitamin B2, is essential for metabolism, energy synthesis, and cell growth. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It is present in dairy, meats, and leafy greens. It acts as an antioxidant and supports healthy skin,
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, FOREIGN is written as EFGINOR. How will NUCLEAR be written in that language?
Option 1: ACELNRU
Option 2: ACELRUN
Option 3: ACELNUR
Option 4: AECLNRU
Correct Answer: ACELNRU
Solution : Given: FOREIGN is written as EFGINOR
The letters of the word are arranged in alphabetical order to obtain the required code. FOREIGN→EFGINOR Similarly, NUCLEAR→ACELNRU
So, NUCLEAR is coded as ACELNRU. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Which two numbers should be interchanged, to make the given equation correct? 4 × 6 – 3 + 8 = 14
Option 1: 3 and 6
Option 2: 6 and 4
Option 3: 3 and 8
Option 4: 8 and 14
Correct Answer: 3 and 6
Solution : Given: 4 × 6 – 3 + 8 = 14
Replace the given numbers in the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. Let's check each option – First option: 3 and 6 4 × 6 – 3
Question : In cricket, hitting the ball to the boundary along the ground is ____________ runs.
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is 4.
The border of a cricket playing field is its perimeter. In addition, it refers to a scoring shot that typically nets the batting team four or six runs when the ball is hit to or past that boundary. In
Question : A man buys a watch for INR 250 and sells it for INR 300. Find his profit percentage.
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : The cost price of the watch = INR 250 Selling price of the watch = INR 300 Profit = selling price – cost price = 300 – 250 = 50 Profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{cost price}}\times100= \frac{50}{250}\times100= 20\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 20%.
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