Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A person who easily believes without demanding proof
Option 1: Cosmopolitan
Option 2: Credulous
Option 3: Streetwise
Option 4: Wary
Correct Answer: Credulous
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word that can substitute the given group of words is credulous, which describes a person who is too willing to believe or trust something without sufficient evidence or proof.
The meanings of the other options
Question : A wire is in the form of square with side 44 cm. It is bent to form a circle. What is the radius of the circle?
Option 1: 28 cm
Option 2: 21 cm
Option 3: 16 cm
Option 4: 32 cm
Correct Answer: 28 cm
Solution : Side of square, $a$ = 44 cm Let $r$ be the radius. The perimeter of the square = The perimeter of the circle $4 a$ = $2 \pi r$ ⇒ 4 × 44 = 2 × $\frac{22}{7}$ × $r$ ⇒ $r$ = 4 ×
Question : Mention the centre of the Roman trade during the Sangam Age.
Option 1: Madurai
Option 2: Arikamedu
Option 3: Poompuhar
Option 4: Musiri
Correct Answer: Musiri
Solution : The correct answer is Musiri.
With the Romans, the Sangam people conducted overseas trade. A Roman author named Pliny the Elder stated that Musiri was the first emporium in India. The export of spices, pearls, and medicinal plants from Tamil Nadu to Greece and
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Question : $P_1$ and $P_2$ can do a piece of work together in 14 days, $P_2$ and $P_3$ can do the same work together in 21 days, while $P_3$ and $P_1$ can do it together in 42 days. How much work can all the 3 together do in 12 days?
Option 1: $\frac{5}{6}$
Option 2: $\frac{5}{7}$
Option 3: $\frac{6}{7}$
Option 4: $\frac{3}{7}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{6}{7}$
Solution : $P_1$ and $P_2$ can do a piece of work together in = 14 days $P_2$ and $P_3$ can do the same work together in = 21 days $P_3$ and $P_1$ can do it together in = 42 days Total work = Time × Efficiency Total
Question : 48 is how much percent of 84?
Option 1: $\frac{103}{17}$%
Option 2: $\frac{100}{11}$%
Option 3: $\frac{51}{7}$%
Option 4: $\frac{400}{7}$%
Correct Answer: $\frac{400}{7}$%
Solution : $48 = x$% of $84$ $⇒ 48 = \frac{x}{100}× 84$ $\therefore x=\frac{4800}{84}=\frac{400}{7}$% Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{400}{7}$%.
Question : Directions: Marks of five students Virat, Kamal, Anil, Sanjay, and Rahul are compared. The marks of no two students are the same. Marks of Anil are less than only two students. Marks of Kamal are not less than anyone. The marks of Sanjay are more than Anil's and less than Kamal's. If the marks of Rahul are more than the marks of Vint, then the marks of how many students are less than the marks of Virat?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : Given: (I) Marks of Anil are less than only two students. Marks of Kamal are not less than anyone. Kamal > __ > Anil > __ > __ (II) The marks of Sanjay are more than Anil's and less than Kamal's. The marks of Rahul
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
(Many man) have tried to find the caves but none have succeeded.
Option 1: Much man
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: Many a man
Option 4: Many a men
Correct Answer: Many a man
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The original sentence uses "many man", which is grammatically incorrect. When expressing the idea of multiple individuals in this context, the correct form is "many a man", indicating a multitude of individual men. The use
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".
Sundar (1) / is getting married (2) / with Sita. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The preposition "with" means to accompany someone. However, using "married with" is incorrect. "Married to" is the correct choice, as "married to" is followed by a direct object (Sita).
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Sundar
Question : Directions: Eight friends Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti, Kajal, Laxmi and Rani are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Monika is second to the right of Kajal. Kajal is third to the right of Shweta. Payal is to the immediate left of Shweta. Shweta is second to the left of Aarti. Laxmi is fourth to the right of Shweta. Mansi is the immediate neighbour of both Shweta and Aarti. Who is second to the right of Mansi?
Option 1: Aarti
Option 2: Laxmi
Option 3: Rani
Option 4: Kajal
Correct Answer: Kajal
Solution : Given: (I) Eight friends Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti, Kajal, Laxmi, and Rani are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order).
(II) Monika is second to the right of Kajal. Kajal is third to the right of
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