Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the below equation to make it mathematically correct? 14 + 63 ÷ 7 – 21 × 35 = 140
Option 1: + and –
Option 2: + and ×
Option 3: – and ×
Option 4: ÷ and ×
Correct Answer: + and ×
Solution : Given: 14 + 63 ÷ 7 – 21 × 35 = 140
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: + and – Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – =
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
The art of careful public speaking, using clear pronunciation
Option 1: Elocution
Option 2: Incubation
Option 3: Abdication
Option 4: Obrution
Correct Answer: Elocution
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The art of careful public speaking and using clear pronunciation is often referred to as "elocution." Elocution encompasses the skills of effective verbal communication, emphasising pronunciation, articulation, and delivery. It involves the ability to express oneself
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? PB, RZ, TX, VV, ?
Option 1: XU
Option 2: YU
Option 3: XT
Option 4: YT
Correct Answer: XT
Solution : Given: PB, RZ, TX, VV, ?
In the above-given series, add 2 to the place value of the first letter and subtract 2 from the place value of the second letter. PB→P + 2 = R; B – 2 = Z RZ→R + 2 =
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 10, –18, –46, –74, –102, ?
Option 1: –40
Option 2: –133
Option 3: –130
Option 4: –150
Correct Answer: –130
Solution : Given: 10, –18, –46, –74, –102, ?
In the above-given series, subtract 28 from the previous number to get the next number. 10 – 28 = –18; –18 – 28 = –46; –46 – 28 = –74; –74 – 28 = –102; –102 – 28
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the (bracketed) word in the given sentence.
It would effectively rouse people's ardour to invest and help to (discourage) the transfer of capital abroad.
Option 1: Industrious
Option 2: Construe
Option 3: Persuade
Option 4: Intolerable
Correct Answer: Persuade
Solution : The third option is correct.
Discourage means to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm, or to hinder or deter someone from taking a particular course of action.
Persuade conveys a positive and encouraging tone in this context.
The original sentence implies a positive influence
Question : Piu and Titu start from the same place at the same time and walk in opposite directions. If Piu walks at 5 km/hr and Titu walks at 2 km/hr, after what time will they be 10.5 km apart?
Option 1: 3.5 hours
Option 2: 1.5 hours
Option 3: 2.5 hours
Option 4: 2 hours
Correct Answer: 1.5 hours
Solution : Their relative speed = 2 + 5 = 7 km/hr Distance = 10.5 km Time taken = $\frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$ = $\frac{10.5}{7}$ = $1.5$ hours Hence, the correct answer is 1.5 hours.
Question : The foundation stone of the 'Banas Dairy Sankul' scheme in Uttar Pradesh was laid by____________.
Option 1: Narendra Singh Tomar
Option 2: Amit Shah
Option 3: Smriti Irani
Option 4: Narendra Modi
Correct Answer: Narendra Modi
Solution : The correct option is Narendra Modi.
At the UP State Industrial Development Authority Food Park at Karkhiyaon, Varanasi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for "Banas Dairy Sankul." The dairy, which would take up 30 acres of space and cost roughly
Question : Marks scored by Reena are plotted on the graph. Calculate how many more marks she scored in science than Hindi.
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The number of more marks Reena scored in science than Hindi = 37 – 35 = 2 Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : Which of the following is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha?
Option 1: Vesak
Option 2: Maha Shivaratri
Option 3: Pongal
Option 4: Holika Dahan
Correct Answer: Vesak
Solution : The correct option is Vesak.
Vesak is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha. Observed on the full moon day in April or May, it commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. Devotees engage in prayer, meditation and acts of kindness, emphasizing enlightenment and compassion.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Clandestine
Option 1: Blatant
Option 2: Omate
Option 3: Open
Option 4: Undercover
Correct Answer: Undercover
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Clandestine is used for something that is kept secret or done in secrecy.
Undercover means to work secretly under a false appearance. Both of these words imply secrecy and thus are synonyms.
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