Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 12 × 4 – 8 + 9 ÷ 3 = 32
Option 1: 4 and 9
Option 2: 12 and 3
Option 3: 12 and 9
Option 4: 32 and 12
Correct Answer: 12 and 9
Solution : Given: 12 × 4 – 8 + 9 ÷ 3 = 32
Replace the given numbers in the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. First option: 4 and 9 ⇒ 12 × 9 – 8 + 4
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Women ____________ their male relatives to the battlefield for the purpose of tending to the wounded and carrying away the dead.
Option 1: signify
Option 2: forsake
Option 3: justify
Option 4: accompany
Correct Answer: accompany
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Accompany means to go along with someone or to be present together. In this context, it fits perfectly, as it describes the action of women going along with their male relatives to the battlefield.
The meanings of the other words
Question : The element that is not found in the blood is:
Option 1: copper
Option 2: chromium
Option 3: magnesium
Option 4: iron
Correct Answer: chromium
Solution : The correct option is Chromium.
Chromium is not present in high concentrations in human blood. It is classified as a trace element since it is found in extremely low concentrations. For numerous activities such as glucose metabolism, and insulin sensitivity, the human body requires
Question : Directions: In the following question, the following histogram shows the relationship between the marks obtained by the students and the number of students in an examination. Study the histogram and answer the questions.
The percentage of students who obtained 40 marks or fewer is ____.
Option 1: 25
Option 2: Less than 25, but not 15
Option 3: More than 24
Option 4: 15
Correct Answer: More than 24
Solution : Based on the given graph in question, Total number of students = 5 + 10 + 15 + 19 + 13 = 62 Number of students who obtained 40 marks or fewer = 15 $\therefore$ Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Number of students who obtained
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
I am looking forward / to meets you / at the convocation party.
Option 1: to meets you
Option 2: at the convocation party
Option 3: I am looking forward
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: to meets you
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The error lies in the incorrect use of the verb form (meets) after "to" as looking forward to is followed by the gerund form of the verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "I am
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
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
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