Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 9 : 28 :: 13 : ?
Option 1: 39
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 54
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Given: 9 : 28 :: 13 : ?
Multiply the first number by 3, and then add 1 to the resultant, to get the second number – Like, 9 : 28→(9 × 3) + 1 = 27 + 1 = 28 Similarly, follow the same
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
When a plastic comb is rubbed on dry hair, they acquired a static charge.
Option 1: it acquired a
Option 2: it acquires a
Option 3: they acquire an
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: it acquires a
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: "It" is the correct third-person pronoun to be used here in place of "they", as the pronoun "it" refers to non-living things, whereas "they" is used to refer to people. Also, "acquired"
Question : The table shows the number of candidates recruited by four companies A, B, C and D over the years.
Find the ratio of the number of candidates recruited by Company B in 2019 to the number of candidates recruited by Company D in 2020.
Option 1: 15 : 13
Option 2: 13 : 12
Option 3: 15 : 11
Option 4: 12 : 11
Correct Answer: 15 : 13
Solution : The number of candidates recruited by Company B in 2019 = 75 The number of candidates recruited by Company D in 2020 = 65 So, the required ratio = 75 : 65 = 15 : 13 Hence, the correct answer is 15 :
Question : When a volcano erupts on Earth, the erupted material is typically a liquid rock known as ____.
Option 1: plasma
Option 2: lava
Option 3: hailstone
Option 4: mercury
Correct Answer: lava
Solution : The correct option is lava.
Lava is molten rock that emerges during a volcanic eruption and flows on the Earth's surface. Lava is composed of molten rock, minerals, gases, and other volatile substances. Lava flows can be destructive to landscapes and infrastructure, but they
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 : As there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all possible angles where the question figure fits in the option figures. The question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: The number of trucks parked in five parking areas S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5 are compared. Number of trucks parked in S3 is more than only in S2. The number of trucks parked in S5 is less than only S1. If the number of trucks parked in parking area S3 is 1200, then how many trucks can be parked in parking area S1?
Option 1: 1346
Option 2: 1184
Option 3: 1154
Option 4: 1197
Correct Answer: 1346
Solution : Given: I. The number of trucks parked in S3 is more than only S2. __ > __ > __ > S3 > S2 II. Number of trucks parked in S5 is less than only S1. S1 > S5 > S4 > S3 > S2 III.
Question : The pie chart given below gives the measures of the central angles of the sectors that reflect the number of flats in 6 different towers in a housing society with respect to the total flats in these 6 towers taken together. If the difference between the number of flats in T2 and in T6 is 66, then what is the total number of flats in the 6 towers taken together?
Option 1: 1140
Option 2: 960
Option 3: 1220
Option 4: 1080
Correct Answer: 1080
Solution : Let the total number of flats be $x$. According to the question, $\frac{60}{360}x−\frac{38}{360}x=66$ ⇒ $x=\frac{66×360}{22}$ ⇒ $x=1080$ Hence, the correct answer is 1080.
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded.
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, it is evident that the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Hence,
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: EPH
Option 2: FQI
Option 3: HSK
Option 4: KWO
Correct Answer: KWO
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: EPH; E + 11 = P; P – 8 = H Second option: FQI; F + 11 = Q; Q – 8 = I Third option: HSK; H + 11 = S; S – 8 = K Fourth
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We are selling a single orange ______ INR 10 but nobody is ready to buy it.
Option 1: on
Option 2: to
Option 3: with
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: for
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
"For" is the correct preposition to be used here, as it helps connect the "oranges" to their "price".
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "We are selling a single orange for INR 10, but nobody is ready to
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