Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : What is the highest common factor (HCF) of 0.25 and 1.25?
Option 1: 0.25
Option 2: 1.25
Option 3: 2.5
Option 4: 0.5
Correct Answer: 0.25
Solution : 0.25 = $\frac{25}{100}$ 1.25 = $\frac{125}{100}$ Now, find the HCF of the numerators (25 and 125) = 25 So, the HCF of 0.25 and 1.25 is $\frac{25}{100}$ = 0.25 Hence, the correct answer is 0.25.
Question : Direction: In the following question, find the odd one out from the given alternatives.
Option 1: DEGJ
Option 2: QRTW
Option 3: YZBE
Option 4: JKNQ
Correct Answer: JKNQ
Solution : Let's check the options —
First option: DEGJ; D + 1 = E, E + 2 = G, G + 3 = J
Second option: QRTW; Q + 1 = R, R + 2 = T, T + 3 = W
Third option: YZBE; Y
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SURE is coded as 20, 22, 19, 6, and THEM is coded as 21, 9, 6, 14. What is the code for SELF in that code language?
Option 1: 20, 6, 13, 7
Option 2: 20, 6, 12, 7
Option 3: 20, 5, 13, 7
Option 4: 19, 6, 13, 7
Correct Answer: 20, 6, 13, 7
Solution : Given: SURE is coded as 20, 22, 19, 6, and THEM is coded as 21, 9, 6, 14.
Add 1 to the positional values of the given word to obtain the code. SURE→19 + 1; 21 + 1; 18 + 1; 5
Question : Directions: In a code language, the following alphabets are coded in a particular way as shown.
How are the given letters coded in that language? QRCYNPD
Option 1: 5298067
Option 2: 5298061
Option 3: 5984067
Option 4: 5298306
Correct Answer: 5298067
Solution : Given:
Here, each letter has a unique code. Now, the code for QRCYNPD – Q = 5; R = 2; C = 9; Y =
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Luxuriant
Option 1: Meagre
Option 2: Sparse
Option 3: Flourishing
Option 4: Combative
Correct Answer: Flourishing
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Flourishing serves as a synonym for luxuriant in this context. Both words convey a sense of abundance, richness, and thriving growth.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Meagre means lacking in quantity or quality.
Sparse
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.
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