Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
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
Question : The shortest air route from Perth to London is
Option 1: Perth-Mumbai-Rome-London
Option 2: Perth-Ankara-Paris-London
Option 3: Perth-Aden-Paris-London
Option 4: Perth-Mombasa-Rome-London
Correct Answer: Perth-Ankara-Paris-London
Solution : The correct answer is Perth-Ankara-Paris-London.
The quickest flight duration between Perth and London is 8,999.59 miles or 14,483.44 km. Perth, Ankara, Paris, and London are the most direct routes between Perth and London.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Tragedy has once again struck the Valachukettil family of Sooppikkada village in Kerala's Kozhikode district as one more member (1) ______ to the Nipah virus infection on Thursday. District Medical Officer V Jayashree said that V Moosa, 60, who had been (2) ______treatment at Baby Memorial Hospital in the city, died on May 24 morning. This is the fourth death in the family as Moosa's sons Mohammed Sabith and Mohammed Salih, and sister-in-law Mariyam too had died of the infection (3) ______ May. With this, the death (4) ______ due to the virus infection has gone up to 12. Two persons, whose blood and body fluid samples were (5) ______ positive for the infection, are undergoing treatment. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: died
Option 2: succumbed
Option 3: pioneered
Option 4: embezzled
Correct Answer: succumbed
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The word succumbed is the most appropriate choice for the blank, as it fits the context of the passage. In this context, succumbed means to give in to a fatal outcome, which accurately conveys the idea
Question : Treasury bills are issued by the _______.
Option 1: Securities and Exchange Board of India
Option 2: Government of India
Option 3: Reserve Bank of India
Option 4: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Correct Answer: Government of India
Solution : The correct answer is the Government of India.
Treasury bills (T-bills) are issued by the Government of India. It is a borrowing instrument which enables investors to park their short-term funds while reducing the market risk. Only the central government issues these T-bills.
Question : Directions: The number of wickets taken by six bowlers Anil, Kamal, Laxman, Mohan, Bittu and Rahul are compared. The number of wickets taken by Kamal is more than only the number of wickets taken by Anil. The number of wickets taken by Bittu is less than only two bowlers. The number of wickets taken by Mohan is not more than Bittu. Who among the following has taken more wickets than Bittu?
Option 1: Rahul
Option 2: Kamal
Option 3: Anil
Option 4: Mohan
Correct Answer: Rahul
Solution : Given: 1. The number of wickets taken by Kamal is more than only the number of wickets taken by Anil; Kamal > Anil 2. The number of wickets taken by Bittu is less than only two bowlers; _ > _ > Bittu 3. The number
Question : Which of the following statements about Paramhansa Mandali is incorrect?
Option 1: They were primarily interested in breaking caste rules.
Option 2: Its founders did not believe in God.
Option 3: It was founded in 1849 in Maharashtra.
Option 4: They also advocated for widow remarriage and women's education.
Correct Answer: Its founders did not believe in God.
Solution : The correct option is its founders did not believe in God.
Paramhansa Mandalis, founded in 1849 in Maharashtra, advocated for social reform, including breaking caste rules, widow remarriage and women's education. However, they did not deny the concept
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