Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Feat
Option 1: Hallowed
Option 2: Handsy
Option 3: Accomplishment
Option 4: Obligation
Correct Answer: Accomplishment
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Feat refers to an extraordinary achievement or action—a noteworthy achievement. On the other hand, accomplishment means something completed with skill and success; the act of achieving or finishing a task or goal.
The meanings of the other
Question : A can do one and a half as much work as B can do in one day. B alone can do a piece of work in 18 days. They together can finish that work in:
Option 1: $10\frac{1}{5}$ days
Option 2: $11\frac{1}{5}$ days
Option 3: $5\frac{1}{5}$ days
Option 4: $7\frac{1}{5}$ days
Correct Answer: $7\frac{1}{5}$ days
Solution : Given: Time taken by B = 18 days B's one day work = $\frac{1}{18}$ A's one day work = $1\frac{1}{2}$ of B's = $\frac{3}{2}×\frac{1}{18}$ = $\frac{3}{36}$ = $\frac{1}{12}$ So, (A+B)'s one day work = $\frac{1}{12}+\frac{1}{18}$ = $\frac{3+2}{36}$ = $\frac{5}{36}$ So, the time taken by
Question : Applied to a bill for Rs. 10000 the difference between a discount of 20% and two successive discounts of 16% and 4% is:
Option 1: Rs. 19.36
Option 2: Rs. 64
Option 3: Rs. 72
Option 4: Rs. 22.32
Correct Answer: Rs. 64
Solution : A single discount of 20% would reduce the bill = 10000 – 0.20 × 10000 = Rs. 8000 Two successive discounts of 16% and 4% would reduce the bill, = 10000 – 0.16 × 10000 = Rs. 8400 (after the first discount) = 8400
Question : ______ is the market value of all final goods and services produced within a domestic territory of a country measured in a year.
Option 1: Gross margin
Option 2: Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Option 3: Net National Product (NNP)
Option 4: Gross National Product (GNP)
Correct Answer: Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Solution : The correct answer is Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the market value of all final goods and services produced within the domestic territory of a country within a specific time frame, usually measured annually. It serves as
Question : Directions: In the given question, if a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the
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.
No matter how (1)________ time you (2)_________ to improve your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of (3)___________ to feel and function at your best. Humans are social (4)___________ with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We're not meant to survive, (5)__________ alone thrive, in isolation.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. (1)
Option 1: many
Option 2: great
Option 3: more
Option 4: much
Correct Answer: much
Solution : The correct option to fill in the blank is the fourth option.
Explanation: The use of much is appropriate here because it emphasises the quantity or extent of time needed for improvement.The term many refers to a large number, which is not suitable in
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence. So it would appear that from now on I am going to have to be more (tactful) and diplomatic in my meanderings.
Option 1: Sycophantic
Option 2: Fawning
Option 3: Grovelling
Option 4: Ungracious
Correct Answer: Ungracious
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The most appropriate antonym for tactful in this context is ungracious. The sentence suggests the need for being more considerate, careful, and diplomatic in approach, so the opposite would be being impolite, rude, or lacking in tact.
The meanings of
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Bear : Growl :: Elephant : ?
Option 1: Bray
Option 2: Roar
Option 3: Trumpet
Option 4: Hiss
Correct Answer: Trumpet
Solution : Given: Bear : Growl :: Elephant : ?
Like, growl is the sound made by a bear. Similarly, the sound made by the elephant is called a trumpet.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. THROW : XPSIU :: QUICK : LDJVR :: LIGHT : ?
Option 1: UIHLM
Option 2: UIHJM
Option 3: UIHKM
Option 4: UIHJN
Correct Answer: UIHJM
Solution : Given: THROW : XPSIU :: QUICK : LDJVR :: LIGHT : ?
Follow the pattern to get the code –
Thus, THROW is coded as XPSIU.
Thus, QUICK is coded as LDJVR. Similarly, follow the same pattern for LIGHT –
Thus, LIGHT is coded as
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Yseterday
Option 2: Yesterday
Option 3: Ystrday
Option 4: Yestarday
Correct Answer: Yesterday
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Yesterday" is spelt correctly, representing the day before today.
Other words are the incorrect spelling of the same word.
Therefore, the correct answer is yesterday.
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