Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No 90s are 80s. Some 90s are 40s. All 80s are 70s. Conclusions: I. All 80s being 40s is a possibility. II. Some 70s are not 90s.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows – Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: All 80s being 40s is a possibility – As shown in the diagram, the circles of 40s and 80s are
Question : According to the Ashokan Inscription, which of the following was not a provincial centre in the Magadha empire?
Option 1: Tosali
Option 2: Ujjain
Option 3: Taxila
Option 4: Indraprastha
Correct Answer: Indraprastha
Solution : The correct answer is Indraprastha.
According to Ashokan inscriptions, Indraprastha believed to be located at the site of present-day Delhi, was not listed as a provincial centre in the Mauryan empire during Ashoka's reign. The Mahabharata describes Indraprastha as the splendid capital of the
Question : How many members of the "Council of States" can be nominated by the President of India?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : The correct answer is 12.
The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. The nominated members are those having specific expertise or practical experience in the domains of literature, science, art, athletics and social service.
Question : Directions: Six people, Ambika, Charu, Riya, Ashi, Rahul, and Ajay, are sitting in a straight row facing north (but not necessarily in the same order). Only two people sit between Rahul and Riya. Neither Ajay nor Riya is sitting at any of the corners. Ashi is sitting second to the left of Riya. Ajay and Charu are immediate neighbours. Who is sitting next to Ashi?
Option 1: Riya
Option 2: Ajay
Option 3: Ambika
Option 4: Rahul
Correct Answer: Ambika
Solution : Given: Six people, Ambika, Charu, Riya, Ashi, Rahul, and Ajay, are sitting in a straight row facing north (but not necessarily in the same order). (I) Only two people sit between Rahul and Riya. Rahul/Riya, ___, ___, Riya/Rahul (II) Neither Ajay nor Riya is sitting
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern. (rotation is not allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : If the cost price is 95% of the selling price, what is the profit percentage?
Option 1: 4%
Option 2: 4.75%
Option 3: 5%
Option 4: 5.26%
Correct Answer: 5.26%
Solution : Given: The cost price is 95% of the selling price. The formula of Profit % is: Profit % = $\frac{\text{selling price – cost price}}{\text{cost price}}$ × 100% CP = 95% of SP ⇒ CP = $\frac{95}{100}$SP ⇒ SP : CP = 20 : 19 Let,
Question : Four sentences are given, out of which three have spelling errors. Choose the sentence with all correctly spelt words.
Option 1: The person who received the alert doesn't know when it happened.
Option 2: Never interupt an earnest or apparently interesting conversation.
Option 3: Life is complicated, and there's a lot to be gratful for.
Option 4: The goal of this endeiavor is to create significant ties for your city.
Correct Answer: The person who received the alert doesn't know when it happened.
Solution : The first option is correct.
The sentence is grammatically correct, and all words are spelt correctly.
Hence, the correct answer is the person who received the alert doesn't know when it happened.
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Apositte
Option 2: Apposite
Option 3: Aposire
Option 4: Aposite
Correct Answer: Apposite
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Explanation: Apposite refers to something that is highly relevant, fitting, or apt for a particular situation or context. It describes the quality of being precisely suitable or appropriate for a given purpose or circumstance. An apposite comment, example,
Question : The marked price of a calculator is Rs. 1600. It is sold at a discount of 28 percent. If the cost price of the calculator is Rs. 700, then what is the value of profit?
Option 1: Rs 438
Option 2: Rs 452
Option 3: Rs 498
Option 4: Rs 405
Correct Answer: Rs 452
Solution : The discount is given as 28% of the marked price. Discount = $\frac{28}{100}$ × Marked Price = $\frac{28}{100}$×1600 = 448 Selling price = Marked price − Discount = 1600 − 448 = 1152 Profit = Selling price − Cost price = 1152 − 700
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
He would prefer to speak with you in persona.
Option 1: you in person
Option 2: you on person
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: you in personal
Correct Answer: you in person
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
Persona means a particular type of character that a person has, whereas the correct word that should be used in this sentence is person. It helps convey the intended meaning that he would like
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