Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : INR 12,000 is lent for one year at the rate of 15 % per annum, the interest being compounded annually. If the compounding of the interest is done half-yearly, then how much more interest will be obtained at the end of the one year on the same initial sum?
Option 1: INR 72.5
Option 2: INR 82.8
Option 3: INR 60.5
Option 4: INR 67.5
Correct Answer: INR 67.5
Solution : Principal, $P = 12000$ Term, $n = 1$ year Rate, $R = 15$% When compounded half-yearly, Compound Interest, CI = $P(1+\frac{R}{200})^{2n}-P$ = $12000 × (1+\frac{15}{200})^2 - 12000$ = $12000 × (\frac{215}{200})^2 - 12000$ = $12000 × (\frac{43}{40})^2 - 12000$ = $12000 × \frac{1849}{1600} -
Question : Definition of "Money Bills" is given in which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Article 128
Option 2: Article 110
Option 3: Article 139
Option 4: Article 115
Correct Answer: Article 110
Solution : The correct option is Article 110.
The definition of "Money Bills" is given in Article 110 of the Indian Constitution. According to this article, a bill is considered a money bill if it exclusively deals with matters related to taxation, borrowing of money
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ADD is written as 8 and SUB is written as 41. How is MUL written in that code language?
Option 1: 44
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 43
Option 4: 42
Correct Answer: 45
Solution : Given: ADD is written as 8, and SUB is written as 41.
ADD→The place value of A is 1 and D is 4. Add all the place values to get the sum→1 + 4 + 4 = 9 Then, subtract 1 from 9 which is
Question : The process by which two immiscible liquids get mixed while one disperses as small droplets within the other is known as ______.
Option 1: separation
Option 2: emulsification
Option 3: caramelisation
Option 4: filtration
Correct Answer: emulsification
Solution : The correct option is emulsification.
The process is known as emulsification. Emulsification involves breaking down one liquid into small droplets and dispersing them uniformly within another immiscible liquid. This results in the formation of an emulsion, a stable mixture. Emulsifying agents, like surfactants, facilitate
Question : In November 2021, "The Duare Ration" scheme was launched in ______.
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Gujarat
Option 3: West Bengal
Option 4: Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Solution : The correct answer is West Bengal.
The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee launched the Social welfare scheme "The Duare Ration" in November 2021. In this scheme, the ration items are provided at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries under the Targeted Public Distribution
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the first option figure.
Question : A bag contains Rs. 840 in the form of 2 rupee, 5 rupee and 10 rupee coins. The number of coins of 2 rupee, 5 rupee and 10 rupee are in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 6. What is the total number of coins in the bag?
Option 1: 158
Option 2: 132
Option 3: 102
Option 4: 144
Correct Answer: 144
Solution : Given: The ratio of coins of Rs. 2, Rs. 5, and Rs. 10 = 5 ∶ 7 ∶ 6 According to the ratio given: Let the 2 Rs, 5 Rs. and 10 Rs. coin be = $5x, 7x$ and $6x$ respectively Total rupees = Rs.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ you don’t want to sleep, then leave this room.
Option 1: As
Option 2: If
Option 3: So
Option 4: Whether
Correct Answer: If
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: If: This conjunction introduces a condition or supposition. In this sentence, it sets up a conditional statement, indicating that leaving the room is the consequence of not wanting to sleep.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: If
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row – 14, 42, 84 Second row – 21, 63,126 Third row – 8, 24, ?
Option 1: 48
Option 2: 82
Option 3: 38
Option 4: 65
Correct Answer: 48
Solution : In each row, multiply the first number by 3 to obtain the second number and multiply the first number by 6 to obtain the third number. First row – 14, 42, 84→14 × 3 = 42; 14 × 6 = 84 Second row – 21,
Question : The value of $\frac{1}{8} × \left[\frac{1}{5}\right.$ of $\left.\frac{11}{2} ÷\left\{\left(\frac{15}{3}-\frac{18}{6}\right)\right\}\right]$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{11}{160}$
Option 2: $\frac{11}{20}$
Option 3: $\frac{8}{11}$
Option 4: $\frac{11}{8}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{11}{160}$
Solution : Given expression, $\frac{1}{8} × \left[\frac{1}{5}\right.$ of $\left.\frac{11}{2} ÷\left\{\left(\frac{15}{3}-\frac{18}{6}\right)\right\}\right]$ $=\frac{1}{8}\times[\frac15\text{ of }\frac{11}{2}÷\{5-3\}]$ $=\frac{1}{8}\times[\frac{11}{10}÷2]$ $=\frac{1}{8}\times\frac{11}{20}$ $=\frac{11}{160}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{11}{160}$
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