Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The ratio of the ages of Ram and Shyam 15 years ago was 2 : 5. The ratio of their present ages is 5 : 8. What will be the present age of Shyam (in years)?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 40
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Given: Ratio of the ages of Ram and Shyam (15 years ago) = 2 : 5 The ratio of ages of Ram and Shyam (present) = 5 : 8 Let the ages of Ram and Shyam be $x$ and $y$ respectively. So, $x : y=5
Question : Who among the following is the first Indian to win the under 10 World Chess Championship in Menorca, Spain in the year 1996?
Option 1: Koneru Humpy
Option 2: Vishwanathan Anand
Option 3: Vidit Santosh Gujrathi
Option 4: P Harikrishna
Correct Answer: P Harikrishna
Solution : The correct answer is P Harikrishna.
Pendyala Harikrishna is an internationally recognised chess player from Andhra Pradesh, India. He became the first Indian to win the under-10 World Chess Championship in Menorca, Spain, in 1996. He became the youngest Grandmaster from India in 2001.
Question : Gair dance is performed by the _________ community of Rajasthan.
Option 1: Bhil
Option 2: Gond
Option 3: Jat
Option 4: Gujjar
Correct Answer: Bhil
Solution : The correct option is Bhil.
The Gair dance is performed by the Bhil community of Rajasthan. It is a traditional folk dance that is often associated with various festivals and occasions in the region.The Bhil people primarily inhabit the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BMWO is coded as 2546, WANB is coded as 6751, and MOST is coded as 8249. What is the code for M in that code language?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: 1. BMWO ⇒ 2546 2. WANB ⇒ 6751 3. MOST ⇒ 8249
By comparing all the above-coded letters, we find that – In words 1 and 3, M and O are common letters and 4 and 2 are common codes.
So, M will be
Question : An example of a solution of liquid in solid is?
Option 1: Smoke
Option 2: Jelly
Option 3: Rubber
Option 4: Foam
Correct Answer: Jelly
Solution : The correct answer is Jelly.
Gelatin is dissolved in water to make jelly. It is a protein derived from animal collagen. Gelatin dissolves in water to generate a liquid dispersion of solid particles. When the solution cools, the gelatin molecules create a network that
Question : The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of
Option 1: Calcutta
Option 2: Bombay
Option 3: Ahmedabad
Option 4: Allahabad
Correct Answer: Bombay
Solution : The correct option is - Bombay.
The Indian National Congress (INC) had its first meeting in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1885. This inaugural session of the INC marked the beginning of a significant political movement in India, which played a pivotal role
Question : A train moves at a speed of 30 m/s and crosses a bridge of length 650 metres in 50 seconds. What is the length of the train?
Option 1: 1000 m
Option 2: 900 m
Option 3: 850 m
Option 4: 750 m
Correct Answer: 850 m
Solution : Speed of train = 30 m/s Time = 50 s Length of bridge = 650 metres Let $l$ be the length of the train. Total distance = $l+650$ Total distance = Speed × time ⇒ $l+650 = 50 × 30$ ⇒ $l = 1500
Question : Haemoglobin in the blood is a complex protein rich in:
Option 1: Iron
Option 2: Silver
Option 3: Copper
Option 4: Gold
Correct Answer: Iron
Solution : The correct option is Iron.
All animals have haemoglobin in their red blood cells, a metalloprotein that transports oxygen and contains iron. There are three essential components to the haemoglobin molecule. Anaemia is brought on by low iron levels, which also cause a decrease
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
Jatin's case against Jagat was trivial.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word insignificant more accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.
Insignificant means something that lacks importance or is not noteworthy. Insignificant is commonly used to describe things that lack influence or importance, while trivial is used
Question : Which of the following elicits the public's opinion on a bill?
Option 1: Plebiscite
Option 2: Referendum
Option 3: Recall
Option 4: Initiative
Correct Answer: Referendum
Solution : The correct answer is Referendum.
A referendum is a method of having the electorate vote directly on a proposal, law, or political issue. Through this effort, the public can submit a bill for consideration by the legislature. When a representative or officer doesn't perform their
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