Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The selling prices of the two articles are equal. If the first article is sold at a profit of 20% and the second article is sold at a loss of 20%, what will be the overall loss percentage?
Option 1: 4%
Option 2: 3.5%
Option 3: 2.5%
Option 4: 2%
Correct Answer: 4%
Solution : If the selling prices of the two articles are equal and one article is sold at a profit of $x$% and the other is sold at a loss of $x$%, then there will be a loss of $\frac{x^2}{100}$%. So, loss% = $\frac{20^2}{100}$% = 4% Hence,
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Workers' compensation benefits in Pennsylvania should pay for your medical (1)_________and a portion of your lost wages. However, you cannot be (2)____________for pain and suffering or other non-financial damages that your illness or injury may (3)__________you. A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, on the other hand, (4)___________compensation for the ill worker or surviving family members. If someone (5)____________your employer or a co-worker was to blame for your illness, you could pursue such a claim.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: repudiated
Option 2: paid
Option 3: stiffed
Option 4: signed
Correct Answer: paid
Solution : The correct option will be the second option.
In this context, "paid" suggests receiving monetary compensation for pain and suffering, aligning with the idea that workers' compensation benefits typically cover medical expenses and lost wages but do not directly provide compensation for non-financial
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Liver : Organ :: Earth : ?
Option 1: Round
Option 2: Brown
Option 3: Home
Option 4: Planet
Correct Answer: Planet
Solution : Given: Liver : Organ :: Earth : ?
The liver is classified as an organ. Similarly, the Earth is classified as a planet.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The Almatti Dam of Karnataka is built over which of the following rivers?
Option 1: Periyar
Option 2: Sutlej
Option 3: Kaveri
Option 4: Krishna
Correct Answer: Krishna
Solution : The correct answer is Krishna.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam, commonly known as Almatti Dam, is a hydroelectric project situated on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India. Completed in July 2005, the dam aims to generate an annual electric output of 560 million units
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged, to make the given equation correct? 11 – 2 × 16 + 19 = 25
Option 1: – and +
Option 2: = and +
Option 3: – and ×
Option 4: × and +
Correct Answer: – and ×
Solution : Given: 11 – 2 × 16 + 19 = 25
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: – and + 11 – 2 × 16 + 19 = 25 ⇒
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
He had to rebel against his father to became a musician.
Option 1: against his father to
Option 2: became a musician
Option 3: he had to rebel
Option 4: no error
Correct Answer: became a musician
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Became should be replaced with become to form the infinitive form of the verb to make the sentence grammatically accurate, which implies a necessity or obligation in the past in a sentence.
This helps convey
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. I'm recovering from the flu, and I still is feeling weak.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: feels weakened
Option 3: felt weakest
Option 4: feel weak
Correct Answer: feel weak
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The error lies in the verb form "is feeling", as it should be replaced with the base form of the verb, i.e., "feel" to make the sentence grammatically accurate and convey the intended meaning that the person is still
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Difficult to interpret or understand
Option 1: Explicable
Option 2: Emulate
Option 3: Enigmatic
Option 4: Endemic
Correct Answer: Enigmatic
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Enigmatic describes something mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to interpret. It fits the context of being difficult to understand or interpret.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Ramesh sells an article at a loss of 20%. If he buys it for 30% less price and sells it for INR 36 less price, then his profit will be 10%. What is the cost price of the article?
Option 1: 1000
Option 2: 1200
Option 3: 900
Option 4: 1500
Correct Answer: 1200
Solution : Let the cost price of an article be $100x$. Loss = 20% of cost price = $20x$ Selling price = cost price – loss = $100x-20x = 80x$ New cost price = $100x - 30\%$ of $100x = 100x-30x = 70x$ Profit = 10% of
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