Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A shopkeeper sells 105 m of cloth for Rs. 12600 at a profit of Rs. 20 per metre of cloth. What is the cost price of 20 m cloth?
Option 1: Rs. 4000
Option 2: Rs. 2000
Option 3: Rs. 1000
Option 4: Rs. 3000
Correct Answer: Rs. 2000
Solution : Given, A shopkeeper sells 105 m of cloth for Rs. 12600. Profit = Rs. 20 per metre of cloth We know that cost price = Selling price – Profit 1 metre of cloth = Rs. 20 profit ⇒ Total profit in selling 105 m
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 283, 295, 281, 297, 279, ?
Option 1: 294
Option 2: 298
Option 3: 299
Option 4: 291
Correct Answer: 299
Solution : Given: 283, 295, 281, 297, 279, ?
Add and subtract alternatively consecutive even numbers starting from 12 in the series, to get the required missing number – 283 + 12 = 295; 295 – 14 = 281; 281 + 16 = 297; 297 – 18
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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. Some tyres are bats. II. All tyres are laws. Conclusions: I. All laws are bats. II. All bats are tyres.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All laws are bats – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing laws and bats overlap
Question : Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word. The physics of laser-driven fusion is very complex.
Option 1: Convoluted
Option 2: Streamline
Option 3: Simplified
Option 4: Modest
Correct Answer: Convoluted
Solution : The first option is correct.
In the sentence, the term complex describes the intricate and involved nature of the physics of laser-driven fusion. Similarly, convoluted refers to something that is extremely complex, intricate, or difficult to understand due to its intricate twists and turns.
The
Question : The following table shows the number of engineers (in hundreds) in different countries for four years. Find the average number of engineers in Canada in the given years.
Option 1: 25000
Option 2: 22500
Option 3: 23000
Option 4: 24500
Correct Answer: 22500
Solution : Average number of engineers in Canada = $\frac{12000+32000+18000+28000}{4}$ = $\frac{90000}{4}$ = $22500$ Hence, the correct answer is 22500.
Question : A fan is listed at Rs. 150 with a discount of 20%. What additional discount must be offered to the customer to bring the net price to Rs. 108?
Option 1: 15%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 5%
Option 4: 20%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Selling price = marked price – discount The selling price of the fan after the first discount is: $⇒150 - \frac{20}{100} \times 150 = $ Rs.120 Let the additional discount as $x$. So, $120 - \frac{x}{100} \times 120 = 108$ $⇒\frac{x}{100} \times 120 = 120
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (12, 22, 34) (14, 15, 29)
Option 1: (10, 20, 24)
Option 2: (16, 17, 33)
Option 3: (8, 9, 15)
Option 4: (14, 15, 19)
Correct Answer: (16, 17, 33)
Solution : Given: (12, 22, 34); (14, 15, 29)
Add the first and second numbers, to get the third number – (12, 22, 34)→12 + 22 = 34 (14, 15, 29)→14 + 15 = 29
Let's check each option – First option: (10, 20, 24)→10
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.
I do not object to this (accolade) on the grounds that Edinburgh has little literary tradition.
Option 1: Stubborn
Option 2: Criticism
Option 3: Praise
Option 4: Indictment
Correct Answer: Praise
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
In the given sentence, the word accolade, which refers to an expression of approval, admiration, or praise. Praise is a positive acknowledgement or recognition of achievement. Thus, it is the correct synonym.
So, the correct sentence
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
An unidentified man on an bike dropped for the box outside the building.
Option 1: a bike dropped off
Option 2: a bike dropping for
Option 3: a bike drop of
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: a bike dropped off
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, the phrasal verb "dropped off" is the most suitable choice. It accurately conveys the action of leaving or depositing an item, which aligns with the intended meaning of the sentence.
Question : As of 11 August 2022, who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Option 1: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Option 2: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Option 3: Narendra Modi
Option 4: Amit Shah
Correct Answer: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Solution : The correct answer is Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Jagdeep Dhankhar is the 14th Vice President of India since 2022. He is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Article 64 of the Constitution of India states that the Vice President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of
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