Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
The Ambassador was better __ than the other delegates.
Option 1: Thoughtful
Option 2: Presentable
Option 3: Bred
Option 4: Prepared
Correct Answer: Prepared
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice since "prepared" means ready or equipped for a particular situation and fits perfectly in the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : What is the ratio of 84 pens to 108 pens?
Option 1: 6 : 11
Option 2: 7 : 12
Option 3: 5 : 7
Option 4: 7 : 9
Correct Answer: 7 : 9
Solution : According to the question ⇒ Ratio = $\frac{\text{Number of pens in first group}}{\text{Number of pens in second group}}$ = $\frac{84}{108}$ = $\frac{7}{9}$ Hence, the correct answer is 7 : 9
Question : Which of the following structures is associated with Buddhism?
Option 1: Pallava
Option 2: Mandapa
Option 3: Shikhara
Option 4: Stupa
Correct Answer: Stupa
Solution : The correct answer is stupa.
The stupa is a structure that holds significant importance in Buddhism. It serves as a religious monument and a symbol of enlightenment, commemorating important events or figures in Buddhist history.
Question : As per Census 2011, which of the following is the correct range of population of India?
Option 1: 1.2–1.3 billion
Option 2: 0.5–0.6 billion
Option 3: 3.0–3.1 billion
Option 4: 2.0–2.1 billion
Correct Answer: 1.2–1.3 billion
Solution : The correct option is 1.2–1.3 billion.
As per Census 2011, the correct range of India's population is between 1.2 billion (120 crores) and 1.3 billion (130 crores) people. The census revealed India's demographic diversity and the challenges and opportunities associated with managing a population
Question : Tea cultivation is an example of which type of agriculture system?
Option 1: Mixed agriculture
Option 2: Plantation agriculture
Option 3: Mediterranean agriculture
Option 4: Shifting agriculture
Correct Answer: Plantation agriculture
Solution : The correct answer is Plantation Agriculture.
Tea cultivation is an example of plantation agriculture. Tea is a tropical and sub-tropical plant and grows well in hot and humid climates. The most suitable soil for cultivation is slightly acidic soil. The ideal temperature for
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 27, 30, 35, 38, 43, 46, 51, ?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 54
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 48
Correct Answer: 54
Solution : Given: 27, 30, 35, 38, 43, 46, 51, ?
The pattern is as follows – 27 + 3 = 30; 30 + 5 = 35; 35 + 3 = 38; 38 + 5 = 43; 43 + 3 = 46; 46 + 5 = 51;
Question : Directions: Six people Akshay, Anurag, Amit, Anubhav, Aryan, and Ashish are sitting in a straight row facing North. Neither Akshay nor Amit are sitting at the corners. Amit and Anubhav are immediate neighbors of each other. Aryan is sitting second from the right corner. Only Akshay is sitting in between Anubhav and Ashish. Amit is sitting second to the left of Anurag. Who is sitting in between Anurag and Amit?
Option 1: Ashish
Option 2: Anubhav
Option 3: Akshay
Option 4: Aryan
Correct Answer: Aryan
Solution : 1. Aryan is sitting second from the right corner.
2. Amit and Anubhav are immediate neighbors of each other. Only Akshay is sitting in between Anubhav and Ashish. Amit is sitting second to the left of Anurag. Neither Akshay nor Amit is sitting at the
Question : What is the smallest integer that is divisible by 12, 22 and 32?
Option 1: 1056
Option 2: 1080
Option 3: 1144
Option 4: 444
Correct Answer: 1056
Solution : 12 = 2 × 2 × 3 22 = 2 × 11 32 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 The smallest integer that is divisible by 12, 22 and 32 = LCM of 12, 22 and 32 = 2 × 2
Question : The current population of the town is 68,000. The population increases by 10 percent in the first year and decreases by 30% in the second year. Find the population after 2 years.
Option 1: 52,360
Option 2: 68,500
Option 3: 69,000
Option 4: 70,100
Correct Answer: 52,360
Solution : Given: The current population of the town is 68,000. Percentage = $\frac{\text{Value}}{\text{Total value}}\times 100$ The population increases by 10% in the first year, then the population becomes = 68000 + $\frac{10}{100}\times 68000$ = 68000 + 6800 = 74,800 The population decreases by 30% in the
Question : Plants with green and tender stems are called_____.
Option 1: shrubs
Option 2: trees
Option 3: canopy
Option 4: herbs
Correct Answer: herbs
Solution : The correct option is herbs.
Plants with green and tender stems are commonly referred to as herbs. Herbs are generally non-woody plants that have succulent or soft stems. They are known for their aromatic properties and are often used in cooking, medicine, and other
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