Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Study the following graph and answer the questions based on it. Production of fertilizers by a company (in 10000 tonnes over the years 1995–2002) In which year was the percentage increase in production, as compared to the previous year, the maximum?
Option 1: 2002
Option 2: 2001
Option 3: 1996
Option 4: 1997
Correct Answer: 1996
Solution : Based on the given bar graph in question, The production of fertilizer in the year 1995 = 25 The production of fertilizer in the year 1996 = 40 Increase = 40 − 25 = 15 ⇒ In the year 1996, percentage increase = $\frac{15}{25} \times
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. TV : MO :: GR : ?
Option 1: AK
Option 2: ZL
Option 3: ZK
Option 4: AM
Correct Answer: ZK
Solution : Given: TV : MO :: GR : ?
Like, TV : MO→T(20) – 7 = M; V(22) – 7 = O Similarly, for GR→G(7) – 7 = Z; R(18) – 7 = K
So, ZK is related to GR. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : What is another name for frozen carbon dioxide?
Option 1: Refrigerant
Option 2: Coal
Option 3: Dry ice
Option 4: Coke
Correct Answer: Dry ice
Solution : The correct answer is Dry ice.
Dry ice is another name for frozen carbon dioxide. Solid CO2 is commonly known as dry ice and it is because it follows the sublimation process and does not melt into liquid form when heated and changes
Question : 30% of the marked price is equal to 50% of the cost price. If no discount is given, then what will be the profit percentage?
Option 1: 66.67%
Option 2: 33.33%
Option 3: 52.5%
Option 4: 50%
Correct Answer: 66.67%
Solution : Given: 30% of the marked price is equal to 50% of the cost price (CP). Since no discount is given, the marked price (MP) is the selling price (SP). So, 30% of SP = 50% of CP ⇒ CP : SP = 30 : 50
Question : Motilal Nehru and C. R. Das gave up their legal practices during which movement?
Option 1: Self-respect Movement
Option 2: Quit India Movement
Option 3: Non-Cooperation Movement
Option 4: Civil Disobedience Movement
Correct Answer: Non-Cooperation Movement
Solution : The correct option is the Non-Cooperation Movement.
During India's Non-Cooperation Movement, Motilal Nehru and C. R. Das quit their law careers. In response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and other repressive acts carried out by the British colonial authority, Mahatma Gandhi launched the
Question : Which part of India was included in the World Heritage list by UNESCO on July 1, 2012?
Option 1: Western Ghats
Option 2: Eastern Ghats
Option 3: Konkan Railways
Option 4: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer: Western Ghats
Solution : The correct option is the Western Ghats.
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri mountain range, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 1, 2012. They are recognised by UNESCO for their exceptional biodiversity and distinctive ecosystems.
Question : What is the least number which when divided by 8, 10, 12, and 18 leaves a remainder of 5 in each case?
Option 1: 397
Option 2: 365
Option 3: 371
Option 4: 408
Correct Answer: 365
Solution : Prime factorization of 8, 10, 12, and 18: 8 = 23 10 = 2 × 5 12 = 22 × 3 18 = 2 × 32 So, the LCM of 8, 10, 12, and 18 = 23 × 32 ×
Question : The largest producer of wool in the world is
Option 1: Australia
Option 2: China
Option 3: Argentina
Option 4: New Zealand
Correct Answer: Australia
Solution : The correct answer is Australia.
Australia is the world's largest producer of wool. It accounts for around 25% of global wool production. China is the world's second-largest producer of wool after only New Zealand. The wool industry in Australia is a significant contribution to the
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Her ribs were_______but no longer painful.
Option 1: soar
Option 2: sore
Option 3: sour
Option 4: sure
Correct Answer: sore
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, "sore" is the correct word choice. It describes the condition of her ribs, indicating that they are sensitive, tender, or painful. The sentence conveys that her ribs were previously painful but are no
Question : Which of the following pair of "Name of Ruler – Empire" is correctly matched? I. Mahapadma Nanda – Magadha Empire II. Ajatashatru – Maurya Empire
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Neither I nor II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Only I
Solution : The correct answer is Only I.
From 345 to 321 BCE, the Nanda Dynasty governed the northern Indian state of Magadhas. Mahapadma Nanda, popularly known as Ugrasena—the owner of a sizable army—founded it after vanquishing numerous kingdoms, including Kurus, Kalingas and Kasis.
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