Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : ______is scheduled to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
Option 1: England
Option 2: New Zealand
Option 3: India
Option 4: Pakistan
Correct Answer: India
Solution : The correct answer is India
India was scheduled to host the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup. The 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup took place in October and November of 2023, with India serving as the host nation. India hosted the Cricket
Question : An item is sold at two successive discounts of 20 percent and 20 percent. The selling price of the article after the second discount is Rs. 3,616. If it is sold only at one discount of 20 percent, then what will be the selling price of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 3,960
Option 2: Rs. 4,520
Option 3: Rs. 4,080
Option 4: Rs. 5,200
Correct Answer: Rs. 4,520
Solution : Given: An item is sold at two successive discounts of 20 percent and 20 percent. The selling price of the article after the second discount is Rs. 3,616. Selling price = Marked price – Discount Let the marked price be Rs. $x$. The first
Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
F, L, Q, U, X, ?
Option 1: B
Option 2: Z
Option 3: Y
Option 4: A
Correct Answer: Z
Solution : Given:
In the given series, the numbers are being added to the letters in decreasing order, starting from 6.
F, L, Q, U, X, ? → F + 6 = L; L + 5 = Q; Q + 4
Question : Thorny trees and bushes are found in which part of India?
Option 1: Eastern
Option 2: Southern
Option 3: Northwestern
Option 4: Northeastern
Correct Answer: Northwestern
Solution : The correct option is Northwestern.
The northwest Indian states, including Rajasthan, are home to the Thar Desert, commonly referred to as the Great Indian Desert. Because they block soil erosion, provide shade and serve as a home for species that are acclimated to dry conditions,
Question : INR 2,400 is divided among three kids in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 3. Find the lowest share.
Option 1: INR 500
Option 2: INR 600
Option 3: INR 700
Option 4: INR 400
Correct Answer: INR 600
Solution : Given, INR 2,400 is divided among three kids in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 3. Let the three kids get $2x, 3x$ and $3x$ amount of money, respectively. According to the question, ⇒ $2x + 3x + 3x = 2400$ ⇒ $8x
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Fan : Blades :: Cycle : ?
Option 1: Bike
Option 2: Hands
Option 3: Car
Option 4: Wheels
Correct Answer: Wheels
Solution : Given: Fan : Blades :: Cycle : ?
Like, blades are part of a fan. Similarly, wheels are part of the cycle.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The amount received on a certain sum after 3 years and 5 years on compound interest (compounding annually) is Rs. 20,736 and Rs. 29,859.84 respectively. What is that sum?
Option 1: Rs. 9000
Option 2: Rs. 14,000
Option 3: Rs. 15,000
Option 4: Rs. 12,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 12,000
Solution : Amount after $t$ years = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{t}$, where $P$ = Principal $R$ = annual rate interest For 3 years: ⇒ 20736 = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{3}$ = 20736 For 5 years: ⇒ 29859.84 = $(1+\frac{R}{100})^{5}$ Now we find the Principal ($P$) and Annual rate ($R$) ⇒ $\frac{29859.84}{20736}$ =
Question : The music of Bharatanatyam belongs to ______________ of southern India.
Option 1: Hindustani system
Option 2: Carnatic system
Option 3: Folk system
Option 4: Fusion system
Correct Answer: Carnatic system
Solution : The correct option is the Carnatic system.
The Carnatic music tradition is the source of the music connected to Bharatanatyam, a traditional dance form from southern India. Originating in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, Carnatic music
Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
Option 1: Wider
Option 2: Glovve
Option 3: Hide
Option 4: Fold
Correct Answer: Glovve
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The correct spelling of the word is glove, but there is an extra letter, making it "glovve". The additional "v" is a spelling error, as the word should have only one "v".
Question : The maximum biological damage is produced by
Option 1: X-rays
Option 2: gamma-rays
Option 3: beta-rays
Option 4: alpha-rays
Correct Answer: gamma-rays
Solution : The correct answer is gamma rays.
The gamma rays produce the maximum biological damage because gamma rays have the most penetrating powers among the alpha, beta, and gamma radiations. It can penetrate the body's inner cells ionize the cells and alter the cell and DNA
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