Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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
Question : A shopkeeper sells an item at a loss of 8%. However, if he increases the selling price by Rs. 36, he could gain 12%. Find the cost price of the article (in Rs.).
Option 1: 180
Option 2: 270
Option 3: 150
Option 4: 360
Correct Answer: 180
Solution : Given, Loss percentage = 8% Increase in Selling price = Rs 36 Gain percentage = 12% (100 + Gain %) – (100 – Loss %) = Increase Let the cost price of an item be Rs $x$. According to the question, ⇒ $(100 + 12)x
Question : What is the area of a square whose diagonal is $5 \sqrt{2}$ cm?
Option 1: 64 cm2
Option 2: 25 cm2
Option 3: 100 cm2
Option 4: 36 cm2
Correct Answer: 25 cm2
Solution : Diagonal of a square, $D$ = $5 \sqrt{2}$ cm Area of a square = $\frac{1}{2}D^2$ = $\frac{1}{2}(5 \sqrt{2})^2$ = $\frac{50}{2}$ = 25 cm2 Hence, the correct answer is 25 cm2.
Question : Who among the following was the Governor-General from 1773 to 1785?
Option 1: Warren Hastings
Option 2: Lord Dalhousie
Option 3: William Bentinck
Option 4: Lord Mountbatten
Correct Answer: Warren Hastings
Solution : The correct answer is Warren Hastings.
Warren Hastings was the Governor General of Bengal from 1773-1785. He was responsible for enforcing the Regulating Act of 1773. And he was also impeached when he returned to England, although he was acquitted after a trial.
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