Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Raut Nacha is a famous folk dance form of ______ state of India.
Option 1: Chhattisgarh
Option 2: Sikkim
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Solution : The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.
The dance is known for its quick motions and rhythmic footwork. The Yadav group in Chhattisgarh has a traditional folk dance called Raut Nacha. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and performed during the annual Diwali celebration. Men dressed as
Question : Find the third proportion of two numbers 6 and 24.
Option 1: 94
Option 2: 84
Option 3: 96
Option 4: 86
Correct Answer: 96
Solution : Given: The numbers are 6 and 24. The third proportional of $a$ and $b=\frac{b^2}{a}$ Here, $a = 6$ and $b = 24$ So, the third proportional = $\frac{24\times 24}{6}$ = $96$ Hence, the correct answer is 96.
Question : Kumarakom boat race is the most admired boat race to take place on the Vembanad Lake in September during the ___________ festival.
Option 1: Lohri
Option 2: Deepavali
Option 3: Nowruz
Option 4: Onam
Correct Answer: Onam
Solution : The correct option is Onam.
The Kumarakom boat race is the most admired boat race to take place on the Vembanad Lake in September during the Onam festival. The snake boat race is a major highlight of the Onam festivities, attracting locals and tourists alike.
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figure – 1. In each box the small circle and small triangle interchange their position. 2. In each box the number of the arrow is increased by one and decreased by one in the alternative figure. So, following the above pattern,
Question : What is the value of 32% of 75% of 7800?
Option 1: 1952
Option 2: 2042
Option 3: 1872
Option 4: 1850
Correct Answer: 1872
Solution : Given: The expression is 32% of 75% of 7800. $=\frac{32}{100}\times \frac{75}{100}\times 7800$ $=1872$ Hence, the correct answer is 1872.
Question : An article is bought for Rs. 600 and sold for Rs. 900. Find the gain percentage.
Option 1: 40%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 55%
Option 4: 45%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Given that the article was bought for Rs. 600 and sold for Rs. 900, ⇒ Profit = Selling price − Cost price = Rs. 900 − Rs. 600 = Rs.300 We know that, Gain percentage = $\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost price}}$ × 100 = $\frac{300}{600}$ × 100 =
Question : If the sewage is fully oxidized, the nitrogen is in the form of
Option 1: Nitrites
Option 2: Ammonia
Option 3: Nitramines
Option 4: Nitrates
Correct Answer: Nitrates
Solution : The correct option is Nitrates.
The presence of Nitrates in waste indicates complete decomposition of organic matter. By converting nitrogen to nitrate and then potentially removing it through denitrification, sewage treatment facilities aim to minimise the environmental impact of nitrogen discharge.
Question : Which bill passed in the Lok Sabha in 2022 seeks to converge the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara (a deemed university) to the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya?
Option 1: The Appropriation Bill
Option 2: The Competition (Amendment) Bill
Option 3: Central Universities (Amendment) Bill
Option 4: University Laws (Amendment) Bill
Correct Answer: Central Universities (Amendment) Bill
Solution : The correct option is the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill.
The Lok Sabha approved the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022, facilitating the transformation of the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), previously deemed a university under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956,
Question : Apart from India, in which of the following two countries is Tamil an official language?
Option 1: Sri Lanka
Option 2: Singapore
Option 3: Both Sri Lanka and Singapore
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Both Sri Lanka and Singapore
Solution : The correct option is Both Sri Lanka and Singapore.
Besides India, two additional nations also have Tamil as their official language: (i) Sri Lanka: Tamil and Sinhala are both recognised as official languages in Sri Lanka. (ii) Singapore: Malay,
Question : A runner starts running from a point at 5:00 am at the speed of 10 km/hr. The second runner starts from the same point at 8:00 am in the same direction with a speed of 15 km/hr. At what time of the day will the second runner will overtake the first runner?
Option 1: 2:00 pm
Option 2: 12:30 pm
Option 3: 12:00 pm
Option 4: 1:00 pm
Correct Answer: 2:00 pm
Solution : Let's denote the time (in hours) the second runner runs as t hours. The distance covered by the first runner in time (t + 3) hrs = 10 × (t + 3) km. The distance covered by the second runner in time t hrs
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