Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : P = 25 × 38 and Q = 23 × 3K. If the highest common factor of P and Q is 23 × 33, then what is the value of K?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: P = 25 × 38 and Q = 23 × 3K The HCF of P and Q = 23 × 33 ⇒ HCF(25 × 38, 23× 3K) = 23 ×
Question : 4 boys and 3 girls spent Rs. 120 on an average, of which boys spent Rs. 150 on an average. Then the average amount spent by the girls is:
Option 1: Rs. 80
Option 2: Rs. 60
Option 3: Rs. 90
Option 4: Rs. 100
Correct Answer: Rs. 80
Solution : The average expense of 4 boys and 3 girls is Rs. 120. Total expense = 120 × 7 = Rs. 840 The average expense of 4 boys is Rs. 150 Total expense of 4 boys = 150 × 4 = Rs. 600 Total expense
Question : Which of the following is a rabi crop?
Option 1: Groundnut
Option 2: Maize
Option 3: Paddy
Option 4: Gram
Correct Answer: Gram
Solution : The correct option is gram.
Gram is a rabi crop. Rabi crops are sown in the winter season and harvested in the spring. The Rabi season in India starts in October and extends until March. Other examples of Rabi crops include wheat, barley, oats,
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some fruits are rabbits. No rabbit is fox. All foxes are cows. Conclusions: I. Some cows are fruits. II. Some fruits are foxes.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some cows are fruits – It is a possibility that the circles representing fruits and cows overlap. But this is
Question : By selling a coat for Rs. 630, a shopkeeper gains 5%. Find the cost price of the coat.
Option 1: Rs. 700
Option 2: Rs. 625
Option 3: Rs. 600
Option 4: Rs. 650
Correct Answer: Rs. 600
Solution : Let the cost price be $x$. Selling price = Rs. 630 Profit = 5% So, Profit % = $[\frac{\text{Selling Price – Cost Price}}{\text{Cost Price}} ] \times100$ ⇒ $5 = [\frac{630 - x}{x}]\times100$ ⇒ $0.05x = 630 - x$ ⇒ $1.05x = 630$ $\therefore$ $x$
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 15, 23, 19, 20, 23, 17, 27, 14, 31, 11, ?
Option 1: 35
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 35
Solution : Given: 15, 23, 19, 20, 23, 17, 27, 14, 31, 11, ?
The pattern is as follows – Odd position numbers – 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, ?→15 + 4 = 19; 19 + 4 = 23; 23 + 4 = 27; 27 + 4
Question : What does F stand for in the FRBM Act, 2003 of the Indian economy?
Option 1: Financial
Option 2: Fiscal
Option 3: Functional
Option 4: Freedom
Correct Answer: Fiscal
Solution : The correct option is Fiscal
The FRBM Act, which stands for the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, was enacted by the Government of India to institutionalise fiscal discipline and promote transparency and accountability in fiscal management. The Act aims to bring about fiscal stability
Question : The term ' Butterfly Stroke ' is reffered to in which sport ?
Option 1: Tennis
Option 2: Volleyball
Option 3: Wrestling
Option 4: Swimming
Correct Answer: Swimming
Solution : The correct answer is swimming.
Freestyle, Butterfly stroke, back stroke, breaststroke, individual medly etc. are the terms associated with swimming. The World Aquatic Chamionship is the biggest swimming championship in the world. It has six water sports. They are- swimming, diving, high diving, open water
Question : A train can cross a 1200-metre-long bridge completely in 16 seconds. It can cross a 1600-metre-long bridge completely in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the train?
Option 1: 360 km/hr
Option 2: 450 km/hr
Option 3: 540 km/hr
Option 4: 270 km/hr
Correct Answer: 360 km/hr
Solution : Given, Length of 1st bridge = 1200 m and time = 16 seconds Length of 2nd bridge = 1600 m and time = 20 seconds We know, Distance = Speed × Time Length of the 1st bridge = 1200m and time = 16 s
Question : Jhum cultivation or shifting cultivation is also known by the name of ______.
Option 1: plantation
Option 2: mixed farming
Option 3: extensive farming
Option 4: slash and burn agriculture
Correct Answer: slash and burn agriculture
Solution : The correct answer is slash-and-burn agriculture.
Jhum cultivation, or shifting cultivation, is also known as slash-and-burn agriculture. Jhum cultivation is generally practised by tribal groups in the northeastern region of India. In this type of agriculture, the area is first cleared of
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