Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The most distinguished ruler of the Chalukyan dynasty was
Option 1: Jayasimha II
Option 2: Vikramaditya VI
Option 3: Somesvara II
Option 4: Pulakesin II
Correct Answer: Pulakesin II
Solution : The Correct Answer is Pulakeshin II
The most well-known of the Chalukya Kings is Pulakeshin II. He oversaw the Chalukya kingdom's expansion to encompass the majority of the Deccan region and, consequently, all of peninsular India. Pulakeshin was the first king to issue gold
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
According to some estimates, (1) / there are (2) / seven thousand type of plants. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Type should be replaced with its plural form types to match the plural form of plants, making the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: According to some estimates, there are seven thousand types
Question : A person sold a carpet for INR 360 and incurred a loss of 10%. At what price should it have been sold to make a gain of 20%?
Option 1: INR 400
Option 2: INR 390
Option 3: INR 480
Option 4: INR 420
Correct Answer: INR 480
Solution : Let's see the cost price of the carpet as CP Since Selling Price = Cost Price − Loss So, 360 = CP − 0.10 × CP ⇒ 360 = 0.90 × CP ⇒ CP = $\frac{360}{0.90}$ = 400 Selling Price if profit is 20%
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words.
Famous or well-known for a negative reason.
Option 1: Unpopular
Option 2: Reputable
Option 3: Formidable
Option 4: Notorious
Correct Answer: Notorious
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The word notorious fits the context of being famous or well-known, often for negative reasons or actions. It carries the connotation of having a bad reputation or being widely recognised for undesirable qualities or behaviours.
Therefore,
Question : Kawas Thermal Power Station is located in which of the following states?
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: West Bengal
Option 4: Rajasthan
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct option is Gujarat.
Kawas Thermal Power Station is located in the State of Gujarat. Specifically, it is situated in the Kawas village near Surat in the southern part of the state. The power station is operated by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL).
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Z, Y, X, W, and V are sitting on a sofa facing north. Z is sitting immediately next to Y. X is sitting immediately next to W. V is sitting on the leftmost seat. X is in the second position from the right. Z and X are sitting together. Who is sitting in the middle position?
Option 1: Z
Option 2: X
Option 3: U
Option 4: W
Correct Answer: Z
Solution : Given: (I) Z, Y, X, W, and V are sitting on a sofa facing north. (Left end) _, _, _, _, _ (Right end) (North facing row). (II) Z is sitting immediately next to Y. X is sitting immediately next to W. V is sitting
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 57 : 286 :: 43 : ?
Option 1: 215
Option 2: 206
Option 3: 216
Option 4: 217
Correct Answer: 216
Solution : Given: 57 : 286 :: 43 : ?
Like, 57 : 286→(57 × 5) + 1 = 285 + 1 = 286 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 43 : ?→(43 × 5) + 1 = 215 + 1 = 216
So, 216 is the
Question : If 80% of total articles are sold at a loss of 25% and the remaining articles are sold at a profit of 20%, what will be the overall loss percentage?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 18%
Option 3: 16%
Option 4: 22%
Correct Answer: 16%
Solution : Let Rs. $x$ be the cost price of each object. Then, the cost price of 80% of the articles = 80% of $x$ = $\frac{4}{5}x$ However, a 25% loss is experienced = 25% of $\frac{4}{5}x=\frac{1}{4}\times \frac{4x}{5}=\frac{x}{5}$ The selling price of 80% of the articles $=\frac{4}{5}x-\frac{1}{5}x=\frac{3x}{5}$
Question : According to Article 112 of the Constitution of India, the Union Budget for a year is called __________.
Option 1: Fiscal Budget
Option 2: Assessment Statement
Option 3: Annual Financial Statement
Option 4: Annual Budget Statement
Correct Answer: Annual Financial Statement
Solution : The correct option is the Annual Financial Statement.
According to Article 112 of the Constitution of India, the Union Budget for a year is called the "Annual Financial Statement." It is a comprehensive statement presenting the estimated receipts and expenditures
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