Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The perimeter of a rectangle is 30 cm. If the length of the rectangle is twice its breadth, then what is the length of its diagonal?
Option 1: $5 \sqrt{5}\text{ cm}$
Option 2: $3 \sqrt{2} \text{ cm}$
Option 3: $4 \sqrt{5} \text{ cm}$
Option 4: $5 \sqrt{4} \text{ cm}$
Correct Answer: $5 \sqrt{5}\text{ cm}$
Solution : Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 × (l + b) Diagonal = $\sqrt{l^2 + b^{2}}$, where $l$ and $b$ are the length and breadth of the rectangle. According to the question ⇒ 30 = 2(2b + b) ⇒ 30 = 2(3b) ⇒ 30
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be the right image of the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 26, 35, 44 Second row - 47, 56, 65 Third row - 15, 24, ?
Option 1: 19
Option 2: 33
Option 3: 35
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : In each row, add 9 to the first number to obtain the second number and add 9 to the second number to obtain the third number. First row – 26, 35, 44→26 + 9 =35; 35 + 9 = 44 Second row – 47, 56,
Question : Which architectural style of India was distinguished by hanging balconies and arch-shaped cornices?
Option 1: Rajput
Option 2: Sikh
Option 3: Jains
Option 4: Mughal
Correct Answer: Rajput
Solution : The correct option is Rajput.
The architectural style of India that is distinguished by hanging balconies and arch-shaped cornices is often associated with Rajput architecture. Rajput rulers constructed elaborate forts and palaces as symbols of power and prestige. These structures were often strategically located on
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
My teacher said to me that / all that / glitters were not gold.
Option 1: glitters were not gold
Option 2: My teacher said to me that
Option 3: No error
Option 4: all that
Correct Answer: glitters were not gold
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The error is in "glitters were not gold". The correct sentence should be "all that glitter is not gold". The phrase "all that glitters is not gold" means that not everything that looks valuable
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who dislikes art and culture
Option 1: Expert
Option 2: Philistine
Option 3: Mercenary
Option 4: Professional
Correct Answer: Philistine
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: A philistine refers to a person who is hostile or indifferent to cultural and artistic values. It originated from the ancient Philistines, historically seen as lacking in culture and refinement.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : If the birth rate of a country is more than the death rate then the population will ___________.
Option 1: decrease by 50%
Option 2: decrease gradually
Option 3: increase
Option 4: remain constant
Correct Answer: increase
Solution : The correct option is to increase.
If the birth rate of a country is more than the death rate, the population of that country will increase. If the birth rate of a country is equal to the death rate, the population of that country
Question : In which state of India is the Airavatesvara temple situated?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Telangana
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Solution : The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.
One of Tamil Nadu's most significant Shaiva temples is the Airavatesvara Temple, located in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu and dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built in the 8th century and is dedicated to the household deity
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 and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 6 : 232 :: 8 : ? : : 10 : 1016
Option 1: 520
Option 2: 535
Option 3: 540
Option 4: 528
Correct Answer: 528
Solution : Given: 6 : 232 :: 8 : ? : : 10 : 1016
Find the cube of the given number and then add 16 to obtain the missing term – Here, 6 : 232→63 + 16 = 216 + 16 = 232 And, 10
Question : If profit is $\frac{1}{11}$th of the selling price, what is the profit percentage?
Option 1: $9\frac{1}{11}\%$
Option 2: $10\%$
Option 3: $8\frac{1}{3}\%$
Option 4: $11\frac{1}{9}\%$
Correct Answer: $10\%$
Solution : Given: Profit is $\frac{1}{11}$th of the selling price. Let the selling price be 11 units. Then, the profit is 1 unit. So the cost price is = (11 – 1) = 10 units We know, the profit percentage $=\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost price}}×100=\frac{1}{10}×100=10\%$ Hence, the correct answer is
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