Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error".
Just because I am quiet doesn't mean I can't scold you.
Option 1: Just because I am
Option 2: quiet doesn't mean
Option 3: I can't scold you.
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: No error
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
It is a complex sentence that uses a conditional statement and a negation to convey the idea that being quiet doesn't mean an inability to scold or speak up. It is grammatically correct.
Therefore, the given
Question : Which Indian actress was also one of the dancers to be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 1968?
Option 1: Hema Malini
Option 2: Sridevi
Option 3: Vyjayanthimala
Option 4: Madhubala
Correct Answer: Vyjayanthimala
Solution : The correct answer is Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala is a distinguished former Indian actress, dancer, and parliamentarian. Renowned as one of Indian cinema's finest talents. Starting her career at 16 in the Tamil film "Vaazhkai" (1949), she achieved prominence with Hindi films like "Bahar" (1951) and "Nagin"
Question : An article is sold at a loss of 10%. Had it been sold for Rs. 90 more, there would have been a gain of 5%. The original sale price of the article (in Rs.) is:
Option 1: Rs. 540
Option 2: Rs. 600
Option 3: Rs. 628
Option 4: Rs. 650
Correct Answer: Rs. 540
Solution : Here CP denotes cost price and SP denotes selling price. If the CP of the article is Rs. $x$, then Difference in the selling price = Difference in the profits ⇒ Rs. 90 = (10% + 5%) of $x$ ⇒ $x$ = Rs. 600
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The study, published today in a magazine, finds that kids (1) ________ played only individual sports, like tennis or gymnastics, tended to (2) _________ more mental health difficulties. As a researcher, Hoffmann has long been interested in how sports (3) ________the psychological health of young people, partly because studies have (4) __________both positive and negative associations between mental health and sports (5) _________in children and adolescents.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: founded
Option 2: founds
Option 3: find
Option 4: found
Correct Answer: found
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
In the context of the sentence, found means to discover or ascertain, particularly in the context of the study publishing its results. It indicates that the study discovered or determined certain outcomes related to the mental health of
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. Quiet and peaceful
Option 1: Introvert
Option 2: Inundate
Option 3: Tranquil
Option 4: Incessant
Correct Answer: Tranquil
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation: The word "tranquil" best fits the description of "quiet and peaceful" because it directly embodies a state of calmness and serenity. When something is tranquil, it's free from disturbance or agitation, creating an atmosphere of
Question : The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple was constructed in 999 A.D. by the King Dhangadeva of _______ dynasty.
Option 1: Chandela
Option 2: Pala
Option 3: Pallava
Option 4: Chola
Correct Answer: Chandela
Solution : The correct answer is Chandela.
King Dhangadeva of the Chandela dynasty built the Shiva-focused Kandariya Mahadeva temple in 999. An ornate gateway led to an entryway within the temple. Dances were performed in the maha mandapa, the main hall.
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 36, 33, 39, 36, 42, 39, 45, ?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 38
Option 4: 29
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Given: 36, 33, 39, 36, 42, 39, 45, ?
Subtract 3 and add 6 alternately to each term of the series to get the next term. 36 – 3 = 33; 33 + 6 = 39; 39 – 3 = 36; 36 + 6 =
Question : The radius of a circle is increased by 10%. The percentage increase in its area is:
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 11%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 21%
Correct Answer: 21%
Solution : Given: The radius of a circle is increased by 10%. Let the radius be r units, then area = $\pi r^2$ sq. units After a 10% increase, new radius = $(r+r×\frac{10}{100})=\frac{11r}{10}$ units Now, the area = $\pi (\frac{11r}{10})^2=\frac{121\pi r^2}{100}$ sq. units Therefore, the percentage increase
Question : Two persons contested an election of Parliament. The winning candidate secured 57% of the total votes polled and won by a majority of 42,000 votes. The number of total votes polled is:
Option 1: 5,00,000
Option 2: 6,00,000
Option 3: 3,00,000
Option 4: 4,00,000
Correct Answer: 3,00,000
Solution : If Total Votes = 100 units Winner's Votes = 57 units Loser's Votes = 43 units The winner won by (57 – 43) = 14 units So, 14 units = 42000 Total Votes (100 units) = $\frac{42000}{14}$ x 100 = 3,00,000 Hence, the correct answer
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DOGS is written as 5279, DRAW is written as 1032, and DOWN is written as 8205. What is S written in that code language?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Given: 1. DOGS is written as 5279. 2. DRAW is written as 1032. 3. DOWN is written as 8205.
After comparing the words and given codes, we get – In words 1, 2, and 3 letter D is common, and the number 2 is common.
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