Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : If the period increases by 5 years, then simple interest increases by Rs. 3600 on a sum of Rs. 6000. What is the annual rate of interest?
Option 1: 15 percent
Option 2: 12 percent
Option 3: 12.5 percent
Option 4: 10 percent
Correct Answer: 12 percent
Solution : Let the rate be $R$. We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ $⇒ 3600 = \frac{6000 × R × 5}{100}$ $⇒ 3600 = 300 × R$ $\therefore R= 12\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 12 percent.
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 71, 73, 76, 81, 88, 99, 112, ?
Option 1: 130
Option 2: 139
Option 3: 140
Option 4: 129
Correct Answer: 129
Solution : Given: 71, 73, 76, 81, 88, 99, 112, ?
Add consecutive prime numbers in the previous term, to obtain the next term – 71 + 2 = 73; 73 + 3 = 76; 76 + 5 = 81; 81 + 7 = 88; 88 +
Question : Directions: Six sisters Anu, Ankita, Asha, Amy, Anveshi and Aisha are sitting around a circular table facing each other. Anu sits to the immediate left of Ankita. Amy sits exactly between Asha and Aisha. Aisha does not sit adjacent to Anveshi who sits second to the right of Anu. Who sits to the immediate right of Ankita?
Option 1: Amy
Option 2: Asha
Option 3: Aisha
Option 4: Anveshi
Correct Answer: Anveshi
Solution : Given: (I) Six sisters Anu, Ankita, Asha, Amy, Anveshi, and Aisha are sitting around a circular table facing each other. Anu sits to the immediate left of Ankita.
(II) Amy sits exactly between Asha and Aisha. Aisha does not sit adjacent to Anveshi who sits
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. The sum of the smallest and largest number equals the sum of the second number and 16. What is the smallest number?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Let the given number be $2x$, $5x$, and $7x$. According to the question, $2x + 7x = 5x +16$ ⇒ $9x – 5x = 16$ ⇒ $4x = 16$ ⇒ $x = 4$ Thus, the smallest number is $2x = 2 × 4 = 8$
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. If + means ×, – means +, × means ÷, and ÷ means –, then 12 × 2 + 6 – 7 ÷ 5 = ?
Option 1: 38
Option 2: 39
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 37
Correct Answer: 38
Solution : Given: 12 × 2 + 6 – 7 ÷ 5 = ?
After replacing the symbols as per the direction, the equation becomes – = 12 ÷ 2 × 6 + 7 – 5 = 6 × 6 + 7 – 5 = 36 +
Question : Pommel Horse, Roman Rings, and Vaulting Table are a few terms which are related to_____.
Option 1: Gymnastics
Option 2: Swimming
Option 3: Riding
Option 4: Polo
Correct Answer: Gymnastics
Solution : The correct answer is Gymnastics.
Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercise. The game is usually divided into men's and women's gymnastics. Women compete in 4 events, and men compete in 6 events: floor exercise, pommel horse, Roman rings, vault, parallel bars, and
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Slightly_______ bitter oranges to remove the red colour which covers their skins.
Option 1: grate
Option 2: great
Option 3: grace
Option 4: grade
Correct Answer: grate
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the first option.
Explanation: The verb grate is suitable here because it means to rub something against a rough or serrated surface, typically to produce small particles. In this case, grating is a method used
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word
Option 1: Caption
Option 2: Slogan
Option 3: Flotilla
Option 4: Acronym
Correct Answer: Acronym
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
An acronym is defined as an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word. In the context of the given group of words, an acronym precisely fits the description of an
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
(Neither of the political factions have had much) interest in environmental intent.
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: Neither of the political factions have had any
Option 3: Neither of the political faction has have much
Option 4: Neither of the political factions has had much
Correct Answer: Neither of the political factions has had much
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The subject "neither" is used to refer to two things, and it should be followed by a singular verb. In this case, "neither of the political factions" is a
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