Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given:
The pattern can be observed running vertically down the columns. Column 1: 8 × 4 × 9 = 288 Column 2: 7 × 5 × 6 = 210 Column 3: 9 ×
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
As the weekend finally rolled around, the people were also too happy to laugh out the ________ away.
Option 1: memories
Option 2: joys
Option 3: cares
Option 4: struggles
Correct Answer: cares
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Cares means troubles or worries. This is the correct option, as it fits the context of the weekend being a time when people are too happy to laugh out their cares or worries.
The meanings of the other
Question : The shopkeeper gave a 30% discount on the article having marked price Rs. 3,500. What will be the selling price of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 1,500
Option 2: Rs. 2,450
Option 3: Rs. 3,000
Option 4: Rs. 2,400
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,450
Solution : Given: The shopkeeper gave a 30% discount on the article having marked price Rs. 3,500. We know the selling price = Marked price – Discount According to the question, Selling price $= 3500 -\frac{30}{100}\times 3500= 3500 - 1050=$ Rs. 2,450 Hence, the correct answer
Question : A teacher distributes some sweets among his four students in the ratio of $\frac{1}{3}: \frac{1}{5}: \frac{1}{6}: \frac{1}{4}$. What is the minimum number of sweets that the teacher should have so that no sweets need to be broken into parts to be shared?
Option 1: 57
Option 2: 77
Option 3: 76
Option 4: 71
Correct Answer: 57
Solution : The ratio of distribution among students = $\frac{1}{3}: \frac{1}{5}: \frac{1}{6}: \frac{1}{4}$ We first convert the fraction ratio into a whole number ratio $\because$ LCM of denominators 3, 4, 5, 6 is 60, we multiply the ratio by 60. To convert the fractional ratio into a
Question : Which famous Indian sportsman is nicknamed as 'Captain Cool'?
Option 1: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Option 2: Major Dhyan Chand
Option 3: Milkha Singh
Option 4: Rohit Sharma
Correct Answer: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Solution : The correct option is Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known by his nickname Captain Cool, was the captain of the Indian team in which India won all the major ICC trophies, including the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate choice.
The issue of fairness, which remained, was for consideration at the hearing to ______ the scheme.
Option 1: acclamation
Option 2: sanction
Option 3: altercation
Option 4: stratification
Correct Answer: sanction
Solution : The most appropriate choice to fill in the blank is the second option.
Explanation: Sanction serves as a noun representing the official approval, authorisation, or endorsement of the scheme. In the context of a hearing, the decision-making process involves evaluating the fairness of the
Question : Two trains 150 m and 120 m long respectively moving from opposite directions cross each other in 10 seconds. If the speed of the second train is 43.2 km/hr, then the speed of the first train is:
Option 1: 54 km/hr
Option 2: 50 km/hr
Option 3: 52 km/hr
Option 4: 51 km/hr
Correct Answer: 54 km/hr
Solution : Let the speed of the first train be $x$ km/hr. Then, the relative speed of the two trains in opposite directions is $(43.2 + x)$ km/hr. The total distance covered by the two trains in 10 seconds = 150 + 120 = 270 m
Question : In a class, the average weight of 4 boys is 50 kg and the average weight of 4 girls is 40 kg. What is the average weight of all the 8 students taken together?
Option 1: 44 kg
Option 2: 48 kg
Option 3: 45 kg
Option 4: 42 kg
Correct Answer: 45 kg
Solution : Given, Average of 4 boys = 50 kg ⇒ Sum of weight of 4 boys = 50 × 4 = 200 kg Average of 4 girls = 40 kg ⇒ Sum of weight of 4 girls = 40 × 4 = 160 kg Total
Question : Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) now has more than 472 million accounts. Which state has topped this list (as of October 12, 2022)?
Option 1: Haryana
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Uttar Pradesh.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a scheme aimed at extending essential banking services to the economically disadvantaged, thereby advancing the government's goal of fostering financial inclusion, including the implementation of social security programs. As of
Question : A merchant purchases a wristwatch for Rs. 450 and fixes its list price in such a way that after allowing a discount of 10%, he earns a profit of 20%. Then the list price of the watch is:
Option 1: Rs. 650
Option 2: Rs. 700
Option 3: Rs. 550
Option 4: Rs. 600
Correct Answer: Rs. 600
Solution : Let the listed price be $x$ Discount is $\frac{x}{10}$. The selling price is $\frac{9x}{10}$ Given profit percentage is 20%. So, selling price is $\frac{x}{10}$ = 120 × $\frac{450}{100}$ ⇒ $\frac{9x}{10}$ = 540 ⇒ x = 600 Hence, the answer is Rs. 600.
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