Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A certain sum of money amounts to 3 times itself in 13 years when interest is compounded annually at a certain interest rate per annum. In how many years will the initial sum amount to 9 times itself at the same interest rate per annum, also compounded annually?
Option 1: 32 years
Option 2: 26 years
Option 3: 30 years
Option 4: 20 years
Correct Answer: 26 years
Solution : Given: A certain sum of money amounts to 3 times itself in 13 years when interest is compounded annually at a certain interest rate per annum. Use the formula, $A=P[1+\frac{R}{100}]^T$ where $A$, $P$, $R$ and $T$ are the amount, principal, rate, and number of
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, NAMED is written as MBLFC. How will RAZOR be written in that language?
Option 1: QBYQP
Option 2: YQBPQ
Option 3: QYBPQ
Option 4: QBYPQ
Correct Answer: QBYPQ
Solution : Given: NAMED is written as MBLFC.
Subtract and add 1 alternately to the place values of the letters of the given word to obtain the required code. NAMED→N – 1; A + 1, M – 1; E + 1; D – 1 = MBLFC Similarly,
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words.
Beginning to exist; recently formed or developed
Option 1: Herald
Option 2: Blasphemy
Option 3: Knave
Option 4: Nascent
Correct Answer: Nascent
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The word nascent describes something that is in the process of being born or coming into existence. It accurately captures the meaning of beginning to exist or recently formed or developed.
Therefore, the correct one-word
Question : The Central Drug Research Institute of India is located at:
Option 1: Delhi
Option 2: Bengaluru
Option 3: Madras (Chennai)
Option 4: Lucknow
Correct Answer: Lucknow
Solution : The correct answer is Lucknow.
The Central Drug Research Institute is a multidisciplinary research facility with employees from various biomedical science fields located in Lucknow. It was officially opened on February 17th, 1951, by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, who was India's Prime Minister at the time,
Question : The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place concerning the temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed etc. is called _____ at that place.
Option 1: climate
Option 2: weather
Option 3: environment
Option 4: ecology
Correct Answer: weather
Solution : The correct option is weather.
The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place, including temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc., is referred to as the "weather" at that location. It represents short-term atmospheric conditions and can change rapidly.
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. 64 : 15 :: 88 : ?
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 31
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given: 64 : 15 :: 88 : ?
Subtract 4 from the first number, then divide the resultant by 4, to get the second number in each number pair Like, 64 : 15→64 – 4 = 60; 60 ÷ 4 = 15 Similarly, follow the
Question : Asha bought a saree for INR 4000 and sold it for INR 4400. Her profit percentage is:
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 80%
Option 3: 10%
Option 4: 40%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Cost price = INR 4000 Selling price = INR 4400 Profit = selling price – cost price = 4400 – 4000 = INR 400 Profit percentage = $\frac{400}{4000}×100 = 10\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 10%.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who does not get tired easily
Option 1: Indefatigable
Option 2: Pedantic
Option 3: Recluse
Option 4: Libertine
Correct Answer: Indefatigable
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Indefatigable originates from fatigue, which means a feeling of constant exhaustion, and it is used to describe someone who shows untiring effort and remains diligent all the time. This makes it the correct one-word substitute for
Question : Directions: Five girls Babita, Lita, Mita, Rita, and Tina are playing a game. They are sitting in a row facing towards the north. Mita is sitting at the west end and Tina is sitting at the east end. Lita and Rita are sitting together next to each other. Babita is sitting to the immediate left of Lita and the right of Mita. Who is sitting second from the east end?
Option 1: Rita
Option 2: Lita
Option 3: Babita
Option 4: Tina
Correct Answer: Rita
Solution : Given: (I) Five girls Babita, Lita, Mita, Rita and Tina are playing a game. They are sitting in a row facing towards the north. _, _, _, _, _ (II) Mita is sitting at the west end and Tina is sitting at the east end.
Question : Which Department of Government of India launched 'One Health' pilot project in April 2022?
Option 1: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Option 2: Department of Consumer Affairs
Option 3: Department of Information Technology
Option 4: Department of Commerce
Correct Answer: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Solution : The correct answer is the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
The One Health Project has been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), along with the Bill & Melinda
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