Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : With an average speed of 40 km/hr, a train reaches its destination in time. If it goes with an average speed of 35 km/hr, it is 15 minutes late. The total journey is:
Option 1: 30 km
Option 2: 40 km
Option 3: 70 km
Option 4: 80 km
Correct Answer: 70 km
Solution : The average speed of a train 40 km/hr, reaches its destination in time. The new average speed is 35 km/hr. Time = 15 minutes = $\frac{15}{60} = \frac{1}{4}$ hours Let the distance travelled by the train be $d$ km. According to the question, $\frac{d}{35}-\frac{d}{40}=\frac{1}{4}$
Question : In India, a primitive form of cultivation is known as "Jhumming" in the_____________.
Option 1: Western Ghats
Option 2: South-eastern region
Option 3: Himalayan belt
Option 4: Northeastern region
Correct Answer: Northeastern region
Solution : The correct option is the Northeastern region.
Jhum cultivation, also known as shifting or slash-and-burn cultivation, is prevalent in the northeastern states of India. This traditional practice involves clearing land, burning vegetation and cultivating crops in nutrient-rich ashes. It is a subsistence farming
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. An exact copy of handwriting, printing.
Option 1: Platitude
Option 2: Maiden
Option 3: Potable
Option 4: Facsimile
Correct Answer: Facsimile
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
A facsimile is a reproduction or exact copy of something, often referring to a copy of handwriting, printing, or any other document. It is used to convey the idea that the copy is very faithful and precise, maintaining
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
There is no big deal if she didn't came to the party.
Option 1: There is no big
Option 2: No error
Option 3: came to the party.
Option 4: deal if she didn't
Correct Answer: came to the party.
Solution : The third option is correct.
Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense (didn't came), so the correct past tense form of the verb should be used as did is followed by the base form of the verb. which
Question : Which of the following teams won the Syed Mushtaq Ali (cricket) Trophy, 2021-22?
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Baroda
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Solution : The correct answer is Tamil Nadu
The 14th edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was held in 2021–2022. It began on November 4, 2021, although it was originally scheduled for October 27, 2021. The Karnataka vs. Tamil Nadu match was the final. Tamil
Question : After a shower of rain, a rainbow is seen:
Option 1: towards the Sun
Option 2: opposite the Sun
Option 3: even in the absence of the Sun
Option 4: anywhere, irrespective of the position of the Sun
Correct Answer: opposite the Sun
Solution : The correct option is opposite the Sun.
A continuous spectrum of light can be seen in the sky as a result of the refraction, internal reflection, and dispersion of light by the water droplets. To allow the sunlight incident on the water droplets
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate choice. In more civilised times, even the most_____ enemies were treated with dignity.
Option 1: explicable
Option 2: vindicable
Option 3: implacable
Option 4: ineducable
Correct Answer: implacable
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Implacable means unable to be appeased or pacified. In the context provided, it suggests that even the most unyielding or relentless enemies were treated with dignity in more civilised times.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative. Potato milk is______ another option for those wanting an alternative to cow's milk.
Option 1: though
Option 2: yet
Option 3: so
Option 4: but
Correct Answer: yet
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, yet would be used as an adverb, meaning "in addition" or "furthermore". It is used to emphasise that potato milk is an additional option, among others, for those seeking an alternative to
Question : Find the amount payable on maturity if INR 20,00,000 is invested at 12% per annum for $\frac{3}{2}$ years and interest is compounded half-yearly.
Option 1: INR 23,00,832
Option 2: INR 23,82,032
Option 3: INR 24,00,000
Option 4: INR 23,00,000
Correct Answer: INR 23,82,032
Solution : Given: Principal = INR 20,00,000 Rate = 12% per annum Time = $\frac{3}{2}$ years = 1.5 years As given in the question, interest is compounded half-yearly. $\therefore$ Rate = $\frac{12}{2}$ = 6%. Time = 1.5 × 2 = 3 years The amount payable on
Question : The sides of a triangle are 20 cm, 48 cm, and 52 cm. What is the area of the triangle?
Option 1: 320 cm2
Option 2: 480 cm2
Option 3: 560 cm2
Option 4: 245 cm2
Correct Answer: 480 cm2
Solution : The sides of a triangle are 20 cm, 48 cm, and 52 cm. All three sides are different. So, it is a Scalene triangle. Area of a scalene triangle = $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$, where $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$ $s=\frac{20+48+52}{2}=\frac{120}{2}=60$ ⇒ Area of the triangle = $\sqrt{60(60-20)(60-48)(60-52})=\sqrt{60×40×12×8}=480\
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