Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded.(Rotation is not allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, it is evident that the given question figure is embedded only in the first option figure.
Hence,
Question : The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money in 2 years at 3% per annum is 90 paise. What is the sum?
Option 1: Rs. 9000
Option 2: Rs. 5000
Option 3: Rs. 3000
Option 4: Rs. 1000
Correct Answer: Rs. 1000
Solution : Let the principal be $p$. Rate, $r$ = 3% Time = 2 years Difference between Simple interest and compound interest $=P(\frac{r}{100})^2$ ⇒ $90 = p(\frac{3}{100})^2$ ⇒ $90=p×\frac{9}{10000}$ $\therefore p=100000$ paise = Rs.1000 Hence, the correct answer is Rs.1000.
Question : Which drainage pattern is formed when streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome-like structure?
Option 1: Rectangle Pattern
Option 2: Dendritic pattern
Option 3: Trellis Pattern
Option 4: Radial pattern
Correct Answer: Radial pattern
Solution : The correct option is the Radial pattern.
Radial drainage patterns are created when streams flow outward from a central peak or other structure resembling a dome. This pattern has rivers and streams that split off from a central high point in all directions, like
Question : The National Integration Council (NIC) is chaired by the:
Option 1: Prime Minister
Option 2: Finance Minister
Option 3: Home Minister
Option 4: President of India
Correct Answer: Prime Minister
Solution : The correct option is the Prime Minister.
The National Integration Council (NIC) was established in 1961. Its first conference was held under the chairmanship of PM Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in 1962 and its members include Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of states, Chairman of the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
You will come (1) / to my party tomorrow (2) / isn't it? (3) / No Error. (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The error is in using the question tag "Isn't it?" after a future tense statement. This is incorrect because "isn't it?" is suitable for present tense statements. To maintain tense consistency, the appropriate question tag
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
The performance of the maestro left the audience entranced.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The word entranced means to fill with delight or wonder, capturing the audience's intense fascination that doesn't require replacement.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "The performance of the maestro left the audience entranced."
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
Both men and women consider a variety of concerns when selecting there outfits.
Option 1: consider a variety of concerns
Option 2: Both men and women
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: when selecting there outfits.
Correct Answer: when selecting there outfits.
Explanation: The error in the original sentence is in the use of "there" instead of "their". "There" is used for a location or direction, while "their" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership. In this
Question : Ritusamhara or The Six Seasons, is a classic of Sanskrit Literature written by_______.
Option 1: Tulsidas
Option 2: Ravi Kirti
Option 3: Kalidasa
Option 4: Harisena
Correct Answer: Kalidasa
Solution : The correct answer is Kalidasa.
Ritusamhara or The Six Seasons is a classic of Sanskrit Literature which was written by Kalidasa. Kalidasa is regarded as the greatest Sanskrit poet and dramatist of all time. The other well-known works of Kalidasa are Shakuntala, Meghaduta, Kumarasambhava etc.,
Question : The outer radius of a spherical shell is 13 cm and the thickness of the shell is 3 cm. What is the volume of the metal used for the shell? $\left(\pi=\frac{22}{7}\right)$
Option 1: 1197 cm3
Option 2: 2197 cm3
Option 3: 3024 cm3
Option 4: 5016 cm3
Correct Answer: 5016 cm3
Solution : The outer radius of a spherical shell, $R$ = 13 cm The thickness of the shell = 3 cm The inner radius of a spherical shell, $r$ = 13 – 3 = 10 cm The volume of the metal used for the shell
Question : A circle is inscribed in an equilateral triangle and a square is inscribed in that circle. The ratio of the areas of the triangle and the square are:
Option 1: $\sqrt3:4$
Option 2: $\sqrt3:8$
Option 3: $3\sqrt3:2$
Option 4: $3\sqrt3:1$
Correct Answer: $3\sqrt3:2$
Solution : Given: A circle is inscribed in an equilateral triangle and a square is inscribed in that circle. Let the sides of the equilateral triangle be $a$ units, the radius of the circle be $r$ units and the sides of the square be $s$ units. So,
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