Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: A father increases the pocket money of his son by 20%. If the son gets Rs. 300 after the increase, find his pocket money before the increase.
Option 1: Rs. 250
Option 2: Rs. 240
Option 3: Rs. 200
Option 4: Rs. 230
Correct Answer: Rs. 250
Solution : Let the pocket money of the son before the increase be Rs. A
Pocket money after the increase of 20% = $A + (\frac{A × 20}{100})$
According to the given statement, ⇒ $A + (\frac{20A}{100})=300$ ⇒ $\frac{100A+20A}{100}=300$ ⇒ $\frac{120A}{100}=300$ ⇒ $A = \frac{300×100}{120}$ ⇒
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. 7 : 56 :: 12 : ?
Option 1: 165
Option 2: 156
Option 3: 256
Option 4: 110
Correct Answer: 156
Solution : Given: 7 : 56 :: 12 : ?
Multiply the first number with its next consecutive number, to get the second number in each number pairs Like, 7 × (7 + 1)→7 × 8 = 56 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 12 : ?→
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No girl is a horse. Rachel is a girl. Conclusions: I. Rachel is not a horse. II. All girls are not Rachel.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Rachel is not a horse – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that Rachel is a girl and no girl is
Question : The perimeter of a square is 36 cm. What is the length of each side of this square?
Option 1: 9 cm
Option 2: 6 cm
Option 3: 8 cm
Option 4: 12 cm
Correct Answer: 9 cm
Solution : The perimeter of a square is given by the formula P = 4s where P is the perimeter and s is the length of one side Given that the perimeter P is 36 cm, So, s = $\frac{P}{4} = \frac{36}{4}$ = 9 cm Hence,
Question : Directions: By interchanging which two digits the equation will be correct? 43 ÷ 2 × 26 – 2 = 527
Option 1: 6 and 2
Option 2: 2 and 3
Option 3: 3 and 6
Option 4: 7 and 4
Correct Answer: 3 and 6
Solution : Given: 43 ÷ 2 × 26 – 2 = 527
Let's check the options – First option: 6 and 2 Since there are more than one 2's present in the equation, it is not clear which 2 needs to be interchanged. So, this
Question : Mihr-un-Nissa married Emperor Jahangir in______.
Option 1: 1620
Option 2: 1602
Option 3: 1611
Option 4: 1603
Correct Answer: 1611
Solution : The correct answer is 1611.
After Mihr-un-Nissa married Jahangir, the Emperor, in 1611, she was granted the title Nur Jahan. She remained the monarch's most fervent ally and cheerleader. Jahangir created silver coins bearing his titles and the words "struck in the name of
Question : Which of the following is categorised under slow mass movement in geomorphic processes?
Option 1: Creep
Option 2: Earthflow
Option 3: Mudflow
Option 4: Landslide
Correct Answer: Creep
Solution : The correct answer is Creep.
Creep is categorised under slow mass movement in geomorphic processes. It is a gradual and imperceptible downhill movement of soil and rock debris. It involves the slow, continuous displacement of particles downslope due to factors like gravity, expansion and
Question : Which of the following erstwhile Princely states was primarily associated with Kathak?
Option 1: Tripura
Option 2: Awadh
Option 3: Baroda
Option 4: Vijaynagar
Correct Answer: Awadh
Solution : The correct option is Awadh.
A true patron of Kathak dance was the Nawab of Awadh. Kathak dance was mainly popular in the region of Awadh, which is present in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) in North India. The demise of princely
Question : Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
Option 1: Your emergency contacts couldn’t be reached.
Option 2: Your emergency contatcs couldn’t be reached.
Option 3: Your emergancy contacts couldn’t be reached.
Option 4: Your emergency contacts coldn’t be reaced.
Correct Answer: Your emergency contacts couldn’t be reached.
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The sentence with the correct spelling is: Your emergency contacts couldn’t be reached.
The second option contains the incorrect spelling "contatcs" whereas the correct spelling is contacts.
The third option contains the
Question : If (7x + y) : (7x – y) = 7 : 3, then what is the value of x : y?
Option 1: 4 : 3
Option 2: 5 : 14
Option 3: 15 : 6
Option 4: 6 : 15
Correct Answer: 5 : 14
Solution : $(7x + y) : (7x - y) = 7: 3$ $⇒\frac{(7x+y)}{(7x-y)}=\frac{7}{3}$ $⇒21x + 3y = 49x - 7y$ $⇒28x = 10y$ $⇒14x=5y$ $\therefore x: y = 5 : 14$ Hence, the correct answer is 5 : 14.
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