Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 10 – 60
Option 2: 30 – 90
Option 3: 40 – 240
Option 4: 20 – 120
Correct Answer: 30 – 90
Solution : Here, to get the second number multiply the first number by 6.
Let's check each option – First option: 10 – 60; 10 × 6 = 60 Second option: 30 – 90; 30 × 6 = 180 ≠ 90 Third option: 40 –
Question : The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of:
Option 1: Lord Dalhousie
Option 2: Lord Lytton
Option 3: Lord William Bentinck
Option 4: Lord Canning
Correct Answer: Lord Canning
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Canning.
Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862. During his tenure, the revolt of 1857 took place. The revolt of 1857 is famously regarded as the first Indian independence movement, which began in Meerut
Question : The price of onion increases by 12.5%. The consumption of onion also increases by 12.5%. What is the approximate percentage increase in the expenditure on account of the purchase of onions?
Option 1: 29.12%
Option 2: 24.82%
Option 3: 28.44%
Option 4: 26.56%
Correct Answer: 26.56%
Solution : Given, Price of onion increases = 12.5% Consumption of onion increases = 12.5% We know, Expenditure = Price × Consumption Let the original price and consumption be Rs 100 and 100 kg respectively ⇒ New price of onion after 12.5% increase $= 100+ \frac{(100 ×
Question : The compound interest on INR 18,000 at 7% per annum, compounded annually, is INR 1,260. What is the period?
Option 1: 1 year
Option 2: 2 years
Option 3: 3 years
Option 4: 4 years
Correct Answer: 1 year
Solution : Use : A = P × $[1+ \frac{R}{100}]^{t}$ A = CI + P, where A = Amount, CI = Compound interest, P = Principal, R = Rate of interest, t = time According to the question ⇒ A = CI + P = 1260
Question : Directions: Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 34, 63, 94, 131, 172, 225
Option 1: 94
Option 2: 63
Option 3: 172
Option 4: 225
Correct Answer: 225
Solution : Given: 34, 63, 94, 131, 172, 225
Add consecutive prime numbers starting from 29 to obtain the next number – 34 + 29 = 63; 63 + 31 = 94; 94 + 37 = 131; 131 + 41 = 172; 172 + 43 = 215
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Glorify
Option 1: Mock
Option 2: Lower
Option 3: Wonder
Option 4: Celebrate
Correct Answer: Celebrate
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Glorify means to praise or honour with admiration; it is important to select a synonym that carries a similar positive connotation. Celebrate fits this requirement, as it means to acknowledge and honour with joy or festivities.
The meanings
Question : As per the Preamble of the Constitution of India, India is a/an___________.
Option 1: oligarchy
Option 2: monarchy
Option 3: republic
Option 4: aristocracy
Correct Answer: republic
Solution : The correct answer is the republic.
The ideas of the Indian Constitution are outlined in the Preamble, which also identifies the sources of the document's authority. The Constituent Assembly approved it on November 26, 1949, and it became operative on January 26, 1950, which
Question : A goods train starts running from a place at 1 P.M. at the rate of 18 km/hr. Another goods train starts from the same place at 3 P.M. in the same direction and overtakes the first train at 9 P.M. The speed of the second train in km/hr is:
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Let the speed of the second train be S2 (in km/hr). The first train starts at 1 P.M. and is overtaken by the second train at 9 P.M. So, the first train runs for 9 – 1 = 8 hours before it is overtaken.
Question : Directions: In the following question you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. If + means ×, – means ÷, × means –, and ÷ means + then find the value of the given equation. 9 + 8 ÷ 8 – 4 × 6 = ?
Option 1: 68
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 65
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 68
Solution : Given: 9 + 8 ÷ 8 – 4 × 6 = ?
After replacing the symbols, the equation becomes – = 9 × 8 + 8 ÷ 4 – 6 = 9 × 8 + 2 – 6 = 72 + 2 – 6 =
Question : Which article of the Indian Constitution provides freedom to manage religious affairs?
Option 1: Article 21
Option 2: Article 26
Option 3: Article 20
Option 4: Article 23
Correct Answer: Article 26
Solution : The correct option is Article 26.
The freedom to manage matters related to religion is particularly covered by Article 26. It gives religious groups, or portions thereof, the autonomy to oversee their religious matters, including the creation and upkeep of institutions serving both philanthropic
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