Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. A ground where the last funeral rites are performed
Option 1: Tomb
Option 2: Crematorium
Option 3: Barracks
Option 4: Mortuary
Correct Answer: Crematorium
Solution : The second option is correct.
Question : Two stations L and M are 720 km apart from each other. A train leaves from L to M, and another trains leave from M to L simultaneously. Both trains meet after 24 hours. If the speed of the first train is 10 km/hr more than the second train, then what is the speed of the slower train?
Option 1: 20 km/hr
Option 2: 16 km/hr
Option 3: 14 km/hr
Option 4: 10 km/hr
Correct Answer: 10 km/hr
Solution : Distance between L and M = 720 km Time taken in meeting = 24 hours Difference of speed of 1st train and 2nd train = 10 km/hr Let the speed of the faster train be $x$ and the slower train be $x-10$. Here the
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