Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The life of the church seems, indeed, to have been in a more stagnant and ______ condition in this age than at any other period of English history.
Option 1: tangential
Option 2: torpid
Option 3: expedite
Option 4: truculent
Correct Answer: torpid
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The adjective torpid is the most suitable choice to fill in the blank. The sentence indicates that the life of the church appears to have been in a state of stagnation and inactivity during this age. Torpid
Question : A bus travels 60 km in the first hour, 40 km in the second hour and 50 km in the third hour. What is the average speed of the bus?
Option 1: 60 km/hr
Option 2: 45 km/hr
Option 3: 50 km/hr
Option 4: 55 km/hr
Correct Answer: 50 km/hr
Solution : The sum of the distances travelled in each of the three hours: Total distance = 60 km + 40 km + 50 km = 150 km Now, let's find the total time taken. ⇒ Total time = 1hour + 1hour + 1hour = 3hours
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of (?) in the following equation, if + and × are interchanged and also 5 and 9 are interchanged? 3 + 9 – 6 × 5 ÷ 3 = ?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : Given: 3 + 9 – 6 × 5 ÷ 3 = ?
On interchanging the mathematical signs and numbers, we get – = 3 × 5 – 6 + 9 ÷ 3 = 3 × 5 – 6 + 3 = 15 – 6 +
Question : If LCM of two numbers is 72 and their product is 1728 , then what is the HCF of the numbers?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Product of LCM and HCF of two numbers = Product of two numbers So, 72 × HCF = 1728 ⇒ HCF = 24 Hence, the correct answer is 24.
Question : 'Plague' is caused by ___.
Option 1: Bacteria
Option 2: Protozoa
Option 3: Virus
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: Bacteria
Solution : The correct option is Bacteria.
The micro-organism that causes plague is a bacteria, often found in fleas. The plague can pass from animals to people by bites from infected fleas, direct contact with contaminated tissues, and inhalation of infected respiratory droplets.
Question : What is the value of $\frac{11 \times 11-24 \times 6 ~of~ 2+12 \times 12}{4 \times 5+6 \times 2 \div 4}$ ?
Option 2: –1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: –2
Correct Answer: –1
Solution : $\frac{11 \times 11-24 \times 6 ~of~ 2+12 \times 12}{4 \times 5+6 \times 2 \div 4}$ = $\frac{121-24 \times 6 ~of~ 2+12 \times 12}{4 \times 5+6 \times 2 \div 4}$ = $\frac{121-24×12+12 \times 12}{4 \times 5+6 \times 2 \div 4}$ = $\frac{121-288+144}{4 \times 5+6 \times 2
Question : As per the 2011 Census, which of the following states of India has the least population?
Option 1: Sikkim
Option 2: Bihar
Option 3: Kerala
Option 4: Chattisgarh
Correct Answer: Sikkim
Solution : The correct option is Sikkim.
According to the 2011 Census, Sikkim is the least populated state and the second-smallest in India. The population of this state is 6,07,688. According to the census, the total population of India is 121 crore. Uttar Pradesh is the
Question : A truck is running at a speed of 75 km/hr. In 4 hours, how much distance will it cover?
Option 1: 280 km
Option 2: 300 km
Option 3: 240 km
Option 4: 320 km
Correct Answer: 300 km
Solution : Given: Speed = 75 km/hr Time = 4 hours Distance = speed × time = 75 × 4 = 300 km Hence, the correct answer is 300 km.
Question : Which one of the following is a landlocked country?
Option 1: India
Option 2: Russia
Option 3: China
Option 4: Austria
Correct Answer: Austria
Solution : The correct answer is Austria.
Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Kosovo, Czechia, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Moldova, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vatican City are the 16 landlocked countries in Europe. Vienna is the capital of Austria and is famous for its castles, palaces,
Question : When 20 percent of a number is added to 160, then the result is that number only. What is the value of the number?
Option 1: 160
Option 2: 150
Option 3: 200
Option 4: 240
Correct Answer: 200
Solution : According to the question, if the number is $x$, then 160 + 0.20$x = x$ ⇒ 160 = 0.8$x$ ⇒ $x$ = 200 Hence, the correct answer is 200.
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