Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Walking at the speed of 8 km/hr, a man covers a certain distance in 2 hours 30 minutes. Running at a speed of 10 km/hr, the man will cover the same distance in:
Option 1: 2 hours 10 minutes
Option 2: 1 hour
Option 3: 1 hour 45 minutes
Option 4: 2 hours
Correct Answer: 2 hours
Solution : Let's denote the distance covered by the man as D. The formula to calculate distance is: Distance = Speed × Time Walking at a speed of 8 km/hr for 2 hours and 30 minutes i.e. 2.5 hours: ⇒ D = 8 × 2.5 =
Question : If the ratio of areas of two circles is 4 : 9, then the ratio of their circumferences will be:
Option 1: 3 : 2
Option 2: 9 : 4
Option 3: 2 : 3
Option 4: 4 : 9
Correct Answer: 2 : 3
Solution : The area of the two circles is in the ratio of 4 : 9. Let their radii be $r_1$ and $r_2$, respectively. So, $\pi r_{1}^{2}:\pi r_{2}^{2}$ = 4 : 9 $⇒\frac{r_{1}^{2}}{r_{2}^{2}} = \frac{4}{9}$ $⇒\frac{r_{1}}{r_{2}} = \frac{2}{3}$ $\therefore$ Circumference = $2\pi r_{1}:2\pi r_{2} =
Question : The annual financial statement shows the receipts and payments of the government in the form of ___________.
Option 1: Contingency Fund, Public Account and Capital Projects
Option 2: Contingency Fund, Public Account and Consolidated Funds
Option 3: Public Account and Consolidated Funds
Option 4: Contingency Fund and Consolidated Funds
Correct Answer: Contingency Fund, Public Account and Consolidated Funds
Solution : The correct answer is Contingency Fund, Public Account and Consolidated Funds.
The Indian Constitution (Article 266) lists the three primary sources of funding for the Central Government as the Public Accounts of India, the Contingency Fund of India
Question : Who among the following is the author of 'Abhinaya Darpana'?
Option 1: Amar Singh
Option 2: Sushruta
Option 3: Yasak
Option 4: Nandikeshvara
Correct Answer: Nandikeshvara
Solution : The correct option is Nandikeshvara
'Abhinaya Darpana' is a classic treatise on the art of Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam. It was authored by Nandikeshvara, an ancient Indian sage and theorist. The text provides insights into the various elements of expressive storytelling (abhinaya) in the
Question : The title of "Gangaikondan" was adopted by one of the following Chola kings:
Option 1: Karikala
Option 2: Rajaraja I
Option 3: Vijayalaya
Option 4: Rajendra I
Correct Answer: Rajendra I
Solution : The correct answer is Rajendra I.
Rajendra I adopted the title of 'Gangaikonda'. He was a Tamil Chola emperor of South India who succeeded his father, Rajaraja Chola I, to the throne in 1014 CE. The Chola ruler Rajendra assumed the title of Gangaikonda
Question : Mia and Ria can do a piece of work alone in 15 days and 10 days respectively. Mia started the work alone and then after 5 days, Ria joined her till the completion of the work. How long did the work last?
Option 1: 5 days
Option 2: 9 days
Option 3: 12 days
Option 4: 4 days
Correct Answer: 9 days
Solution : Given: Mia and Ria can do a piece of work alone in 15 days and 10 days, respectively. Mia in 1 day can do $\frac{1}{15}$ part Ria in 1 day can do $\frac{1}{10}$ part After 5 days Mia can do $\frac{5}{15}$ = $\frac{1}{3}$ part
Question : An amalgam of metal has which other element?
Option 1: Carbon
Option 2: Gold
Option 3: Silver
Option 4: Mercury
Correct Answer: Mercury
Solution : The correct option is Mercury.
Amalgam describes a mercury (Hg) alloy with one or more other metals (like silver, tin, and copper). The final compound has features that are unique to those of its constituents. Throughout history, amalgams have been utilised for various reasons, most
Question : A____ is a program that interprets and displays Web Pages.
Option 1: link
Option 2: website
Option 3: browser
Option 4: server
Correct Answer: browser
Solution : The correct answer is the browser.
A web browser is a software application that understands and displays online pages. It is a software that allows users to access and navigate the World Wide Web. Web browsers access web servers and display web pages on the
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Far, far at the top of them, / a shower of bright red sparks / had flared among the stars.
Option 1: Far, far at the top of them,
Option 2: No error
Option 3: a shower of bright red sparks
Option 4: had flared among the stars.
Correct Answer: Far, far at the top of them,
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The phrase "far, far at the top of them" is awkwardly placed and disrupts the overall coherence of the sentence. This placement can confuse the reader, and it's more appropriate
Question : Which of the following determines the colour, texture, chemical properties, mineral, content, and permeability of the soil?
Option 1: Parent rock
Option 2: Time
Option 3: Relief
Option 4: Climate
Correct Answer: Parent rock
Solution : The correct option is the Parent rock
The parent rock, or bedrock, plays a pivotal role in shaping soil characteristics. It influences factors like colour, texture, chemical composition, mineral content, and permeability. The geological processes acting on the parent rock contribute to the formation
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