Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which component of the cell contains the hereditary material of the cell, the DNA?
Option 1: Cell wall
Option 2: Nucleus
Option 3: Cell membrane
Option 4: Cytoplasm
Correct Answer: Nucleus
Solution : The correct answer is Nucleus.
The hereditary material of the cell, which contains the genetic information, is located in the cell nucleus. Specifically, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living
Question : The stage of the embryo in which all the body parts can be identified is called ___________.
Option 1: uterus
Option 2: ovulation
Option 3: foetus
Option 4: zygote
Correct Answer: foetus
Solution : The correct answer is foetus.
The foetus is the unborn offspring. In humans, from the ninth week after fertilisation, fetal development begins. A zygote is a eukaryotic cell formed by fertilisation. The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis. This
Question : A and B started a business with Rs. 15000 and Rs. 30000, respectively. If A and B share profit in the ratio of 1 : 5 respectively, then what is the ratio of the time period of investment for A and B respectively?
Option 1: 1 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 5
Option 3: 2 : 3
Option 4: 2 : 7
Correct Answer: 2 : 5
Solution : In a business, the share of profit is directly proportional to the product of the capital invested and the time period of investment. The time period of investment for A is $p$ and the time period of investment for B is $q$. Given
Question : Directions: The mother was three times the age of her daughter five years ago. After five years, the mother will be twice as old as her daughter. How old is the daughter today?
Option 1: 5 years
Option 2: 10 years
Option 3: 15 years
Option 4: 20 years
Correct Answer: 15 years
Solution : Let the daughter's present age be A years.
Five years ago, the daughter's age = (A – 5) years Her mother's age was three times the age of her daughter = 3 × (A – 5) = (3A – 15) years So, Mother's present
Question : The following pie chart shows the sectors representing the shares of the number of bottles sold by each of the seven different shops in terms of the central angles (in degrees) with respect to the total number of bottles sold by all the seven shops taken together. If the total number of bottles sold by all the 7 shops taken together is 1500, then what is the number of bottles sold by S4?
Option 1: 180
Option 2: 225
Option 3: 165
Option 4: 240
Correct Answer: 225
Solution : Total number of bottles sold by all the 7 shops taken together = 1500 Number of bottles sold by S4 = $\frac{54^\circ}{360^\circ}$ × 1500 = $\frac{9×150}{6}$ = 225 Hence, the correct answer is 225.
Question : Directions: Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Butcher : Meat :: Pilot : ?
Option 1: Framework
Option 2: Plane
Option 3: Sell
Option 4: Treatment
Correct Answer: Plane
Solution : Given: Butcher : Meat :: Pilot : ?
Like, a butcher's work is to cut meat. Similarly, a pilot's work is to fly a plane.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The speeds of the three cars are in the ratio of 1 : 3 : 5. The ratio among the time taken by these cars to travel the same distance is _____.
Option 1: 3 : 5 : 15
Option 2: 15 : 3 : 5
Option 3: 15 : 5 : 3
Option 4: 5 : 3 : 1
Correct Answer: 15 : 5 : 3
Solution : We know, $\text{Time} \propto \frac{1}{\text{Speed}}$ Required ratio of time = $1:\frac{1}{3}:\frac{1}{5}$ L.C.M. of 1, 3, and 5 is 15. = $1 × 15 : \frac{1}{3}×15:\frac{1}{5}×15$ = $15 : 5 : 3$ Hence, the correct answer is 15 : 5 : 3.
Question : Who among the following was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
Option 1: Dhruva
Option 2: Dantidurga
Option 3: Govinda III
Option 4: Amoghavarsha
Correct Answer: Dantidurga
Solution : The correct answer is Dantidurga.
The Rashtrakuta dynasty was founded by Dantidurga in the 8th century. Dantidurga was the first ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty and played a significant role in establishing the dynasty's prominence in the Deccan region of India. The Rashtrakutas primarily
Question : Directions: Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the below equation to make it mathematically correct? 72 ÷ 4 × 64 + 8 – 24 = 80
Option 1: ÷ and ×
Option 2: – and +
Option 3: ÷ and +
Option 4: – and ×
Correct Answer: ÷ and +
Solution : Given: 72 ÷ 4 × 64 + 8 – 24 = 80
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: ÷ and × = 72 × 4 ÷ 64 + 8
Question : They say ____________ offences for which the police can arrest a person without the order of the court.
Option 1: cognisable
Option 2: detention
Option 3: non-cognisable
Option 4: cross
Correct Answer: cognisable
Solution : The correct answer is cognisable.
If a person is suspected of having committed a cognisable offence, a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant. Police directly take cognisance of a crime and arrest the suspect, and they also do not need the
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