Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A solid cylinder having a radius of base of 28 cm and a height of 24 cm is bisected from its height to get two identical cylinders. What will be the percentage increase in the total surface area?
Option 1: 61.72%
Option 2: 41.92%
Option 3: 53.85%
Option 4: 48.64%
Correct Answer: 53.85%
Solution : Given, Radius = 28 cm and Height = 24 cm Let the radius and height of the cylinder be $r$ and $h$ respectively. ⇒ Radius and height of smaller cylinder are $r$ and $\frac{h}{2}$ The surface area of the old cylinder = $2πr^2 + 2πrh
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Inclusive of private packs it is difficult to_____ more than an overall total of 60 drags and/or bloodhound packs.
Option 1: haemorrhage
Option 2: package
Option 3: envisage
Option 4: discourage
Correct Answer: envisage
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In the sentence, the word envisage is the most suitable choice. Envisage means to contemplate or foresee something, especially as a future possibility. In this context, it conveys the idea of estimating or considering the total
Question : Which of the given statements related to the temples of India is correct?
I. The Nagara style of architecture is also known as the North Indian style.
II. The Dravidian style of architecture is also known as the South Indian style.
Option 1: Neither I nor II
Option 2: Both I and II
Option 3: Only II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct answer is Both I and II.
Nagara refers to the style of temple architecture that gained popularity in northern India. The Nagara style was originally recorded as being purchased by the Gupta Dynasty (3rd century CE to 543 CE),
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Seclude.
Option 1: Blink
Option 2: socialise
Option 3: Confine
Option 4: Isolate
Correct Answer: socialise
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Seclude means to isolate or keep apart from others. Its antonym, socialise, refers to engaging in social activities or interacting with others. So, "seclude" involves isolation, while "socialise" involves connecting and interacting with people.
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Question : What is the value of X? $X=\frac{7}{5}+\left\{\frac{1}{5}-\frac{1}{3}\right\} \times \frac{5}{2}$
Option 1: $\frac{16}{15}$
Option 2: $\frac{17}{15}$
Option 3: $\frac{15}{16}$
Option 4: $\frac{19}{15}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{16}{15}$
Solution : $X=\frac{7}{5}+\left\{\frac{1}{5}-\frac{1}{3}\right\} \times \frac{5}{2}$ ⇒ $X=\frac{7}{5}+\frac{-2}{15}\times \frac{5}{2}$ ⇒ $X=\frac{7}{5}+\frac{-2}{15}\times \frac{5}{2}$ ⇒ $X= \frac{7}{5} - \frac{1}{3}$ ⇒ $X= \frac{21}{15} - \frac{5}{15}$ ⇒ $X= \frac{16}{15}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{16}{15}$.
Question : The statement below has been given in bracketed text. Select the option with the correct idiom for the bracketed text. His mother and I (share the same opinion) about his decision to drop out of college.
Option 1: see eye to eye
Option 2: feel blue
Option 3: leave no stone unturned
Option 4: paint the town red
Correct Answer: see eye to eye
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
See eye to eye is an idiom that means to agree with or have the same opinion as someone else. It is used in situations where two or more people have a mutual understanding or
Question : After allowing a 15 % discount, a dealer wishes to sell a motor for INR 3570. What should be the marked price of the motor?
Option 1: INR 3900
Option 2: INR 4000
Option 3: INR 4200
Option 4: INR 4800
Correct Answer: INR 4200
Solution : Selling price = INR 3570 Discount = 15% of marked price Marked price = discount + selling price ⇒ 85% of marked price = 3570 ⇒ Marked price = $\frac{3570}{0.85}$ = INR 4200 Hence, the correct answer is INR 4200.
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The sum of three numbers is 126. If the ratio of the first to third is 3 : 7 and that of the second to third is 4 : 7, then what is the second number?
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 27
Option 3: 63
Option 4: 56
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Let the three numbers as $a, b,$ and $c,$ respectively. Given that the sum of the three numbers is 126, we have: $a + b + c = 126$ --------------------(1) It's also given that the ratio of the first to third is 3 : 7
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 7, 16, 27, 40, 55, ?
Option 1: 70
Option 2: 72
Option 3: 81
Option 4: 66
Correct Answer: 72
Solution : Given: 7, 16, 27, 40, 55, ?
Add consecutive odd numbers starting from 9 in each number, to get the next number in the series – 7 + 9 = 16; 16 + 11 = 27; 27 + 13 = 40; 40 + 15 =
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