Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Elasticity (e) expressed by the formula 1 > e > 0 is
Option 1: Perfectly elastic
Option 2: Relatively elastic
Option 3: Perfectly inelastic
Option 4: Relatively inelastic
Correct Answer: Relatively inelastic
Solution : The correct answer is Relatively inelastic.
When expressed by the formula 1 > e > 0, the elasticity (e) is relatively inelastic. Elasticity is the ability of a variable to respond to changes when other factors remain constant. When demand is Relatively inelastic, there
Question : If the area of the non-spherical portion of a solid hemisphere is 1,560 m2, then the total surface area of the hemisphere is:
Option 1: 6,240 m2
Option 2: 4,680 m2
Option 3: 5,140 m2
Option 4: 3,120 m2
Correct Answer: 4,680 m2
Solution : Given: The area of the non-spherical portion of a solid hemisphere is 1560 m2. So, $\pi r^2=1560$ --------------(1) The total surface area of the hemisphere = $3\pi r^2$ where $r$ is the radius. Substitute the value of $\pi r^2$ from the
Question : Rohit buys an old bat for Rs. 1280 and spends Rs. 120 on its repair. If he sells it for Rs. 1050, then what is the loss percentage?
Option 1: 40 percent
Option 2: 25 percent
Option 3: 20 percent
Option 4: 30 percent
Correct Answer: 25 percent
Solution : The total cost of the bat including the repair = Rs. 1280 + Rs. 120 = Rs. 1400 If Rohit sells the bat for Rs. 1050, then his loss = Rs. 1400 – Rs. 1050 = Rs. 350 $\therefore$ The loss percentage = $\frac{\text{Loss}}{\text{
Question : Directions: Which of the following letters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? T, Q, N, K, H, ?
Option 1: R
Option 2: E
Option 3: O
Option 4: P
Correct Answer: E
Solution : Given: T, Q, N, K, H, ?
Subtract 3 from the place value of each letter to get the next letter – T – 3 = Q; Q – 3 = N; N – 3 = K; K – 3 = H; H – 3
Question : Custom duty is an instrument of
Option 1: Monetary policy
Option 2: Foreign trade policy
Option 3: Industrial policy
Option 4: Fiscal policy
Correct Answer: Foreign trade policy
Solution : The correct answer is foreign trade policy.
Custom duty is also used in foreign trade policy. A system of laws and regulations that manage the movement of commodities and services between nations is known as foreign trade policy. Governments use foreign trade
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.
In the twentieth century, many (radical) intellectuals embraced the mass media.
Option 1: sabbatical
Option 2: egotistical
Option 3: sceptical
Option 4: fanatical
Correct Answer: fanatical
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The term radical in the sentence signifies a departure from conventional norms, often associated with a fervent commitment to unconventional ideas. Similarly, the synonym fanatical reflects an intense and passionate devotion to certain beliefs or principles, particularly those
Question : The value of $[84-(-8)\times [16-(11-3)]+{5+(-8)\times (-4)}]$ lies between:
Option 1: 186 and 189
Option 2: 186 and 187
Option 3: 183 and 186
Option 4: –187 and –184
Correct Answer: 183 and 186
Solution : $[84-(-8)\times [16-(11-3)]+{5+(-8)\times (-4)}]$ $=[84-(-8)\times 8 +{5+32}]$ $=84+64+37$ $=185$ Hence, the correct answer is 186 and 189.
Question : Directions: Prateek, Kiran, Rohit, Suraj, and Tony scored different marks in a test. Only two people scored between Prateek and Suraj. Kiran scored the highest marks. Tony scored more than Rohit. Who scored the fourth highest marks?
Option 1: Kiran
Option 2: Rohit
Option 3: Suraj
Option 4: Prateek
Correct Answer: Rohit
Solution : Given: (I) Prateek, Kiran, Rohit, Suraj, and Tony scored different marks in a test. Only two people scored between Prateek and Suraj. Kiran scored the highest marks. Kiran > Prateek > _ > _ > Suraj (II) Tony scored more than Rohit. Kiran > Prateek
Question : Directions: Maya said, "My mother is the sister of Ranjeet's brother". What is Ranjeet's brother's relationship with her (Maya)?
Option 1: Cousin
Option 2: Maternal uncle
Option 3: Uncle
Option 4: Brother-in-law
Correct Answer: Maternal uncle
Solution : As per the instructions, the family tree will be –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the above figure.
So, from the above, Ranjeet's brother is the maternal uncle of Maya. Hence, the second option is
Question : The value of $(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{4}) ÷ (\frac{1}{5}+ \frac{3}{10})$ lies between:
Option 1: 2.7 and 3.0
Option 2: 2.0 and 2.2
Option 3: 1.5 and 1.8
Option 4: 2.3 and 2.6
Correct Answer: 2.3 and 2.6
Solution : $(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{4}) ÷ (\frac{1}{5}+ \frac{3}{10})$ $= (\frac{2+3}{4}) ÷ (\frac{2+3}{10})$ $= (\frac{5}{4}) × (\frac{10}{5})$ $= \frac{5}{2}$ $= 2.5$ ⇒ 2.5 lies between 2.3 and 2.6. Hence, the correct answer is 2.3 and 2.6.
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