Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
Question : What is the rate of income tax (new regime) payable for the financial year 2021-2022 by an individual who is under 60 years of age and has a net income of less than INR 5 lakhs but more than INR 2.5 lakhs?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 2.5%
Option 4: 5%
Correct Answer: 5%
Solution : The correct answer is 5%.
Income tax is a direct tax that is levied and paid by the same individual. For the fiscal year 2021–2022, individuals under 60 with net incomes of less than INR 5 lakhs but more than INR 2.5 lakhs would pay
Question : Which among the following Constitutional Amendments incorporated Dadra, Nagar and Haveli in the Union of India as a Union Territory?
Option 1: 19th
Option 2: 14th
Option 3: 12th
Option 4: 10th
Correct Answer: 10th
Solution : The correct option is the 10th.
The 10th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1961 allowed Dadra and Nagar Haveli to become Union Territories and part of the Union of India. The procedure of integrating former colonial territories into independent India included the incorporation of Dadra
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BELOW is coded as ASPIF. What is the code for BLOOD in that code language?
Option 1: HSSPF
Option 2: HSSQG
Option 3: HSSPG
Option 4: HSSQF
Correct Answer: HSSPF
Solution : Given: BELOW is coded as ASPIF.
Follow the pattern to obtain the required code – Thus, BELOW is coded as ASPIF. Similarly, follow the same pattern for BLOOD –
So, BLOOD is coded as HSSPF. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Which of the following pairs of folk dances and the state associated with them is incorrect?
Option 1: Giddha - Punjab
Option 2: Wancho - Arunachal Pradesh
Option 3: Ghumar - Bihar
Option 4: Nongkrem - Meghalaya
Correct Answer: Ghumar - Bihar
Solution : The correct answer is Ghumar - Bihar.
Ghoomar, often spelt Ghumar, is a traditional Rajasthani folk dance. Following its adoption by other Rajasthani clans, the Bhil tribe conducted it as a form of worship for Goddess Saraswati. The majority of the dancers
Question : Directions: By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equations will be correct? 7 and 8 I. 5 × 7 + 6 ÷ 2 – 8 = 36 II. 8 + 3 × 7– 5 ÷ 1 = 26
Option 1: Neither I nor II
Option 2: Only II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : Given: I. 5 × 7 + 6 ÷ 2 – 8 = 36 II. 8 + 3 × 7 – 5 ÷ 1 = 26
After interchanging numbers 7 and 8, the equations are as follows – I. 5 × 7 +
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