Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some towns are cities. Some cities are villages. All villages are states. Conclusions: I. Some towns are not villages. II. Some states are cities.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some towns are not villages – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no definite relation between towns and
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BAG is coded as 71, and VICE is coded as 69. How will LIKE be coded in that code language?
Option 1: 71
Option 2: 76
Option 3: 68
Option 4: 65
Correct Answer: 71
Solution : Given: BAG is coded as 71, and VICE is coded as 69.
Add the place value of opposite letters of BAG, and VICE to obtain the required codes – B→Y→25; A→Z→26; G→T→20 25 + 26 + 20 = 71 Thus, BAG is coded as 71.
Question : A person lent a certain sum of money at the annual rate of 20 percent on simple interest. In 10 years, the interest amounted to Rs. 800 more than the sum lent. What is the sum lent?
Option 1: Rs. 800
Option 2: Rs. 500
Option 3: Rs. 1200
Option 4: Rs. 400
Correct Answer: Rs. 800
Solution : Let the sum lent be $P$. So, simple interest = P + 800 Time = 10 years Rate = 20% We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ $⇒ P + 800 = \frac{P×20×10}{100}$ $⇒ P + 800 = 2P$ $⇒ P
Question : The price of a house increases every year by 20%. If the current price is Rs. 7,20,000, then what was its price (in Rs.) 2 years ago?
Option 1: 5,00,000
Option 2: 5,50,000
Option 3: 4,50,000
Option 4: 5,80,000
Correct Answer: 5,00,000
Solution : Present Price = 7,20,000 Let the price 2 years ago be $x$ ⇒ Price 1 year ago = x + 0.2$x$ = 1.2$x$ ⇒ Price now = 1.2$x$ + 0.2 × 1.2$x$ = 1.44$x$ Therefore, 1.44$x$ = 7,20,000 v = $\frac{720000}{1.44}$ = 5,00,000 Hence, the
Question : Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia is a well-known:
Option 1: Tabla-player
Option 2: Sitarist
Option 3: Vocalist
Option 4: Flautist
Correct Answer: Flautist
Solution : The correct answer is a Flautist.
Hariprasad Chaurasia, born in 1938, is an acclaimed Indian classical flautist and music director renowned for his expertise in the Hindustani classical tradition. Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring young musicians in addition to
Question : Rectified spirit is:
Option 1: 95% ethyl alcohol
Option 2: 100% ethyl alcohol
Option 3: methylated spirit
Option 4: tincture of iodine
Correct Answer: 95% ethyl alcohol
Solution : The correct option is 95% ethyl alcohol.
Rectified spirit, also known as rectified alcohol or neutral spirits, typically contains a high percentage of ethyl alcohol (ethanol). While the alcohol content can vary slightly depending on the production process, and regulations in different
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four. ___ she can't drive, Anita has bought a car.
Option 1: Since
Option 2: Even if
Option 3: Even though
Option 4: Whether or not
Correct Answer: Even though
Solution : The third option is the correct answer since ''even though'' conveys the meaning that despite the fact that Anita can't drive, she has bought a car, emphasising the contrast.
The option ''since'' in the sentence can mean ''because of" ''even if'' is used
Question : The following table shows the number of buyers visiting four different brand stores in a week. The number of buyers in Brand R is how much percent more than the number of buyers in Brand P during this week.
Option 1: 5.50%
Option 2: 2.25%
Option 3: 4.25%
Option 4: 3.75%
Correct Answer: 3.75%
Solution : The number of buyers in Brand P = 400 The number of buyers in Brand R = 415 Required percentage = $\frac{415-400}{400}×100=\frac{15}{400}×100=3.75$% Hence, the correct answer is 3.75%.
Question : Which Indian ministry introduced the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021?
Option 1: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Option 2: Ministry of Finance
Option 3: Ministry of Rural Development
Option 4: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Correct Answer: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Solution : The correct answer is the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
The Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 was introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India. This bill aimed to repeal the three contentious farm laws –
Question : Directions: Six ladies Aditi, Pinki, Rina, Minal, Sneha, and Zoya are sitting in a straight row facing North. Sneha and Zoya are in the centre. Aditi and Pinki are at the corners. Rina is sitting to the immediate left of Aditi. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Pinki?
Option 1: Zoya
Option 2: Sneha
Option 3: Aditi
Option 4: Minal
Correct Answer: Minal
Solution : Given: 1. Sneha and Zoya are in the centre. 2. Aditi and Pinki are at the corners. 3. Rina is sitting to the immediate left of Aditi.
From the above-given information, the following seating arrangement can be drawn – All of them are sitting in
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