Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The fuse in an electric circuit is connected in _______.
Option 1: series with neutral
Option 2: parallel
Option 3: parallel to neutral
Option 4: series
Correct Answer: series
Solution : The correct option is a series.
In an electrical circuit, the fuse is linked in series. When fuses are connected in series, they are placed in the path of the current, requiring all of it to pass through them. Fuse wires are made of material
Question : Directions: Which of the following letters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? E, J, O, T, Y, D, ?
Option 1: I
Option 2: R
Option 3: O
Option 4: M
Correct Answer: I
Solution : Given: E, J, O, T, Y, D, ?
In the above-given series, add 5 to the place values of each letter. E + 5 = J; J + 5 = O; O + 5 = T; T + 5 = Y; Y + 5 =
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'.
Before Jeny could stop him, Daniel / bounding off the bed, seized Jery's / desk lamp, and started beating himself.
Option 1: desk lamp, and started beating himself
Option 2: no error
Option 3: before Jerry could stop him, Daniel
Option 4: bounding off the bed, seized Jerry's
Correct Answer: bounding off the bed, seized Jerry's
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Bounding off should be changed to bounded off to correctly form the phrasal verb, which means to move away from one place. It helps convey that Daniel quickly jumped off the bed
Question : The pie chart given below shows the number of students studying in six schools. Total number of students studying in all these six schools are 8000. Number of students studying in a particular school is shown as a percentage of total number of students studying in all these six schools. Total number of students studying in schools S2 and S4 is what percent of the total number of students studying in schools S3 and S6?
Option 1: 226.31%
Option 2: 190.46%
Option 3: 171.22%
Option 4: 265.22%
Correct Answer: 226.31%
Solution : Number of students studying in school S2 and S4 = 37% + 6% = 43% Total number of students studying in schools S3 and S6 = 14% + 5% = 19% Required percentage = $\frac{43}{19}$×100 = 226.31% Hence, the correct answer is 226.31%.
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some mangoes are radish and no radish is an apple. All apples are tomatoes. Conclusions: I. All radishes being tomatoes is a possibility. II. Some radishes are tomatoes.
Option 1: Neither I nor II follows
Option 2: Only I follows
Option 3: Only II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All radishes being tomatoes is a possibility – From the above diagram, it is evident that there is no negative relation between
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror AB is placed on the right side of the figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : After 4 years, Ramesh's age will be 50% more than what his age was 16 years ago. What is his present age?
Option 1: 56 years
Option 2: 52 years
Option 3: 54 years
Option 4: 46 years
Correct Answer: 56 years
Solution : Given: After 4 years, Ramesh's age will be 50% more than his 16 years. Let Ramesh's present age be $x$ years. His age 16 years ago = $(x-16)$ years After 4 years, his age = $(x+4)$ years According to the question, $x+4=(x-16)+(x-16)\times \frac{50}{100}$ ⇒
Question : Ram invested 45% of his salary in a scheme for 3 years which offers 10% per annum compound interest, compounded annually. If he receives INR 5,958 as total interest, then find Ram's salary.
Option 1: INR 45,000
Option 2: INR 50,000
Option 3: INR 36,000
Option 4: INR 40,000
Correct Answer: INR 40,000
Solution : Rate, $R$ = 10% Time, $n$ = 3 years Let $P$ be the principal. Interest = INR 5958 When compounded annually, Total amount = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^n$ $⇒P + 5958 = P(1+\frac{10}{100})^3$ $⇒P + 5958 = P(\frac{11}{10})^3$ $⇒P + 5958 = P(\frac{1331}{1000})$ $⇒5958 = P ×
Question : Which of the following is not an insectivorous plant?
Option 1: Nepenthes
Option 2: Utricularia
Option 3: Drosera
Option 4: Cuscuta
Correct Answer: Cuscuta
Solution : The answer is Cuscuta.
Insectivorous plants are also known as carnivorous plants, and they feed on small insects and animals for their nutrient needs. Although they also perform photosynthesis, they have the unique feature of trapping insects for their nutrient needs. Some examples of insectivorous
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
His opponents launched a political _____ against him.
Option 1: regimen
Option 2: remission
Option 3: regale
Option 4: trade
Correct Answer: trade
The word trade is used in this context metaphorically to suggest that opponents engaged in various political actions, strategies, or maneuvers against the person.
The usage of trade in this context may be less common, but it is
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