Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The ratio of the speed of Aman, Kamal, and Manan is 2 : 3 : 4 respectively. What is the ratio of the time taken by Aman, Kamal, and Manan respectively to cover the same distance?
Option 1: 4 : 3 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 3 : 4
Option 3: 6 : 4 : 3
Option 4: 8 : 9 : 16
Correct Answer: 6 : 4 : 3
Solution : If speed is inversely proportional to time, the ratio of time taken will be inverse to the ratio of the speed. Given ratio = 2 : 3 : 4 Inverse of the given speed ratio = $\frac{1}{2} : \frac{1}{3} : \frac{1}{4}$
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any errors, mark 'No error' as your answer.
There are some Indian herbs / that possesses a range / of important therapeutic properties.
Option 1: of important therapeutic properties
Option 2: that possesses a range
Option 3: No error
Option 4: There are some Indian herbs
Correct Answer: that possesses a range
Solution : The part containing the error is in the second option.
Explanation: The error lies in the verb form possesses, which is incorrect in this context. The correct form should be that possess a range, because the relative pronoun that refers to
Question : A machine is marked at Rs. 6800 and available at a discount of 10%. The shopkeeper gives another off-season discount to the buyer and sells the machine for Rs. 5202. Find the off-season discount?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 12%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 18%
Correct Answer: 15%
Solution : Marked price of the machine = Rs. 6800 Price after first discount = $\frac{90}{100}$ × 6800 = Rs. 6120 The selling price of the machine = Rs. 5202 Discount percentage $=\frac{\text{ Initial value – Final value}}{\text{Initial value}}\times100=\frac{6120-5202}{6120}× 100 = \frac{918}{6120} × 100= 15\%$ Hence, the
Question : Which famous Indian Kathak dancer received the ‘Padma Vibhushan’ in 1986?
Option 1: Rukmini Devi Arundale
Option 2: Mallika Sarabhai
Option 3: Guru Bipin Singh
Option 4: Pandit Birju Maharaj
Correct Answer: Pandit Birju Maharaj
Solution : The correct answer is Pandit Birju Maharaj
Pandit Birju Maharaj is a renowned Indian Kathak dancer, and he received the Padma Vibhushan in 1986, which is India's second-highest civilian award, awarded by the government of India. Kathak dance originated in Uttar Pradesh, and
Question : The Central Government has launched the YUVA 2.0 Scheme 2022. It is a mentoring programme for young and budding authors below the age of ________.
Option 1: 45
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 35
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : The correct answer is 30.
The Central Government introduced the YUVA 2.0 programme. To foster reading, writing, and book culture in the nation and to project Indian and Indian writing internationally, it is a mentoring initiative for aspiring young authors under the age of
Question : What is the sum of all natural numbers between 1 and 100 which are multiples of 7?
Option 1: $735$
Option 2: $675$
Option 3: $745$
Option 4: $705$
Correct Answer: $735$
Solution : The numbers between 1 and 100 which are divisible by 7 are (7,14,21..........98) Equation for the number of terms: $T_n = a + (n–1)d$ Where $a$ = 1st term $n$ = number of terms $d$ = difference Putting the values we get, $98 =
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: All gold is silver. All silver is brass. All brass is copper. Conclusions: I. All gold is copper. II. All silver is copper.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusion – Conclusion (I): All gold is copper – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing gold completely lies inside the
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. Fit to drink
Option 1: Ostensible
Option 2: Deplorable
Option 3: Liable
Option 4: Potable
Correct Answer: Potable
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Potable means safe or suitable for drinking. It refers to something suitable for consumption, especially in terms of liquids.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The Mandal Commission Reports refer to which of the following?
Option 1: the other backward classes
Option 2: the scheduled tribes
Option 3: the minorities
Option 4: the scheduled castes
Correct Answer: the other backward classes
Solution : The answer is the other backward classes.
The recommendations provided by the Second Backward Classes Commission, established in India in 1979, are covered in the Mandal Commission Report. The Commission suggested in its 1980 report setting aside a specific proportion of government
Question : Directions: In a certain code language. ACTOR is written as 52, and PACK is written as 27. How will SEVEN be written in that language?
Option 1: 59
Option 2: 65
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 72
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given: ACTOR is written as 52 and PACK is written as 27.
Subtract the number of letters from the sum of the positional value of ACTOR, to obtain the required code – A→1; C→3; T→20; O→15; R→18 (1 + 3 + 20 + 15 +
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