Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. All H is G. II. Some G is I. Conclusions: I. No I is H. II. All I is G.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No I is H – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between I and H. So,
Question : What is the sum of the first 15 odd numbers?
Option 1: 255
Option 2: 225
Option 3: 235
Option 4: 215
Correct Answer: 225
Solution : The first 15 odd numbers are: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 Total number of terms: 15 Applying the formula: Sum(S) = $\frac{n}{2}[2a+(n–1)d]$ Where, $n$ = number or terms $a$ = 1st term $d$ =
Question : The price of kerosene increases by 10 %, every year. If the current price of kerosene is INR 50 per litre then what will be the price of kerosene per litre after 2 years?
Option 1: INR 65.6
Option 2: INR 60.5
Option 3: INR 52.8
Option 4: INR 55.6
Correct Answer: INR 60.5
Solution : The current price of kerosene = INR 50 Increase per year = 10% Number of years = 2 Effective increase = (10 + 10 + $\frac{10×10}{100}$)% = 21% Increased price = 50 + 21% of 50 = 50 + $\frac{21}{100}$ × 50 = 50
Question : Which among the following is the oldest joint stock bank in India?
Option 1: Allahabad Bank
Option 2: Bank of Baroda
Option 3: Yes Bank
Option 4: Punjab National Bank
Correct Answer: Allahabad Bank
Solution : The correct option is Allahabad Bank.
Established on April 24, 1865, Allahabad Bank stands as one of India's earliest joint-stock banks. A group of Europeans founded it in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The bank's initial mission was to advance trade and business within the area.
Question : Which festival is celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam?
Option 1: Pongal
Option 2: Makaravilakku
Option 3: Magh Bihu
Option 4: Lohri
Correct Answer: Magh Bihu
Solution : The correct option is Magh Bihu.
The festival celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam is known as "Bihu." There are three Bihu festivals celebrated at different times of the year in Assam, and the one associated with the harvest is
Question : Who among the following is India's last living Sadhir dancer, honoured with Padma Shrl in 2022?
Option 1: R Muthukannammal
Option 2: Manjamma Jogati
Option 3: Rukmini Devi Arundale
Option 4: Baisali Mohanty
Correct Answer: R Muthukannammal
Solution : The correct answer is R Muthukannammal.
In Tamil Nadu, India's Muthukannammal is a seventh-generation renowned Sadir dancer. Of the thirty-two Devadasis who served the god at the Viralimalai Murugan temple, she is the only one still alive. The Indian government acknowledged Muthukannammal in 2022
Question : A trader marks the sale price 25% more than the cost price and gives a 10% discount at the time of selling. The gain percentage is ____.
Option 1: $12\frac{1}{2}$%
Option 2: $12\frac{1}{3}$%
Option 3: $11\frac{1}{2}$%
Option 4: $12$%
Correct Answer: $12\frac{1}{2}$%
Solution : The trader marks the selling price as 25% more than the cost price. So, the marked price (MP) = CP + 0.25 × CP = 1.25 × CP ----------------(i) Then, the trader gives a 10% discount at the time of selling. So, the selling price
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'. Eight years ago, she founded / humans of Bombay, inspired of / the single idea - we all want to be heard.
Option 1: the single idea—we all want to be heard
Option 2: eight years ago, she founded
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: humans of Bombay, inspired of
Correct Answer: humans of Bombay, inspired of
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correct preposition to use after inspired in this context is by, not of. The appropriate construction is inspired by the source of inspiration.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Eight years ago, she
Question : Which king was shown on his coins as a Veena player?
Option 1: Ashoka
Option 2: Chandragupta Maurya
Option 3: Samudragupta
Option 4: Chandragupta 1
Correct Answer: Samudragupta
Solution : The correct answer is Samudragupta.
Samudragupta was shown on his coins as a Veena player. Veena is considered a divine instrument. Samudragupta was a powerful and influential ruler of the Gupta Empire in ancient India. He was the son of Chandragupta 1. The Gupta
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