Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : 40 percent of the cost price of an article is equal to 24 percent of its selling price. What is the profit percentage?
Option 1: 60 percent
Option 2: 50 percent
Option 3: 66.66 percent
Option 4: 52.5 percent
Correct Answer: 66.66 percent
Solution : Let the cost price of the article as CP and the selling price as SP. Given that 40% of CP is equal to 24% of SP. ⇒ 0.40 × CP = 0.24 × SP ⇒ $\frac{SP}{CP} = \frac{0.40}{0.24}=\frac{5}{3}$ Let SP be $5x$ and CP
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, PROFIT is coded as VIHOTP. What is the code for RACING in that code language?
Option 1: INKCCR
Option 2: INKCRC
Option 3: INKRCC
Option 4: ILNCCR
Correct Answer: INKCCR
Solution : Given: PROFIT is coded as VIHOTP.
Add 0 and 1 to the place value of each letter of PROFIT alternatively, and then reverse the order of the letters, to get the required code.
Now, reverse the letters of PTOHIV→VIHOTP So, PROFIT is coded as VIHOTP.
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (15, 25, 35) (45, 55, 65)
Option 1: (55, 65, 75)
Option 2: (45, 55, 70)
Option 3: (55, 75, 85)
Option 4: (55, 60, 70)
Correct Answer: (55, 65, 75)
Solution : Given: (15, 25, 35); (45, 55, 65)
Add 10 to the first and second numbers, to get the second and third numbers respectively – ⇒ (15, 25, 35)→15 + 10 = 25, 25 + 10 = 35 ⇒ (45, 55, 65)→45 + 10
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
The poor man (1) / poisoned him (2) / and his own children. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The pronoun him in the second part of the sentence should be replaced with himself to indicate that the poor man poisoned himself.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The poor man poisoned himself and
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
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