Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The selling price of an article is four times of its cost price. If the selling price is reduced by INR 300, then the profit becomes 250%. What is the cost price of the article?
Option 1: INR 400
Option 2: INR 450
Option 3: INR 800
Option 4: INR 600
Correct Answer: INR 600
Solution : Let the cost price of the article as C and the selling price as S. It is given that the selling price is four times the cost price. ⇒ S = 4C We also know that if the selling price is reduced by INR
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Taj Mahal : Agra :: Qutub Minar : ?
Option 1: Delhi
Option 2: Ranchi
Option 3: Chennai
Option 4: Mumbai
Correct Answer: Delhi
Solution : Given: Taj Mahal : Agra :: Qutub Minar : ?
Like, Taj Mahal is located in Agra. Similarly, Qutub Minar is located in Delhi.
Hence, the first option is correct.
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".
You can (1) / open the box (2) / by a screwdriver. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The correct preposition to use is "with" when specifying the tool or means used to perform the action. The preposition "with" should replace "by".
With: It is used with the tool or means used to
Question : There are three measuring tapes which measure 56 cm, 64 cm, and 80 cm in length. Find the least length that could be measured by using any of the three tapes. (Only one type of tape should be used at a time and only complete tape should be used to measure.)
Option 1: 2240 cm
Option 2: 1982 cm
Option 3: 1706 cm
Option 4: 1876 cm
Correct Answer: 2240 cm
Solution : 56 = 23 × 7 64 = 26 80 = 24 × 5 The least length that could be measured by using any of the three tapes which measure 56 cm, 64 cm, and 80 cm in length = LCM of
Question : Satyajit Ray was honoured with Bharat Ratna in 1992. He was a famous _____.
Option 1: physicist
Option 2: filmmaker
Option 3: cricketer
Option 4: lawyer
Correct Answer: filmmaker
Solution : The correct option is a filmmaker.
Satyajit Ray, honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1992, was a renowned Indian filmmaker. Born in 1921, he gained international acclaim for his art-house films, particularly the Apu Trilogy. Ray's cinematic genius, storytelling finesse, and deep human insights
Question : Earthquakes are generally associated with:
Option 1: Joints
Option 2: Faults
Option 3: Folds
Option 4: Schistosity
Correct Answer: Faults
Solution : The correct option is Faults.
Sudden movement along Earth's fault lines causes earthquakes. The motion releases "elastic strain" energy accumulated in the form of seismic waves, which travel through the Earth and cause the Earth to tremble. Such movement on the faults typically results from
Question : The famous movie "3 Idiots" is based on the novel "Five Point Someone" which is written by Indian author_____.
Option 1: Khushwant Singh
Option 2: Novoneel Chakraborty
Option 3: Chetan Bhagat
Option 4: Durjoy Datta
Correct Answer: Chetan Bhagat
Solution : The correct answer is Chetan Bhagat.
The famous movie "3 Idiots" is based on the novel "Five Point Someone," which was written by Indian author Chetan Bhagat. The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, was released in 2009. Millions of copies of books were
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
A young man walks toward me with a stick slung across his back and a (1)_______ of sheep at his feet, which carry him down the path (2)______ a crowd of rowdy children. An older man follows, weatherworn but still (3)______, a rifle over his left shoulder. He clicks his tongue to (4)______ the flock. Behind him are two women on horses; I guess (5)______ are his wife and daughter.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: army
Option 2: shoal
Option 3: horde
Option 4: flock
Correct Answer: flock
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The group of sheep is known as a flock. This helps convey the intended meaning that a young man walked towards him with a group of sheep following him.
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.
She was remarkably _______ in singing and dancing.
Option 1: conductive
Option 2: fluctuating
Option 3: cooperative
Option 4: accomplished
Correct Answer: accomplished
The word accomplished is the correct choice in this sentence because it means highly skilled or proficient in a particular area. When describing someone as "accomplished in singing and dancing", it suggests that the person is very skilled
Question : Which of the following is not an example of millet or coarse grains?
Option 1: Jowar
Option 2: Ragi
Option 3: Wheat
Option 4: Bajra
Correct Answer: Wheat
Solution : The correct answer is Wheat.
Wheat is not an example of millet or coarse grains. While Jowar, Ragi, and Bajra are types of millets or coarse grains, wheat belongs to the category of cereals and is considered a staple crop rather than a coarse
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