Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The cost of an article worth Rs. 100 is increased by 10% first and again increased by 10%. The total increase (in Rs.) is:
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 21
Option 3: 110
Option 4: 121
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : The cost of the article is increased by 10%. The new cost becomes, = 100 + $\frac{10}{100}$ × 100 = Rs. 110 Then, this new cost is again increased by 10%. The final cost becomes, = 110 + $\frac{10}{100}$ × 110 = Rs. 121 Therefore,
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".
I and him (1) / are (2) / very good friends. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
"I and him" should be replaced with "he and I" as the correct subjective pronouns should be used in the correct order, which in the case of a positive statement is the second person, third
Question : National income received by the households is called_____.
Option 1: domestic income
Option 2: professional income
Option 3: personal income
Option 4: disposable income
Correct Answer: personal income
Solution : The correct option is personal income.
The national income received by households is called "personal income." Personal income includes all income received by individuals and households, such as wages, salaries, rental income, dividends, and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. It
Question : Directions: Which figure will come next in the series from the given alternatives? Question Figure:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the following question figure – 1. In each alternative leaf the lines inside the leaf or veins are moved upward and downward direction alternatively. 2. The complete part of the flower starting from the small lines inside the flower is removed in each figure.
Question : The volume of a cone is 27720 cm3. If the height of the cone is 20 cm, then what will be the area of the base?
Option 1: 4158 cm2
Option 2: 4272 cm2
Option 3: 4626 cm2
Option 4: 4836 cm2
Correct Answer: 4158 cm2
Solution : Given, The volume of a cone is 27720 cm3 The height of the cone is 20 cm We know, Volume of a cone = $\frac{1}{3}$ × area of base × height ⇒ 27720 = $\frac{1}{3}$ × area of base × 20 ⇒
Question : When a watch is sold at $\frac{7}{11}$ of the marked price, there is a loss of 20%. What is the ratio of the marked price to the cost price of this watch?
Option 1: 44 : 35
Option 2: 31 : 25
Option 3: 41 : 25
Option 4: 38 : 35
Correct Answer: 44 : 35
Solution : Let the cost price be CP and the marked price as MP. Given that when the watch is sold at $\frac{7}{11}$ of the MP, there is a loss of 20%. This means that $\frac{7}{11}$ of the MP is 80% of the CP. $⇒\frac{7}{11}
Question : Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
Option 1: Quit India movement
Option 2: Swadeshi movement
Option 3: Non-cooperation movement
Option 4: Civil Disobedience movement
Correct Answer: Swadeshi movement
Solution : The correct answer is the Swadeshi movement.
The Swadeshi were a component of the Indian Independence movement and aided in the growth of Indian nationalism. Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Bal Gangadhar Tilak are the main figures in the Swadeshi movement. The
Question : Study the given bar graph and answer the question that follows. The bar graph represents the voting for class monitor in class 9. In percentage figures how many more votes did Vaibhav get than Paridhi?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 10%
Option 4: 4%
Correct Answer: 25%
Solution : Given: Votes for Vaibhav = 20 Votes for Paridhi = 16 Required percentage $=\frac{20\ -\ 16}{16}\times 100=25\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 25%.
Question : The largest standing army of the Sultanate directly paid by the state, was created by:
Option 1: Iltutmish
Option 2: Alauddin Khalji
Option 3: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Option 4: Sikandar Lodi
Correct Answer: Alauddin Khalji
Solution : The correct answer is Alauddin Khalji.
Alauddin Khalji's reign was between 1296 AD and 1316 AD. Alauddin Khalji adopted the system of holding a large permanent military. For the first time, the army was paid in cash, and grades of soldiers were created.
Question : What is the upper age limit for appointment as a judge of the High court as of October 2022?
Option 1: 62 years
Option 2: 57 years
Option 3: 55 years
Option 4: 60 years
Correct Answer: 62 years
Solution : The correct answer is 62 years.
As of October 2022, candidates directly recruited from the Bar to serve as High Court judges in India face no upper age limit, allowing advocates to be appointed at any age if they meet eligibility criteria. However, for
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