Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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
Question : What will be the ratio of the interests earned by identical sum of money invested at the same rate of simple interest for 6 years and for 15 years respectively?
Option 1: 3 : 5
Option 2: 5 : 3
Option 3: 5 : 2
Option 4: 2 : 5
Correct Answer: 2 : 5
Solution : Use the formula below. Simple Interest = $\frac{\text{Principle×Rate×Time}}{100}$ The simple interest earned for 6 years ($SI_1$) is given by: ⇒ $SI_1$ = $\frac{P×R×6}{100}$ where $P$ and $R$ are the principal and rate of interest respectively. Simple interest earned for 15 years ($SI_2$) is
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Cow : Herbivorous :: ?
Option 1: Elephant : Herbivorous
Option 2: Goat : Carnivorous
Option 3: Sheep : Carnivorous
Option 4: Carnivorous : Lion
Correct Answer: Elephant : Herbivorous
Solution : Given: Cow : Herbivorous :: ? (The cow is a herbivorous animal.)
Let's check the given options – First option: Elephant : Herbivorous; Elephant is a herbivorous animal. Second option: Goat : Carnivorous; Goat is a herbivorous animal. Third option: Sheep : Carnivorous;
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Dinner in the Great Hall that night (1)_________ a pleasant experience for Sunny. The (2)_________ about his shouting match with Umbridge had (3)__________ exceptionally fast, even (4)_________ standards. He heard whispers all (5)__________ as he sat eating between Rob and Ravi.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: information
Option 2: sequence
Option 3: account
Option 4: news
Correct Answer: news
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
In the given sentence, the word news refers to information or reports related to the incident involving the shouting match between the individual (referred to as "his") and Umbridge. So, it best fits the blank.
The meanings of the other
Question : Who is associated with the term 'Lok Nayak' in India?
Option 1: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 2: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Option 3: Jayaprakash Narayan
Option 4: Madan Mohan Malaviya
Correct Answer: Jayaprakash Narayan
Solution : The correct answer is Jayaprakash Narayan.
Jayaprakash Narayan is known as Lok Nayak, which means people's hero. He was born in Bihar and is one of the leaders of the Indian National Movement. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress
Question : P, Q, and R alone can do a piece of work in 5, 6, and 4 days, respectively. All three of them began the work together but Q left 1 day before completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?
Option 1: $\frac{70}{37}$ days
Option 2: $\frac{100}{27}$ days
Option 3: $3$ days
Option 4: $\frac{80}{23}$ days
Correct Answer: $\frac{70}{37}$ days
Solution : Let the total number of days be t. Rate of P = $\frac{1}{5}$ per day Rate of Q = $\frac{1}{6}$ per day Rate of R = $\frac{1}{4}$ per day ⇒ Combined rate = $\frac{1}{5}$ + $\frac{1}{6}$ + $\frac{1}{4}$ = $\frac{12}{60}$ + $\frac{10}{60}$ + $\frac{15}{60}$
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