Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : In which State is the Hutti gold mine situated?
Option 1: Maharashtra
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Orissa
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Solution : The correct answer is Karnataka.
Hutti Mine is a gold mine located in the Raichur district of Karnataka. It is a rich gold ore. Karnataka is the largest producer of gold in India. At present Hutti is the largest and only active gold mine
Question : "The Kiss of Life" is the autobiography of whom among the following persons?
Option 1: Sanjay Suri
Option 2: John Abraham
Option 3: Dino Morea
Option 4: Emraan Hashmi
Correct Answer: Emraan Hashmi
Solution : The correct option is Emraan Hashmi.
"The Kiss of Life" is the autobiography of Emraan Hashmi. He co-authored the book with Bilal Siddiqi, and it narrates his journey from a young boy exploring various interests in becoming a successful actor. However, the book's central
Question : Which of the following factors affect the distribution of population? I. Climate II. Soil III. Topography IV. Water
Option 1: II and IV
Option 2: I, III and IV
Option 3: I and III
Option 4: I, II, III, and IV
Correct Answer: I, II, III, and IV
Solution : The correct answer is I, II, III, and IV.
The distribution of population is influenced by a combination of factors, including climate, soil, topography, and water availability. Climate determines habitability, with populations often concentrated in regions suitable for human settlement.
Question : A camp of soldiers has food for 200 days. After 20 days, 100 more soldiers join the camp and the food now can last for 80 days. What was the initial number of soldiers in the camp?
Option 1: 140
Option 2: 100
Option 3: 120
Option 4: 80
Correct Answer: 80
Solution : Let's the initial number of soldiers as $x$ and the initial number of days the food could last for 200 Food Supply = the number of soldiers × the number of days = $x×200$ After 20 days, food for (200 – 20) = 180 days
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase.
The black sheep
Option 1: A day of importance
Option 2: A stupid or foolish person
Option 3: A friend who betrays
Option 4: The least reputable member of a group
Correct Answer: The least reputable member of a group
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The idiom the black sheep is a figurative expression used to refer to a person who is considered the least reputable or who does not conform to the norms
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. This has sharp decreased the cases of water-borne diseases.
Option 1: sharp decrease
Option 2: sharply decreased
Option 3: sharper decreases
Option 4: No improvement
Correct Answer: sharply decreased
Solution : The second option is correct.
Question : If Rs. 4200 is distributed among A, B, and C such that A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 6 : 5, then find the share of B.
Option 1: Rs. 1770
Option 2: Rs. 1680
Option 3: Rs. 1550
Option 4: Rs. 1800
Correct Answer: Rs. 1680
Solution : A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 6 : 5 If we equal B in both ratios we get, A : B = 4 : 6, B : C = 6 : 5 So, A : B : C
Question : In measuring the sides of a rectangle, there is an excess of $5\%$ on one side and $2\%$ deficit on the other. Then the error percentage in the area is:
Option 1: $3.3\%$
Option 2: $3\%$
Option 3: $2.9\%$
Option 4: $2.7\%$
Correct Answer: $2.9\%$
Solution : Let the original sides be $\mathrm{a}$ and $\mathrm{b}$. Initial area, $\mathrm{A_\text{initial}=ab}$ There is an excess of $5\%$ on one side. The new length of this side $=\mathrm{1.05a}$ There is a deficit of $2\%$ on the other side. The new length of this side $=\mathrm{0.98b}$ Final
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
No matter how (1)_________ time you (2)__________ to improve your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of (3)__________ to feel and function at your best. Humans are social (4)_________ with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We're not meant to survive, (5)________ alone thrive, in isolation.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. (4)
Option 1: kingdoms
Option 2: populations
Option 3: creatures
Option 4: lives
Correct Answer: creatures
Solution : The correct option to fill in the blank is the third option.
Explanation: In the given context, the word creatures is the most fitting term to describe humans as social beings. It emphasises the idea that humans are living entities with emotional needs for
Question : The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award has been instituted in the year 1995. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was recognized for which dance form?
Option 1: Kathak
Option 2: Manipuri
Option 3: Chhau
Option 4: Odissi
Correct Answer: Odissi
Solution : The correct answer is Odissi.
The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award was established in 1995 by Sri Ratikant Mohapatra, the director of Srjan and son and disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, to honour two people for their contributions to the theatre, dance, music, and film industries.
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update