Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A sum of Rs. 3,500 is lent out at simple interest in two parts. One part at the annual rate of 7% and another part at the annual rate of 5%. If the total annual interest is Rs. 210, then what is the sum lent out at the rate of 7%?
Option 1: Rs. 1,750
Option 2: Rs. 2,000
Option 3: Rs. 1,500
Option 4: Rs. 2,250
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,750
Solution : Given: A sum of Rs. 3,500 is lent out at simple interest in two parts. Use the formula, $SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$ where $SI$, $P$, $R$, and $T$ are the simple interest, principal, rate, and time. According to the question, ⇒ $\frac{P\times 7\times 1}{100}+\frac{(3500-P)\times 5\times
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Anything is ___ which is not against the nature of things.
Option 1: Possible
Option 2: Parable
Option 3: Probable
Option 4: Practicable
Correct Answer: Practicable
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option "practicable".
"Practicable'' means capable of being put into practice or feasible. This helps in conveying the intended meaning that things that are not against nature are feasible.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F, and G study in the same college. F and G are the second eldest and eldest respectively, between them. E is older than only A and C. D is the fourth eldest. A is not the youngest. How many friends are older than E?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: (I) F and G are the second eldest and eldest respectively, between them. G > F > _ > _ > _ > _ > _ (II) E is older than only A and C. D is the fourth eldest. A is not the
Question : Which freedom fighter was involved in the Kakori Train Action in 1925, for which the British government condemned him to death?
Option 1: Ram Prasad Bismil
Option 2: Lala Hardayal
Option 3: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Option 4: Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: Ram Prasad Bismil
Solution : The correct answer is Ram Prasad Bismil.
Kakori Train Action took place on 9 August 1925 in a village in Lucknow. Ramprasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, Thakur Roshan Singh, and Rajendra Lahari were the revolutionaries who were involved in this train action, which
Question : The substances which reduce friction are called _______.
Option 1: fluids
Option 2: magnets
Option 3: springs
Option 4: lubricants
Correct Answer: lubricants
Solution : The correct option is lubricants.
The substances that reduce friction are called "lubricants". Lubricants create a slippery layer between surfaces in contact, minimising friction, and wear. They play a crucial role in machinery, engines, and various mechanical systems to enhance efficiency and prolong equipment
Question : Which of the following is an asset that the borrower owns (such as land, building, vehicle, livestock, deposits with banks) and uses as a guarantee to a lender until the loan is repaid?
Option 1: Frills
Option 2: Lease
Option 3: Collateral
Option 4: Credit
Correct Answer: Collateral
Solution : The correct answer is Collateral.
The asset that a borrower owns and uses as collateral or a guarantee to a lender until the loan is repaid is typically referred to as "collateral" or "security." This can include various types of assets, such as land,
Question : Which Kathak dancer was awarded with Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?
Option 1: Hema Malini
Option 2: Sitara Devi
Option 3: Kaushalya Reddy
Option 4: Sridevi
Correct Answer: Sitara Devi
Solution : The correct answer is Sitara Devi.
Sitara Devi was an Indian dancer who specialized in the classical Kathak style of dancing. She was also a singer and an actress. She received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career and performed at many prestigious
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 89, 170, 219, 244, 253, ?
Option 1: 254
Option 2: 257
Option 3: 255
Option 4: 256
Correct Answer: 254
Solution : Given: 89, 170, 219, 244, 253, ?
Add the square of consecutive odd numbers in decreasing order starting from 9, to get the required missing number – 89 + 92 = 89 + 81 = 170; 170 + 72 = 170 + 49
Question : The table given below shows the production of taxis by two companies in 6 years.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
I. The production of taxis by A in year Y1 is 20 percent more than the production of taxis by B in year Y2. II. The ratio of the total production of taxis by A in years Y3 and Y4 to the total production of taxis by B in years Y5 and Y6 is 8: 19.
Option 1: Both I and II
Option 2: Only I
Option 3: Neither I nor II
Option 4: Only II
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II
Solution : According to the question Production by A in Y1 = 800 Production by B in Y2 = 1000 ⇒ ($\frac{800-1000}{1000}$) × 100 = ($\frac{−200}{1000}$) × 100 = −20 So, the statement I is not correct. Total production for A in Y3 and
Question : Who among the following is referred to as ‘Prince of Bhangra’, due to his Bhangra music?
Option 1: Diljit Dosanjh
Option 2: Sukhbir Singh
Option 3: Arijit Singh
Option 4: Shaan
Correct Answer: Sukhbir Singh
Solution : The correct answer is Sukhbir Singh.
Sukhbir Singh is referred to as the "Prince of Bhangra". His Bhangra music varied from fusion to pure Punjabi at times. His Bhangra is a fusion of Bhangra with rap, techno and reggae.
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