Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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. Afghanistan : Kabul :: Australia : ?
Option 1: Wellington
Option 2: Sydney
Option 3: Melbourne
Option 4: Canberra
Correct Answer: Canberra
Solution : Given: Afghanistan : Kabul :: Australia : ?
Like, Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan. Similarly, the capital of Australia is Canberra.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a tank in 6 hours, 9 hours, and 12 hours, respectively. B and C are opened for half an hour, and then pipe A is opened. The time taken by the three pipes together to fill the remaining part of the tank is:
Option 1: $3\ \text{hours}$
Option 2: $2\ \text{hours}$
Option 3: $2\frac{1}{2}\ \text{hours}$
Option 4: $3\frac{1}{2}\ \text{hours}$
Correct Answer: $2\frac{1}{2}\ \text{hours}$
Solution : Given: Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a tank in 6 hours, 9 hours, and 12 hours respectively. So, L.C.M of 6, 9, 12 = Total capacity = 36 units Efficiency of A = $\frac{36}{6}$ = 6 Efficiency of B = $\frac{36}{9}$
Question : Which of the following words were added to the Preamble of the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Socialist
Option 2: Democratic
Option 3: Universal
Option 4: Republic
Correct Answer: Socialist
Solution : The correct option is the Socialist.
The 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution, which took place in 1976, introduced several changes to the Preamble. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment.
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."
The thief had hardly put the cash in his pocket then the owner woke up.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first option "then the owner woke up" as "then" should be replaced with "when" as per the concept of correlative conjunctions, which are, in this case, "hardly...when". They are used to describe an event or action that occurs almost
Question : A product, whose marked price is Rs. 840, is sold for Rs. 798 by a wholesale shop. What is the percentage discount given by him?
Option 1: 6%
Option 2: 5%
Option 3: 3%
Option 4: 4%
Correct Answer: 5%
Solution : A product's marked price = Rs. 840 Selling price = Rs. 798 Discount percentage = $\frac{840-798}{840}×100=\frac{42}{840}×100=5$% Hence, the correct answer is 5%.
Question : As of November 2022, what is the capital of India's neighbouring country Bhutan?
Option 1: Beijing
Option 2: Dhaka
Option 3: Paro
Option 4: Thimphu
Correct Answer: Thimphu
Solution : The correct answer is Thimphu.
As of November 2022, the capital of Bhutan's neighbouring country, India, remains Thimphu. Thimphu is Bhutan's capital and largest city, situated in the western part of the country. It serves as Bhutan's political, economic, and cultural centre, fostering the nation's
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the question figure – In each alternative box number of lines has been increased by 4 and 2 alternatively. So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –
Therefore, the figure in the second option is the required missing figure.
Question : The forces which act in the interior of the earth are called __________.
Option 1: gravitational forces
Option 2: frictional forces
Option 3: endogenic forces
Option 4: exogenic forces
Correct Answer: endogenic forces
Solution : The correct answer is endogenic forces.
Earth's inner forces are referred to as endogenic forces. Endogenic forces are the pressures that originate within the earth. Endogenic forces are the movements that are both horizontal and vertical that are brought about by forces that
Question : If 25% discount is given on an article, then there will be a loss of 15%. If the article is sold at its marked price, then what will the profit percentage be? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]
Option 1: 15.66%
Option 2: 12.66%
Option 3: 13.33%
Option 4: 10.22%
Correct Answer: 13.33%
Solution : Discount percentage (d) = 25% Loss percentage (l) = 15% $\frac{\text{Marked Price}}{\text{Cost Price}} = \frac{100 - \text{loss%}}{100 - \text{discount%}}$ Using the formula $\frac{\text{Marked Price}}{\text{Cost Price}} = \frac{100 - 15}{100 - 25}$ ⇒ $\frac{\text{MP}}{\text{CP}} = \frac{85}{75}$ ⇒ $\frac{\text{Marked Price}}{\text{Cost Price}} = \frac{17}{15}$ Now, the Selling Price
Question : How many silver medals won by India in Commonwealth Games 2022?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : The correct answer is 16.
During the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, India achieved a notable success, securing a total of 61 medals from July 28 to August 8. The Indian contingent, comprising nearly 200 athletes competing across 16 sports, earned 22 golds, 16 silvers,
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