Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets.(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (19, 37, 72) (15, 29, 56)
Option 1: (11, 21, 40)
Option 2: (16, 30, 62)
Option 3: (18, 35, 69)
Option 4: (12, 25, 50)
Correct Answer: (11, 21, 40)
Solution : Given: (19, 37, 72); (15, 29, 56)
The first number is multiplied by 2 and from the resultant subtract 1, to get the second number and the second number is multiplied by 2 and from the resultant subtract 2, to get the third
Question : The difference between a discount of 35% and two successive discounts of 20% on a certain bill was Rs. 22. The amount of the bill was:
Option 1: 200
Option 2: 220
Option 3: 1100
Option 4: 2200
Correct Answer: 2200
Solution : Let the amount of the bill be Rs. $x$. The single discount of two successive discounts, where $a$ = 20% and $b$ = 20%: $=(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)% $=20+20-\frac{20\times 20}{100}$ $= 40 -4$ $= 36\%$ As per given conditions, 36% of $x$ – 35% of $x$ = 22
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bolt from the blue
Option 1: To receive unexpected news
Option 2: To get good news
Option 3: To win a large sum of money
Option 4: To get lucky
Correct Answer: To receive unexpected news
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom bolt from the blue is derived from the imagery of a bolt of lightning suddenly striking from a clear blue sky, where there were no apparent signs of a storm. In
Question : Which of the following radiations has the least wavelength?
Option 1: X-rays
Option 2: α-rays
Option 3: γ-rays
Option 4: β-rays
Correct Answer: γ-rays
Solution : The correct answer is γ-rays.
Since Gamma has a higher frequency than all other radiation types and can produce more waves per second, it has the shortest wavelength of all radiation types. The γ-rays are a packet of electric radiation (photon) that
Question : The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur was constructed by_________.
Option 1: Rajaraja I
Option 2: Rajendra I
Option 3: Vijayalaya
Option 4: Aditya I
Correct Answer: Rajaraja I
Solution : The correct answer is Rajaraja I.
The Thanjavur Temple of Brihadisvara was built by Rajaraja Chola I. Tamil Nadu is home to the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur. It is a Hindu temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped. It is one of the biggest
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She_____ and left the room, carefully pulling the door shut.
Option 1: site
Option 2: sighed
Option 3: side
Option 4: slide
Correct Answer: sighed
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Sighed means to exhale audibly as an expression of weariness, irritation, or relief. In this context, it implies that she let out a sigh, possibly indicating a feeling of exhaustion, frustration, or some other emotion, before leaving the
Question : In covering a distance of 50 km, Somya takes 1 hour more than Sunny. If Somya doubles his speed, then he would take 1 hour less than Sunny. Somya's speed is:
Option 1: 18.4 km/hr
Option 2: 12.5 km/hr
Option 3: 14.8 km/hr
Option 4: 15.6 km/hr
Correct Answer: 12.5 km/hr
Solution : Let Somya's speed as $s$ km/hr and Sunny's time to cover the distance as $t$ hours. We know that, $\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$ From the problem, Somya takes 1 hour more than Sunny to cover the distance. $⇒t = \frac{50}{s} - 1$ If Somya doubles
Question : In which year was the 5G telecommunications technology launched in India?
Option 1: 2019
Option 2: 2022
Option 3: 2017
Option 4: 2014
Correct Answer: 2022
Solution : The answer is 2022.
The 5G telecommunications technology was launched in India in 2022. 5G is the fifth-generation technology standard for cellular networks. 5G has a higher bandwidth to deliver faster speeds than 4G and can connect more devices, improving the quality of the
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some blue is yellow. All yellow is red. Conclusions: I. Some blue is red. II. All red is yellow.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some blue is red – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing blue and red overlap and have
Question : Which part of the Constitution of India talks about the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Option 1: Part IV
Option 2: Part V
Option 3: Part III
Option 4: Part II
Correct Answer: Part IV
Solution : The correct answer is Part IV.
The Directive Principles of State Policy are addressed in Part IV of the Constitution. The Directive Principles of State Policy serve as a set of guiding principles for state policy at all levels.
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