Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which of the following states launched the Annapurna Rasoi Yojana to provide quality meals to weaker sections at subsidised rates as of 2023?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct answer is Rajasthan.
In December 2016, the Rajasthan government initiated the Annapurna Rasoi Scheme to offer affordable and high-quality meals to the underprivileged, drawing inspiration from Tamil Nadu's Amma Canteen. This scheme endeavours to provide subsidised food to those in need.
Question : A merchant sold an article at a 20% loss. If he had sold it for Rs. 390 more, 6% would have been gained on the cost price. What is the cost price of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 1,200
Option 2: Rs. 2,600
Option 3: Rs. 1,500
Option 4: Rs. 1,800
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,500
Solution : Given: A merchant sold an article at a 20% loss. He had sold it for Rs. 390 more, 6% would have been gained on the cost price. Here cost price is denoted by CP, selling price is denoted by SP. Let the cost price
Question : The ratio of the ages of the two students is 5 : 4. The difference between their ages is 8 years. What is the age of the younger student?
Option 1: 24 years
Option 2: 32 years
Option 3: 40 years
Option 4: 48 years
Correct Answer: 32 years
Solution : The ratio of the ages of the two students = 5 : 4 The difference between their ages = 8 years Let $5x$ and $4x$ be the ages of the two students. So, $5x-4x = 8$ $⇒x = 8$ Age of the younger student
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 226 : 213 :: 302 : ?
Option 1: 294
Option 2: 289
Option 3: 263
Option 4: 243
Correct Answer: 289
Solution : Given: 226 : 213 :: 302 : ?
Like, 226 : 213→226 – 13 = 213 Similarly, 302 : ?→302 – 13 = 289
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : As per Census 2011, which of the following states of India has the highest population?
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Bihar
Option 4: Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Uttar Pradesh.
As of the 2011 Census of India, Uttar Pradesh remained the most populous state in the country. The top five most populous states in India, according to the 2011 census, are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar,
Question : What is the official reason given by Britishers after the partition of Bengal in 1905?
Option 1: Easy movement of an army.
Option 2: To check on extremist activities.
Option 3: Economic progress.
Option 4: Administrative convenience.
Correct Answer: Administrative convenience.
Solution : The correct answer is Administrative convenience.
Bengal was officially divided in 1905, with administrative convenience cited as the official British explanation. With over 78 million people, Bengal was a difficult place to govern. Additionally, they said that Assam will come under direct government following
Question : Who among the following Chahamana rulers defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191?
Option 1: Vigraharaja III
Option 2: Ajayaraja II
Option 3: Prithviraja III
Option 4: Durlabharaja III
Correct Answer: Prithviraja III
Solution : The correct answer is Prithviraja III.
The Chahamana (Chauhan) ruler who defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191 was Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj III). The battle between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori is known as the First Battle of Tarain, and it took place near
Question : A is two times as efficient as B. A can complete a work in 20 days less than B. If both of them work together, then in how many days will the same work be completed?
Option 1: $\frac{40}{3}$ days
Option 2: $\frac{27}{2}$ days
Option 3: 20 days
Option 4: 15 days
Correct Answer: $\frac{40}{3}$ days
Solution : Given: A is two times as efficient as B. A can complete a work in 20 days less than B. Use the formulas, $\text{Time}=\frac{\text{Total work}}{\text{Efficiency}}$ The relationship between time and efficiency is inversely proportional when the work is equal. The efficiencies of A :
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'.
Unadulterated and unabashed were/ the two words that the judge use/ to define his performance.
Option 1: unadulterated and unabashed were
Option 2: the two words that the judge use
Option 3: to define his performance
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: the two words that the judge use
Solution : The second option is correct.
The verb use should be in the past tense to match the past tense of were. It should be used instead of use to maintain grammatical consistency in the sentence.
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A place where snakes are kept.
Option 1: Apiary
Option 2: Hive
Option 3: Aviary
Option 4: Serpentarium
Correct Answer: Serpentarium
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Serpentarium is the most appropriate word, as it specifically denotes a facility dedicated to housing and studying snakes. It refers to a place where snakes are kept, observed, and sometimes displayed for educational or research purposes.
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