Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Three 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: I. Some mobiles are land. II. Some land is wide. III. All wide are tall. Conclusions: I. Some mobiles are tall. II. All tall are wide.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some mobiles are tall – From the Venn diagram, we can see that there is no direct relation between mobile
Question : Select the option that rectifies the incorrectly spelt words in the given sentence. Our webcite is no longer avaialbale to the users.
Option 1: Our webcite is no longer available to the users.
Option 2: Our websight is no longer availbale to the users.
Option 3: Our website is no longer available to the users.
Option 4: Our website is no longer availbale to the users.
Correct Answer: Our website is no longer available to the users.
Solution : The right choice is the third option.
The given sentence has two misspelled words. The correct spellings of these words and their meanings in the given context are as follows:
Question : The average of 20 numbers is 30 and that of the other 30 numbers is 50. What is the average of all the numbers?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 47
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : The sum of the 20 numbers = 20 × 30 = 600 The sum of the other 30 numbers = 30 × 50 = 1500 The total sum of both sets of numbers = 600 + 1500 = 2100 Total numbers = 20 + 30
Question : According to the 2011 Census, which among the following states has the highest literacy rate?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct option is Kerala.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate in Kerala is 94%. It is the highest among the states of India. The national average for literacy is 72.9%.
The Census of 2011 was the 15th Census of
Question : Sri Lanka is separated from India by ___________.
Option 1: Strait of Gibraltar
Option 2: Malacca Strait
Option 3: Bering Strait
Option 4: Palk Strait
Correct Answer: Palk Strait
Solution : The correct option is Palk Strait.
The Palk Strait divides Sri Lanka from India. A body of water known as the Palk Strait separates Sri Lanka's northern and eastern beaches from the southeast coast of India, where it is located in the state
Question : Which among the following instruments is used for measuring the humidity of the air or gas?
Option 1: Bolometer
Option 2: Hygrometer
Option 3: Hydrometer
Option 4: Altimeter
Correct Answer: Hygrometer
Solution : The correct option is the Hygrometer.
The Hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the humidity or amount of water vapour in the air. The amount of moisture present in the air is known as humidity. The humidity in the atmosphere relies on multiple factors
Question : Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution is related to the "Organisation of Village Panchayats"?
Option 1: Article 43
Option 2: Article 40
Option 3: Article 42
Option 4: Article 41
Correct Answer: Article 40
Solution : The correct answer is Article 40.
The Indian Constitution's Directive Principles of State Policy include Article 40. These recommendations help the government create laws and regulations about local self-governance in rural areas, even though they are not legally enforceable in court.
Question : Allowing 10% and 13% successive discounts, the selling price of an article becomes Rs. 14094. The marked price is:
Option 1: Rs. 19000
Option 2: Rs. 20090
Option 3: Rs. 18000
Option 4: Rs. 16200
Correct Answer: Rs. 18000
Solution : Let the marked price as $M$. Given that the selling price after a 10% discount is 0.9$M$, and the selling price after a further 13% discount is 0.87 × 0.9$M$. ⇒ 0.87 × 0.9$M$ = 14094 ⇒ $M$ = Rs. 18000 Hence, the correct
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The camel uses fat as a source of energy during its longer journey in the desert.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: it’s longer journey
Option 3: its longest journeyed
Option 4: its long journey
Correct Answer: its long journey
Solution : The underlined part of the sentence can be improved by choosing the fourth option.
Explanation: Long is the correct choice over longer in this context because the sentence is describing a general characteristic of a camel's journey in the desert. The use
Question : A invested an amount of Rs. 12,000 in a fixed deposit scheme for 2 years at an interest rate of 5% per annum, compounded annually. How much amount will A get on maturity of the fixed deposit?
Option 1: Rs. 13,230
Option 2: Rs. 11,280
Option 3: Rs. 12,450
Option 4: Rs. 14,560
Correct Answer: Rs. 13,230
Solution : When compounded annually, $ A= P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{T}$, Where $A$ is the total amount, $P$ is the principal amount, $R$ is the rate of interest per annum, and $T$ is the time in years. Given: $P$ = Rs. 12,000 $R$ = 5% per annum $T$ =
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