Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) 12 : 225 :: 10 : 169 :: 14 : ?
Option 1: 289
Option 2: 441
Option 3: 361
Option 4: 529
Correct Answer: 289
Solution : Given: 12 : 225 :: 10 : 169 :: 14 : ?
Add 3 in the first number and square the resultant to get the second number – Like in, 12 : 225 → (12 + 3)2 = 225 And in, 10 : 169
Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Do not laugh _______ other's mistakes.
Option 1: at
Option 2: for
Option 3: against
Option 4: about
Correct Answer: at
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The given sentence implies that one shouldn't find amusement in or make fun of someone else's mistakes. The appropriate preposition to use in this context is "at", indicating the action of laughing in response to or
Question : What is the name of the autobiography of the famous Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh?
Option 1: Straight from the Heart
Option 2: Wings of Fire
Option 3: The Race of My Life
Option 4: The Test of My Life
Correct Answer: The Test of My Life
Solution : The correct option is The Test of My Life.
The autobiography of Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is titled "The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back." In this candid memoir, Yuvraj shares his journey, including his cricket
Question : Find the value of [7 + { 4 × (2 + 5 × 4) } ].
Option 1: 95
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 55
Option 4: 85
Correct Answer: 95
Solution : Given: [7 + { 4 × (2 + 5 × 4) } ] = [7 + { 4 × (2 + 20) } ] = [7 + { 4 × 22} ] = [7 + 88 ] = 95 Hence, the correct answer is 95.
Question : The Constitution of India has given power to the Supreme court to issue certain writs. How many types of these writs are mentioned in the constitution?
Option 1: Four
Option 2: Five
Option 3: Two
Option 4: Six
Correct Answer: Five
Solution : The correct answer is Five.
The Supreme Court and the High Courts of India, under Articles 32 and 226, respectively, can issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto. Furthermore, the Parliament, under Article 32, can empower any other
Question : A merchant allows a discount of 10% on the marked price for the cash payment. To make a profit of 17%, he must mark his goods higher than their cost price by:
Option 1: 33%
Option 2: 40%
Option 3: 27%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 30%
Solution : Let the cost price be 100. Since profit percentage = 17% ⇒ Selling price = 100 + 17% of 100 = 117 Since discount = 10% of marked price ⇒ Selling price = 90% of marked price ⇒ 117 = 90% of marked Price ⇒
Question : In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from:
Option 1: sugarcane
Option 2: potato
Option 3: rice
Option 4: wheat
Correct Answer: sugarcane
Solution : The correct option is sugarcane.
Sugarcane is a very viable source for ethanol production because of its high sugar content, effective conversion to ethanol, plenty of biomass, sustainability, low greenhouse gas emissions, and contribution to energy independence. Brazil is an example of how to
Question : Panama Canal was constructed in:
Option 1: 1869
Option 2: 1980
Option 3: 1905
Option 4: 1914
Correct Answer: 1914
Solution : The correct option is 1914.
The 82 km long Panama Canal, separates North and South America by joining the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The Panama Canal serves as a route for maritime trade and cuts through the Panamanian Isthmus. In 1904, the United States took
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. French : Language :: Train : ?
Option 1: Travel
Option 2: Vehicle
Option 3: Goods
Option 4: Tracks
Correct Answer: Vehicle
Solution : Given: French : Language :: Train : ?
Like, French is the type of language. Similarly, a Train is the type of vehicle.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Who built Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore ?
Option 1: Aditya Chola
Option 2: Raja Raja Chola
Option 3: Rajendra Chola
Option 4: Karikala Chola
Correct Answer: Raja Raja Chola
Solution : The correct option is -
The Brihadeshwara Temple was built by Raja Raja Chola I, who was a prominent monarch of the Chola dynasty in South India. The temple is located in the city of Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India. It is known
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