Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: The bar graph given below shows the production (in tonnes) of rice in a country for the years 2007 to 2011. Study the graph carefully and answer the questions given below.
The production of rice in the year 2011 is what percent of the production of rice in 2010?
Option 1: 116.67%
Option 2: 121.5%
Option 3: 133.33%
Option 4: 108.5%
Correct Answer: 116.67%
Solution : The production of rice in the year 2011 = 840 The production of rice in the year 2010 = 720 $\therefore$ The required percentage = $\frac{840}{720}×100= 116.67\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 116.67%.
Question : A dealer sold $\frac{3}{4}$th of his articles at a gain of $24\%$ and the remaining at the cost price. The percentage of gain in the whole transaction is:
Option 1: $15\%$
Option 2:
$18\%$
Option 3:
$24\%$
Option 4:
$32\%$
Correct Answer:
Solution : Let the cost price of each article be $\mathrm{C}$. The dealer sold $\frac{3}{4}$th of his articles at a gain of $24\%$. The selling price for this part $=\mathrm{\frac{3}{4}C + 0.24 \times \frac{3}{4}C = 0.93C}$ The remaining $\frac{1}{4}$th of the articles were sold at the cost
Question : Where was the first Buddhist Council held?
Option 1: Vaishali
Option 2: Kashmir
Option 3: Rajagriha
Option 4: Pataliputra
Correct Answer: Rajagriha
Solution : The correct answer is Rajagriha.
The first Buddhist council was held in Rajagriha. It was soon organised after the death of Lord Buddha, and this event is known as Mahaparinirvan, which means freedom from the cycle of rebirth and death. The first Buddhist council was
Question : Who among the following is the recipient of the 2021 Abhinandan Saroja National Award by the National Institute of Indian Classical Dance?
Option 1: Nalini Asthana
Option 2: Aparna Satheesan
Option 3: Rashid Khan
Option 4: S. Ballesh Bhajantri
Correct Answer: Aparna Satheesan
Solution : The correct answer is Aparna Satheesan.
Aparna Satheesan was the recipient of the 2021 Abhinandan Saroja National Award from the National Institute of Indian Classical Dance. She is a skilled Bharatanatyam/Kuchipudi dancer.
The Abhinandan Saroja National Award was begun on the birthday of the
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Explicit
Option 1: Perfect
Option 2: Specific
Option 3: Nebulous
Option 4: Vogue
Correct Answer: Specific
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explicit means clearly and fully expressed, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Similarly, specific refers to something precise, clear, and detailed, without ambiguity. The emphasis is on clarity and lack of ambiguity, making specific an appropriate synonym.
Question : What is the value of 49 ÷ 7 – 343 ÷ 7 – 243 ÷ 27 + 729 ÷ 27 + 152 ÷ 19?
Option 1: –16
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 16
Option 4: –32
Correct Answer: –16
Solution : 49 ÷ 7 – 343 ÷ 7 – 243 ÷ 27 + 729 ÷ 27 + 152 ÷ 19 = 7 – 49 – 9 + 27 + 8 = – 58 + 42 = – 16 Hence, the correct answer is – 16.
Question : Which one of the following statements is true regarding the rate of interest?
Option 1: The rate of interest may be zero.
Option 2: The rate of interest increases with economic growth.
Option 3: The rate of interest can not be determined.
Option 4: The rate of interest can not be zero.
Correct Answer: The rate of interest can not be zero.
Solution : The correct answer is The rate of interest can not be zero.
The rate of interest can never be zero due to the following factors:
Question : Tha dance Kathakali is associated with the state of
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh .
Option 2: Kerala.
Option 3: Tamil Nadu .
Option 4: Orissa.
Correct Answer: Kerala.
Solution : The correct option is - Kerala.
Famous Indian classical dance from Kerala is called kathakali. Kathakali is the term for the art of telling a tale through dance and theater. It is well known for its detailed makeup, vivid costumes, deft motions, and emotive storytelling.
Question : The first Mughal emperor of India was
Option 1: Shah Jahan
Option 2: Humayun
Option 3: Babur
Option 4: Akbar
Correct Answer: Babur
Solution : The correct answer is Babur.
The first Mughal emperor of India was Babur. He founded the Mughal Empire. Babur laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in 1526 and ruled for four years. He died in 1530 in Agra. He was succeeded by his son
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, Here we go west is written as 8649, West and East best is written as 4 @ # pr, and East direction sun is written as # jt qm. Which one of the following is the possible code for direction east in that code language?
Option 1: @ jt
Option 2: qm it
Option 3: 4 qm
Option 4: # qm
Correct Answer: # qm
Solution : Given: (I) Here we go west⇒8649 (II) West and east best⇒4 @ # pr (III) East direction sun⇒# jt qm.
By comparing, the given coded sentences – In sentences I and II, west and 4 are common. In sentences II and III, east and
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