Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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
Question : The radius of a sphere is doubled. The percentage increase in its surface area is ______.
Option 1: 75%
Option 2: 100%
Option 3: 300%
Option 4: 400%
Correct Answer: 300%
Solution : Let the radius of the sphere be $r$ units. So, the surface area of the sphere = $4\pi r^2$ sq. units After doubling, the new radius = 2$r$ units So, the new surface area = $4\pi (2r)^2=16\pi r^2$ sq. units $\therefore$ The percentage increase =
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nitrogen is essential to life (1)_____Earth. It is a component of all proteins, and it can be (2)________in all living systems. Nitrogen compounds are (3)__________in organic materials, foods, fertilisers, explosives, and poisons. Nitrogen is crucial to life, (4)_______in excess it can also be (5)______to the environment.
Question:-
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: function
Option 2: instant
Option 3: immediate
Option 4: present
Correct Answer: present
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Present is the appropriate choice, as it helps convey that nitrogen exists in organic materials.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Nitrogen compounds are present in organic materials, foods, fertilisers, explosives, and poisons."
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The eggs are warm into a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from the eggs.
Option 1: No improvement required
Option 2: are warmed for
Option 3: are warmed to
Option 4: is warmed at
Correct Answer: are warmed to
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The phrase warm into is grammatically incorrect. The correct expression is warmed to, which means that the eggs are heated or brought to a specific temperature. "Warmed to" indicates the process of heating
Question : Find the third proportion to 14 and 56.
Option 1: 220
Option 2: 218
Option 3: 212
Option 4: 224
Correct Answer: 224
Solution : Let the third proportion be $x$. According to the question, $14:56::56:x$ ⇒ $\frac{14}{56}=\frac{56}{x}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{56×56}{14}$ ⇒ $x=224$ Hence, the correct answer is 224.
Question : Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word. You should never judge a person without knowing the truth.
Option 1: decide
Option 2: wink
Option 3: pacify
Option 4: care
Correct Answer: decide
Solution : The first option is correct.
The meaning of judge is to form an opinion or conclusion about a person without having complete information or knowing the truth.
Decide is the most appropriate synonym in this context, as it aligns closely with the idea of forming
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