Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Mayank spends 35% of his monthly income on household items, 25% on electronic items, and 7% on medicines. He saves the remaining amount of INR 11,550. What is Mayank's monthly income (in INR)?
Option 1: INR 38,000
Option 2: INR 35,000
Option 3: INR 40,000
Option 4: INR 33,000
Correct Answer: INR 35,000
Solution : Given: Mayank spends 35% of his monthly income on household items, 25% on electronic items, and 7% on medicines. He saves the remaining amount of INR 11,550. Use the formula, Income = Savings + Expenditure Let the Mayank's total earnings be INR $100x$. Mayank's
Question : Directions: P, Q, R, S, and T are five friends who scored different marks in an examination. Only two people scored more marks than P but less than S. Q scored the highest marks. T scored more marks than R. Who scored the fourth highest marks?
Option 1: P
Option 2: R
Option 3: Q
Option 4: S
Correct Answer: R
Solution : Given: (I) Only two people scored more marks than P but less than S. S > __ > __ > P (II) Q scored the highest marks. T scored more marks than R. Q > S > T > R > P
So, R scored
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given. (Much times), I have felt that conversations like these must take place in person.
Option 1: Many a times
Option 2: Many time
Option 3: No correction required
Option 4: Many a time
Correct Answer: Many a time
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The original phrase much times is grammatically incorrect. The correct and idiomatic expression is many a time when referring to numerous instances or occasions. It conveys the idea that the speaker has felt this way on
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses in the following question.
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Subtract half of the previous subtracted number in a clockwise direction (starting from 45). 45 – 16 = 29, 29 – 8 = 21, 21 – 4 = 17, 17 – 2 = 15, 15 – 1 = 14
So, 14 is the missing number.
Question : Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.
He maliciously (damaged) a car with a baseball bat.
Option 1: Mended
Option 2: Loaded
Option 3: Corrupted
Option 4: Marred
Correct Answer: Marred
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
Question : If the cost price is 40% of the selling price, then what is the profit percent?
Option 1: 50%
Option 2: 200%
Option 3: 100%
Option 4: 150%
Correct Answer: 150%
Solution : Let be the cost price as $C$ and the selling price as $S$ Now, cost price = 40% of $S$ ⇒ $C$ = 0.04 × $S$ ⇒ Profit = $S$ − $C$ = $S - 0.40 × S$ ⇒ Profit = $S − 0.40 ×
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Poet : Poem :: Dramatist : ?
Option 1: Dialogue
Option 2: Stage
Option 3: Play
Option 4: Direction
Correct Answer: Play
Solution : Given: Poet : Poem :: Dramatist : ?
Like, a poet writes a poem. Similarly, a dramatist is the one who writes a play.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of We Idiom or Phase. To make one's mouth water
Option 1: To make faces
Option 2: To tremble with fear
Option 3: To feel no pain
Option 4: Feel hungry
Correct Answer: Feel hungry
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The idiom to make one's mouth water means something is so appealing or attractive, especially related to food or an anticipated experience, that it causes a strong desire or craving. It suggests that something looks or
Question : An economy which does not have any relation with the rest of the world is known as
Option 1: Socialist economy
Option 2: Closed economy
Option 3: Open economy
Option 4: Mixed economy
Correct Answer: Closed economy
Solution : The correct answer is a Closed Economy.
A closed economy is one in which goods and services are not imported or exported. Instead, the country produces all of its goods and services for the benefit of its people. This economy is the opposite of
Question : Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is a _______ of every Indian citizen.
Option 1: directive principles of state policy
Option 2: fundamental right
Option 3: fundamental duty
Option 4: legal right
Correct Answer: fundamental duty
Solution : The correct option is a fundamental duty.
Respect for the national flag and national anthem is the fundamental duty of every citizen. It is also a symbol of patriotism and allegiance to one's country. It signifies a collective commitment to the values and
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