Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Find the odd word pair from the given responses.
Option 1: Happiness
Option 2: Honesty
Option 3: Deceive
Option 4: Truth
Correct Answer: Deceive
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: Happiness ⇒ The state of being happy. Second option: Honesty ⇒ Righteousness; being truthful. Third option: Deceive ⇒ Deliberately cause (someone) to believe something untrue. Fourth option: Truth ⇒ The quality or state of being true.
So, deceive
Question : The type of mirror used in automobiles to see the traffic on the rear side is
Option 1: concave
Option 2: plano-Convex
Option 3: plane
Option 4: convex
Correct Answer: convex
Solution : The correct answer is convex.
A convex mirror is a type of mirror used in vehicles to observe traffic on the backside. Convex mirrors are also referred to as wide-angle or fisheye mirrors. Because they are curved outwards in the centre, they reflect a
Question : Akbar's revenue system, "Zabt," was developed by ______.
Option 1: Todar Mal
Option 2: Bairam Khan
Option 3: Raja Bharmal
Option 4: Raja Man Singh
Correct Answer: Todar Mal
Solution : The correct answer is Todar Mal.
Mughal Emperor Akbar's revenue system, "Zabt," was developed by Raja Todar Mal. The revenue system during the reign of Akbar was known as Zabt. Todar Mal was the Finance Minister in Akbar's reign and has also worked
Question : Two varieties of sugar are mixed in a certain ratio. The cost of the mixture per kg is Rs. 0.50 less than that of the superior variety and Rs. 0.75 more than the inferior variety. The ratio in which the superior and inferior varieties of sugar have been mixed is:
Option 1: 5 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 3
Option 3: 3 : 2
Option 4: 5 : 1
Correct Answer: 3 : 2
Solution : Let the cost of the mixture be Rs. x. The cost of the mixture per kg of superior variety = x + 0.50 The cost of the mixture per kg of inferior variety = x – 0.75 By using alligation ⇒ (greater value–
Question : Directions: The three equations follow the same numerical operation. Find the missing number according to it. 178 = 817; 534 = 453; 294 = ?
Option 1: 429
Option 2: 492
Option 3: 924
Option 4: 942
Correct Answer: 429
Solution : Given: 178 = 817 534 = 453
Here, the pattern followed is – 178→The last number is shifted to the first position; the first number to the second position; the second number to the third position→817 534→The last number is shifted to the first position;
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 truck picked up more then the usual amount of garbage from our neighbourhood.
Option 1: greater then
Option 2: more than
Option 3: much than
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: more than
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Explanation: Than is the correct word to use when making a comparison, while then is used to indicate a sequence of events or time. In this case, the sentence is comparing the amount of garbage picked up,
Question : The marked price of an article is 150 percent of the cost price. If a 30 percent discount is given, then what will be the profit percentage?
Option 1: 3 percent
Option 2: 5 percent
Option 3: 6 percent
Option 4: 4 percent
Correct Answer: 5 percent
Solution : Given: The marked price of an article is 150 percent of the cost price. Let the cost price of the article be $100x$. Marked price = $\frac{150 × 100x}{100}$ = $150x$ Discount = 30% Selling price = ${150x}×\frac{70}{100}=105x$ Profit percentage = $\frac{105x-100x}{100x}×100=5\%$ Hence, the
Question : Which former Miss India, also the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, popularised Indian classical dance in the West?
Option 1: Leela Naidu
Option 2: Iona Pinto
Option 3: Indrani Rahman
Option 4: Peace Kanwal
Correct Answer: Indrani Rahman
Solution : The correct option is Indrani Rahman.
Indrani Rahman, a former Miss India (1952) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1981) recipient played a pivotal role in popularizing Indian classical dance in the West. As a skilled Bharatanatyam dancer, she performed globally, contributing to the global
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged in the given equation to make it mathematically correct? 26 ÷ 24 + 6 × 27 − 105 = 29
Option 1: × and ÷
Option 2: + and ÷
Option 3: + and ×
Option 4: × and −
Correct Answer: + and ÷
Solution : Given: 26 ÷ 24 + 6 × 27 − 105 = 29
Let's check each option – First Option: × and ÷ On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – 26 × 24 + 6 ÷ 27 − 105 = 29 On solving
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
You are (1) / more beautiful (2) / than her. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The use of "than her" is acceptable in informal contexts, but traditional grammar rules prefer "than she", as the subject should be compared with the subjective pronoun.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "You are
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