Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : When the price of an article was increased by 5% its sale reduced by 10%. What was the net effect on the revenue?
Option 1: 5% increase
Option 2: 5.5% decrease
Option 3: 5.5% increase
Option 4: 5% decrease
Correct Answer: 5.5% decrease
Solution : Given: the price of an article was increased by 5% its sale was reduced by 10%. Let the price increase be $a$% and the sale reduction be $b$%, So, the net effect on revenue = $a-b-\frac{ab}{100}$ = $5-10-\frac{5×10}{100}$ = $-5-0.5$ = $-5.5$% A negative
Question : Which among the following dance forms of India is associated with Rajasthan?
Option 1: Bharatanatyam
Option 2: Odissi
Option 3: Charkula
Option 4: Ghoomar
Correct Answer: Ghoomar
Solution : The correct answer is Ghoomar.
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance that originated in Rajasthan, India. It is one of the most popular and well-known folk dances of the region. Ghoomar is typically performed by women during festive occasions, weddings, and other celebrations. The
Question : 225 percent of 80 percent of 80 = ________.
Option 1: 156
Option 2: 132
Option 3: 144
Option 4: 138
Correct Answer: 144
Solution : Given: 225 percent of 80 percent of 80 = $\frac{225}{100} \times \frac{80}{100}\times80$ = $\frac{9}{4} \times \frac{4}{5}\times80$ = $9 × 16$ = $144$ Hence, the correct answer is 144.
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. 8 : 32 :: 12 : 72 :: 18 : ?
Option 1: 180
Option 2: 234
Option 3: 208
Option 4: 162
Correct Answer: 162
Solution : Given: 8 : 32 :: 12 : 72 :: 18 : ?
Second number = (First number) × (First number ÷ 2) Like, 8 : 32→(8) × (8 ÷ 2) = 8 × 4 = 32 12 : 72→(12) × (12 ÷ 2) = 12
Question : Directions: If LONDON is coded as MPOEPO. What is the code for DELHI?
Option 1: EFIMJ
Option 2: EFMIJ
Option 3: HLDEI
Option 4: DEHLI
Correct Answer: EFMIJ
Solution : Given: LONDON is coded as MPOEPO.
For the word LONDON→L + 1 = M; O + 1 = P; N + 1 = O; D + 1 = E; O + 1 = P; N + 1 = O Similarly, for the word DELHI→D +
Question : Which of the following was an integral part of the Indo-Islamic form of architecture?
Option 1: Domes
Option 2: Shutter windows
Option 3: Tall and steep slopes
Option 4: Square roofs
Correct Answer: Domes
Solution : The correct answer is Domes.
A prominent element of Indo-Islamic architecture is domes. It symbolised the notion of divine or cosmic presence. It represented the power and control of the ruling dynasty. Brick, stone and marble are just a few materials used to build
Question : What is the simple interest on a principal of INR 24,000 for 4 years at the rate of 5% per annum?
Option 1: INR 4,800
Option 2: INR 3,600
Option 3: INR 5,600
Option 4: INR 5,000
Correct Answer: INR 4,800
Solution : Given: Principal = INR 24,000 Time = 4 years Rate = 5% per annum So, the Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ = $\frac{\text{24000 × 5 × 4}}{100}$ = 4,800 Hence, the correct answer is INR 4,800.
Question : The number when reduced by 10% gives 30. The number is:
Option 1: $33\frac{1}{2}$
Option 2: $33\frac{1}{3}$
Option 3: $40$
Option 4: $35$
Correct Answer: $33\frac{1}{3}$
Solution : Let the number be $x$ which is reduced by 10% So, $x$ × $\frac{90}{100}$ = 30 ⇒ $x$ = $33\frac{1}{3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $33\frac{1}{3}$.
Question : In A mixture of 180 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 1. If this ratio is to be 3 : 2, then find the quantity of water to be further added.
Option 1: 66 litres
Option 2: 70 litres
Option 3: 88 litres
Option 4: 72 litres
Correct Answer: 70 litres
Solution : In A mixture of 180 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 1. Milk $=180×\frac{5}{5+1}=180×\frac{5}{6}=150$ Water $=180×\frac{1}{5+1}=180×\frac{1}{6}=30$ Let $x$ litre more water be added. According to the question, $\frac{150}{30+x}=\frac{3}{2}$ $⇒30+x=100$ $\therefore x = 70$ litres Hence, the correct answer is 70
Question : A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a:
Option 1: Strait
Option 2: Sound
Option 3: Bay
Option 4: Fjord
Correct Answer: Bay
Solution : The correct answer is Bay.
Bay is a coastal erosional landform formed by the marine wave actions. It is a large concave shaped land formation which encloses ocean water, having a medium sized opening which connects it with bigger ocean. It is smaller and less
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