Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The highest population density in India, according to the 2011 Census, is in ______________.
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Union Territory of Chandigarh
Option 3: National Capital Territory of Delhi
Option 4: Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: National Capital Territory of Delhi
Solution : The correct option is the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
As of the 2011 Census of India, the National Capital Territory of Delhi had the highest population density among all states and union territories in India. Delhi is a densely
Question : "Functional Finance" is associated with:
Option 1: Adolph Wagner
Option 2: Adam Smith
Option 3: John Adams
Option 4: Abba P. Lerner
Correct Answer: Abba P. Lerner
Solution : The correct option is Abba P. Lerner.
Functional finance is an economic-related theory developed during the Second World War. The theory is based on demand principles. Functional finance promotes deficit spending to reduce unemployment, controlling consumer spending through tax policy, and controlling
Question : Ilyas Khan was born in Lucknow to a family of musicians. He was famous for playing _______.
Option 1: tabla
Option 2: sitar
Option 3: veena
Option 4: mridangam
Correct Answer: sitar
Solution : The correct answer is Sitar.
Born in Lucknow in 1924 to a family of musicians, Ilyas Khan's father was associated with the Shahjahanpur Gharana of Sarod players, and his mother hailed from the Lucknow Gharana of Sarod players. Introduced to the Sitar by his
Question : The average of p, q, r, and s is 30. If the average of p and q is 12, then what will be the average of r and s?
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 52
Option 3: 48
Option 4: 56
Correct Answer: 48
Solution : Sum of p, q, r, s = Average × count = 30 × 4 = 120 Sum of p, q = Average × count = 12 × 2 = 24 Sum of r, s = Sum of p, q, r, s – Sum of p,
Question : Directions: Among five friends Parineeta, Naira, Rinky, Shristi, and Tina, Tina is taller than only three other friends. Rinky is the tallest among all friends. Naira is taller than only one person. Only two persons are taller than Parineeta. Who is the shortest among all the friends?
Option 1: Tina
Option 2: Naira
Option 3: Parineeta
Option 4: Shristi
Correct Answer: Shristi
Solution : Given: (I) Tina is taller than only three other friends. Rinky is the tallest among all friends. Rinky > Tina > __ > __ > __ (II) Naira is taller than only one person. Only two persons are taller than Parineeta. After combining all the
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: BCUV
Option 2: WXRS
Option 3: MNTU
Option 4: JLGI
Correct Answer: JLGI
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: BCUV; Here, (B – C), and (U – V) are the consecutive letter pairs. Second option: WXRS; Here, (W – X), and (R – S) are the consecutive letter pairs. Third option: MNTU; Here, (M – N), and
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (36, 2, 3); (108, 6, 3)
Option 1: (120, 5, 5)
Option 2: (48, 4, 2)
Option 3: (102, 3, 6)
Option 4: (28, 4, 2)
Correct Answer: (48, 4, 2)
Solution : Given: (36, 2, 3) (108, 6, 3)
Multiply the second and the third numbers by 6 to obtain the first number – (36, 2, 3)→(2 × 3) × 6 = 36 (108, 6, 3)→(6 × 3) × 6 = 108 Let's check each
Question : The following table shows the number of students from 4 different schools playing different games. What is the ratio of the total students who played Basketball in schools A and C together to the total students who played Football in schools B and D together?
Option 1: 4 : 5
Option 2: 2 : 5
Option 3: 3 : 1
Option 4: 2 : 3
Correct Answer: 3 : 1
Solution : From the given table, The total students who played Basketball in schools A and C together = 125 + 145 = 270 The total students who played Football in schools B and D together = 50 + 40 = 90 So, the required
Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
Option 1: Grave
Option 2: Staringg
Option 3: Leaf
Option 4: Blame
Correct Answer: Staringg
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In English, doubling a consonant before adding a suffix is a common spelling rule. However, the word "staringg" has an extra "g" at the end, which is unnecessary and indicates a misspelling. The correct spelling of the
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All chairs are desks. All desks are table. Conclusions: L. Some tables are chairs. II. All tables are desks.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : Given: According to the given statements venn diagram is given below –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some tables are chairs – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing tables lie inside the
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