Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which sultan was defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?
Option 1: Sikandar Lodi
Option 2: Mahmud Lodi
Option 3: Ibrahim Lodi
Option 4: Bahlul Lodi
Correct Answer: Ibrahim Lodi
Solution : The correct option is Ibrahim Lodi.
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. The battle marked the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India, as Babur's technologically advanced artillery and strategic manoeuvres prevailed over Ibrahim Lodi's forces, leading
Question : The intervention of the government whether to expand demand or reduce it constitutes the ________.
Option 1: stabilisation function
Option 2: redistribution function
Option 3: expenditure function
Option 4: transition function
Correct Answer: stabilisation function
Solution : The correct answer is the stabilisation function.
The stabilisation function is any action taken by the government to raise or lower the economy's aggregate demand. Aggregate demand, which in turn depends on government and private expenditure, determines the total level of employment and
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Back on one’s feet
Option 1: To support the losing side
Option 2: Relive previous moments
Option 3: Well or successful again
Option 4: Forced to begin something again
Correct Answer: Well or successful again
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Back on one's feet is an idiom that is used to say that someone has recovered from illness or has achieved success after a difficult period of time. This is correctly given in the
Question : Rs. 30,000 is lent at compound interest (compounded annually) for 3 years. If the rate of interest is 10% for the first year, 20% for the second year, and 30% for the third year, then what will be the total compound interest?
Option 1: Rs. 21,480
Option 2: Rs. 19,270
Option 3: Rs. 20,560
Option 4: Rs. 22,580
Correct Answer: Rs. 21,480
Solution : Given: Rs. 30,000 is lent at compound interest (compounded annually) for 3 years. The interest rate is 10% for the first year, 20% for the second year, and 30% for the third year. We know, $\text{Total Amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$ The amount after 1 year $=30000[1+\frac{10}{100}]^1$ $=30000\times[1+0.1]=30000\times
Question : Directions: Seven brothers Subham, Sourav, Sehwag, Sachin, Sam, Shoaib, and Surya have different ages. Subham is the eldest brother. Surya is older than only two brothers. Sourav is older than Sam but younger than Shoaib. Sehwag is older than Sachin only. How many brothers are younger than Sourav?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: 1. Subham is the eldest brother. Subham > _ > _ > _ > _ > _ > _ 2. Surya is older than only two brothers. Subham > _ > _ > _ > Surya > _ > _ 3. Sourav is older
Question : Who among the following emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar (formless) in Punjab, India?
Option 1: Guru Gobind Singh
Option 2: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Option 3: Baba Dayal Das
Option 4: Baba Ram Singh
Correct Answer: Baba Dayal Das
Solution : The correct option is Baba Dayal Das.
Baba Dayal Das played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Sant Mat in the Punjab, India. Like those of other Sant Mat saints, his teachings focused on connecting with the divine through meditation
Question : Who became the Chief Minister of Punjab after the 2022 state elections?
Option 1: Bhagwant Mann
Option 2: Sukhbir Singh Badal
Option 3: Charanjit Singh Channi
Option 4: Raghav Chadha
Correct Answer: Bhagwant Mann
Solution : The correct option is Bhagwant Mann.
Bhagwant Mann is an Indian POlitician from the Aam Admi Party(AAM) who became Chief Minister of Punjab in the election held in 2022. He won the election by 79% majority and won a total of 92 seats out
Question : How many times has Brazil won the World Cup Football Championship as of 2023?
Option 1: Five
Option 2: Once
Option 3: Four
Option 4: Twice
Correct Answer: Five
Solution : The correct answer is Five.
Brazil has won the World Cup a record five times: in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. They are also the only team to compete in all 21 editions. Nicknamed La Selecao, Brazil is also the most successful men's
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 –operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (10, 6, 32) (20, 8, 56)
Option 1: (20, 16, 64)
Option 2: (12, 14, 54)
Option 3: (18, 12, 60)
Option 4: (14, 18, 60)
Correct Answer: (18, 12, 60)
Solution : Given: (10, 6, 32); (20, 8, 56)
Multiply the sum of the first two numbers by 2, to get the third number – (10, 6, 32)→(10 + 6) × 2 = 16 × 2 = 32 (20, 8, 56)→(20 + 8) × 2
Question : P. R. Sreejesh, who was awarded the "Major Dyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021" is associated with which sports?
Option 1: Football
Option 2: Boxing
Option 3: Wrestling
Option 4: Hockey
Correct Answer: Hockey
Solution : The correct option is Hockey.
P. R. Sreejesh is an Indian field hockey player who is renowned as a goalkeeper. He was among the 12 sportspersons who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021. This award was given by the President at
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