Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
One who collects coins
Option 1: Bibliophile
Option 2: Enthusiast
Option 3: Philatelist
Option 4: Numismatist
Correct Answer: Numismatist
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Numismatist specifically refers to a person who collects and studies coins, including their history, design, and production.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Kathakali took shape in Southern India in the seventeenth century under the patronage of the ____.
Option 1: Prince of Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Prince of Bengal
Option 3: Prince of Karnataka
Option 4: Prince of Punjab
Correct Answer: Prince of Karnataka
Solution : The correct option is the Prince of Karnataka.
Kathakali, translated as "story play", originated in Kerala, Southern India, during the seventeenth century. It flourished under the patronage of the prince of Karnataka, who crafted plays inspired by the epic Ramayana, performed in
Question : After selling the article for Rs. 430, a person had a loss of 14%. For earning a gain of 14% how much amount an article will be sold?
Option 1: Rs. 480
Option 2: Rs. 490
Option 3: Rs. 570
Option 4: Rs. 600
Correct Answer: Rs. 570
Solution : If the person had a loss of 14% after selling the article for Rs. 430, this means that 86% (100% – 14%) of the cost price is Rs. 430. The cost price of the article = $\frac{430}{0.86}$ = Rs. 500 To earn a gain
Question : Biomagnification implies
Option 1: Toxic matters are magnified
Option 2: Living beings are magnified
Option 3: Light is magnified
Option 4: Food is magnified
Correct Answer: Toxic matters are magnified
Solution : The correct answer is Toxic matters are magnified.
Biomagnification is the process in which toxic matter passes through various trophic levels and their concentration levels rise with each trophic level. For bio-magnification toxins should be fat-soluble and should be a stable compound
Question : The volume of a hemisphere is $486 \pi\ \mathrm{cm}^3$. Find the radius.
Option 1: 7 cm
Option 2: 9 cm
Option 3: 4 cm
Option 4: 8 cm
Correct Answer: 9 cm
Solution : Let $r$ be the radius of the hemisphere. The volume of a hemisphere = $486 \pi\ \mathrm{cm}^3$ ⇒ $\frac{2}{3}\pi r^3=486\pi$ ⇒ $r^3=243×3$ $\therefore r = \sqrt{729}=9\ \mathrm{cm}$ Hence, the correct answer is 9 cm.
Question : In a class of 1500 students, the percentage of girls is 30%. If 80% of the boys failed the examination, find the number of boys who passed the examination.
Option 1: 840
Option 2: 210
Option 3: 550
Option 4: 630
Correct Answer: 210
Solution : Given: In a class of 1500 students, the percentage of girls is 30%. The number of girls $=1500\times \frac{30}{100}=450$ The number of boys = The total number of students – The total number of girls = 1500 – 450 = 1050 80% of the boys
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster PRA : SUZ :: GOS : ?
Option 1: JRU
Option 2: JSU
Option 3: JRH
Option 4: JSH
Correct Answer: JRH
Solution : Given: PRA : SUZ :: GOS : ?
Add 3 to the place value of the first and second letters and determine the opposite letter pair of the third letter of PRA to get the related letter cluster. P + 3 = S; R +
Question : According to Census 2011, what is the total literacy rate in India (approximately)?
Option 1: 65%
Option 2: 74%
Option 3: 62%
Option 4: 81%
Correct Answer: 74%
Solution : The correct answer is 74%.
According to figures released by the 2011 Census, India had a 74.04% effective literacy rate in 2011. The nation's literacy rate was 64.8% in the 2001 Census. The 2011 Census revealed a significant increase in female literacy relative to
Question : Mushroom rocks are formed due to _____.
Option 1: glacial deposition
Option 2: deposition of sea waves
Option 3: running water erosion
Option 4: wind erosion
Correct Answer: wind erosion
Solution : The correct answer is wind erosion.
Mushroom rocks are formed from the erosion of the rocks. When the erosive power increases from the ground level, the resistant rocks take the shape of mushrooms with a gigantic top and a small neck. Mushroom rocks
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 65 : 5 :: 117 : ?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: 65 : 5 :: 117 : ?
For each pair, divide the first number by 13, to get the second number – Like, 65 : 5→65 ÷ 13 = 5 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 117 : ?→ 117 ÷ 13 = 9
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