Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Rs. 600 is divided among A, B, and C. Rs. 40 more than $\frac{2}{5}$th of A's share, Rs. 20 more than $\frac{2}{7}$th of B's share and Rs. 10 more than $\frac{9}{17}$th C's share are all equal. Then A's share is:
Option 1: Rs. 150
Option 2: Rs. 170
Option 3: Rs. 280
Option 4: Rs. 140
Correct Answer: Rs. 150
Solution : According to the question, $\frac{2A}{5} + 40 = \frac{2B}{7} + 20 = \frac{9C}{17} + 10 = k$ $\therefore A =\frac{5(k - 40)}{2}, B = \frac{7(k - 20)}{2}, C = \frac{17(k - 10)}{9}$ According to the question, $\frac{5(k - 40)}{2} +\frac{7(k - 20)}{2} +\frac{17(k -
Question : P = (8 + 8) × (8 ÷ 8) × (8 × 8) Find out the value of P.
Option 1: 512
Option 2: 1120
Option 3: 1024
Option 4: 1440
Correct Answer: 1024
Solution : P = (8 + 8) × (8 ÷ 8) × (8 × 8) ⇒ P = 16 × 1 × 64 $\therefore$ P = 1024 Hence, the correct answer is 1024.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
One of the myths (1)__________ with the Great Wall of China is that it is the only man-made (2)__________ that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The (3)_________ originated in Richard Halliburton's 1938 book. The Second Book of Marvels. However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton's claim was contradicted (4)__________ astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Yang Liwei. A more (5)_________ assumption would be to say that the Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth, which is not unique in this regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: disassociated
Option 2: organised
Option 3: depreciated
Option 4: associated
Correct Answer: associated
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Associated means connected or linked to something. This use of associated fits well in the context, indicating that the myth is linked to or connected with the Great Wall of China. It helps maintain the flow and coherence
Question : In which sport Bajrang Punia won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022?
Option 1: Weightlifting
Option 2: Wrestling
Option 3: Boxing
Option 4: Javelin Throw
Correct Answer: Wrestling
Solution : The correct answer is Wrestling.
Bajrang Punia won a gold medal in wrestling in the 65 kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, UK. It was the third time the Commonwealth Games were hosted in England; earlier Commonwealth Games were held
Question : Balanoglossus belongs to which of the following phyla of the animal kingdom?
Option 1: Hemichordata
Option 2: Arthropoda
Option 3: Echinodermata
Option 4: Mollusca
Correct Answer: Hemichordata
Solution : The correct option is Hemichordata.
Balanoglossus belongs to the phylum Hemichordata in the animal kingdom. These marine organisms are a group of deuterostomes, and they share some characteristics with chordates and echinoderms. Balanoglossus, along with other hemichordates, has a structure called a stomochord, which is
Archaeologists believe that counting large quantities (1) _______ about 10,000 years ago. Early farmers had to (2) _______ for communally stored crops. Early counting systems involved small tokens, which represented farmers' stores. In the area which is now southern Iraq, little figures shaped like discs, balls, and pyramids (3) ______ used in about 7500 B.C. to represent various holdings. Later, marks which represented the figures were (4) ______ on clay tablets by use of a blunt reed to cut into the wet clay. Still, the symbols were (5) ______ connected with specific merchandise.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: blessed
Option 2: allured
Option 3: ended
Option 4: began
Correct Answer: began
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The sentence discusses the historical aspect of counting large quantities, specifically mentioning that archaeologists believe this practice began about 10,000 years ago. The verb began is fitting in this context as it accurately denotes the initiation
Question : Simplify 34 – [28 – {12 – (8 – 2 – 3)}].
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 34
Option 4: 19
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given: 34 – [28 – {12 – (8 – 2 – 3)}] = 34 – [28 – {12 – (3)}] = 34 – [28 – {9}] = 34 – [19] = 15 Hence, the correct answer is 15.
Question : Which ministry organized a month-long programme called the 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' in 2022?
Option 1: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Option 2: Ministry of Culture
Option 3: Ministry of External Affairs
Option 4: Ministry of Education
Correct Answer: Ministry of Education
Solution : The correct answer is the Ministry of Education.
“Kashi Tamil Sangamam” in Tamil Nadu was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 19, 2022. It is an annual, month-long programme that started in 2022 and was organised by the Ministry of Education.
Question : A sum becomes INR 27,720 in 7 years at the rate of 14 % per annum on simple interest. What is the sum?
Option 1: INR 13,000
Option 2: INR 14,700
Option 3: INR 15,000
Option 4: INR 14,000
Correct Answer: INR 14,000
Solution : Let $P$ be the Principal. Simple Interest, SI = Amount – principal = $27720 – P$ Simple Interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × term × Rate}}{100}$ ⇒ $27720 – P$ = $\frac{P×7×14}{100}$ ⇒ $2772000$ = $98P + 100P$ ⇒ $P$ =$\frac{2772000}{198}$ = INR 14,000 Hence, the
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. MOL : TIQ :: FIG : MCL :: HAK :?
Option 1: PUQ
Option 2: PVP
Option 3: OVP
Option 4: OUP
Correct Answer: OUP
Solution : Given: MOL : TIQ :: FIG : MCL :: HAK :?
Add 7 and 5 in the place value of the first and third letters and subtract 6 from the place value of the second letter of the given term, to obtain the required missing
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