Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The ratio of spirit and water in two mixtures of 46 litres and 50 litres is 11 : 12 and 2 : 3 respectively. Both the mixtures are mixed. Find the ratio of the spirit and water in the new mixture.
Option 1: 8 : 9
Option 2: 7 : 9
Option 3: 5 : 6
Option 4: 3 : 7
Correct Answer: 7 : 9
Solution : Given: The ratio of spirit and water in two mixtures of 46 litres and 50 litres is 11 : 12 and 2 : 3 respectively. Both the mixtures are mixed. In 46 litres of the mixture, The amount of spirit = $\frac{11}{23}\times 46=22$
Question : The Pallava dynasty had their capital at:
Option 1: Kanchipuram
Option 2: Thanjavur
Option 3: Madurai
Option 4: Vengi
Correct Answer: Kanchipuram
Solution : The correct answer is Kanchipuram.
During its peak, the Pallavas ruled over a huge realm ranging from northern Andhra Pradesh to the Kaveri River in the south, with their capital in Kanchipuram.
Question : Article 17 of the Indian Constitution is related to _______.
Option 1: Abolition of Untouchability
Option 2: Abolition of Titles
Option 3: Equality before law
Option 4: Right to Education
Correct Answer: Abolition of Untouchability
Solution : The correct answer is the Abolition of Untouchability.
Fundamental rights are mentioned in Part 3 of the Constitution between Articles 12 and 35. Article 17 is part of fundamental rights, and it is related to the abolition of untouchability. Article 17 states
Question : Directions: In a family of 6 people Anil, Pallavi, Naveen, Sumanth, Priyanka, and Harika are sitting in two rows equally and facing each other. Naveen and Priyanka are neighbours facing North. Harika is diagonally opposite to Naveen. Pallavi is sitting to the left of Harika. Priyanka is sitting opposite to Anil. Which of the following are in one of the two rows?
Option 1: Pallavi, Anil, Harika
Option 2: Harika, Sumanth, Pallavi
Option 3: Harika, Priyanka, Naveen
Option 4: Pallavi, Naveen, Priyanka
Correct Answer: Pallavi, Anil, Harika
Solution : Given: (I) Naveen and Priyanka are neighbours facing North. Harika is diagonally opposite to Naveen. Pallavi is sitting to the left of Harika. Priyanka is sitting opposite to Anil.
According to the given information, the seating arrangement is as follows –
From the
Question : The state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct answer is Rajasthan.
Rajasthan is the state that has the highest difference between male and female literacy. Here male literacy is about 79.19% while female literacy is at 52.12%. The overall literacy in Rajasthan stands at 66.11 percent according to the 2011
Question : Which is the smallest country (in population)?
Option 1: Vatican City
Option 2: Nauru
Option 3: Monaco
Option 4: Palau
Correct Answer: Vatican City
Solution : The correct option is Vatican City.
Vatican City is the world's smallest independent country. It has a population of less than 1000. It is one of the most sacred places for Christians. Vatican City is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican
Question : The difference between simple interest and compound interest (compounding of interest is done annually) on a certain sum of money for 3 years at the rate of 20 percent per annum is Rs. 192. What is the sum?
Option 1: Rs 1500
Option 2: Rs 1400
Option 3: Rs 1000
Option 4: Rs 1200
Correct Answer: Rs 1500
Solution : Simple interest (SI): SI = $\frac{P×R×T}{100}$ Compound interest (CI): CI = {P$(1+\frac{R}{100})^T$ − P] where P = Principal, R = Rate, T = Time According to question CI − SI =192 ⇒ P$(1+\frac{R}{100})^T$ − P − $\frac{P×R×T}{100}$ = 192 ⇒ P$(1+\frac{20}{100})^3$ − P −
Question : Select the correct statement.
Option 1: There are only two basic components of a cell cytoplasm and nucleus.
Option 2: The cytoplasm and nucleus are enclosed within the cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane.
Option 3: The membrane separates the ribosomes and mitochondria of a cell.
Option 4: The plasma membrane does not allow inward movement of the substance.
Correct Answer: The cytoplasm and nucleus are enclosed within the cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane.
Solution : The correct option is the cytoplasm and nucleus are enclosed within the cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane.
The cell membrane, or plasma membrane, encloses the cytoplasm and nucleus
Question : The population of the city decreased from 156940 to 141246 due to the breakout of a pandemic. What is the percentage decrease in population?
Option 1: 8%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 12%
Option 4: 15%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Decrease in population = 156940 – 141246 = 15694 $\therefore$ Required percentage $=\frac{15694}{156940}×100 = 10\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 10%.
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'. We don't know exactly when first stars formed.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: We don't know
Option 3: stars formed.
Option 4: exactly when first
Correct Answer: exactly when first
Solution : The third option is correct.
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