Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
Question : Which of the following crops is known as the "golden fibre" of Bengal?
Option 1: Soyabean
Option 2: Corn
Option 3: Jute
Option 4: Rice
Correct Answer: Jute
Solution : The correct answer is Jute.
Jute is referred to as a golden fibre because of its vibrant colours and high monetary value. Thus, the manufacturing of jute is connected to the Golden Fibre Revolution in India. Nearly half of the jute produced in the
Question : A trader buys 20 kg of rice at Rs. 30 per kg and another 20 kg of a different variety of rice also at Rs. 30 per kg. He then mixes them and sells the mixture at Rs. 33 per kg. What is his percentage of profit?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 18%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 12%
Solution : Total cost = (Quantity of first variety × Cost per kg) + (Quantity of second variety × Cost per kg) ⇒ Total cost = (20 kg × Rs.30) + (20 kg × Rs.30) = Rs. 600 + Rs. 600 = Rs.1200 ⇒ Total selling price
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? UX, YB, CF, GJ, ?
Option 1: KN
Option 2: LN
Option 3: LO
Option 4: KM
Correct Answer: KN
Solution : Given: UX, YB, CF, GJ, ?
In the above-given series, add 4 to the place values of the letters of the given letter clusters. UX→U + 4 = Y; X + 4 = B YB→Y + 4 = C; B + 4 = F CF→C
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