Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : In the history of the Indian population, which duration period is referred to as 'A great leap forward'?
Option 1: 1921-1931
Option 2: 1941-1951
Option 3: 1951-1961
Option 4: 1971-1981
Correct Answer: 1921-1931
Solution : The correct option is 1921-1931.
In Indian demographic history, the years 1921-1931 are generally referred to as the "Great Leap Forward". During this period, India's population growth rate increased significantly, owing to factors such as improved healthcare, lower death rates, and greater birth rates.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, COUNTY is written as UOCYTN. How will HOLDER be written in that language?
Option 1: LOHRED
Option 2: LHORED
Option 3: LOHDER
Option 4: LOHERD
Correct Answer: LOHRED
Solution : Given: COUNTY is written as UOCYTN.
Follow the pattern to obtain the required code – Thus, COUNTY is coded as UOCYTN. Similarly, follow the same pattern for HOLDER –
So, HOLDER is coded as LOHRED. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The profit percentage earned by selling a centre table for Rs. 13440 is equal to the loss percentage made by selling the same centre table for Rs. 10560. At what price should the article be sold to make a 20% profit?
Option 1: Rs. 12000
Option 2: Rs. 24000
Option 3: Rs. 14400
Option 4: Rs. 18000
Correct Answer: Rs. 14400
Solution : Given: The profit percentage earned by selling a centre table for Rs. 13440 is equal to the loss percentage made by selling the same centre table for Rs. 10560. The cost price (CP) is midway between the price sold at a loss and the
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: All pens are pencils. No pencil is an eraser. Conclusions: I. No eraser is a pen. II. No pen is an eraser.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No eraser is a pen – From the Venn diagram and the given statements, it is evident that all the
Question : Find compound interest on Rs. 8000 at 15% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
Option 1: Rs. 2580.00
Option 2: Rs. 6345.51
Option 3: Rs. 2778.81
Option 4: Rs. 26548.81
Correct Answer: Rs. 2580.00
Solution : Principal = Rs. 8000 Rate = 15% Time = 2 years We know, when compounded annually, Total amount $= \text{Principal}(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$ ⇒ Total amount $=8000(1+\frac{15}{100})^2$ ⇒ Total amount $=8000(\frac{23}{20})^2$ ⇒ Total amount $=8000×\frac{23}{20}×\frac{23}{20}$ ⇒ Total amount $=10580$ So, the compound interest = Total amount –
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
The cattles (1) / are grazing (2) / in the fields. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Cattle is a non-countable noun that refers to a group of animals. As such, it doesn't have a distinct plural form, like adding an "s" to singular nouns. In English, certain words don't change when
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 11 : 121 : 110 :: 15 : 225 : 210 :: ?
Option 1: 9 : 81 : 70
Option 2: 19 : 361 : 342
Option 3: 17 : 288 : 272
Option 4: 16 : 255 : 239
Correct Answer: 19 : 361 : 342
Solution : Given: 11 : 121 : 110 :: 15 : 225 : 210 :: ?
Like, 11 : 121 : 110→112 = 121; 121 – 11 = 110 15 : 225 : 210→152 = 225; 225 – 15 = 210
Question : 24 women and 9 men can complete a certain piece of work in 18 days. Each woman takes twice the amount of time taken by a man to finish the work. In how many days can only 9 men finish the same work?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 39
Option 4: 48
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : 24 Women + 9 Men = 18 days Each woman takes twice the amount of time taken by a man to finish the work. So, 1 man = 2 woman ⇒ 9 men = 9 × 2 = 18 women So, 24 + 18 =
Question : Which article of the Constitution of India lays down the Uniform Civil Code?
Option 1: Article 377
Option 2: Article 370
Option 3: Article 44
Option 4: Article 12
Correct Answer: Article 44
Solution : The correct option is Article 44.
Article 44 of Part IV of the Indian Constitution states that the state shall endeavour to secure the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the territory of India. A UCC means that all sections of society irrespective of their
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, mood swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that have made me happy for years now. I made it back to college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always light me up!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: makeup
Option 2: smile
Option 3: marker
Option 4: damper
Correct Answer: damper
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The term put a damper is an idiom that means to spoil or diminish the positive aspect of something. In this context, it suggests that bad days, tough times, mood swings, and other unpleasant experiences have the
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