Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which among the following famous temples is located in Assam?
Option 1: Somnath Temple
Option 2: Shore Temple
Option 3: Mundeshwari Temple
Option 4: Kamakhya Temple
Correct Answer: Kamakhya Temple
Solution : The correct answer is Kamakhya Temple.
One of the most ancient and renowned locations for Tantric rituals, the Kamakhya Temple at Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, Assam, is devoted to the goddess Kamakhya. The temple is the hub of the Kulachara Tantra Marga and
Question : Directions: Find the number of squares in the given figure.
Option 1: 13
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 17
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
In the above-labeled figure, there are a total of 18 squares. They are ABFE, CDJI, VbaZ, WSYX, FGLK, GLMH, HMNI, KLPO, LMQP, MNRQ, SOPT, PQUT, QRVU, FHQO, GIRP, KMUS, TLNV, FIVS.
So, there are 18
Question : Rs. 2400 is lent at the rate of 10% per annum. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? I. The compound interest (compounding annually) for 3 years is Rs. 794.4. II. The difference between simple interest and compound interest (compounding annually) after 3 years is Rs. 75.8.
Option 1: None of the statements are correct.
Option 2: Only statement I is correct.
Option 3: Only statement II is correct.
Option 4: Both statements I and II are correct.
Correct Answer: Only statement I is correct.
Solution : I. The formula for compound interest, $\text{Total Amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}-\text{Principal}$ $=\text{2400}×(1+\frac{\text{10}}{100})^{\text{3}}-\text{2400}$ $=\text{2400}×(\frac{\text{11}}{10})^{\text{3}}-\text{2400}$ $=\text{2400}×(\frac{\text{1331}}{1000}) -\text{2400}$ $=(\frac{\text{15972}}{5}) -\text{2400}$ $=\frac{\text{3972}}{5} $ $= 794.4$ So, the Statement I is correct. II. The formula for simple interest, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}=\frac{\text{2400 × 10 ×
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line AB as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on Line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
(They have been) dejected when he arrived, but now they sparkle with enthusiasm.
Option 1: They were been
Option 2: They had been
Option 3: They was
Option 4: No correction required
Correct Answer: They had been
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In this sentence, the arrival of the person (he) is a point in the past, and the dejection of "they" occurred before that. The past perfect tense "had been" is used to convey an
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line x, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. According to the given figure, when the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure, the left side and the right side get interchanged, i.e., the left side
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
One who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.
Option 1: Philanthropist
Option 2: Misogynist
Option 3: Sexist
Option 4: Feminist
Correct Answer: Philanthropist
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
A philanthropist is an individual who demonstrates a strong desire and commitment to promoting the well-being of humanity through generous actions, often by donating their time, resources, or money to various causes or charitable organisations.
The meanings
Question : On a certain sum of money, the simple interest for 2 years is INR 150 at the rate of 10% per annum. What is the difference between compound interest and simple interest for 2 years if, in the case of compound interest, interest is compounded annually at the rate of 10% per annum?
Option 1: INR 5
Option 2: INR 10
Option 3: INR 7.5
Option 4: INR 12.5
Correct Answer: INR 7.5
Solution : Let the principal amount be P. Given, Simple interest for 2 years = INR 150 Simple interest for 1 year = INR 75 Rate of interest = 10% per annum. The difference between compound interest and simple interest for two years at the same
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Snail slime is made (1)_______a mixture of substances. It is mostly water (2)______with proteins and some carbohydrates and minerals, (3)________into a sort of jelly. This jelly is (4)_________"mucus". It's not that different from the snot that comes out of your nose when you have a (5)_________. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: sliced
Option 2: diced
Option 3: mixed
Option 4: rotated
Correct Answer: mixed
Solution : The third option is correct.
The word mixed is used to convey the idea that water is combined or blended with proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals to form snail slime.
The other options (for, of, and upon) do not appropriately capture the concept of
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
________ knocking at the gate, he demanded admission.
Option 1: cruelly
Option 2: kindly
Option 3: speedily
Option 4: loudly
Correct Answer: loudly
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Loudly means to create much noise, which is the intended meaning of the sentence, that he knocked with great power to create a lot of noise while demanding admission.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
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