Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Two cylinders have their heights in the ratio 1 : 2 and their radii in the ratio 2 : 1. What is the ratio of their volumes?
Option 1: 3 : 1
Option 2: 1 : 3
Option 3: 2 : 1
Option 4: 1 : 2
Correct Answer: 2 : 1
Solution : Let the radius and height of cylinder-1 and cylinder-2 be r, h, and R, H respectively As given, r : R = 2 : 1 h : H = 1 : 2 Volume of a cylinder = $\pi r^2 h$ Let their volumes
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Below the belt
Option 1: Without any effort
Option 2: very quickly
Option 3: Cruel and unfair
Option 4: Suspiciously
Correct Answer: Cruel and unfair
Solution : The right choice is the third option.
Below the belt is used metaphorically to describe actions or comments that are unfairly hurtful or inappropriate, much like in boxing, where a hit below the belt is illegal and not sportsmanlike. The idiom implies
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In each subsequent figure, the arrow rotates 180° anticlockwise, the pin rotates through 135° clockwise, and the T–shaped line rotates through 45° clockwise. Thus, the answer figure is – So the series becomes – Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : An article is bought for Rs. 1,600 and sold for Rs. 3,200. Find the gain percentage.
Option 1: 100%
Option 2: 90%
Option 3: 50%
Option 4: 75%
Correct Answer: 100%
Solution : Given: An article is bought for Rs. 1,600 and sold for Rs. 3,200. Gain percentage $=\frac{\text{Selling price – Cost price}}{\text{Cost price}}×100=\frac{3200–1600}{1600}\times 100=\frac{1600}{1600}\times 100=100$% Hence, the correct answer is 100%.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Although she has used the typewriter since she was eleven years old, she is rather ______ than rapid.
Option 1: hasty
Option 2: careful
Option 3: energetic
Option 4: heedless
Correct Answer: careful
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The sentence suggests that despite using the typewriter for a long time, the person is more characterised by being careful than rapid. "Careful" aligns with the idea that the person prioritises accuracy and precision over speed.
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Question : Directions: In the given questions, a sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with the appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The bus _____ fifty passengers fell ___ the river.
Option 1: for, upon
Option 2: over, on
Option 3: of, at
Option 4: with, into
Correct Answer: with, into
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
"The bus with fifty passengers" describes the bus as having fifty passengers on board. With is used to indicate that something has a particular attribute or accompanying element. In this case, the attribute is the presence
Question : Directions: Study the following graph and answer the question based on it. Production of fertilizers by a company (in 10000 tonnes over the years 1995-2002) What was the percentage decline in the production of fertilizers from 1997 to 1998?
Option 1: $33\frac{1}{3}$%
Option 2: $30$%
Option 3: $25$%
Option 4: $20$%
Correct Answer: $25$%
Solution : As per the given bar graph in question, In 1997 the production of fertilizers was 60 and in 1998 the production of fertilizers was 45. $\therefore$ The percentage of decline in production from 1997 to 1998 = $\frac{(60-45)}{60}×100$ = $25$% Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Hornbill festival is celebrated in which of the following states?
Option 1: Nagaland
Option 2: Ladakh
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Nagaland
Solution : The correct answer is Nagaland.
The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in December every year in Nagaland. This festival is very famous in Nagaland, and it is celebrated to promote the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland. It is also called the festival of festivals.
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Deifinatn
Option 2: Defination
Option 3: Definition
Option 4: Definasion
Correct Answer: Definition
Solution : The third option is correct.
The correct spelling is definition. The other options (deifinatn, defination, and definasion) contain spelling errors.
Definition is about clarifying the meaning of words and providing clear explanations of concepts or ideas.
Therefore, the correct answer will be definition.
Question : What is the period of appointment of the comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India?
Option 1: 6 years
Option 2: Upto 65 years of age
Option 3: 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
Option 4: Up to 64 years of age whichever is earlier
Correct Answer: 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
Solution : The correct answer is 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is a constitutional body established under Article 148 of the Indian
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