Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: A boy introduced a girl as the daughter of the son of the mother of his maternal aunt. How is the girl related to the boy?
Option 1: Sister
Option 2: Cousin sister
Option 3: Sister-in-law
Option 4: Aunt
Correct Answer: Cousin sister
Solution : According to the given information, the family tree is as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above family tree, Girl is the cousin sister of Boy. Hence, the second
Question : At least how old must be an Indian citizen to be a member of the Rajya Sabha?
Option 1: 30 years
Option 2: 25 years
Option 3: 35 years
Option 4: 20 years
Correct Answer: 30 years
Solution : The correct answer is 30 years
Rajya Sabha members must be at least 30 years old to be eligible to vote. The Rajya Sabha has 250 members. Despite not having equal representation from all states, the Rajya Sabha is recognised as the representative House
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 50, 39, 27, 14, 0, ?
Option 1: –10
Option 2: –8
Option 3: –15
Option 4: –14
Correct Answer: –15
Solution : Given: 50, 39, 27, 14, 0, ?
Subtract natural numbers starting from 11 to the previous number to get the next number – 50 – 11 = 39, 39 – 12 = 27, 27 – 13 = 14, 14 – 14 = 0, 0 –
Question : By which process do water-soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts?
Option 1: Fragmentation
Option 2: Leaching
Option 3: Decomposition
Option 4: Humification
Correct Answer: Leaching
Solution : The correct answer is Leaching.
Leaching is the downward movement of water-soluble inorganic nutrients through the soil, and it can result in the precipitation of these nutrients as unavailable salts in lower soil horizons. Leaching can have both positive and negative effects on soil
Question : Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
Option 1: French Open
Option 2: US Open
Option 3: Wimbledon
Option 4: Australian Open
Correct Answer: Wimbledon
Solution : The correct answer is Wimbledon.
Wimbledon, often called The Championships, is the world's oldest tennis tournament and is widely considered the most esteemed. Held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, it features outdoor grass courts. Since 2019, retractable roofs
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 81 – 9
Option 2: 8 – 64
Option 3: 54 – 6
Option 4: 3 – 27
Correct Answer: 8 – 64
Solution : Here, the greater number is equivalent to the multiplication of a smaller number by 9.
Let's check each option – First option: 81 – 9; 9 × 9 = 81 Second option: 8 – 64; 8 × 9 = 72 ≠ 64 Third
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given Select the most appropriate option for each number.
English Ivy (1)_____ its poor reputation as a nuisance by its unparalleled ability to provide shade. By seamlessly covering the exterior of a building, it works as a natural (2)______ blocking the sun and decreasing air conditioning costs. This means big savings for both building tenants and homeowners (3)_____. And it can happen quickly, too. Under the proper conditions, established English Ivy can grow to cover (4)______ of roughly 500 square feet per year. Given that most homes have a roof measuring roughly 2000 square feet, ivy-friendly homeowners can rest assured that their roofs will be (5)____ covered in about four years.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: unlike
Option 2: likely
Option 3: dislike
Option 4: alike
Correct Answer: alike
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The sentence structure suggests that English Ivy providing savings for both building tenants and homeowners is a probable or expected outcome. The word "alike" signifies similarity or equality between two or more things. In this context,
Question : "Ambubachi Mela" is held in which place?
Option 1: Patna
Option 2: Lucknow
Option 3: Pune
Option 4: Guwahati
Correct Answer: Guwahati
Solution : The correct answer is Guwahati.
At the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, the Ambubachi Mela is a four-day celebration commemorating the goddess' yearly menstruation. One of the largest gatherings in eastern India is the Ambubachi Mela.
Question : The difference between compound interest and simple interest on an amount of Rs. 14,400 for 2 years is Rs. 3600. Find the rate of interest.
Option 1: 30%
Option 2: 35%
Option 3: 10%
Option 4: 50%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Let the rate of interest be $r$. Principal, $P$ = Rs. 14,400 Time = 2 years Difference between Simple interest and compound interest $=P(\frac{r}{100})^2$ ⇒ $3600 = 14400(\frac{r}{100})^2$ ⇒ $(\frac{r}{100})^2=\frac{36}{144}$ ⇒ $(\frac{r}{100})^2=(\frac{6}{12})^2$ ⇒ $\frac{r}{100}=\frac{6}{12}$ $\therefore r=50\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 50%.
Question : Select the wrongly spelt word.
Option 1: Declivity
Option 2: Decorous
Option 3: Cosmopolitan
Option 4: Copous
Correct Answer: Copous
The wrongly spelt word is "Copous". The correct spelling of the word meaning abundant or plentiful is "copious". The incorrect spelling contains a spelling mistake by omitting the vowel "i" before "o".
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