Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Five birds Crow, Pigeon, Little Pigeon, Big Crow, and Eagle fly one after the other from a tree branch. Big Crow flew after Crow but was ahead of Eagle. Pigeon is between Crow and Big Crow. Little Pigeon is before Crow. Which bird is the last?
Option 1: Pigeon
Option 2: Big Crow
Option 3: Eagle
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Eagle
Solution : Given: 1. Big Crow flew after Crow but was ahead of Eagle. Pigeon was in between Crow and Big Crow.
2. Little Pigeon flew before Crow and, Big Crow flew after Crow but was ahead of Eagle.
Question : A is 25% less than B and B is 30% more than 120. What is the value of A?
Option 1: 117
Option 2: 111
Option 3: 114
Option 4: 108
Correct Answer: 117
Solution : A is 25% less than B. B is 30% more than 120. Value of B = 120 + 30% of 120 $= 120 + \frac{30}{100} \times 120 = 120 + 36 = 156$ Value of A = B – 25% of B $= 156 -
Question : The head office of the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development is located in _______.
Option 1: Pune
Option 2: Mumbai
Option 3: Chennai
Option 4: Kolkata
Correct Answer: Mumbai
Solution : The correct option is Mumbai.
The head office of the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As a pivotal financial institution, NABARD focuses on fostering rural development by providing credit and other financial services to promote agriculture,
Question : A person spends 25% of his annual income on house rent, 15% on education of children and 45% on other items. If he saves Rs. 14400 annually, then the person's total income is:
Option 1: Rs. 96000
Option 2: Rs. 98000
Option 3: Rs. 100000
Option 4: Rs. 120000
Correct Answer: Rs. 96000
Solution : Let the total income be 100 units. Remaining amount after spending = 100 – (25 + 15 + 45) = 15 units According to the question, 15 units = Rs. 14400 1 unit = $\frac{14400}{15}$ Then, total income = 100 units = $100×\frac{14400}{15}$ =
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
A child in an art museum is like a bull in a China shop.
Option 1: A clumsy person in a delicate situation
Option 2: A person who cries for everything
Option 3: A talkative person
Option 4: A person with no moral values
Correct Answer: A clumsy person in a delicate situation
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The underlined idiom in the sentence is like a bull in a China shop. This idiom is a metaphor, and its meaning is reflected in the first option, A
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The hill is too high for climbing.
(1) to climb.
(2) for going up.
(3) for climbing up.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
This option provides a clear and concise way to convey that the hill is too steep or tall to climb.
The sentence conveys that the hill is so steep that it cannot be climbed. The sentence structure
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
The Ambassador was better __ than the other delegates.
Option 1: Thoughtful
Option 2: Presentable
Option 3: Bred
Option 4: Prepared
Correct Answer: Prepared
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice since "prepared" means ready or equipped for a particular situation and fits perfectly in the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : What is the ratio of 84 pens to 108 pens?
Option 1: 6 : 11
Option 2: 7 : 12
Option 3: 5 : 7
Option 4: 7 : 9
Correct Answer: 7 : 9
Solution : According to the question ⇒ Ratio = $\frac{\text{Number of pens in first group}}{\text{Number of pens in second group}}$ = $\frac{84}{108}$ = $\frac{7}{9}$ Hence, the correct answer is 7 : 9
Question : Which of the following structures is associated with Buddhism?
Option 1: Pallava
Option 2: Mandapa
Option 3: Shikhara
Option 4: Stupa
Correct Answer: Stupa
Solution : The correct answer is stupa.
The stupa is a structure that holds significant importance in Buddhism. It serves as a religious monument and a symbol of enlightenment, commemorating important events or figures in Buddhist history.
Question : Tea cultivation is an example of which type of agriculture system?
Option 1: Mixed agriculture
Option 2: Plantation agriculture
Option 3: Mediterranean agriculture
Option 4: Shifting agriculture
Correct Answer: Plantation agriculture
Solution : The correct answer is Plantation Agriculture.
Tea cultivation is an example of plantation agriculture. Tea is a tropical and sub-tropical plant and grows well in hot and humid climates. The most suitable soil for cultivation is slightly acidic soil. The ideal temperature for
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