Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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 streets (1) / are so wet (2) / it should have rained last night. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The use of should have implies a high degree of certainty that it rained last night, which is not the intended meaning in this context. The sentence suggests that the streets are wet, and the
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
I think she's right to warn you not to _____ your temper.
Option 1: drop
Option 2: last
Option 3: lose
Option 4: forget
Correct Answer: lose
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The phrase "lose your temper" is an idiomatic expression commonly used in English to convey the idea of becoming angry or losing control of one's emotions. In this context, the verb lose is the appropriate choice to
Question : A man travelled a distance of 150 km in 18 hours. He travelled partly on foot at 5 km/hr and partly on bicycle at 10 km/hr. What is the distance travelled on a bicycle?
Option 1: 120 km
Option 2: 30 km
Option 3: 100 km
Option 4: 70 km
Correct Answer: 120 km
Solution : Total distance = 150 km Total time = 18 hours Speed when travelled by foot = 5 km/hr Speed when travelled by bicycle = 10 km/hr Let the distance travelled by bicycle = $x$ km Distance travelled by foot = $150-x$ km Time travelled
Question : An article is sold for Rs. 4,800 at a profit of 20%. If the selling price is increased by Rs. 600, then what will be the profit percentage?
Option 1: 40%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 30%
Option 4: 35%
Correct Answer: 35%
Solution : The selling price of the article is Rs. 4,800, and this price includes a profit of 20%. Cost Price = $\frac{100}{120}$ × 4800 = Rs. 4,000 Now, if the selling price is increased by Rs. 600, the new selling price becomes Rs. 4,800 + Rs.
Question : Directions: Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow (s) from the statements. Statements: Some pens are black. No black is blue. Conclusions: I. No pen is blue. II. Some pens are not black.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : According to the given statements, the venn diagram is given below – Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No pen is blue – From the Venn diagram, it is clear that the circles of pen and blue are independent
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
The art of cutting gems
Option 1: Jewellery
Option 2: Philately
Option 3: Mining
Option 4: Lapidary
Correct Answer: Lapidary
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The art of cutting gems refers to the practice or skill of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones to enhance their beauty. Lapidary is the term specifically used to describe this art or craft. It encompasses the entire process
Question : The Chief Minister of which of the following states launched the common credit portal - Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans (SAFAL) to increase farmers' access to loans?
Option 1: Odisha
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: West Bengal
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct answer is Odisha.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated SAFAL, India's pioneering online agricultural credit portal, designed to enhance farmers' access to loans. SAFAL, or Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans, offers a streamlined process for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs to access over 300
Question : The pie chart given below shows the sales of 7 different companies. The total sales of all these 7 companies are 1080. The sale of a particular company is shown in terms of degree with respect to the total sales of all these 7 companies. What is the ratio of the total sales of J, L, M, and N to the total sales of K, N, O, and P ?
Option 1: 151 : 248
Option 2: 129 : 252
Option 3: 248 : 151
Option 4: 231 : 149
Correct Answer: 248 : 151
Solution : The total sales of J, L, M, and N = $33^\circ+152^\circ+24^\circ+39^\circ=248^\circ$ The total sales of K, N, O, and P = $41^\circ+39^\circ+57^\circ+14^\circ=151^\circ$ The ratio of the total sales of J, L, M, and N to the total sales of K, N, O and
Question : The tertiary sector of the Indian Economy is related to ____________.
Option 1: manufacturing sector
Option 2: agriculture and related sectors
Option 3: electricity and coal
Option 4: transport, communication and business/services
Correct Answer: transport, communication and business/services
Solution : The correct option is transport, communication and business/services.
The tertiary sector of the Indian economy is associated with services. It encompasses a wide range of activities that contribute to the economy, including transport, communication, business and various services. This sector plays
Question : The Satnami Movement in Central India had a motive to:
Option 1: Improve the social status of leatherworkers.
Option 2: Ban child marriage
Option 3: Open school for girls
Option 4: Improve widow status
Correct Answer: Improve the social status of leatherworkers.
Solution : The correct answer is To Improve the social status of leatherworkers.
To raise the social status of leather workers, Ghasidas founded the Satnami movement in central India. In the middle Indian state of Chattisgarh, the most significant Satnami group
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