Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : In the Indus Valley Civilisation, the city of Lothal stood beside a tributary of the _______.
Option 1: Periyar
Option 2: Sabarmati
Option 3: Krishna
Option 4: Narmada
Correct Answer: Sabarmati
Solution : The correct answer is Sabarmati.
Lothal was one of the southernmost cities of the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization, situated on the Bhogavo River, which is a tributary of the Sabarmati River. Lothal is known as the port city in Gujarat, near the Gulf of
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Impede
Option 1: Sore
Option 2: Stalwart
Option 3: Thwart
Option 4: Stampede
Correct Answer: Thwart
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
Thwart and impede both refer to obstructing or hindering progress or movement. They both imply creating obstacles or difficulties that prevent something from happening or progressing smoothly.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question :
‘Money’ is an example of:
Option 1:
sunk capital
Option 2:
floating capital
Option 3: concrete capital
Option 4: social capital
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is floating capital.
Liquid assets or finances that are easily accessible for usage in a business or economic activity are referred to as floating capital. It consists of money in the form of cash, bank deposits, and other highly liquid
Question : A, B, and C can do a piece of work in 10, 20, and 30 days, respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?
Option 1: 9 days
Option 2: $8 \frac{5}{11}$ days
Option 3: $8 \frac{2}{11}$ days
Option 4: $6 \frac{5}{11}$ days
Correct Answer: $8 \frac{2}{11}$ days
Solution : Total Work = Least Common Multiple (10, 20, 30) = 60 The rate of A ⇒ $\frac{60}{10}$ = 6 units The rate of B ⇒ $\frac{60}{20}$ = 3 units The rate of C ⇒ $\frac{60}{30}$ = 2 units In 3 days, Total work
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ABOUT is written as 12632. How will GRACE be written in that language?
Option 1: 71953
Option 2: 79153
Option 3: 79154
Option 4: 79135
Correct Answer: 79135
Solution : Given: ABOUT is written as 12632.
Find the sum of digits of the positional values of letters – ABOUT; A→1; B→2; O→15 = 1 + 5 = 6; U→21 = 2 + 1 = 3; T→20 = 2 + 0 = 2 Thus, ABOUT is
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
I have receive perhaps four / or five such requests during the / course of a typical week.
Option 1: or five such requests during the
Option 2: No error
Option 3: course of a typical week
Option 4: I have receive perhaps four
Correct Answer: I have receive perhaps four
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
After the auxiliary verb have, the past participle form of the verb should be used. In this case, received is the correct past participle form of receive. The construction have + past participle is
Question : Which of the following was the capital of Mahajanapada 'Gandhara' in the 6th century BC?
Option 1: Hastinapur
Option 2: Mathura
Option 3: Taxila
Option 4: Varanasi
Correct Answer: Taxila
Solution : The correct answer is Taxila.
One of the sixteen Mahajanapadas, Taxila, was the capital of Gandhara. Located in modern-day Pakistan, Takshashila, commonly referred to as Taxila, was an old metropolis. In ancient India, it was a well-known educational institution and a significant hub of
Question : The average age of a husband and his wife 3 years ago was 39 years. The average age of the husband, wife, and child is 2 years hence will be 34 years. Find the present age of the child.
Option 1: 12 years
Option 2: 16 years
Option 3: 15 years
Option 4: 18 years
Correct Answer: 12 years
Solution : Let the present ages of the husband, wife, and child be $H$, $W$, and $C$ respectively. From the problem, we know that the average age of the husband and wife 3 years ago was 39 years. $⇒\frac{(H-3) + (W-3)}{2}$ = 39 $⇒H + W
Question : It takes 6 hours to clean a garden. In 2 hours 30 minutes, what part of the garden will be cleaned?
Option 1: $\frac{5}{2}$
Option 2: $\frac{5}{12}$
Option 3: $\frac{5}{8}$
Option 4: $\frac{5}{6}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{5}{12}$
Solution : Given: It takes 6 hours to clean a garden. In 6 hours 1 part of the garden can be cleaned So, in 2 hours 30 minutes i.e. 2.5 hours $\frac{2.5}{6} = \frac{5}{12}$ part can be cleaned. Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{5}{12}$.
Question : Divide Rs. 14136 among A, B, and C such that 2 times A's share, 3 times B's share and 5 times C's share are all equal. What is the share of C?
Option 1: Rs. 3680
Option 2: Rs. 456
Option 3: Rs. 2736
Option 4: Rs. 1413
Correct Answer: Rs. 2736
Solution : Given: Divide Rs. 14136 among A, B and C such that 2 times A's share, 3 times B's share and 5 times C's share are all equal. Let A's share, B's share and C's share are $x,y,$ and $z$ respectively. According to the question,
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