Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : In which year did Babur defeat Rana Sanga at Khanwa?
Option 1: 1531
Option 2: 1527
Option 3: 1529
Option 4: 1525
Correct Answer: 1527
Solution : The correct option is 1527.
On March 17, 1527, Babur triumphed over Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa. An important military conflict known as the Battle of Khanwa occurred close to the town of Khanwa in modern-day Rajasthan, India. The triumph strengthened Babur's hold on North India and extended Mughal authority throughout the area.
Question : Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite found in man's
Option 1: liver
Option 2: intestines
Option 3: lungs
Option 4: kidneys
Correct Answer: intestines
Solution : The correct option is - intestines
Entamoeba histolytica infects the human gastrointestinal tract, typically the large intestine (colon). It can be transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, or through close contact with infected individuals.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term. AKV : ZIS :: ? : ENI :: PQR : OOO
Option 1: FOL
Option 2: EPL
Option 3: FPL
Option 4: EQL
Correct Answer: FPL
Solution : Given: AKV : ZIS :: ? : ENI :: PQR : OOO
Subtract 1, 2, and 3 from the place value of the first, second and third letters respectively, to obtain the required missing term – Like, AKV : ZIS→ A – 1 = Z; K – 2 = I; V – 3 = S Thus, AKV is coded as ZIS. And, PQR : OOO – P – 1 = O; Q – 2 = O; R – 3 = O Thus, PQR is coded as OOO. Similarly, follow the same pattern for ENI – E + 1 = F; N + 2 = P; I + 3 = L
Thus, ENI is coded as FPL. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than bill discounting, from the point of view of a small company.
Option 1: bill discounting, from the point of
Option 2: No Error
Option 3: factoring is, of course, different from and superior than
Option 4: view of a small company.
Correct Answer: factoring is, of course, different from and superior than
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The correct usage is superior to. It is the appropriate construction when comparing two things, as the preposition to is used after the word superior.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Factoring is, of course, different from and superior to bill discounting, from the point of view of a small company
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figures – 1. The number of triangles in each figure is a prime number in continuous increasing order. 2. In the first figure we have 2 triangles so in the next figure number of triangles is 3, 5, 7, and 11. The following figure will complete the given pattern —
Therefore, the figure in the fourth option is the required figure. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The breadth of a rectangle is $\frac{4}{5}$th of the radius of a circle. The radius of the circle is $\frac{1}{5}$ of the side of a square, whose area is 625 cm2. What is the area of the rectangle if the length of the rectangle is 20 cm?
Option 1: 150 cm2
Option 2: 600 cm2
Option 3: 100 cm2
Option 4: 80 cm2
Correct Answer: 80 cm2
Solution : The breadth of a rectangle is $\frac{4}{5}$ of the radius of a circle The radius of the circle is $\frac{1}{5}$ of the side of a square, whose area is 625 cm$^2$ The length of the rectangle is = 20 cm Formula Used: The area of the square = $a^2$ The area of the rectangle = $l \times b$ Calculations: According to the question, The breadth of a rectangle (b) is $\frac{4}{5}$ of the radius of a circle (r) ⇒ $b = \frac{4}{5}\times r$ The radius of the circle (r) is $\frac{1}{5}$ of the side of a square (a) ⇒ $r= \frac{1}{5} \times a$ The area of square = $a^2$ $625 = a^2$ ⇒ $a = 25$ cm The radius of the circle will be = $\frac{1}{5}\times a$ = $\frac{1}{5}\times 25$ = 5 cm The breadth of the rectangle will be $b = \frac{4}{5}\times r$ $b = \frac{4}{5}\times 5$ = 4 cm The area of the rectangle will be = $l \times b$ = 20 × 4 = 80 cm$^2$ Hence the correct answer is 80 cm$^2$.
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence. They are virtually unimpeachable in the (unbiased), invariably correct reading of a race.
Option 1: captivity
Option 2: stranger
Option 3: prejudiced
Option 4: ceasing
Correct Answer: prejudiced
Solution : The third option is correct.
Unbiased means not showing prejudice or favouritism and being fair and impartial. The antonym of unbiased is prejudiced, which means showing favouritism or a preconceived opinion based on incomplete information or stereotypes.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
Captivity: It denotes the state of being captive or imprisoned; it is the condition of being held against one's will.
Stranger: It denotes a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar; someone who is not a relative, friend, or acquaintance.
Ceasing: It denotes the act of coming to an end; the termination or stopping of something.
Therefore, the correct answer will be prejudiced.
Question : The table given below shows the production of television and fridges by different companies.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? I. The difference between the average production of television and fridge by R and the average production of television and fridge by S is 10. II. The production of television and fridge by P is 20% of the production of television by T.
Option 1: Both I and II
Option 2: Neither I nor II
Option 3: Only I
Option 4: Only II
Correct Answer: Only II
Solution : I. Average production of television and fridges by R = $\frac{60+40}{2}=50$ Average production of television and fridges by S = $\frac{50+70}{2}=60$ $\therefore$ The difference between both averages = 60 – 50 = 10 Thus, this statement is correct. II. The production of television and fridge by P = 80 + 100 = 180 Production of television by T = 90 $\therefore$ Required percentage $=\frac{180}{90}\times100=200$% The given percentage is 20. Thus, this statement is NOT correct. Hence, the correct answer is Only II.
Question : The marked price of a pen is 25% more than its cost price. The pen is sold for INR 220 after a discount of INR 30. What is the profit percentage?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 17.5%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Given: Selling price = INR 220 Profit = INR 30 Let the cost price be $x$. Then, Marked price = $1.25x$ We know that, Marked price = selling price + discount ⇒ $\frac{125x}{100}=220+30$ ⇒ $x = 200$ Cost price = INR 200 Profit = selling price – cost price = 220 – 200 = 20 Profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost price}}\times 100$ = $\frac{20}{200}\times 100$ = 10% Hence, the correct answer is 10%.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the ones given that will complete the series. 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
Option 1: 53
Option 2: 52
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 50
Correct Answer: 56
Solution : Given: 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
Add consecutive even numbers (starting from 6) to each term to get the next term. 6 + 6 = 12; 12 + 8 = 20; 20 + 10 = 30; 30 + 12 = 42; 42 + 14 = 56
So, 56 is the missing term. Hence, the third option is correct.
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