Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : 'Romancing with Life' is an autobiography of the evergreen star_______.
Option 1: Dilip Kumar
Option 2: Shashi Kapoor
Option 3: Dev Anand
Option 4: Kishore Kumar
Correct Answer: Dev Anand
Solution : The correct option is Dev Anand.
"Romancing with Life" is the autobiography of the Bollywood star Dev Anand. Published in 2007, it chronicles his cinematic journey, providing insights into his life, experiences and the golden era of Indian cinema. The book reflects his passion
Question : The first Census of independent India was conducted in ______.
Option 1: 1956
Option 2: 1953
Option 3: 1951
Option 4: 1948
Correct Answer: 1951
Solution : The correct answer is 1951.
On February 9, 1951, the first census of independent India was started, and it was completed on February 28, 1951. The population of the nation was 36,10,88,090. The census is carried out every ten years, and as of 2011,
Question : Directions: Select the number from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 137, 125, 113, 101, ?
Option 1: 87
Option 2: 84
Option 3: 86
Option 4: 89
Correct Answer: 89
Solution : Given: 137, 125, 113, 101, ?
The pattern is as follows – 137 – 12 = 125; 125 – 12 = 113; 113 – 12 = 101; 101 – 12 = 89
So, 89 is the missing number of the series. Hence, the fourth option
Question : The monuments of Buddhist architecture were called ________prayer halls.
Option 1: pishtak
Option 2: vihara
Option 3: stupa
Option 4: chaitya griha
Correct Answer: chaitya griha
Solution : The correct option is chaitya griha.
A Buddhist prayer hall or worship space is called a chaitya. A central nave, side aisles, and a stupa or shrine at one end are usually present. In chaityas, devotees would congregate for group worship, meditation, and
Question : The highest Indian waterfall is
Option 1: Gokak
Option 2: Gerusoppa
Option 3: Shivanasamudra
Option 4: Yana
Correct Answer: Gerusoppa
Solution : The correct option is Gerusoppa.
The highest waterfall in India is Jog Falls, also known as Gerusoppa Falls. It has an overall height of about 253 meters (830 feet).
Question : Directions: The following bar diagram depicts figures for some agricultural imports from January - May 2008. Answer (as closely as possible) the questions using the data provided here: Agricultural Imports - January to May
What is the average cost of potato imports in February and March?
Option 1: Rs. 3,960
Option 2: Rs. 5,960
Option 3: Rs. 1,280
Option 4: Rs. 4,440
Correct Answer: Rs. 3,960
Solution : Refer to the graph: Cost of potato = Rs. 120 Potato import in February = 33 tonnes Potato import in March = 33 tonnes Required average = $\frac{\text{Total potatoes import×price}}{2}$ = Rs. $\frac{(33+33)×120}{2}$ = Rs. 66 × 60 = Rs. 3960 Hence, the correct
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Wheat is widely ______ but the output is not large.
Option 1: gross
Option 2: grilled
Option 3: grown
Option 4: groan
Correct Answer: grown
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
In the sentence, the speaker is conveying that wheat is widely cultivated, but despite its widespread growth, the output is not large. Grown is the appropriate term to describe the cultivation or production of crops, making it the
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Born with silver spoon in one's mouth
Option 1: To accomplish two tasks in one attempt
Option 2: A work which needs tremendous energy
Option 3: Useful for one's purpose
Option 4: Born in a very rich family
Correct Answer: Born in a very rich family
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth is an idiom that means being born into a wealthy or privileged family. The phrase suggests that someone has enjoyed a life of privilege and
Question : Who was the author of the book 'Arthashastra'?
Option 1: Chandragupta
Option 2: Megasthenes
Option 3: Chanakya
Option 4: Seleucus Nicator
Correct Answer: Chanakya
Solution : The correct answer is Chanakya.
The famous philosopher Chanakya authored the Indian Sanskrit text "Arthashastra", a work on statecraft. It contains information on the administrative structure, political structure, military tactics and economic policies of the Mauryan Empire during Chandragupta's rule.
Question : A can do a work in 48 days. What part of the total work can be done by A in 18 days?
Option 1: $\frac{5}{6}$
Option 2: $\frac{3}{5}$
Option 3: $\frac{3}{8}$
Option 4: $\frac{4}{9}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{3}{8}$
Solution : A can complete the work in 48 days. ⇒ 1 day work of A = $\frac{1}{48}$ Work done by A in 18 days = $\frac{1}{48}×18$ = $\frac{18}{48} = \frac{3}{8}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{3}{8}$.
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