Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 8 × 4 – 3 + 57 ÷ 9 = 42
Option 1: 8 and 4
Option 2: 3 and 9
Option 3: 57 and 9
Option 4: 42 and 57
Correct Answer: 3 and 9
Solution : Given: 8 × 4 – 3 + 57 ÷ 9 = 42
Replace the given numbers according to the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. First option: 8 and 4 ⇒ 4 × 8 – 3 +
Question : A hemispherical bowl of radius 30 cm is filled with water by using a cylindrical glass. If the water from the cylindrical glass is poured 72 times to fill the bowl completely and the height of the glass is 10 cm, then what is the base radius of the cylindrical glass?
Option 1: 7.5 cm
Option 2: 8 cm
Option 3: 5 cm
Option 4: 6 cm
Correct Answer: 5 cm
Solution : The volume of a hemisphere $ = \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3$ The volume of a cylinder $ = \pi r^2 h$ Where $r$ is the base radius and $h$ is the height. Given that the radius of the hemisphere is 30 cm and the height of
Question : Q is a point in the interior of a rectangle ABCD. If QA = 3 cm, QB = 4 cm and QC = 5 cm, then the length of QD (in cm) is:
Option 1: $3\sqrt2$
Option 2: $5\sqrt2$
Option 3: $\sqrt{34}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{41}$
Correct Answer: $3\sqrt2$
Solution : According to the question, we draw a figure of a rectangle ABCD. Given that: QA = 3 cm, QB = 4 cm and QC = 5 cm QD2 + QB2 = QA2 + QC2 ⇒ QD2 + 16 = 9
Question : The following table shows the marks obtained by Anoop in his final examination of class X in five different subjects.
What is the percentage of marks obtained by Anoop in all the five subjects put together?
Option 1: 75.8%
Option 2: 72.6%
Option 3: 81.2%
Option 4: 82.1%
Correct Answer: 81.2%
Solution : Given: Maximum marks = 450 Total marks obtained by Anoop = 74 + 84 + 124 + 36.4 + 47 = 365.4 Overall percentage = $\frac{\text{Marks obtained}}{\text{Maximum marks}}\times100$ = $\frac{365.4}{450}\times100$ = 81.2% Hence, the correct answer is 81.2%.
Question : When was the Battle of Talikota fought?
Option 1: 1542
Option 2: 1556
Option 3: 1565
Option 4: 1576
Correct Answer: 1565
Solution : The correct answer is 1565.
In the Battle of Talikota, four allied Muslim sultans from Bijapur, Bidar, Ahmadnagar and Golconda faced off against the armies of the monarch of Vijayanagar in the Deccan area of southern India. The battle took place in January of
Question : Which river is the third largest in the peninsula of India and the largest river of Odisha State?
Option 1: Godavari
Option 2: Mahanadi
Option 3: Krishna
Option 4: Narmada
Correct Answer: Mahanadi
Solution : The correct answer is Mahanadi.
The Mahanadi River is the third-largest river in the Indian peninsula and the largest river in the state of Odisha. It originates from the Sihawa Mountain of Chhattisgarh state and flows through Odisha before emptying into the Bay of
Question : Who among the following was the daughter of Iltutmish, a ruler of the Slave/Mamluk dynasty?
Option 1: Kubra Noorzai
Option 2: Harkha
Option 3: Razia Sultan
Option 4: Shafiqa Ziayee
Correct Answer: Razia Sultan
Solution : The correct answer is Razia Sultan.
Razia Sultan was the daughter of Iltutmish, a ruler of the slave dynasty. Iltutmish raised Razia to Sultan because of her capabilities. Razia became the first women ruler during the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240. She was
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error.' The Federalists wished to/ make the central government/ as strong possible.
Option 1: as strong possible.
Option 2: The Federalists wished to
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: make the central government
Correct Answer: as strong possible.
Solution : The first option is correct.
The error lies in the phrase as strong possible. It should be corrected to as strong as possible to properly convey the intended meaning. The comparative as strong as possible indicates the desired level of strength for the
Question : The minimum number of geostationary satellites needed for interrupted global coverage is:
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct option is 3.
3 geostationary satellites are required for continuous global coverage. In a geostationary orbit around the Earth, which means they orbit at the same speed as the Earth's rotation, these satellites are placed in a strategic location. The majority of the
Question : Directions: Seven students H, I, J, K, L, M, and N have all scored a unique number of marks. H scored only more than N. The marks of three students were between the marks of J and I. I did not score the highest marks. How many students scored less than J?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Let's check the given statements – 1. H scored only more than N. The marks of three students were between the marks of J and I.
2. I did not score the highest marks.
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update