Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two numbers what will be the values of equations (I) and (II) respectively? 8 and 4 I. 8 – 4 × 6 ÷ 3 + 7 II. 8 × 3 – 6 ÷ 2 + 4
Option 1: –5 and 20
Option 2: –4 and 18
Option 3: –5 and 17
Option 4: 20 and 18
Correct Answer: –5 and 17
Solution : Given: I. 8 – 4 × 6 ÷ 3 + 7 II. 8 × 3 – 6 ÷ 2 + 4
On interchanging 8 and 4 in the above equations we get – Equation I: 4 – 8 × 6 ÷ 3 +
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The salary of Amit is 75% of the salary of Aman. The salary of Amit increases by 40% and the salary of Aman increases by 10%. By what approximate percentage is the new salary of Aman more than the new salary of Amit?
Option 1: 6.2%
Option 2: 9.6%
Option 3: 5.5%
Option 4: 4.8%
Correct Answer: 4.8%
Solution : Given: The salary of Amit is 75% of the salary of Aman. The salary of Amit increases by 40% and the salary of Aman increases by 10%. Let Aman's original salary as 100 So, Amit's original salary = 100 × $\frac{75}{100}$ = 75 After the
Question : A man covers half part of a certain distance at 60 km/hr. He covers 40% of the remaining distance at the speed of 12 km/hr and covers the rest of the distance at the speed of 18 km/hr. What is his average speed for the entire journey?
Option 1: 24 km/hr
Option 2: $\frac{58}{3}$ km/hr
Option 3: 36 km/hr
Option 4: 40 km/hr
Correct Answer: 24 km/hr
Solution : Let the total distance be 100 km. Half distance = $\frac{100}{2}$ = 50 km Speed = 60 km/hr Time taken to cover half the distance = $\frac{50}{60}$ = $\frac{5}{6}$ Remaining distance = 50 km Distance = 40% of the remaining distance = $\frac{40}{100}×50$ =
Question : The oxidation number of Nickel in K4[Ni(CN)4] is
Option 1: 0
Option 2: +4
Option 3: –4
Option 4: +8
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : The correct option is 0.
The oxidation number of Nickel (Ni) in K4[Ni(CN)4] is 0.
Let "x" be the oxidation number of nickel (Ni). To neutralize the overall charge of the compound (which is 0), the sum of the oxidation numbers
Question : The price of 1 kg of rice is increased by 50 percent and the old price of rice is Rs. 60. What is the new price of rice per kg?
Option 1: Rs. 90
Option 2: Rs. 80
Option 3: Rs. 60
Option 4: Rs. 72
Correct Answer: Rs. 90
Solution : According to the question In this case, the old price of rice is Rs. 60, and the percentage increase is 50%. ⇒ New price = Old price + 50% of old price = 60 + (60 × 0.50) = 60 + 30 = 90
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. All A is Y. II. No Z is A. Conclusions: I. All Y are A. II. Some Y is A. III Some A is Z.
Option 1: Neither conclusion follows
Option 2: All conclusion follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and III follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All Y are A – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing Y lie inside
Question : The difference in simple interest on a certain sum at 6% per annum for 5 years and 5% per annum for 4 years is Rs. 422. Find the sum
Option 1: Rs. 2570
Option 2: Rs. 4220
Option 3: Rs. 6500
Option 4: Rs. 1990
Correct Answer: Rs. 4220
Solution : Let the principal be $x$. Rate = 6% for 1st case and 5% for 2nd case Time = 5 years for 1st case and 4 years for 2nd case. Difference = Rs. 422. According to the question, Difference in simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal ×
Question : Which of the following is not an environment function?
Option 1: Accumulates waste
Option 2: Sustains life
Option 3: Supplies resources
Option 4: Enhances the quality of life
Correct Answer: Accumulates waste
Solution : The correct option is to accumulate waste.
The most frequent source of environmental pollution is waste accumulation. Domestic, commercial, industrial, municipal, and agricultural garbage are the most frequent sources of waste. The build-up of these wastes can result in health problems, soil contamination, air
Question : In a drama, Hema says "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it". Which Indian freedom fighter gave this slogan?
Option 1: Mahatma Gandhi
Option 2: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Option 3: Ambica Charan Mazumdar
Option 4: Bhagat Singh
Correct Answer: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Solution : The correct option is Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Famous Indian nationalist politician, social reformer, and freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak is credited with coining the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it" during the Indian independence movement. He
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