Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 12 : 132 :: 16 : ?
Option 1: 167
Option 2: 215
Option 3: 176
Option 4: 135
Correct Answer: 176
Solution : Given: 12 : 132 :: 16 : ?
The second number is obtained by multiplying the first number by 11. Like, 12 : 132→12 x 11 = 132 Similarly, 16 : ?→16 x 11 = 176
So, the required number is 176. Hence, the third
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Come rain or shine, I will go to Paris tomorrow.
Option 1: At the last moment
Option 2: Whatever happens
Option 3: To decide later
Option 4: To come before the decided time
Correct Answer: Whatever happens
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Come rain or shine is an idiom, which means no matter what happens, something will happen. This makes the second option, which states whatever happens, the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Rare
Option 1: Familiar
Option 2: Latent
Option 3: Clarify
Option 4: Extraordinary
Correct Answer: Familiar
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word rare means something that is uncommon, unusual, or not occurring frequently. Among the options provided, familiar is the most appropriate antonym, which denotes something that is well-known, common, or often encountered.
The meanings of the
Question : The compound interest (compounding annually) on a certain sum for 2 years at the rate of 20 percent per annum is Rs. 2420. What will be the simple interest on the same sum for 3 years at the same rate of interest?
Option 1: Rs. 3300
Option 2: Rs. 3000
Option 3: Rs. 3800
Option 4: Rs. 4200
Correct Answer: Rs. 3300
Solution : Using: Amount = $P×(1+\frac{R}{100})^{T}$ – P , where P is the principal, R is the rate of interest, and T is the time in years. According to the question ⇒ 2420 = P × (1+$\frac{20}{100})^{2}$ – P ⇒ 2420 = P×(1+$\frac{1}{5})^{2}$ – P ⇒
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative. ___________ from humans, lions are the key natural preclators of elephants.
Option 1: Rather
Option 2: Alone
Option 3: Aside
Option 4: Beside
Correct Answer: Aside
Solution : The third option is correct.
"Aside from" is a phrase used to introduce a point or factor that is separate from the main consideration. In this context, other than humans, lions play a significant role as natural predators of elephants.
Therefore, the complete sentence is:
Question : Which act of the British Parliament was also known as the East India Company Act 1793?
Option 1: The Government of India Act, 1793
Option 2: The Charter Act, 1793
Option 3: The Regulating Act, of 1793
Option 4: The Indian Councils Act, 1793
Correct Answer: The Charter Act, 1793
Solution : The correct answer is The Charter Act of 1793.
Act of Charter, 1793 The British Parliament of Great Britain passed the East India Company Act 1793, sometimes referred to as the Charter Act 1793, which extended the charter granted to the
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (Rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the first option figure.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Chhau dance is a blend of martial traditions, temple rituals, etc. It is performed in which region of India?
Option 1: Eastern
Option 2: Northern
Option 3: Western
Option 4: Southern
Correct Answer: Eastern
Solution : The correct answer is Eastern.
One important dance tradition in eastern India is Chhau. It is common in the eastern Indian provinces of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Orissa's bordering tribal zone. Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha, Seraikella Chhau of Jharkhand and Purulia Chhau of West
Question : Who among the following is famous for playing the musical instrument "Sitar"?
Option 1: Vilayat Khan
Option 2: Zakir Hussain
Option 3: Surojit Chatterjee
Option 4: Ali Akbar Khan
Correct Answer: Vilayat Khan
Solution : The correct answer is Vilayat Khan.
Ustad Vilayat Khan was an eminent Indian classical sitar player. He performed for Queen Victoria during her visit to India. Imdad Khan was the first sitar player ever to come out with a recording. Enayet Khan was
Question : The table given below shows the income and expenditure of five companies.
What is the difference between average income and average expenditure of all the companies?
Option 1: 4.2
Option 2: 6.6
Option 3: 2.6
Option 4: 8.4
Correct Answer: 6.6
Solution : We know the formula, Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of all values}}{\text{The total of all values}}$ The average income of all the companies = $\frac{55+50+35+40+60}{5}=\frac{240}{5}$ The average expenditure of all the companies = $\frac{50+40+32+35+50}{5}=\frac{207}{5}$ The difference between the average income and average expenditure of all the companies
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