Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A vendor bought 12 oranges for Rs. 50 and sold them at 12 for Rs. 30. Find the loss percentage.
Option 1: 30%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 40%
Option 4: 45%
Correct Answer: 40%
Solution : Given: A vendor bought 12 oranges for Rs. 50 and sold them at 12 for Rs. 30. The cost price (CP) = Rs. 50 The selling price (SP) = Rs. 30 So, the loss percentage = $\frac{CP-SP}{CP}×100=\frac{50-30}{50}×100=\frac{20}{50}×100=40\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 40%.
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'.
Even the most wise don't / know what's hidden in / the depths of their being.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: know what's hidden in
Option 3: the depths of their being.
Option 4: Even the most wise don't
Correct Answer: Even the most wise don't
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The error is in the use of wise. The correct form should be wisest instead of wise. The word wise is an adjective used to describe someone's level of wisdom. When
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: chosen
Option 2: plotted
Option 3: glued
Option 4: used
Correct Answer: used
The word used fits in the blank to convey that the glacial meltwaters are utilised for hydropower. The sentence then suggests that the glacial meltwaters serve as a source of energy, specifically for hydropower generation.
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound
Option 1: Acoustics
Option 2: Anchor
Option 3: Anarchist
Option 4: Apiary
Correct Answer: Acoustics
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Acoustics is a branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound. It specifically deals with the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 10, 4, 3, 3.5, 6, ?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Given: 10, 4, 3, 3.5, 6, ?
The pattern is as follows – (10 × 0.5) – 1 = 5 – 1 = 4; (4 × 1) – 1 = 4 – 1 = 3; (3 × 1.5) – 1 = 4.5 – 1 =
Question :
Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premise stated according to the following symbols. If + means division; – means multiplication; ÷ means addition and × means subtraction. Then what is the value of 36 × 12 + 4 ÷ 6 + 2 – 3 = ?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Given: + means division; – means multiplication; ÷ means addition and × means subtraction. 36 × 12 + 4 ÷ 6 + 2 – 3 = ?
After replacing the signs the equation becomes – = 36 – 12 ÷ 4 + 6 ÷ 2
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror MN is placed on the right side of the figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Reliable
Option 1: Doubtful
Option 2: Dependable
Option 3: Dubious
Option 4: Dodgy
Correct Answer: Dependable
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
When something or someone is reliable, it implies a consistent and steady performance, instilling trust and confidence in its reliability. Similarly, dependable captures the essence of being someone or something that can be relied upon, suggesting a
Question : If INR 39,500 is divided into three parts in the ratio 24 : 15 : 40, then what is the value of the third part, in the given order?
Option 1: INR 18,000
Option 2: INR 12,000
Option 3: INR 7,500
Option 4: INR 20,000
Correct Answer: INR 20,000
Solution : INR 39,500 is divided into three parts in the ratio 24 : 15 : 40. Third part = $\frac{40}{24+15+40}×39500=\frac{40}{79}×39500=20000$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 20,000.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ISHTY is written as 15789, PLEM is written as 2304 and QPT is written as 628. Which word will be coded as 63781 in that code language?
Option 1: QTLSP
Option 2: PETYL
Option 3: QLHTI
Option 4: THLPS
Correct Answer: QLHTI
Solution : Given: (I) ISHTY is written as 15789 (II) PLEM is written as 2304 (III) QPT is written as 628.
Find out the common alphabets and numbers from the given words to obtain the code. By comparing the given words in the I and III letter
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