Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : If the salary of A is 60% less than that of B, then by how much percentage is the salary of B more than that of A?
Option 1: 60%
Option 2: 40%
Option 3: 150%
Option 4: 120%
Correct Answer: 150%
Solution : Let the salary of B be 100. A's salary is 60% less than B = 100 – 60 = 40 $\therefore$ Difference in the salary = 100 – 40 = 60 So, required percentage = $\frac{\text{Difference in salary}}{\text{A's salary}}\times100$ = $\frac{60}{40}\times100$ = 150% Hence, the
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ACADEMIC is written as AACEDIMC, ABSTRACT is written as ASBRTCAT, and ACCURACY is written as ACCRUCAY. How will ABACAS be written in that language?
Option 1: ABCAAS
Option 2: AAABCS
Option 3: ABAACS
Option 4: AABACS
Correct Answer: AABACS
Solution : Given: ACADEMIC is written as AACEDIMC, ABSTRACT is written as ASBRTCAT, and ACCURACY is written as ACCRUCAY.
The first and the last alphabets are written as it is and the pair of alphabets between the first and last alphabets of ACADEMIC are interchanged – ACADEMIC→
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
They selling postage stamps at the corner store.
Option 1: sell postage stamps
Option 2: sold postal stamped
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: sells postage stamps
Correct Answer: sell postage stamps
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
The sentence states a general fact or information, and in these cases, the simple present tense is used.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: They sell postage stamps at the corner store.
Question : The value of 11 × 2 + (45 ÷ 9) + (72 ÷ 8) – 5 + 4 is :
Option 1: 40
Option 2: 41
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 35
Correct Answer: 35
Solution : 11 × 2 + (45 ÷ 9) + (72 ÷ 8) – 5 + 4 = 22 + 5 + 9 – 5 + 4 = 35 Hence, the correct answer is 35.
Question : Directions: Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 9 + 3 – 4 ÷ 5 × 2 = 9
Option 1: – and ×
Option 2: + and ×
Option 3: + and ÷
Option 4: – and +
Correct Answer: + and ÷
Solution : Given: 9 + 3 – 4 ÷ 5 × 2 = 9
Let's check each option – First option: – and × On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – 9 + 3 × 4 ÷ 5 – 2 = 9 On solving
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two signs what will be the values of equation (I) and (II) respectively? × and – I. 18 × 8 – 6 ÷ 3 + 4 II. 7 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 + 15
Option 1: 89 and 6
Option 2: 6 and 69
Option 3: 18 and 10
Option 4: -8 and 10
Correct Answer: 6 and 69
Solution : Given: I. 18 × 8 – 6 ÷ 3 + 4 II. 7 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 + 15
Equation I: 18 × 8 – 6 ÷ 3 + 4 On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – = 18 –
Question : The Indian Census 2011 can be referred to as the ________ census operation after Indian Independence.
Option 1: eleventh
Option 2: seventh
Option 3: tenth
Option 4: ninth
Correct Answer: seventh
Solution : The correct answer is the seventh.
One may refer to the 2011 Indian Census as the seventh census to be conducted following Indian Independence. All 28 states in the union and the seven territories have participated in the 2011 national census. The 2011 Indian
Question : The busiest rail section concerning goods transportation is
Option 1: Delhi - Kolkata section
Option 2: Kolkata - Chennai section
Option 3: Delhi - Mumbai section
Option 4: Mumbai - Chennai section
Correct Answer: Delhi - Kolkata section
Solution : The correct answer is the Delhi - Kolkata section.
The Delhi-Kolkata section in India is the busiest for freight transit. It links the two major economic centres and travels through some of the country's most densely populated states, including Uttar Pradesh and
Question : What does Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code signify?
Option 1: Triple talaq
Option 2: Surrogacy
Option 3: Criminalize unnatural offences
Option 4: Women temple entry
Correct Answer: Criminalize unnatural offences
Solution : The correct answer is to criminalize unnatural offences.
A segment of society was made illegally identifiable as sexual minorities by Section 377. The petitioners contended that human dignity depended on freedom, autonomy and the right to sexuality. A portion of people were
Question : The cost price of a cooler is Rs. 4800. If the profit percentage is 26%, what is the selling price of the cooler?
Option 1: Rs. 6248
Option 2: Rs. 6048
Option 3: Rs. 6640
Option 4: Rs. 5628
Correct Answer: Rs. 6048
Solution : The selling price of an item is calculated as the cost price plus the profit. The profit is calculated as a percentage of the cost price. Given that the cost price of the cooler is Rs. 4800 and the profit percentage is 26%. Profit
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