Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Beat about the bush
Option 1: Play tricks with someone
Option 2: Avoid talking about the main topic
Option 3: Divide something into many parts
Option 4: To plan an ambush
Correct Answer: Avoid talking about the main topic
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom beat about the bush means to avoid talking about the main topic or to speak evasively without directly addressing the issue at hand. It implies a reluctance or hesitation to address
Question : If the cost price of a refrigerator is Rs. 17200 and the loss percentage is 8%, then what is the selling price (in Rs.) of the refrigerator?
Option 1: Rs. 15824
Option 2: Rs. 14564
Option 3: Rs. 14444
Option 4: Rs. 15500
Correct Answer: Rs. 15824
Solution : Cost price of a refrigerator = Rs. 17200 Loss percentage = 8% We know that, Selling price = $\frac{(100-\text{loss percentage})}{100}\times$ Cost price = $\frac{(100-8)}{100}\times17200$ = $\frac{92}{100}\times17200$ = Rs. 15824 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 15824.
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 28, 27, 31, 22, 38, 13, 49, ?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : Given: 28, 27, 31, 22, 38, 13, 49, ?
Subtract and add alternately the square of consecutive natural numbers – 28 – (1)2 = 28 – 1 = 27 27 + (2)2 = 27 + 4 = 31 31 – (3)2 =
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given. The tourists (rendered to the) museum on time.
Option 1: appeared at the
Option 2: occurred to the
Option 3: No correction required
Option 4: arrived at the
Correct Answer: arrived at the
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
The original sentence, "The tourists (rendered to the) museum on time," contains an error. The word "rendered" is not appropriate in this context. The correct replacement is "arrived at the", making the sentence grammatically correct
Question : What is the value of $\frac{5}{11}$ of $\frac{3}{7}+\frac{7}{11} \times \frac{55}{21}-\frac{8}{22} \div \frac{16}{33}$?
Option 1: $\frac{1088}{927}$
Option 2: $\frac{1027}{924}$
Option 3: $\frac{1811}{956}$
Option 4: $\frac{1029}{945}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1027}{924}$
Solution : $\frac{5}{11}$ of $\frac{3}{7}+\frac{7}{11} \times \frac{55}{21}-\frac{8}{22} \div \frac{16}{33}$ $=(\frac{5}{11}\times\frac{3}{7})+\frac{7}{11} \times \frac{55}{21}-\frac{8}{22} \div \frac{16}{33}$ $=\frac{15}{77}+\frac{7}{11} \times \frac{55}{21}-\frac{8}{22} \times \frac{33}{16}$ $=\frac{15}{77}+\frac{5}{3}-\frac{3}{4}$ $=\frac{180+1540-693}{924}$ $=\frac{1720-693}{924}$ $=\frac{1027}{924}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1027}{924}$.
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The youth should believe _____ God.
Option 1: upon
Option 2: in
Option 3: on
Option 4: of
Correct Answer: in
In is the appropriate preposition to be used in this sentence to convey the idea of believing in God. When discussing belief in a higher power or deity, the preposition "in" is commonly used.
The other prepositions, upon,
Question : There are 480 coins in half rupees, quarter rupees, and 10 paise coins and their values are proportional to 5 : 3 : 1. The number of coins in each case is:
Option 1: 100, 200, and 180
Option 2: 50, 30, and 400
Option 3: 150, 180, and 150
Option 4: 300, 90, and 90
Correct Answer: 150, 180, and 150
Solution : Given: The ratio of values = 5 : 3 : 1 Ratio of their numbers = 10 : 12 : 10 = 5 : 6 : 5 ⇒ Number of 50 paise coins $=\frac{5}{16}×480 = 150$ ⇒ Number of 25 paise coins
Question : Hepatitis is a
Option 1: heart disease
Option 2: lung disease
Option 3: liver disease
Option 4: kidney disease
Correct Answer: liver disease
Solution : The correct option is - liver disease.
Hepatitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors, including viral infections, alcohol consumption, certain medications, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders.
Question : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
Option 1: President
Option 2: Supreme court
Option 3: Supreme court and High courts
Option 4: Parliament
Correct Answer: Supreme court and High courts
Solution : The correct option is the Supreme Court and High courts
Article 32 (Supreme Court) and Article 226 (High Courts) of the Indian Constitution confer authority to issue writs in India. Writs are of five categories: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari and
Question : The formula to find the unemployment rate is_____.
Option 1: (Unemployed male workers/Total labour force) × 1000
Option 2: (Unemployed workers/Total labour force) × 100
Option 3: (Employed workers/Total labour force) × 100
Option 4: ( Employed workers/Male labour force ) × 100
Correct Answer: (Unemployed workers/Total labour force) × 100
Solution : The correct answer is (Unemployed workers/Total labour force) × 100.
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