Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Who among the following Navratnas from Chandragupta II's court wrote 'Mantra Sastra'?
Option 1: Kalidasa
Option 2: Ghatakarpara
Option 3: Vetala Bhatta
Option 4: Amarasimha
Correct Answer: Vetala Bhatta
Solution : The correct answer is Vetala Bhatta.
Vetala Bhatta was an ancient Indian Sanskrit author and magician who was one of the Navratnas of Vikramaditya (Chandragupta-II). He is known for writing the Mantra Shastra. Chandragupta II's nine gems include Dhanvantari, Amarasimha, Harisena, Kalidasa, Kshapanaka, Sanku,
Question : Find the profit if a shopkeeper sells the item for Rs. 4673 whose cost price was Rs. 3456.
Option 1: Rs. 1345
Option 2: Rs. 1456
Option 3: Rs. 1237
Option 4: Rs. 1217
Correct Answer: Rs. 1217
Solution : We know, Profit = Selling price − Cost price Given: Cost price = Rs. 3456 and selling price = Rs. 4673 ⇒ Profit = Rs. 4673 − Rs. 3456 = Rs. 1217 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 1217.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, NUMBER is coded as UNBMRE. What is the code for CANCER in that code language?
Option 1: ACCNRE
Option 2: ACCMRE
Option 3: BCCNRE
Option 4: ACCNER
Correct Answer: ACCNRE
Solution : Given: NUMBER is coded as UNBMRE.
Like, NUMBER is coded as UNBMRE –
Thus, NUMBER is coded as UNBMRE. Similarly, follow the same pattern for CANCER –
Thus, CANCER is coded as ACCNRE. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: In certain code language, DID is coded as 494, DEAR is coded as 4518, and BENT is coded as 2540. How will FOR be coded in that language?
Option 1: 668
Option 2: 557
Option 3: 567
Option 4: 658
Correct Answer: 658
Solution : Given: DID is coded as 494, DEAR is coded as 4518, and BENT is coded as 2540.
The word is coded by the positional value of its alphabets and if the positional value is of two digits then the second digit of the value is
Question : As of October 2022, What is the term of the State Legislative Assembly in India as per the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: 3 years
Option 2: 5 years
Option 3: 4 years
Option 4: 7 years
Correct Answer: 5 years
Solution : The correct option is 5 years.
The term of the State Legislative Assembly in India is 5 years as of October 2022, as per the Constitution of India. A state has a legislative assembly along with a legislative council. Only six states have
Question : Which Sultan shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
Option 1: Alauddin Khalji
Option 2: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Option 3: Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Option 4: Khizr Khan
Correct Answer: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Solution : The correct answer is Muhammad bin Tughluq.
Muhammad bin Tughluq moved the capital from Delhi to Devagiri, which he renamed Daulatabad in the Deccan, in the years 1326–1327 A.D. Daulatabad's central location and equal distance from other important cities like Delhi were the
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 342, 365, 388, ?, 434, 457
Option 1: 430
Option 2: 411
Option 3: 425
Option 4: 435
Correct Answer: 411
Solution : Given: 342, 365, 388, ?, 434, 457
In the above-given series, add 23 to the previous number to get the next number. 342 + 23 = 365, 365 + 23 = 388, 388 + 23 = 411, 411 + 23 = 434, 434 + 23
Question : What is the value of $4^{2}-3^{2}+6^{2}-5^{2}+8^{2}-7^{2}$?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 33
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 27
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : $4^{2}-3^{2}+6^{2}-5^{2}+8^{2}-7^{2}$ $=(4+3)(4-3)+(6+5)(6-5)+(8+7)(8-7)$ $=7+11+15$ $=33$ Hence, the correct answer is 33.
Question : Simple interest received by a person in 10 years on a principal of Rs. 8,500 is 180% of the principal. What is the annual rate of interest?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 22.5%
Option 3: 25%
Option 4: 18%
Correct Answer: 18%
Solution : Given: Simple Interest received by a person in 10 years on a principal of Rs. 8,500 is 180% of the principal. Let the annual rate of interest be $R$. 180% of principle = $\frac{8500\times 180}{100}$ ---------------(1) Use the formula, $SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$ where $SI$, $P$,
Question : Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous exponent of which form of dance?
Option 1: Bharatanatyam
Option 2: Kuchipudi
Option 3: Mohiniyattam
Option 4: Kathakali
Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam
Solution : The correct answer is Bharatanatyam.
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer renowned for revitalising the Bharatanatyam dance form. Notably, Rukmini Devi made history as the first woman appointed to the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament. Beyond her contributions to
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