Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.
It was a distraction.
Option 1: confusion
Option 2: faith
Option 3: conviction
Option 4: assurance
Correct Answer: confusion
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
Distraction refers to something that causes a diversion of attention or focus. It's an interruption that prevents you from concentrating on what you intend to do. Confusion involves a state of being unclear, muddled, or uncertain, often
Question : The following table shows the monthly expenses (in INR) of three persons.
What is the total expenses of all three persons on Food?
Option 1: INR 15,000
Option 2: INR 14,500
Option 3: INR 20,500
Option 4: INR 15,500
Correct Answer: INR 15,500
Solution : Expense of Person A on Food = INR 5,000 Expense of Person B on Food = INR 4,500 Expense of Person C on Food = INR 6,000 Total expenses of all three persons on Food = 5,000 + 4,500 + 6,000 = INR 15,500
Question : The following pie chart shows the sales in a restaurant in a day, in percentage terms. If the total number of items sold in a day is 100, then what is the central angle made by the sector giving data about the sale of 'Sandwich' in the pie chart?
Option 1: 20°
Option 2: 72°
Option 3: 45°
Option 4: 90°
Correct Answer: 72°
Solution : Given: The total number of items sold in a day is 100. The percentage of Sandwich = 20% The amount of Sandwich sold in a day = $\frac{20}{100}\times 100= 20$ $\text{Central angle}=\frac{\text{The amount of an item}}{\text{An amount of all the items}}\times 360°$ The central angle
Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PC, NA, LY, JW, ?
Option 1: IV
Option 2: IU
Option 3: HV
Option 4: HU
Correct Answer: HU
Solution : Given: PC, NA, LY, JW, ?
The pattern is as follows – PC→P – 2 = N, C – 2 = A NA→N – 2 = L, A – 2 = Y LY→L – 2 = J, Y – 2 = W JW→J – 2
Question : Direction: Study the following graph and answer the questions based on it. Production of fertilizers by a company (in 10000 tonnes over the years 1995–2002) The ratio of the total production of fertilizers in the years 1996 and 1997 to that of total production in the years 1995, 1998, and 2000 is:
Option 1: 5 : 6
Option 2: 6 : 5
Option 3: 20 : 29
Option 4: 13 : 24
Correct Answer: 5 : 6
Solution : As per the given bar graph in question, Total production of fertilizers in the years 1996 and 1997 = 40 + 60 = 100 Total production of fertilizers in the years 1995, 1998 and 2000 = 25 + 45 + 50 = 120
Question : Simplify the following expression. 12 + 2.5 + (1.5 of 4) – 2.6
Option 1: 17.9
Option 2: 18.9
Option 3: 18.1
Option 4: 17.1
Correct Answer: 17.9
Solution : 12 + 2.5 + (1.5 of 4) – 2.6 = 12 + (6) - 0.1 = 18 - 0.1 = 17.9 Hence, the correct answer is 17.9.
Question : A sum of Rs. 600 becomes Rs. 840 at simple interest in 4 years. In how many years will the sum of Rs. 1500 amount to Rs. 2100 at the same rate of simple interest?
Option 1: 5 years
Option 2: 4 years
Option 3: 2 years
Option 4: 3 years
Correct Answer: 4 years
Solution : Given, P = Rs. 600, A = Rs. 840, and T = 4 years, Simple interest, SI = Amount – Principal we can find the rate of interest (R): ⇒ R = $\frac{SI×100}{P×T}$ ⇒ R = $\frac{840−600}{600×4}×100$ ⇒ R = $\frac{240}{2400}×100$ ⇒ R =
Question : Which of the following is not a chemical reaction?
Option 1: Burning of paper
Option 2: Digestion of food
Option 3: Conversion of water into steam
Option 4: Burning of coal
Correct Answer: Conversion of water into steam
Solution : The correct option is the Conversion of water into steam.
The conversion of water into steam is a physical reaction because it involves the state of matter without altering the chemical composition of water molecules. Heat energy is applied to water,
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
These colours add a vivacious and fairy-like effect to my dress.
Option 1: repressed
Option 2: impassive
Option 3: sparky
Option 4: gloomy
Correct Answer: sparky
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Sparky aligns closely with the meaning of vivacious, conveying a lively, energetic, and vibrant quality. In the context of the sentence, it describes how the colours contribute an animated and lively effect to the dress.
The
Question : The Amaravati School of art was developed under the patronage of _________.
Option 1: Cholas
Option 2: Cheras
Option 3: Satavahanas
Option 4: Palas
Correct Answer: Satavahanas
Solution : The correct option is Satavahanas.
The Amaravati School of Art flourished under the patronage of the Satavahana rulers in ancient India. The Satavahanas were a dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The Amaravati
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