Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side.
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close 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 AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on AB as shown below.
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close 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 AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : India became independent during the viceroyalty of:
Option 1: William Bentinck
Option 2: Wellesley
Option 3: A. P. Wavell
Option 4: Lord Louis Mountbatten
Correct Answer: Lord Louis Mountbatten
Solution : The correct option is Lord Louis Mountbatten.
India attained independence during Lord Louis Mountbatten's viceroyalty on August 15, 1947. From March 24, 1947, to August 15, 1947, Lord Louis Mountbatten held the position of final Viceroy of India. During his tenure, he oversaw
Question : At what percentage above the cost price must a person mark the price of an article so that he can enjoy a 20% profit after allowing a 20% discount?
Option 1: 40%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 60%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Let the cost price be 100. Here, the profit is 20%. So, the selling price = 120 Let the marked price of the article be $x$. According to the question, 80% of $x$ = 120 ⇒ $x$ = 150 So, the percentage mark-up $=\frac {150
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are the given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative, and in case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
A lot of effort went into collecting the data.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The original sentence is clear and grammatically correct. The phrase "a lot of effort" appropriately describes the intensity of the action "went into collecting the data".
The other alternatives provided are not only grammatically incorrect but also result
Question : Directions: If A denotes addition, B denotes multiplication, C denotes subtraction, and D denotes division, then what will be the value of the following equation? 7 B 5 A 31 C (48 D 6) = ?
Option 1: 62
Option 2: 38
Option 3: 58
Option 4: 46
Correct Answer: 58
Solution : Given: A denotes addition, B denotes multiplication, C denotes subtraction, and D denotes division. 7 B 5 A 31 C (48 D 6) = ?
After replacing letters with equivalent symbols, the equation becomes – ⇒ 7 × 5 + 31 – (48 ÷ 6)
Question : Chapchar kut festival is a famous festival of _______ State of India.
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Mizoram
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Mizoram
Solution : The correct answer is Mizoram.
In Mizoram, it is the biggest and most significant celebration. In literal terms, Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated when chopped bamboo and trees are waiting to dry before being burned for humming. Every year, in March, following the
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
He proved himself unique for he refused to go with the tide.
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Go against the tide is the correct phrase to use in this context. It means to act in opposition to prevailing trends or opinions, which is what the sentence intends to convey.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "He
Question : Cricket World Cup, 1983 was held in which of the following places?
Option 1: England
Option 2: Australia
Option 3: West Indies
Option 4: India
Correct Answer: England
Solution : The correct answer is England.
The 1983 Cricket World Cup, officially known as the Prudential Cup '83, marked the third edition of the tournament. Taking place from June 9 to June 25, 1983, in England and Wales. In a historic victory, India emerged as the
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