Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : A alone can complete a work in 25 days and B alone can complete the same work in 50 days. If both of them work together, then in 9 days what percentage work of the total work will be completed?
Option 1: 49%
Option 2: 60%
Option 3: 45%
Option 4: 54%
Correct Answer: 54%
Solution : Let the total work be 50 units (LCM of 25 and 50). Now, the efficiency of A = $\frac{50}{25}$ = 2 and the efficiency of B = $\frac{50}{50}$ = 1 So, A and B together in 1 day can do (2 + 1) = 3
Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. VENTURE
Option 1: RENT
Option 2: RATE
Option 3: TURN
Option 4: TRUE
Correct Answer: RATE
Solution : Given: VENTURE
First option: RENT; All the letters of RENT are present in the word VENTURE. Second option: RATE; The letter A in the word RATE is not present in the word VENTURE. Third option: TURN; All the letters of TURN are present in the
Question : Who among the following was known as the 'Queen of Thumri'?
Option 1: Siddheswari Devi
Option 2: Girija Devi
Option 3: Gangubai Hangal
Option 4: Begum Parween Sultana
Correct Answer: Girija Devi
Solution : The correct answer is Girija Devi.
Girija Devi is the 'Queen of Thumri' for her contributions. She played an important role in promoting the profile of Thumri, and she was an Indian classical singer of the Banares Gharana. She received many awards in
Question : In early November, the low-pressure state shifts over the Bay of Bengal. This transfer is related to cyclonic low pressure, which arises above _________.
Option 1: Andaman Sea
Option 2: Sea of Japan
Option 3: Caspian Sea
Option 4: Pacific Ocean
Correct Answer: Andaman Sea
Solution : The correct option is the Andaman Sea.
As part of the seasonal weather patterns, the monsoon shifts in early November. The northeast monsoon, also referred to as the winter monsoon, begins to set in during this time, and over the Andaman Sea, a low-pressure
Question : Directions: Seven boys I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII each are of different ages. V is older than only II. I is smaller than only VI. III is older than the other four boys. VII is smaller than IV. Who is the fourth eldest among the boys?
Option 1: IV
Option 2: I
Option 3: III
Option 4: II
Correct Answer: IV
Solution : Given: 1. V is older than only II. I, III, IV, VI, VII > V > II 2. I is smaller than only VI. VI > I > _ > _ > _ > V > II 3. III is older than the other four
Question : Gangaur is an Indian festival majorly celebrated in ___________.
Option 1: Himachal Pradesh
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 4: Tripura
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct answer is Rajasthan.
Gangaur is an Indian festival primarily celebrated in the state of Rajasthan. The festival is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati and it involves colourful and elaborate celebrations, including processions, traditional dances, and rituals.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: whom
Option 2: which
Option 3: whose
Option 4: what
Correct Answer: which
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
In this context, the pronoun needs to refer to the group of states that are not willing to reopen until September. The relative pronoun "which" is suitable in this situation, as it introduces a restrictive clause specifying the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Crosses, the village (1) ______ Vasili Andreevich lived, consisted of six houses. As soon as they had passed the blacksmith’s hut (2) ______ last in the village, they realised that the wind was much stronger than they had thought. The road could hardly be seen. The tracks left by the sledge-runners were immediately (3) ______ by snow, and the road was only (4) ______ by the fact that it was higher than the rest of the ground. There was a swirl of snow over the fields, and the line where the sky and earth met could not be (5) ______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: when
Option 2: we’re
Option 3: where
Correct Answer: where
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
"Where" is a relative pronoun used to introduce a clause indicating a place or location. In this context, it serves to connect the description of the village with its relationship to Vasili Andreevich, indicating that it is the
Question : Directions: Six books Hindi, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, and Chemistry are placed in two racks facing each other with three books in each rack. Hindi and Chemistry are in the same rack but are not neighbours. Biology is placed exactly opposite to Economics. Biology is just left of Hindi facing the South direction. Physics is exactly opposite to Chemistry. Which of the following is placed exactly opposite to Hindi?
Option 1: Chemistry
Option 2: Economics
Option 3: Biology
Option 4: Mathematics
Correct Answer: Mathematics
Solution : 1. Biology is just left of Hindi facing the South direction. Hindi and Chemistry are in the same rack but are not neighbours. 2. Biology is placed exactly opposite to Economics. Physics is exactly opposite to Chemistry.
So, Mathematics is the opposite of Hindi. Hence,
Question : What is to be added to 15% of 160 so that the sum may be equal to 25% of 240?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 84
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 36
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Let the unknown value be $x$ According to the question 15% of 160 + $x$ = 25% of 240 ⇒ $\frac{15}{100}$ × 160 + $x$ = $\frac{25}{100}$ × 240 ⇒ 24 + $x$ = 60 ⇒ $x$ = 36 Hence, the correct answer is 36.
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