Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : 'I Too Had a Love Story' novel is written by __________.
Option 1: Aravind Adiga
Option 2: Ruskin Bond
Option 3: Durjoy Dutta
Option 4: Ravinder Singh
Correct Answer: Ravinder Singh
Solution : The correct answer is Ravinder Singh.
"I Too Had a Love Story" is an autobiographical novel penned by Ravinder Singh. Serving as the author's debut work, it was initially published in 2008 by Srishti Publishers. Later, in 2012, Penguin India republished the novel. Remarkably, the book sustained its status on India's best-seller list for over six years since its initial release.
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Glamour
Option 1: charm
Option 2: Magnanimous
Option 3: appeal
Option 4: Dullness
Correct Answer: Dullness
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Glamour refers to charm, attractiveness, or fascination. Dullness, as the antonym, signifies a lack of charm or excitement, something plain or uninteresting.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is dullness.
Question : The price of a bike was Rs. 7000 last year. The price increased by 10% this year. What is the price of the bike this year?
Option 1: Rs. 7400
Option 2: Rs. 7700
Option 3: Rs. 7600
Option 4: Rs. 7500
Correct Answer: Rs. 7700
Solution : Previous price = Rs. 7000 Price increase = 10% $\therefore$ New price = 7000 + (7000 × $\frac{10}{100}$) = 7000 + 700 = Rs. 7700 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 7700.
Question : Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Option 1: Venus
Option 2: Mars
Option 3: Mercury
Option 4: Earth
Correct Answer: Mercury
Solution : The correct answer is Mercury.
Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. Our solar system consists of 8 planets. Mercury has a very thin atmosphere, almost negligible compared to Earth. The lack of a significant atmosphere contributes to the planet's extreme temperature variations. This planet has no satellites.
Question : Rangarajan Committee is associated with ______.
Option 1: election reforms
Option 2: educational reform
Option 3: environmental protection
Option 4: estimation of poverty
Correct Answer: estimation of poverty
Solution : The correct option is the estimation of poverty.
Dr. C. Rangarajan is an Indian economist and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. One notable committee was the Rangarajan Committee on Financial Inclusion, which submitted its report in 2008. The committee examined various aspects of financial inclusion and suggested measures to enhance it in India.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 20 : 30 :: 100 : ?
Option 1: 210
Option 2: 1480
Option 3: 150
Option 4: 140
Correct Answer: 150
Solution : Given: 20 : 30 :: 100 : ?
Multiply the first number by 1.5, to get the second number in each number pair – Like, 20 : 30→20 × 1.5 = 30 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 100 : ?→100 × 1.5 = 150
So, 150 is the required missing number. Hence the third option is correct.
Question : How many medals in total did India win at the Summer Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : The correct option is 7
The 7 Olympic medals won in the Summer Olympics 2020 in different categories are-
Question : What is the least number that should be added to 478 so that the number obtained becomes exactly divisible by 5, 6, and 12?
Option 1: 62
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 52
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : LCM of 5, 6, and 12 = 60 The nearest number of 478 that is divisible by 60 is 480. So, the number should be added = (480 – 478) = 2 Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : Kartik takes 4 hours to travel from place X to place Y at the speed of 80 km/hr. He takes 1 hour to travel from place Y to place Z with 80% increased speed. What is the average speed from Place X to Z for the complete Journey?
Option 1: 82.6 km/hr
Option 2: 90.8 km/hr
Option 3: 92.8 km/hr
Option 4: 88.6 km/hr
Correct Answer: 92.8 km/hr
Solution : Time to travel from place X to place Y = 4 hours Speed when travelling from place X to place Y = 80 km/hr Distance from place X to place Y = 4 × 80 = 320 km Time to travel from place Y to place Z = 1 hour Speed when travelling from place Y to place Z = 80 × 180% = 144 km/hr Distance from place Y to place Z = 144 × 1 = 144 km Average speed = $\frac{\text{total distance}}{\text{total time}}$ = $\frac{320+144}{4+1}$ = $\frac{464}{5}$ = 92.8 km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 92.8 km/hr.
Question : The upper limit of investment in plant and machinery for small-scale industries has been fixed currently at:
Option 1: Rs. 35 lakhs
Option 2: Rs. 45 lakhs
Option 3: Rs. 60 lakhs
Option 4: 1 crore
Correct Answer: 1 crore
Solution : The correct option is 1 crore.
The upper limit of investment in plant and machinery for small-scale industries has been fixed at Rs. 1 crore. It means that small-scale industries can make a one-time investment in machinery, plants and equipment, but it cannot exceed Rs. 1 crore, and their annual turnover cannot exceed Rs. 5 crore.
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