Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two signs, what will be the value of the given equation? × and ÷; 68 × 17 + 34 ÷ 2 – 18
Option 1: 54
Option 2: 60
Option 3: 46
Option 4: 35
Correct Answer: 54
Solution : Given: 68 × 17 + 34 ÷ 2 – 18
Interchange the mathematical expressions × and ÷. 68 ÷ 17 + 34 × 2 – 18 = 4 + 34 × 2 – 18 = 4 + 68 – 18 = 54
So, the equation
Question : Who became the first Governor–General of India in 1773?
Option 1: Robert Clive
Option 2: Warren Hastings
Option 3: Thomas Munro
Option 4: Charles Cornwallis
Correct Answer: Warren Hastings
Solution : The correct option is Warren Hastings.
The first Governor-General in India was Warren Hastings. Hastings abolished the dual system that had been established by Robert Clive. In the Dual System, the company had Diwani rights (rights to collect revenue), and the Nizam or
Question : "The Race of My Life" is an autobiography of famous Indian athlete ______.
Option 1: Milkha Singh
Option 2: Yuvraj Singh
Option 3: Sania Mirza
Option 4: Kapil Dev
Correct Answer: Milkha Singh
Solution : The correct option is Milkha Singh.
" The Race of My Life" is an autobiography written by the legendary Indian athlete, Milkha Singh. Known as the " Flying Sikh". Through his autobiography, " The Race of My Life," Milkha Singh shares valuable insights into
Question : A number is increased by 20% and then the increased number is decreased by 20%. The net increase or decrease is:
Option 1: Decrease 2%
Option 2: Increase 4%
Option 3: Increase 2%
Option 4: Decrease 4%
Correct Answer: Decrease 4%
Solution : Let's say the original number is 100 Increasing the number by 20%: Increased number = 100 + 20 = 120 Decreasing the increased number by 20%: Final number =120 −0.20(120) = 96 Net change=Final number − Original number ⇒ Net change = 96 −
Question : Which is the world's longest River?
Option 1: Amazon
Option 2: Ganga
Option 3: Brahmaputra
Option 4: Nile
Correct Answer: Nile
Solution : The correct answer is the Nile.
The Nile River is the world's longest River and flows through Africa. It begins south of the equator in Burundi and travels north through northeastern Africa, eventually draining into the Mediterranean Sea through Egypt. The mainstream of the Nile
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
Across the world, (1) / discussions on curing cancer are any longer (2) / just wishful thinking. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
No longer means not anymore. Any longer should be replaced with no longer as "no longer" is more formal and used in writing, whereas "any longer" is used at the end of a sentence.
Therefore,
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Every time he tried to eat with a chopstick, he failed to do ______.
Option 1: so
Option 2: it
Option 3: that
Option 4: this
Correct Answer: so
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, "so" is the demonstrative pronoun that refers back to the action mentioned previously, indicating that he failed to eat with chopsticks each time he attempted.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: Every time he
Question : A man buys 10 oranges for a rupee and sells 8 oranges for a rupee. What is the profit percentage?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 12.5
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : Given: A man buys 10 oranges for a rupee and sells 8 oranges for a rupee. The cost price of 10 oranges = Re. 1 The cost price of 1 orange = Rs. 0.10 The selling price of 8 oranges = Re. 1 The selling
Question : Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by_____.
Option 1: Jhumpa Lahiri
Option 2: R. K. Narayan
Option 3: Chetan Bhagat
Option 4: Amish Tripathi
Correct Answer: R. K. Narayan
Solution : The correct option is R. K. Narayan.
"Malgudi Days" is a collection of short stories by the renowned Indian author R.K. Narayan. Published in 1943, the book is set in the fictional town of Malgudi and portrays the everyday lives of its diverse
Question : Directions: Which two numbers (NOT digits) and two signs need to be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 35 ÷ 4 × 48 + 70 – 10 = 40
Option 1: 35 and 48, – and ÷
Option 2: 70 and 10, + and –
Option 3: 4 and 48, × and +
Option 4: 70 and 48, ÷ and ×
Correct Answer: 70 and 48, ÷ and ×
Solution : Given: 35 ÷ 4 × 48 + 70 – 10 = 40
Interchange the digits and signs according to the options, to make the equation correct. Let's check each option – First option: 35 and 48, – and ÷ 48
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