Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : 225 percent of 80 percent of 80 = ________.
Option 1: 156
Option 2: 132
Option 3: 144
Option 4: 138
Correct Answer: 144
Solution : Given: 225 percent of 80 percent of 80 = $\frac{225}{100} \times \frac{80}{100}\times80$ = $\frac{9}{4} \times \frac{4}{5}\times80$ = $9 × 16$ = $144$ Hence, the correct answer is 144.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 8 : 32 :: 12 : 72 :: 18 : ?
Option 1: 180
Option 2: 234
Option 3: 208
Option 4: 162
Correct Answer: 162
Solution : Given: 8 : 32 :: 12 : 72 :: 18 : ?
Second number = (First number) × (First number ÷ 2) Like, 8 : 32→(8) × (8 ÷ 2) = 8 × 4 = 32 12 : 72→(12) × (12 ÷ 2) = 12
Question : Directions: If LONDON is coded as MPOEPO. What is the code for DELHI?
Option 1: EFIMJ
Option 2: EFMIJ
Option 3: HLDEI
Option 4: DEHLI
Correct Answer: EFMIJ
Solution : Given: LONDON is coded as MPOEPO.
For the word LONDON→L + 1 = M; O + 1 = P; N + 1 = O; D + 1 = E; O + 1 = P; N + 1 = O Similarly, for the word DELHI→D +
Question : Which of the following was an integral part of the Indo-Islamic form of architecture?
Option 1: Domes
Option 2: Shutter windows
Option 3: Tall and steep slopes
Option 4: Square roofs
Correct Answer: Domes
Solution : The correct answer is Domes.
A prominent element of Indo-Islamic architecture is domes. It symbolised the notion of divine or cosmic presence. It represented the power and control of the ruling dynasty. Brick, stone and marble are just a few materials used to build
Question : What is the simple interest on a principal of INR 24,000 for 4 years at the rate of 5% per annum?
Option 1: INR 4,800
Option 2: INR 3,600
Option 3: INR 5,600
Option 4: INR 5,000
Correct Answer: INR 4,800
Solution : Given: Principal = INR 24,000 Time = 4 years Rate = 5% per annum So, the Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ = $\frac{\text{24000 × 5 × 4}}{100}$ = 4,800 Hence, the correct answer is INR 4,800.
Question : The number when reduced by 10% gives 30. The number is:
Option 1: $33\frac{1}{2}$
Option 2: $33\frac{1}{3}$
Option 3: $40$
Option 4: $35$
Correct Answer: $33\frac{1}{3}$
Solution : Let the number be $x$ which is reduced by 10% So, $x$ × $\frac{90}{100}$ = 30 ⇒ $x$ = $33\frac{1}{3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $33\frac{1}{3}$.
Question : In A mixture of 180 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 1. If this ratio is to be 3 : 2, then find the quantity of water to be further added.
Option 1: 66 litres
Option 2: 70 litres
Option 3: 88 litres
Option 4: 72 litres
Correct Answer: 70 litres
Solution : In A mixture of 180 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 1. Milk $=180×\frac{5}{5+1}=180×\frac{5}{6}=150$ Water $=180×\frac{1}{5+1}=180×\frac{1}{6}=30$ Let $x$ litre more water be added. According to the question, $\frac{150}{30+x}=\frac{3}{2}$ $⇒30+x=100$ $\therefore x = 70$ litres Hence, the correct answer is 70
Question : A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a:
Option 1: Strait
Option 2: Sound
Option 3: Bay
Option 4: Fjord
Correct Answer: Bay
Solution : The correct answer is Bay.
Bay is a coastal erosional landform formed by the marine wave actions. It is a large concave shaped land formation which encloses ocean water, having a medium sized opening which connects it with bigger ocean. It is smaller and less
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
I always try to_______chocolates for you.
Option 1: bringing
Option 2: bought
Option 3: bring
Option 4: brought
Correct Answer: bring
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The verb bring is the most appropriate option for the given sentence. It implies the action of carrying or delivering chocolates to the person being addressed. The word "bring" is commonly used when someone is physically carrying an
Question : The first English factory was set up on the banks of the river Hugli in ______.
Option 1: 1645
Option 2: 1651
Option 3: 1648
Option 4: 1640
Correct Answer: 1651
Solution : The correct option is 1651.
The first English factory in India was established on the banks of the river Hugli in 1651 at Hugli (now Haldia), West Bengal. This marked the beginning of the British East India Company's trade in India, eventually leading to
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