Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Find the area of the triangle whose height is 56 cm and the corresponding base is $\frac{1}{4}$th of the height.
Option 1: 544 cm2
Option 2: 440 cm2
Option 3: 392 cm2
Option 4: 480 cm2
Correct Answer: 392 cm2
Solution : Given: The height of the triangle = 56 cm, and the base = $\frac{1}{4}$ × 56 = 14 cm Therefore, the area of the triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ × Height × Base = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 56 × 14 = 392 cm2 Hence, the correct answer is 392 cm2.
Question : Directions: Priti, Rani, Sriti, Tania, Urusha, and Vidhi are sitting in a circle facing the centre. Vidhi is sitting second to the left of Sriti and is in between Tania and Urusha. Sriti is not a neighbour to Rani or Tania. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Priti?
Option 1: Vidhi
Option 2: Tania
Option 3: Sriti
Option 4: Rani
Correct Answer: Rani
Solution : Given: Vidhi is sitting second to the left of Sriti and is in between Tania and Urusha.
(II) Sriti is not a neighbour to Rani or Tania.
So, Rani is sitting to the immediate right of Priti. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Sohan makes four journeys of equal distance. In the first journey, his speed was 240 km/hr and in each subsequent journey his speed was half the speed of the previous journey. What is the average speed of Sohan in these four journeys?
Option 1: 50 km/hr
Option 2: 64 km/hr
Option 3: 60 km/hr
Option 4: 52 km/hr
Correct Answer: 64 km/hr
Solution : Let the distance of each trip be $d$. For the first trip, speed = 240 km/hr $\therefore$ time = $\frac{d}{240}$ For the second trip, speed = $\frac{240}{2}$ = 120 km/hr $\therefore$ time = $\frac{d}{120}$ For the third trip, speed = $\frac{120}{2}$ = 60 km/hr $\therefore$ time = $\frac{d}{60}$ For the fourth trip, speed = $\frac{60}{2}$ = 30 km/hr $\therefore$ time = $\frac{d}{30}$ Average speed = $\frac{\text{total distance}}{\text{total time}}$ = $\frac{d+d+d+d}{\frac{d}{240}+\frac{d}{120}+\frac{d}{60}+\frac{d}{30}}$ = $\frac{4d}{\frac{15d}{240}}$ = $\frac{960}{15}$ = 64 km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 64 km/hr.
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. Some S are P II. No P is L Conclusion: I. All S are P II. All L are S
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion follows
Solution : According to the given statements, the Venn diagram is –
Let us analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: All S are P – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing S and P overlap and have a part of their area in common. So, it can be concluded that some S are P but all S are not P. Conclusion II:. All L are S – It is a possibility that the circle representing L is completely overlapped by the circle representing S. But this is not definite. So, this conclusion does not follow.
So, neither conclusion follows. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: After interchanging which two numbers, the value of the given equation will be 30. 8 × 1 – 9 ÷ 3 + 4
Option 1: 4 and 3
Option 2: 1 and 4
Option 3: 3 and 9
Option 4: 8 and 4
Correct Answer: 1 and 4
Solution : Given: 8 × 1 – 9 ÷ 3 + 4 = 30
Replace the given numbers according to the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. First option: 4 and 3 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 8 × 1 – 9 ÷ 4 + 3 = 8 × 1 – 2.25 + 3 = 8 – 2.25 + 3 = 8.75 ≠ 30 Second option: 1 and 4 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 8 × 4 – 9 ÷ 3 + 1 = 8 × 4 – 3 + 1 = 32 – 3 + 1 = 30 = R.H.S. Third option: 3 and 9 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 8 × 1 – 3 ÷ 9 + 4 = 8 × 1 – 0.34 + 4 = 8 – 0.34 + 4 = 11.67 ≠ 30 Fourth option: 8 and 4 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 4 × 1 – 9 ÷ 3 + 8 = 4 × 1 – 3 + 8 = 4 – 3 + 8 = 9 ≠ 30
So, only the second option satisfies the R.H.S. of the given equation. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Bangladesh shares its borders with which of the following states of India?
Option 1: Nagaland
Option 2: Meghalaya
Option 3: Bihar
Option 4: Manipur
Correct Answer: Meghalaya
Solution : The correct answer is Meghalaya.
Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Mizoram and Tripura are the 5 states which share borders with Bangladesh. Meghalaya is a north-eastern state, which is famous for its rich biodiversity.
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.
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