Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The master copy of genetic information is
Option 1: Nucleus
Option 2: rRNA
Option 3: mRNA
Option 4: DNA
Correct Answer: DNA
Solution : The correct answer is DNA.
DNA is the master copy of genetic information. DNA is a double-stranded molecule that holds all of the genetic information required for the construction, and maintenance of an organism. Except for red blood cells, it is contained in the
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. The ___ towards the school was very steep.
Option 1: Assent
Option 2: Accent
Option 3: Ascent
Option 4: Ascend
Correct Answer: Ascent
Solution : The third option is the correct answer since ''ascent'', which refers to the act of climbing or going upward on an upward slope, fits perfectly in the sentence describing the steep upward path leading to the school.
The options ''assent'' means 'to give approval', ''accent''
Question : What is the approximate rate of simple interest per annum, if a sum of money becomes 6 times of itself in 15 years?
Option 1: 30%
Option 2: 2.5%
Option 3: 33.33%
Option 4: 25%
Correct Answer: 33.33%
Solution : Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ Let the Principal amount be $P$ and the interest rate be $R$% per annum. Simple interest = 6$P – P$ = 5$P$ So, 5$P$ = $\frac{PR × 15}{100}$ ⇒ R = $\frac{500}{15}\approx$ 33.33% Hence, the correct answer
Question : In which state of India is the Bhogali Bihu festival celebrated?
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Assam
Solution : The correct option is Assam.
The Indian state of Assam, located in the northeast, is where most people celebrate Bhogali Bihu. Assam celebrates three Bihu celebrations: Rongali Bihu (also known as Bohag Bihu) and Kongali Bihu (known as Kati Bihu). This is one of
Question : Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh is an example of ____________ style of temple architecture.
Option 1: Dravida
Option 2: Vesara
Option 3: Nagara
Option 4: Hoysala
Correct Answer: Nagara
Solution : The correct answer is Nagara.
The Chandela dynasty, which peaked between 950 and 1050, is when the temples of Khajuraho were constructed. The Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh is an example of the Nagara style of temple architecture. With a sanctum, a small antechamber,
Question : P = 18 × 9 ÷ 6 + 5 × 15 ÷ 25 and Q = 15 ÷ 5 × 5 – 25 ÷ 5, what is the value of (P ÷ Q)?
Option 1: 2.5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1.5
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : P = 18 × 9 ÷ 6 + 5 × 15 ÷ 25 ⇒ P = 18 × $\frac{3}{2}$ + 5 × $\frac{3}{5}$ ⇒ P = 27 + 3 ⇒ P = 30 Q = 15 ÷ 5 × 5 – 25 ÷ 5 ⇒
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The article should not exceed more than a hundred words.
(1) exceed beyond
(2) exceed than
(3) exceed
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
This is the correct choice, as "exceed" itself is sufficient to convey the idea that the article should not go beyond a hundred words. "Exceed beyond" and "exceed than" are not grammatically correct.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. Poetry is a ___ form of expression in which the particularity of the word and the image to evoke feeling assumes great importance.
Option 1: Suppressed
Option 2: Patronised
Option 3: Digressed
Option 4: Compressed
Correct Answer: Compressed
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer since ''compressed'' fits perfectly in the sentence's meaning. In poetry, words are often used economically, and their arrangement is precise to convey a lot of meaning and emotion in a limited space.
The option ''suppressed'' means to restrain
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number. 4 : 63 :: 7 : 342 :: ? : 728
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: 4 : 63 :: 7 : 342 :: ? : 728
Subtract 1 from the cube of the first number, to get the second number – Like, 4 : 63→43 – 1 = 63 And, 7 : 342→73 – 1 = 342
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'. Jane was asked by her (aunt, "Where were you last night"?)
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: aunt that, "Where were you last night?"
Option 3: aunt, "Where were you last night?"
Option 4: aunt, "Where last night you was?"
Correct Answer: aunt, "Where were you last night?"
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Narration conversion:
'Said' is changed to 'asked'. Person's Rule:
The first person is changed according to the subject of the reporting verb. The second person is changed according to the object of the
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