Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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'.
This looks (like one of those unwelcome social summons which call upon a man) either to be bored or to lie.
Option 1: like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man
Option 2: like one of these unwelcome social summons that call upon a man
Option 3: like one of those unwelcome social summon that call upon a man
Option 4: No substitution required
Correct Answer: like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The original sentence had a bracketed segment, and it should be replaced with "like one of those unwelcome social summonses that call upon a
Question : Which of the following rulers was a contemporary of Buddha?
Option 1: Udayin
Option 2: Bimbisara
Option 3: Ajatashatru
Option 4: Mahapadma Nanda
Correct Answer: Bimbisara
Solution : The correct answer is Bimbisara.
The Buddha's contemporary was named Bimbisara. King of Magadha from 543 to 492 BCE. Bimbisara was also known as Senia or Srenika in Jain history during this period. He was a great friend and protector of the Buddha, and
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: throwing
Option 2: catching
Option 3: sieving
Option 4: leaving
Correct Answer: leaving
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word leaving fits contextually, indicating that the water passes through at least one electric power plant before leaving the country.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Paradise : Heaven :: Faith : ?
Option 1: Treasure
Option 2: Belief
Option 3: Betrayal
Option 4: Disbelief
Correct Answer: Belief
Solution : Given: Paradise : Heaven :: Faith : ?
Like, Paradise is a synonym for Heaven. Similarly, the synonym for Faith is Belief.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : What is the value of 15 ÷ 5 of 3 – 3 × 4 + 13?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : 15 ÷ 5 of 3 – 3 × 4 + 13 = 15 ÷ 15 – 3 × 4 + 13 = 1 – 3 × 4 + 13 = 1 – 12 + 13 = 2 Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : If x : y : z = 2 : 3 : 4, then what is the value of 7x : 3y : 2z?
Option 1: $14:9:8$
Option 2: $18:7:12$
Option 3: $12:6:11$
Option 4: $16:9:8$
Correct Answer: $14:9:8$
Solution : According to the question Let k be the common multiplier ⇒ x = 2k, y = 3k, and z = 4k Now, 7x : 3y : 2z = 7 × (2k) : 3 × (3k) : 2 × (4k) = 14k : 9k : 8k
Question : There is a profit of 10% when an item is sold at $\frac{5}{6}$ of its actual selling price. What will be the profit percentage on the cost price when the item is sold at its actual selling price?
Option 1: 28%
Option 2: 32%
Option 3: 26%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 32%
Solution : When the item is sold at $\frac{5}{6}$ of its actual selling price, there is a profit of 10% Profit = $\frac{5}{6}S−C$ = 0.10$C$ where $S$ is actual selling price and $C$ is cost price. ⇒ $5S − 6C = 0.60C$ ⇒ $5S = 6.60C$ ⇒
Question : Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
Option 1: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Option 2: Rabindranath Tagore
Option 3: Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Option 4: Swami Vivekananda
Correct Answer: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Solution : The correct answer is Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is recognised as the father of the Indian Renaissance. Early Indian Renaissance thought was influenced by Western philosophers. He was awarded the title for his efforts to uphold Hinduism and
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Delhi’s meteorology (1) ______ the quantity of chaff burnt plays a greater role in (2) ______ air quality than the time chosen by farmers in Punjab to start crop burning, a study argues. Crop burning, a traditional practice in Punjab and Haryana of (3) ______ fields of rice chaff to prepare for winter sowing, begins around October and (4) ______ in November, coinciding with the (5) ______ of southwest monsoon.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: worsening
Option 2: worsens
Option 3: worsen
Option 4: worse
Correct Answer: worsening
Solution : The right choice is the first option.
Explanation: In the given sentence, the word worsening would be used to describe the action or state of the air quality. Here, worsening air quality is a noun phrase and worsening functions as an adjective modifying
Question : The thickness of a wrestling mat should be between _________ centimetres.
Option 1: 7 and 9
Option 2: 5 and 7
Option 3: 9 and 11
Option 4: 3 and 5
Correct Answer: 5 and 7
Solution : The correct option is 5 and 7.
The recommended thickness of a wrestling mat is between 5 and 7 centimetres. This specific range provides sufficient cushioning to absorb impact and reduce the risk of injuries during wrestling activities. It ensures a balance
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