Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. That fellow pushed me so hard that my vision got _____for a second.
Option 1: simplified
Option 2: illuminated
Option 3: exposed
Option 4: blurred
Correct Answer: blurred
Solution : The right choice is the fourth option.
The sentence describes a physical impact causing a temporary change in vision. Blurred fits perfectly, as it means losing clarity or sharpness of vision, which can happen when one is pushed hard or experiences a sudden jolt.
Question : If P is 25% less than Q, then Q is how much percent more than P?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 16.66
Option 3: 33.33
Option 4: 12.5
Correct Answer: 33.33
Solution : Let Q be 100 Then P = 25% less than Q = 75% of Q = 75 So, Q - P = 100 - 75 = 25 Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Q - P}}{\text{Q}}$ × 100 = $\frac{25}{75}$ × 100 = 33.33% Hence, the correct answer
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. A diagram showing the path of planets.
Option 1: Horoscope
Option 2: Zodiac
Option 3: Planetarium
Option 4: Platitude
Correct Answer: Zodiac
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The zodiac refers to the imaginary belt in the sky through which the sun, moon, and planets appear to move. It is commonly used in astrology and represents the apparent path of the sun and other planets.
Question : Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Surgical strike is not the only solution to this problem standing at front of us.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: Surgical strike is not the
Option 3: only solution to this problem
Option 4: standing at front of us
Correct Answer: standing at front of us
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The preposition at is not appropriate in this context. When indicating a location, the correct preposition is in. The preposition at is commonly used to indicate a specific point, location, or place.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. "Why?" said Harry in surprise, "There is a (1)_____. Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things (2)_____ at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (3)_____," whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over. "Dobby has (4)_____ months, sir. Harry Potter (5)_____ in peril. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: known it for
Option 2: had knowing for
Option 3: had acknowledging for
Option 4: been known since
Correct Answer: known it for
Solution : The first option is correct.
Question : What does the 'ozone layer' absorb?
Option 1: Infrared rays
Option 2: Ultraviolet rays
Option 3: X - rays
Option 4: Gamma - rays
Correct Answer: Ultraviolet rays
Solution : The correct answer is Ultraviolet rays.
The ozone layer is a protective layer of ozone gas found in the stratosphere that protects the earth from the harmful UV rays of the sun. UV rays cause various skin diseases and skin cancer.
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 6, 9, 7, 10, 8, 11, ?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 11
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: 6, 9, 7, 10, 8, 11, ?
Every alternate number in the series is a consecutive natural number as shown below – (I) 6, 9, 7, 10, 8, 11, ?→6 + 1 = 7; 7 + 1 = 8; 8
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".
Had I been (1) / in my brother's position (2) / I would have refused the offer. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice, "No error".
The sentence is correctly constructed, and it is the case of the third conditional sentence in the past perfect tense. It follows the structure of a third conditional, expressing a hypothetical situation in the past
Question : How many multiples of 7 are there between 100 and 200?
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : 100 = 7 × 14 + 2 200 = 7 × 28 + 4 Number of multiples of 7 between 100 and 200 = 28 – 14 = 14 Hence, the correct answer is 14.
Question : How many silver medals were won by India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct answer is 2.
India achieved its highest ranking in over four decades at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, securing the 48th position on the medal tally. The country's athletes performed exceptionally, clinching a historic and record-breaking medal haul. India won a total of 1
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