Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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. 2.
Option 1: for
Option 2: with
Option 3: through
Option 4: beneath
Correct Answer: through
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence suggests that water falling in 93% of Switzerland passes through at least one electric power plant before leaving the country. Through implies a process of passing or moving, which makes sense in the context of the
Question : What is the draft of the legislative proposal that needs to be passed in both houses of Parliament of India to become an act?
Option 1: Article
Option 2: Amendment
Option 3: Bill
Option 4: Form
Correct Answer: Bill
Solution : The correct answer is Bill.
The draft of a legislative proposal that needs to be passed in both houses of the Parliament of India to become an Act is called a "Bill". Once a Bill is approved by both the Lok Sabha (House of
Question : In what ratio must tea at Rs. 58 per kg be mixed with tea at Rs. 64 per kg so that the mixture must be worth Rs. 60 per kg?
Option 1: 2 : 3
Option 2: 2 : 1
Option 3: 1 : 2
Option 4: 3 : 2
Correct Answer: 2 : 1
Solution : Tea A = Rs. 64 – Rs. 60 = Rs. 4 Tea B = Rs. 60 – Rs. 58 = Rs. 2 Tea A : Tea B = 4 : 2 = 2 : 1 Hence, the correct answer is 2 : 1.
Question : Two numbers are in the ratio 11 : 6. If their HCF is 4, find the smallest number.
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given: Two numbers are in the ratio 11 : 6 and their HCF is 4. So, the two numbers are (11 × 4) = 44 and (6 × 4) = 24 Therefore, the smallest number is 24. Hence, the correct answer is 24.
Question : Bone ossification test is conducted on certain humans:
Option 1: brain efficiency
Option 2: tentative age
Option 3: tentative height
Option 4: drug addiction
Correct Answer: tentative age
Solution : The correct answer is tentative age.
Bone ossification is the process of formation of layers of bone. It is also known as osteogenesis, and this process starts from embryonic development and lasts for twenty-five years. A bone ossification test is conducted by examining
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.
I have watched a lot of students excel in online courses, taking fully advantage of the convenience.
Option 1: excel in online courses, taking fully
Option 2: advantage of the convenience
Option 3: I have watched a lot of students
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: excel in online courses, taking fully
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
The correct expression is taking full advantage instead of taking fully advantage.
Full advantage is the idiomatic and grammatically correct phrase that indicates making the most of a situation or opportunity.
Question : Directions: Six friends, Kushal, Keshav, Kishan, Kamal, Kanan, and Kishore, are of different heights. Keshav is taller than only three other friends. Kishore is taller than Kamal only. Kishan is shorter than Kushal only. Who is the third shortest among all the friends?
Option 1: Kushal
Option 2: Keshav
Option 3: Kishore
Option 4: Kanan
Correct Answer: Kanan
Solution : Given: (I) Keshav is taller than only three other friends. __ > __ > Keshav > __ > __ > __ (II) Kishore is taller than Kamal only. Kishan is shorter than Kushal only. Kushal > Kishan > Keshav > Kanan > Kishore > Kamal
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 121, 144, 169, ?, 225, 256
Option 1: 196
Option 2: 192
Option 3: 188
Option 4: 194
Correct Answer: 196
Solution : Given: 121, 144, 169, ?, 225, 256
The series consists of the squares of consecutive numbers starting from 11. (11)2 = 121; (12)2 = 144; (13)2 = 169; (14)2 = 196; (15)2 = 225; (16)2 = 256
So, the
Question : The Constitution of India came into force in
Option 1: 1951
Option 2: 1956
Option 3: 1950
Option 4: 1949
Correct Answer: 1950
Solution : The correct option is 1950.
The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950. After India gained independence from British rule in 1947, the process of drafting the Constitution began. The Constitution was drafted by a Constituent Assembly. The Constitution was not immediately
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. In the nineteenth century, many new ideas about education and learning were being emerged.
Option 1: was emerging
Option 2: have emerging
Option 3: No improvement required
Option 4: emerged
Correct Answer: emerged
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The phrase "were being emerged" is not grammatically correct. In English, when expressing the emergence or occurrence of something, the passive voice is not typically used with the verb "emerge". Instead, the active voice with the
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