Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : _____________ is a type of mask dance that tells mythological stories via ferocious martial moves, popular in Odisha.
Option 1: Paika
Option 2: Danda-Jatra
Option 3: Chhau
Option 4: Jhumar
Correct Answer: Chhau
Solution : The correct answer is Chhau.
Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial arts and folk traditions. This dance is found in three styles in three different states.
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.
I was surprised (1)______at the news that my father spared me, any thought, and second at my brother's compliment, (2)______ it was backhanded. Dhri (3)_______commented on my looks; nor did he encourage me to comment on his. Such useless (4)_______he believed, made people vain. Was this another (5)________of change?
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: afterwards
Option 2: all
Option 3: through
Option 4: though
Correct Answer: though
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is though.
Question : When was the first battle of Tarain fought?
Option 1: 1208
Option 2: 1182
Option 3: 1191
Option 4: 1215
Correct Answer: 1191
Solution : The correct answer is 1191.
The First Battle of Tarain took place in 1191 close to Tarain (modern-day Taraori in Haryana, India) between the invading Ghurid army under the command of Muhammad of Ghor and the Rajput Confederacy under the command of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Question : Directions: Five books of History, Mathematics, English, Hindi, and Science are kept on top of each other. English is kept between History and Mathematics. Hindi and Science are kept together. Science is kept above Mathematics. Which book is kept in the middle?
Option 1: Mathematics
Option 2: English
Option 3: Science
Option 4: Mathematics or English
Correct Answer: Mathematics
Solution : Given: English is kept between History and Mathematics.
Science is kept above Mathematics. Hindi and Science are kept together.
So, the order becomes →
Mathematics is kept in the middle. Hence, the first option
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Leaders are self-direct, / but learning and understanding / are the keys to self-direction.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: but learning and understanding
Option 3: Leaders are self-direct,
Option 4: are the keys to self-direction.
Correct Answer: Leaders are self-direct,
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The error lies in the use of "self-direct", which should be "self-directed". The verb "direct" should take the past participle form "directed" to maintain the proper verb agreement. Additionally, to ensure parallel structure, the coordinating
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if by seem to be a variance from commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. Some towels are bright. II. Some bright are shiny. III. All shiny are little. Conclusions: I. Some little are shiny. II. Some little are bright.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some little are shiny – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing little
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."
Our team played a football match.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence is correct as there are no grammatical errors and it conveys the intended meaning correctly.
Therefore, the sentence is "Our team played a football match".
Question : Who became Wisden's Leading Cricketer in the world in 2018?
Option 1: Rohit Sharma
Option 2: Kane Williamson
Option 3: Virat Kohli
Option 4: Ben Stokes
Correct Answer: Virat Kohli
Solution : The correct answer is Virat Kohli.
In 2018, Virat Kohli, the Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national cricket team, was named Wisden's Leading Cricketer in the World. He received this prestigious recognition for his outstanding performances and contributions to the sport during
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. REAS : SGDW :: ABRO : BDUS :: MOBI : ?
Option 1: NPEM
Option 2: LQEM
Option 3: NQEM
Option 4: NPDM
Correct Answer: NQEM
Solution : Given: REAS : SGDW :: ABRO : BDUS :: MOBI : ?
In the above-given pairs, add consecutive numbers starting from 1 in the positional values of the letters to obtain the next letter cluster. Like, REAS : SGDW→R + 1 = S; E +
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.
The figure of Arthur first appeared in Welsh poetry in the (1)______sixth and early seventh centuries, a hero who was (2)______lead the Britons in the battle against Saxon invaders. But it wasn't (3)_______the 12th century that he was first tied to this dramatic headland, known as Tintagel. The timeless popularity of the Arthur legend has overshadowed a central, unresolved (4)_______: Was there really a King Arthur, or at least a historical prototype upon whom Geoffrey's hero is (5)_______?
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: least
Option 2: late
Option 3: latest
Option 4: latter
Correct Answer: late
Explanation: In this context, the sentence is referring to the time when the figure of Arthur first appeared in Welsh poetry. The word "late" is used to convey that this appearance happened in the later part of
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