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. With Halloween only (1) _____ days away, I thought this was a perfect time to talk (2)______ zombies. For years, zombies have dominated science (3) ______. These creatures, the walking dead, don’t (4) ______ exist, right? Wrong! There are in fact several very real life diseases that could and can make you (5) ______ like a zombie.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: friction
Option 2: freelance
Option 3: fictions
Option 4: fickle
Correct Answer: fictions
Solution : The correct option will be the third option.
The term science fiction refers to a genre that often involves speculative and imaginative concepts, including zombies. In this context, the passage is likely discussing how zombies have been a prominent element in the genre of science
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. PRECIPITATE
Option 1: PAIR
Option 2: PART
Option 3: RECITE
Option 4: PAIN
Correct Answer: PAIN
Solution : Given:
PRECIPITATE
Let's compare all the option words with the given word. First option: PAIR; All the letters of PAIR are present in the word PRECIPITATE. Second option: PART; All the letters of PART are present in the word PRECIPITATE. Third option: RECITE;
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
His lecture was banned because of the bandh.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
Called off means to cancel something. In this context, it implies that the lecture was cancelled due to the bandh, which is a more appropriate and clear way to express the situation.
The meanings of the
Question : The average weight of A, B, and C is 40 kg. If the average weight of A and B is 35 kg and that of B and C is 31 kg, then what is the weight of B?
Option 1: 12 kg
Option 2: 50 kg
Option 3: 24 kg
Option 4: 36 kg
Correct Answer: 12 kg
Solution : The average weight of A, B, and C = 40 kg The sum of the weights of A, B, and C = 3 × 40 = 120 The average weight of A and B = 35 kg The sum of the weights of A
Question : The greenhouse effect is the heating up of the Earth's atmosphere which is due to:
Option 1: the ultraviolet rays
Option 2: γ-rays
Option 3: the infrared rays
Option 4: X-rays
Correct Answer: the infrared rays
Solution : The correct option is the infrared rays.
The greenhouse effect refers to the heating of the Earth's atmosphere caused by infrared rays. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon that maintains the Earth's temperature. The heat emitted by the sun's infrared rays is
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Still, this is a Frank Black album, with its _______ references and abstruse lyrics.
Option 1: obscure
Option 2: intelligent
Option 3: informal
Option 4: apparent
Correct Answer: obscure
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
The sentence suggests that the album contains references and lyrics that are difficult to understand or are not easily accessible. Obscure fits this context perfectly, as it means not well-known or hard to understand.
The meanings of
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 4, 8, 16, 32, ?, 128
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 46
Option 3: 112
Option 4: 120
Correct Answer: 64
Solution : Given: 4, 8, 16, 32, ?, 128
In the above-given series, multiply each term by 2 to obtain the next term – 4 × 2 = 8; 8 × 2 = 16; 16 × 2 = 32; 32 × 2 = 64; 64 × 2
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Cold fish
Option 1: A person lacking in sympathy
Option 2: To make a lot of money
Option 3: A dead body
Option 4: To retract one’s statements
Correct Answer: A person lacking in sympathy
Explanation: The idiom cold fish is used to describe a person who lacks warmth, emotion, or sympathy in their demeanour. It suggests someone who is reserved, aloof, or unresponsive to others emotionally.
The
Question : The concept of a Sovereign Parliament originated in
Option 1: England
Option 2: India
Option 3: France
Option 4: Japan
Correct Answer: England
Solution : The correct answer is England.
It has a rich history that dates back to the 1215 Magna Carta. The Magna Carta was a document that established the notion that the king was subject to the law and limited the king's authority. The English Parliament grew
Question : Kapila bought 100 frocks at the rate of Rs. 320 per frock. The transportation expense was Rs. 1,000. He paid a tax of Rs. 1.50 per frock and the labour charges were Rs. 500. If she wants to make a profit of 10%, what should be the selling price per frock?
Option 1: Rs. 385.45
Option 2: Rs. 370.15
Option 3: Rs. 390.80
Option 4: Rs. 336.50
Correct Answer: Rs. 370.15
Solution : Cost of frocks = 100 × Rs. 320 = Rs. 32000 Transportation expense = Rs. 1000 Tax = 100 × Rs. 1.50 = Rs. 150 Labour charges = Rs. 500 So, the total cost = Rs. 32000 + Rs. 1000 + Rs. 150 +
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update
