Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
It was by a mistake (1) / that Ankit caught (2) / Archana's hand. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part because "a mistake" should be replaced with "mistake" to convey the intended meaning that Ankit accidentally caught Archana's hand.
When we want to describe something as accidental, we typically use the phrase "It was a mistake" or "by
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.
A submerged memory half rose in the king's (1)_______and sank again. Around him he could hear murmurs, courtiers (2)________who the stranger was, He (3)________a councillor to lead the (4)______to the treasury, where each day gifts (5)________to the needy, but the brahmin shook off the man's hand.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: presence
Option 2: brain
Option 3: mind
Option 4: memory
Correct Answer: mind
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The phrase "A submerged memory half rose in the king's mind" suggests that a memory was emerging or coming to the surface in the king's thoughts or consciousness. "Mind" is the term that accurately conveys this
Question : Which of the following is not an institutional factor for agriculture?
Option 1: Land reforms
Option 2: Electricity
Option 3: Size of fields
Option 4: Land tenure
Correct Answer: Electricity
Solution : The correct option is Electricity.
The institutional factors for agriculture are land tenure, land tenancy, size of the land holdings, size of fields and land reforms, topography, climate, and soil. Government policies and access to insurance are also some institutional factors influencing agriculture. Electricity
Question : In which language were the Buddhist-texts 'Pitakas' composed ?
Option 1: Sanskrit
Option 2: Ardhamagadhi
Option 3: Pali
Option 4: Prakrit
Correct Answer: Pali
Solution : The Correct Answer is Pali
The Tripitakas, which were composed in Pali, are the primary sources of Buddhism. The Buddha chose Pali as the medium for his teachings, and it later developed into the sacred tongue of early Buddhism. The Sutta, Vinaya, and Abhidhamma Pitakas
Question : The Ahom Kingdom in India was located in the_______.
Option 1: Chota Nagpur Plateau
Option 2: Vindhyas
Option 3: Brahmaputra Valley
Option 4: Coastal Odisha
Correct Answer: Brahmaputra Valley
Solution : The correct answer is Brahmaputra Valley.
The Ahom Kingdom was located in the north-eastern region of India, primarily in the Brahmaputra Valley. It mainly covers the region of present-day Assam. The Ahom dynasty ruled over this region for several centuries, from the 13th
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Words convey meaning because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages, and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance'. In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world, and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn gives meaning to our lives. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.
Option 1: meaningful
Option 2: meaning
Option 3: mean
Option 4: meant
Correct Answer: mean
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The sentence structure suggests that different words may refer to the same thing in different languages, emphasising the idea that words convey meaning.
The appropriate term to use in this context is mean, which completes the sentence to
Question : Which country shares a sea-line border with India?
Option 1: Maldives
Option 2: Philippines
Option 3: Fiji
Option 4: Pakistan
Correct Answer: Maldives
Solution : The correct answer is Maldives.
The Maldives and India are neighbours that share a sea boundary. A bilateral agreement was signed on December 28, 1976, and went into effect on June 8, 1978, establishing the maritime border between India and the Maldives. The line,
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DEAL is coded as 22, and EACH is coded as 17. What is the code for HALF in that code language?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 26
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 27
Correct Answer: 27
Solution : Given: DEAL is coded as 22 and EACH is coded as 17.
Position values of letters of DEAL; D→4; E→5; A→1; L→12; 4 + 5 + 1 + 12 = 22 Thus, DEAL is coded as 22. Likewise, position values of the letters of EACH;
Question : Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed part given in the sentence below.
I was (feeling afraid) that something bad would happen.
Option 1: Sacred
Option 2: Divine
Option 3: Scared
Option 4: Bold
Correct Answer: Scared
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Scared is synonymous with feeling afraid or frightened, making it the most suitable option in the context of expressing fear or apprehension.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 63
Option 2: 23
Option 3: 17
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 63
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 63; It is not a prime number as it has more than 2 factors. Second option: 23; It is a prime number having only two factors 1 and 23. Third option: 17; It is a prime number having
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