Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Ali Akbar Khan is associated with which of these instruments?
Option 1: Shehnai
Option 2: Sarod
Option 3: Tabla
Option 4: Sitar
Correct Answer: Sarod
Solution : The correct option is Sarod.
Ali Akbar Khan was a renowned Indian classical musician associated with the Sarod, a traditional stringed instrument. A maestro of Hindustani classical music, he played a pivotal role in popularising Indian classical music globally, contributing to its rich heritage and
Question : A child has 50 paisa coins and 1 rupee coin. The ratio of several 50 paise and 1 rupee coins is 4 : 3. If he has an amount of Rs. 10, then how many 50 paisa coins does he have?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Let the number of 50 paisa coins as 4$x$ and the number of 1 rupee coins as 3$x$. The total value of the 50 paisa coins = 0.50 × 4$x$ = 2$x$ rupees The total value of the 1 rupee coins = 1.00 × 3$x$
Question : The average weight of 9 boxes is 61 kg. If three boxes having an average weight of 70 kg are removed, then what will be the new average weight of the remaining boxes?
Option 1: 55.5 kg
Option 2: 54 kg
Option 3: 56.5 kg
Option 4: 45.5 kg
Correct Answer: 56.5 kg
Solution : The average weight of 9 boxes is 61 kg. Total weight of 9 boxes = 9 × 61 = 549 kg Three boxes having an average weight of 70 kg are removed. The total weight of those three boxes = 3 × 70 =
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. DAT : GFA :: BNT : ESA :: PUN : ?
Option 1: SZU
Option 2: SZT
Option 3: SYU
Option 4: SZV
Correct Answer: SZU
Solution : Given: DAT : GFA :: BNT : ESA :: PUN : ?
Add consecutive odd numbers (starting from 3) to the place value of the letters of DAT and BNT to get the related letter clusters. DAT→D + 3 = G; A + 5 =
Question : In which state of India is the Wangala festival celebrated?
Option 1: Meghalaya
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Goa
Option 4: Jharkhand
Correct Answer: Meghalaya
Solution : The correct option is Meghalaya.
The Wangala Festival is celebrated in the state of Meghalaya in India. It is a harvest festival of the Garo tribe, one of the major tribes in Meghalaya. The festival is dedicated to the god of fertility, known as
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".
He is (1) / fatter (2) / than me. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The sentence is incorrect as "me" is an objective pronoun. The sentence must end with the subject I as the subjective pronoun; he should be compared with the subjective pronoun I.
Therefore, the
Question : The following graph shows the number of tickets sold by 6 students P, Q, R, S, T, and U during a fair. What percentage of the total tickets were sold by Q, S, and U?
Option 1: 40%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 30%
Option 4: 50%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Total number of tickets = 18 + 14 + 5 + 16 + 15 + 8 = 76 Total tickets were sold by Q. S and U = 14 + 16 + 8 = 38 $\therefore$ Required percentage = $\frac{38}{76}$ × 100 = 50% Hence,
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In the heat of the moment
Option 1: Saying or doing something without thinking due to anger
Option 2: Keep something away from everyone
Option 3: To share information that was previously concealed
Option 4: In a confused or befuddled state of mind
Correct Answer: Saying or doing something without thinking due to anger
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
In the heat of the moment refers to a period of strong emotion, often when one is upset, angry, or emotionally charged. During such moments, people may act impulsively or
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. Body language (1)____ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A (2)______ can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A (3)_____ signifies approval, while (4)_____ of the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of non-(5)_____ language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: transmits
Option 2: delimits
Option 3: intermits
Option 4: retransmits
Correct Answer: transmits
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The sentence discusses how body language conveys ideas or thoughts through certain actions. The word transmits fits well in this context, indicating that body language sends or communicates ideas, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Therefore, the correct answer is
Question : Synonym of internet is:
Option 1: gopher
Option 2: intranet
Option 3: cyberspace
Option 4: World Wide Web (WWW)
Correct Answer: cyberspace
Solution : The correct option is Cyberspace.
Cyberspace is one of the synonyms of the internet, along with other synonyms such as computer network, information technology, web communications, and online universe.
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