Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Nadir Shah, ruler of Iran, plundered the city of Delhi in_________.
Option 1: 1739
Option 2: 1771
Option 3: 1748
Option 4: 1761
Correct Answer: 1739
Solution : The correct answer is 1739.
Nadir Shah attacked India in 1739 and devastated Delhi. During his conquest of India, Nadir Shah, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty in Iran, emerged victorious in the Battle of Karnal. In 1738, Nadir Shah moved closer to India.
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'. Producing a different component was as simple such launching a new computer programme.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: Producing a different component was
Option 3: As simple such launching
Option 4: A new computer programme
Correct Answer: As simple such launching
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The correct sentence uses the phrase "as simple as" to compare the simplicity of producing a different component to launching a new computer programme. The original sentence had a grammatical error by including "such" inappropriately.
Question : The emblem of the Chera dynasty that controlled the central and northern parts of Kerala and the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu was ________.
Option 1: birds
Option 2: fish
Option 3: bow and arrow
Option 4: tiger
Correct Answer: bow and arrow
Solution : The correct answer is Bow and arrow.
The bow and arrow served as Cheras's insignia. The coinage of the dynasty also has this insignia. Vanji, Tamil Nadu, served as their capital.
The dynasty fostered trading ties between Europe and West Asia.
The
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some parrots are birds. All Birds are animals. Conclusions: I. All animals are birds. II. Some animals are parrots.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All animals are birds – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing animals lie inside
Question : Parts of the following 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.
We usually sleep in bedrooms with the door firmly shuted behind us.
Option 1: We usually sleep in
Option 2: bedrooms with the door
Option 3: No error
Option 4: firmly shuted
Correct Answer: firmly shuted
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The error in the sentence is in the word shuted. The correct past participle of shut is shut. The verb shut is irregular, so its past tense and past participle remain the same.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Through the 42nd Amendment, which of the following was inserted in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Fundamental Rights
Option 2: Appointment of Supreme court judges
Option 3: Directive Principles
Option 4: Fundamental Duties
Correct Answer: Fundamental Duties
Solution : The correct option is Fundamental Duties
The 42nd Amendment of 1976 added a new part, Part IV-A, to the Indian Constitution, introducing the concept of fundamental duties. These duties, listed in Article 51A, emphasise citizens' responsibilities towards the nation and aim to promote a
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figures – 1. In the above figure, in the first image circle is replaced by the triangle, and then the number of sides of the figure is increased. Also, in the figure inside the circle, 1 line is replaced by 2 lines,
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.
One of the myths (1)__________ with the Great Wall of China is that it is the only man-made (2)__________ that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The (3)_________ originated in Richard Halliburton's 1938 book. The Second Book of Marvels. However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton's claim was contradicted (4)__________ astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Yang Liwei. A more (5)_________ assumption would be to say that the Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth, which is not unique in this regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: structure
Option 2: contracture
Option 3: conjecture
Option 4: sculpture
Correct Answer: structure
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Structure refers to the arrangement or organisation of something. The word structure fits well in the context, referring to the Great Wall as a man-made construction.
Therefore, the correct answer is structure.
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".
Florence Nightingale (1) / was called (2) / lady with the lamp. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The phrase "lady with the lamp" is a specific and unique title given to Florence Nightingale. When referring to a specific person with a particular title, the definite article "the" should be used. It
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. Some L are G. II. All M are L. Conclusion: I. All L are M. II. Some G are not M. III. No M is G.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: No conclusion follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and III follow
Option 4: Both conclusions II and III follow
Correct Answer: No conclusion follows
Solution : According to the given statements, the Venn diagram is given below – Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All L are M – It is clearly shown in the diagram all M are L which means M is a part of L.
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