Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Which is the wrong term in the series? 25, 36, 49, 81, 121, 169, 225
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 121
Option 3: 49
Option 4: 81
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Given 25, 36, 49, 81, 121, 169, 225
The square root of each number – (25)2 = 5; (36)2 = 6; (49)2 = 7; (81)2 = 9; (121)2 = 11; (169)2 = 13; (225)2 = 15 All other
Question : Which among the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
Option 1: Rouf
Option 2: Bihu
Option 3: Lavani
Option 4: Kalbelia
Correct Answer: Kalbelia
Solution : The correct answer is Kalbelia.
The Kalbelia Community in Rajasthan is the primary performer of the folk dance known as Kalbelia. Other titles for it include "Sapera Dance" and "Snake Charmer Dance." Male members of the Kalbelia Community typically play a variety of traditional instruments,
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DMCGH is written as CKZCC. How will TLFUP be written in that language?
Option 1: SJCQQ
Option 2: SJCKQ
Option 3: SCJQK
Option 4: SJCQK
Correct Answer: SJCQK
Solution : Given: DMCGH is written as CKZCC
Subtract the consecutive natural numbers from the place values of the letters of DMCGH to get the required code – D – 1 = C; M – 2 = K; C – 3 = Z; G – 4 =
Question : Which caves are considered the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India dating back to the Maurya period?
Option 1: Barabar and Nagarjuni Caves
Option 2: Bagh Caves
Option 3: Elephanta Caves
Option 4: Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Correct Answer: Barabar and Nagarjuni Caves
Solution : The correct answer is Barabar and Nagarjuni Caves.
Barabar and Nagarjuni caves are considered the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. These rock-cut caves date back to the 3rd century BC, the Mauryan period. Also, these rock-cut caves are regarded as the
Question : The Indian Institute of Science is located at:
Option 1: Chennai
Option 2: Bengaluru
Option 3: Kolkata
Option 4: Mumbai
Correct Answer: Bengaluru
Solution : The correct option is Bengaluru.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is a premier research institution in India and is situated in the north part of Bengaluru, often called the IISc campus.
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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. Gaming in the banking sector seems virtually (1) _____ to eliminate. The only effective measure to end it would be to (2) _____ bankers personally liable for losses, to remove the sense that their actions—their games—have (3) ______ personal financial or legal consequences. It is this, rather (4) ______ removing the cap on bankers' bonuses, that has the best chance of preventing the financial system from blowing (5) ____ again. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: on
Option 2: into
Option 3: up
Option 4: off
Correct Answer: up
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The phrase blowing up is commonly used to describe a catastrophic failure, explosion, or severe disruption. In the context of the passage, using up appropriately conveys the idea of preventing the financial system from experiencing a severe failure
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be at a crossroads
Option 1: To have taken the wrong road
Option 2: To be confused
Option 3: To make a very important decision
Option 4: To have forgotten the way
Correct Answer: To make a very important decision
Solution : The correct choice is the third option
Explanation: The idiom "be at a crossroads" conveys the idea of standing at a pivotal moment in life where a significant decision or choice must be made. In this context, the correct
Question : The number of hours spent by a child on different activities in a working day is given in the table. How much percent of the time did he spend in sleep?
Option 1: 48.11%
Option 2: 33.33%
Option 3: 37.22%
Option 4: 41.12%
Correct Answer: 33.33%
Solution : Number of hours spent on sleep = 8 hours Total time = 24 hours Required percentage = $\frac{8}{24}$ × 100 = $\frac{1}{3}$ × 100 = 33.33% Hence, the correct answer is 33.33%.
Question : Four ashrams were recognised by Brahmins around the time when Jainism and Buddhism were becoming popular. Which of the following was not a recognised ashrama?
Option 1: Parmarth
Option 2: Vanaprastha
Option 3: Brahmacharya
Option 4: Grhastha
Correct Answer: Parmarth
Solution : The correct option is Parmarth.
During the period when Jainism and Buddhism gained popularity, Brahmins introduced the system of ashramas, referring to stages of life. This system outlined four phases: Brahmacharya, grhastha, vanaprastha, and sannyasa. Brahmin, Kshatriya and vaishya men were encouraged to lead simple
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