Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Insectivorous plants grow in soil deficient in ______.
Option 1: calcium
Option 2: nitrogen
Option 3: magnesium
Option 4: water
Correct Answer: nitrogen
Solution : The correct option is nitrogen.
Insectivorous plants, also known as carnivorous plants, are a species of plant that has adapted to flourish in nitrogen-deficient environments by catching and digesting tiny insects and other arthropods. They get nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and other
Question : Directions: G, H, L, J, and K are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. G is sitting to the immediate right of H. J is sitting between K and H. Who is sitting to the immediate left of K?
Option 1: H
Option 2: G
Option 3: J
Option 4: L
Correct Answer: L
Solution : Given: (I) G is sitting to the immediate right of H.
(II) J is sitting between K and H.
So, L is sitting to the immediate left of K. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. All eyes and ears
Option 1: To be attentive
Option 2: To threaten someone
Option 3: To believe everyone
Option 4: Full of bluster
Correct Answer: To be attentive
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
This expression suggests being fully focused and alert, ready to listen and observe closely. When someone is described as having "all eyes and ears" it implies that they are paying close attention to what is happening
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words. Departure from common rule
Option 1: Anomaly
Option 2: Quixotic
Option 3: Pragmatic
Option 4: Stupor
Correct Answer: Anomaly
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Departure from common rule refers to a deviation from the usual or common standard or rule. Anomaly refers to something that deviates from the common rule or norm, making it an appropriate substitute for "departure from common rule".
Question : The force exerted by a charged body on another or uncharged body is known as_________.
Option 1: angular force
Option 2: electrostatic force
Option 3: pressure
Option 4: muscular force
Correct Answer: electrostatic force
Solution : The correct answer is electrostatic force.
The force exerted by a charged body on another uncharged body is known as electrostatic force. This force arises from the interaction between electric charges. According to Coulomb's Law, the magnitude of the electrostatic force between two
Question : Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at 46 km/hr and 36 km/hr. The faster train passes the slower train in 36 seconds. The length of each train is:
Option 1: 72 m
Option 2: 80 m
Option 3: 82 m
Option 4: 50 m
Correct Answer: 50 m
Solution : Let the length of each train be $x$ m. During the crossing, the two trains cover a distance equal to the sum of their lengths. Then, the distance covered = $2x$ m Relative speed = 46 − 36 = 10 km/hr = 10 ×
Question : Which acid is predominantly present in tomatoes?
Option 1: Carbonic acid
Option 2: Acetic acid
Option 3: Oxalic acid
Option 4: Tartaric acid
Correct Answer: Oxalic acid
Solution : The correct answer is Oxalic acid.
Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in practically all plants, including grain, vegetable, and fruit plants. More than ten different kinds of acids, including oxalic, citric, and malic acids, are found in tomatoes.
Question : Which freedom fighter abolished the Zamindari System in Uttar Pradesh and was elected as the Home Minister in 1955?
Option 1: Lala Hardayal
Option 2: Govind Ballabh Pant
Option 3: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Option 4: Jyotiba Phule
Correct Answer: Govind Ballabh Pant
Solution : The correct answer is Govind Ballabh Pant.
Indian freedom fighter Govind Ballabh Pant, who served as Uttar Pradesh's first Chief Minister, played a significant role in both the Indian independence struggle and the Indian government afterwards. He played a significant role in
Question : Rahul and Raman started a business by investing Rs. 16,000 and Rs. 12,000 respectively. After 4 months, Rahul left the business and Mohan joined the business by investing Rs. 20,000. At the end of the year, there was a profit of Rs. 46,000. What will be the share of Mohan in the profit?
Option 1: Rs. 28,700
Option 2: Rs. 20,000
Option 3: Rs. 36,800
Option 4: Rs. 23,400
Correct Answer: Rs. 20,000
Solution : The profit ratio is directly proportional to the product of investment and time. The ratio of share of Rahul, Raman, and Mohan = the ratio of their profit $= (16000\times 4): (12000\times 12):(20000\times 8)$ $= (4\times 1): (3\times 3):(5\times 2)$ $=4:9:10$ The share of
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, PIZZA is written as QJAAB, and BLACK is written as CMBDL. How will 'BUZZY' be written in that language?
Option 1: CVAZZ
Option 2: CVAAZ
Option 3: CVABZ
Option 4: CTAAZ
Correct Answer: CVAAZ
Solution : Given: PIZZA is written as QJAAB, and BLACK is written as CMBDL.
Add 1 in the positional value of PIZZA, to obtain the required code – P→P + 1 = Q; I→I + 1 = J; Z→Z + 1 = A; Z→Z + 1 =
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