Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The famous movie "3 Idiots" is based on the novel "Five Point Someone" which is written by Indian author_____.
Option 1: Khushwant Singh
Option 2: Novoneel Chakraborty
Option 3: Chetan Bhagat
Option 4: Durjoy Datta
Correct Answer: Chetan Bhagat
Solution : The correct answer is Chetan Bhagat.
The famous movie "3 Idiots" is based on the novel "Five Point Someone," which was written by Indian author Chetan Bhagat. The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, was released in 2009. Millions of copies of books were
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.
A young man walks toward me with a stick slung across his back and a (1)_______ of sheep at his feet, which carry him down the path (2)______ a crowd of rowdy children. An older man follows, weatherworn but still (3)______, a rifle over his left shoulder. He clicks his tongue to (4)______ the flock. Behind him are two women on horses; I guess (5)______ are his wife and daughter.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: army
Option 2: shoal
Option 3: horde
Option 4: flock
Correct Answer: flock
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The group of sheep is known as a flock. This helps convey the intended meaning that a young man walked towards him with a group of sheep following him.
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
She was remarkably _______ in singing and dancing.
Option 1: conductive
Option 2: fluctuating
Option 3: cooperative
Option 4: accomplished
Correct Answer: accomplished
The word accomplished is the correct choice in this sentence because it means highly skilled or proficient in a particular area. When describing someone as "accomplished in singing and dancing", it suggests that the person is very skilled
Question : Which of the following is not an example of millet or coarse grains?
Option 1: Jowar
Option 2: Ragi
Option 3: Wheat
Option 4: Bajra
Correct Answer: Wheat
Solution : The correct answer is Wheat.
Wheat is not an example of millet or coarse grains. While Jowar, Ragi, and Bajra are types of millets or coarse grains, wheat belongs to the category of cereals and is considered a staple crop rather than a coarse
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
They were astonished through his failure in the examination.
(1) from
(2) at
(3) with
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
Astonished at is a commonly used expression to show surprise or shock at something, such as a failure.
The other options are either grammatically incorrect or do not make sense in the context of the sentence.
Question : Vetti tax is the most frequently mentioned tax in the inscription of Cholas who ruled in Tamil Nadu. This tax was taken in the form of _____.
Option 1: house rent
Option 2: forced labour
Option 3: grains
Option 4: land revenue
Correct Answer: forced labour
Solution : The correct answer is forced labour.
The Vetti tax is the most frequently mentioned in the inscriptions of the Cholas who ruled in Tamil Nadu. This tax was taken in the form of forced labour. The Vetti tax is frequently taken as forced
Question : If the selling price and cost price of a shirt are Rs. 945 and Rs. 750 respectively, then what is the profit percentage?
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 22%
Option 3: 26%
Option 4: 28%
Correct Answer: 26%
Solution : The difference between the selling price (SP) and the cost price (CP): Profit = Selling price − Cost price = Rs.945 − Rs.750 = Rs.195 Profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost price}}×100$ = $\frac{195}{750}×100$ = $\frac{13}{50}×100$ = $26$% Hence, the correct answer is 26%.
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
The water from the river was _________ cold for me to drink directly.
Option 1: very
Option 2: most
Option 3: too
Option 4: many
Correct Answer: too
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this sentence, the word "too" would be used to express an extreme or excessive degree. Here, "too" indicates that the coldness of the water exceeded a comfortable level for drinking. It was beyond what was suitable
Question : When did Mahatma Gandhi founded the All India Harijan Sevak Sangh?
Option 1: 1920
Option 2: 1928
Option 3: 1936
Option 4: 1932
Correct Answer: 1932
Solution : The correct option is 1932.
All India Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932. To remove untouchability from society, he gave them a new name, Harijan, which means God's child. The sole purpose of this organisation was the upliftment of the
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Why is your friend giving me weird looks?
Option 1: weird looks?
Option 2: giving me
Option 3: Why is your friend
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: No error
The given sentence is a question inquiring about the reason behind someone's friend's strange or unusual facial expressions.
Therefore, the given sentence is structured properly, and it contains no errors.
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
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