Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No Error’. Allergies can indirect cause you to feel tired by robbing you of sleep.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: robbing you of sleep.
Option 3: Allergies can indirect
Option 4: cause you to feel tired by
Correct Answer: Allergies can indirect
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The phrase "can indirect" is grammatically incorrect. The adjective "indirect" should be converted to "indirectly", which is an adverb used to modify the verb. The sentence needs the adverb "indirectly" to convey the manner
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here, the number of triangles in the circle is increased by one in a clockwise direction. On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third 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. With Halloween only (1) ______ days away, I thought this was a perfect time to talk (2)______ zombies. For years, zombies have dominated science (3) ______. These creatures, the walking dead, don’t (4) ______ exist, right? Wrong! There are in fact several very real-life diseases that could and can make you (5) ______ like a zombie.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: state
Option 2: slake
Option 3: run
Option 4: act
Correct Answer: act
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
In this context, the word act suggests behaving or exhibiting characteristics similar to those of a zombie. The sentence emphasises that contrary to the belief that zombies don't exist, there are real-life diseases that can make individuals
Question : Directions: After interchanging which two numbers, the value of the given equation will be 5. 7 – 3 ÷ 9 × 2 + 4
Option 1: 2 and 9
Option 2: 7 and 4
Option 3: 3 and 9
Option 4: 4 and 2
Correct Answer: 3 and 9
Solution : Given: 7 – 3 ÷ 9 × 2 + 4
Interchange the numbers according to the options. Let's check the options – First option: 2 and 9 = 7 – 3 ÷ 2 × 9 + 4 = 7 – 1.5 × 9
Question : Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in the youthful stage?
Option 1: Ox-bow lake
Option 2: Gorge
Option 3: Valley in valley
Option 4: Cut-bank
Correct Answer: Gorge
Solution : The correct option is Gorge.
In its youthful stage, a river carves a dynamic gorge with steep, V-shaped walls and a narrow channel. Energetic currents relentlessly erode the rock, creating a dramatic landscape. The gorge reflects the river's vigour, shaping the terrain with its forceful
Question : Which of the following is the Japanese currency?
Option 1: Taka
Option 2: Lira
Option 3: Mark
Option 4: Yen
Correct Answer: Yen
Solution : The correct answer is Yen.
In 1871, Japan adopted the Japanese yen as its official currency. The Japanese currency is the Japanese Yen. It is widely used in the country for all financial transactions. It is also one of the major currencies in the
Question : Who was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team by the BCCI in November 2021?
Option 1: Vinod Kambli
Option 2: Kapil Dev
Option 3: Sunil Gavaskar
Option 4: Rahul Dravid
Correct Answer: Rahul Dravid
Solution : The correct option is Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in November 2021. It is the governing body for cricket in India. It is
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 3, 17, 55, ?, 179, 265, 375
Option 1: 169
Option 2: 157
Option 3: 91
Option 4: 105
Correct Answer: 105
Solution : Given: 1, 3, 17, 55, ?, 179, 265, 375
The pattern is as follows –
So, the required missing number in the series is 105. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BONUS is written as 215142119. How will TANCY be written in that language?
Option 1: 20214325
Option 2: 21113325
Option 3: 20114326
Option 4: 20114325
Correct Answer: 20114325
Solution : Given: BONUS is written as 215142119.
Code is the position values of each letter written in order – BONUS; B→2; O→15; N→14; U→21; S→19 Thus, BONUS can be coded as 215142119. Similarly, follow the same pattern for TANCY; T→20; A→1; N→14; C→3; Y→25 Thus, TANCY
Question : According to the Indian Constitution, the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the
Option 1: President of India
Option 2: Prime Minister of India
Option 3: Parliament
Option 4: Supreme Court
Correct Answer: President of India
Solution : The correct option is the President of India.
The ministers shall hold office at the pleasure of the president. On the prime minister's recommendation, the president appoints all of the ministries. Each minister is accountable for their actions.
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