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’.
This is most unique thing I have ever seen in my life.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: thing I have ever
Option 3: seen in my life
Option 4: this is most unique
Correct Answer: this is most unique
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Unique means being only one of a kind, and it is not comparable in degrees. Thus, most should be omitted to make the sentence grammatically accurate, as it does not take comparative forms since
Question : The kingdoms of Chola, Chera, and Pandyas belong to which period in ancient India?
Option 1: Gupta Period
Option 2: Sangam Period
Option 3: Mauryan Period
Option 4: Mahajanapada Period
Correct Answer: Sangam Period
Solution : The correct option is the Sangam period.
The kingdoms of Chola, Chera, and Pandya belong to the Sangam period in ancient India. The Sangam period is a significant phase in the history of ancient South India, marked by the flourishing of Tamil literature
Question : When was the "Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana" launched?
Option 1: September 2014
Option 2: August 2015
Option 3: January 2015
Option 4: January 2016
Correct Answer: January 2015
Solution : The correct answer is January 2015
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2015, as a component of the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" campaign. It is a deposit scheme administered by the Ministry of Finance. It secures the
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. On the job
Option 1: In the war
Option 2: Avoiding the work
Option 3: Working at a particular job
Option 4: On the contrary
Correct Answer: Working at a particular job
Solution : The third option is correct.
The phrase on the job typically means actively engaged in work or duty. It refers to someone who is working or performing their tasks at his workplace or in the course of their employment. This
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The last straw
Option 1: The last ray of hope in an unfortunate situation
Option 2: The last financial resource
Option 3: The only option left after a series of unsuccessful attempts
Option 4: The final problem in a series of problems that makes the situation intolerable
Correct Answer: The final problem in a series of problems that makes the situation intolerable
This idiom is derived from the proverbial expression "the last straw that breaks the camel's back," where each additional straw contributes to the burden until the
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 32, 58, 92, 134, ?
Option 1: 184
Option 2: 194
Option 3: 156
Option 4: 169
Correct Answer: 184
Solution : Given: 32, 58, 92, 134, ?
The pattern is as follows –
So, the next term is 184. Hence, the first option is correct.
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: Most red are yellow. Some yellow are green. Conclusions: I. Some green are yellow. II. Some green is red.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some green are yellow – According to the Venn diagram, some parts of the circle of green intersect with the circle of
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. Y, V, S, P, M, ?
Option 1: J
Option 2: K
Option 3: L
Option 4: I
Correct Answer: J
Solution : Given: Y, V, S, P, M, ?
In the above-given series, subtract 3 from the place value of the previous letter to get the next letter. Y – 3 = V; V – 3 = S; S – 3 = P; P – 3 =
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.
Dinner in the Great Hall that night (1)___________ a pleasant experience for Sunny. The (2)__________ about his shouting match with Umbridge had (3)_________ exceptionally fast, even (4)__________ standards. He heard whispers all (5)__________ as he sat eating between Rob and Ravi.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: revolving him
Option 2: surrounding him
Option 3: rotating him
Option 4: around him
Correct Answer: around him
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Explanation: Around him indicates that the whispers were surrounding or encircling the person as he sat between Rob and Ravi. This phrase suggests that the whispers were coming from various directions in close proximity to the person.
The other
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.
Will all of you ______ up for prayer?
Option 1: raise
Option 2: rise
Option 3: raze
Option 4: race
Correct Answer: rise
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word rise is the appropriate choice in this sentence because it means to move from a lower to a higher position, which is appropriate in the context of standing up for prayer.
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