Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
The term Democracy (1)_______ from the Greek (2)_______ dêmos (people) and Kratos (power). In its (3)______ meaning, democracy means the "rule of the people". In fact, it is a form of government in which all eligible people have an (4)_______ say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy (5)_______ political systems existed in some Greek city-states, notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 BC.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: letters
Option 2: symbols
Option 3: numbers
Option 4: words
Correct Answer: words
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The term democracy is explained as originating from two Greek words, "dêmos" and "kratos". In this context, the Greek words are likely to be letters or symbols rather than numbers. Therefore, the most appropriate option is
Question : In which state of India is the Moatsu festival celebrated every year?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Karnataka
Option 3: Nagaland
Option 4: Jharkhand
Correct Answer: Nagaland
Solution : The correct option is Nagaland.
In Nagaland, the Aos Naga tribe celebrates the Moatsu festival every year. In Nagaland, the Mokokchung districts are home to the Aos Naga tribe. The purpose of the Moatsu festival is to commemorate the end of seed sowing and
Question : Which class of algae is commonly known as brown algae?
Option 1: Rhodophyceae
Option 2: Phaeophyceae
Option 3: Chlorophyceae
Option 4: Chrysophyceae
Correct Answer: Phaeophyceae
Solution : The correct option is Phaeophyceae.
Brown algae, commonly known as Phaeophyceae, belong to the class Phaeophyceae. They are characterised by their brownish colouration due to the presence of the pigment fucoxanthin. Brown algae are primarily marine, large in size, and include well-known species like
Question : From a class of 42 boys, a boy aged 10 years goes away and in his place, a new boy is admitted. If on account of this change, the average age of the boys in that class increases by 2 months, the age of the newcomer is:
Option 1: 19 years
Option 2: 17 years
Option 3: 10 years 6 months
Option 4: 12 years 2 months
Correct Answer: 17 years
Solution : According to the question, Due to newcomers, average age is increased by 2 months Total age increment in 42 boys = 42 × 2 = 84 months or 7 years ∴ Age of new boy = 10 + 7 = 17 years Hence, the
Question : Kumari Kamala was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 1970. She is a prominent artist of the_____ tradition of the dance.
Option 1: Vazhuvoor
Option 2: Kuchipudi
Option 3: Tamzara
Option 4: Kurdish
Correct Answer: Vazhuvoor
Solution : The correct option is Vazhuvoor.
Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan is globally acknowledged as a leading exponent of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from southern India known for its blend of artistic expression and intricate footwork. She stands as a prominent figure in the Vazhuvoor tradition,
Question : If the cost price of 10 articles is equal to the selling price of 15 articles, then what is the loss percentage?
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 33.33%
Option 4: 20%
Correct Answer: 33.33%
Solution : Let the cost price of one article be Re. 1. $\therefore$ Cost price of 10 articles = Rs. 10 Now the cost price of 10 articles = the selling price of 15 articles Selling price of 1 article $=\frac{10}{15}=\frac{2}{3}$ $\therefore$ Loss percentage = $[\frac{\text{Cost price
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A blessing in disguise
Option 1: To have a dispute with someone
Option 2: To go from being very poor to being very wealthy
Option 3: A misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune
Option 4: Hear a good news after a long time
Correct Answer: A misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune
Solution : The correct option will be the third option.
The idiom "a blessing in disguise" refers to a situation that initially seems unfortunate or unfavourable but later reveals itself to be beneficial or advantageous. The suggested alternative accurately
Question : In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
We must have (1) / sympathy for (2) / needy and the poor. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Explanation: The word "needy" is being used as a proper noun, representing a group of people in need. In this context, it should be preceded by the definite article "the" to make it grammatically
Question : Direct access to files is also known as _______.
Option 1: random access
Option 2: relative access
Option 3: file access
Option 4: sequential access
Correct Answer: random access
Solution : The correct answer is random access.
In computer storage, direct access, also known as random access, refers to the capability of retrieving data from a storage device by directly accessing its physical location rather than having to search through locations sequentially. This means
Question : One bar is equal to
Option 1: 103 Pa
Option 2: 100 Pa
Option 3: 105 Pa
Option 4: 104 Pa
Correct Answer: 105 Pa
Solution : The correct answer is 105 Pa.
1 bar is equivalent to 105 Pa. Pressure is a fundamental physical quantity that measures the force exerted per unit area on a surface. It is typically expressed in units such as pascals
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