Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figure – 1. All the symbols are rotated in a clockwise direction. 2. In each alternative box the symbols are shifted to corner by corner and mid of the side of the box alternatively. 3. In each box the symbol or
Question : The given table shows the data regarding the number of medals won by four different countries in the Asian Games in the year 2016. The ratio of number of silver medals won by China to the number of gold medals won by India is:
Option 1: 2 : 1
Option 2: 3 : 2
Option 3: 4 : 9
Option 4: 5 : 9
Correct Answer: 2 : 1
Solution : Require ratio = $\frac{\text{Number of Silver Medal by China}}{\text{Number of Gold Medals by India}}$ = $\frac{\text{36}}{\text{18}}$ = $\frac{2}{1}$ = 2 : 1 Hence, the correct answer is 2 : 1.
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.
In the early 1920's, settlers came to Alaska looking for (1)_____. They travelled by boat to the coastal towns of Seward and Knik, and from there by land into the gold fields. The trail they used to (2)______ inland is known today as the Iditarod Trail, one of the National Historic Trails designated (3)_____ the Congress of the United States. The Iditarod Trail quickly became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, as the mail and supplies were (4)_____ across this trail. People also used it to get from place to place, including the priests, ministers, and judges who had to travel between villages. In the winter, the settlers' only means of travel down this trail was via dog (5)______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: carried
Option 2: deported
Option 3: imported
Option 4: transported
Correct Answer: carried
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The passage indicates that the Iditarod Trail became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, and mail and supplies were transported across this trail. Among the given options, "carried" is the most suitable choice, as it conveys the idea that
Question : The master copy of genetic information is
Option 1: Nucleus
Option 2: rRNA
Option 3: mRNA
Option 4: DNA
Correct Answer: DNA
Solution : The correct answer is DNA.
DNA is the master copy of genetic information. DNA is a double-stranded molecule that holds all of the genetic information required for the construction, and maintenance of an organism. Except for red blood cells, it is contained in the
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. The ___ towards the school was very steep.
Option 1: Assent
Option 2: Accent
Option 3: Ascent
Option 4: Ascend
Correct Answer: Ascent
Solution : The third option is the correct answer since ''ascent'', which refers to the act of climbing or going upward on an upward slope, fits perfectly in the sentence describing the steep upward path leading to the school.
The options ''assent'' means 'to give approval', ''accent''
Question : What is the approximate rate of simple interest per annum, if a sum of money becomes 6 times of itself in 15 years?
Option 1: 30%
Option 2: 2.5%
Option 3: 33.33%
Option 4: 25%
Correct Answer: 33.33%
Solution : Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ Let the Principal amount be $P$ and the interest rate be $R$% per annum. Simple interest = 6$P – P$ = 5$P$ So, 5$P$ = $\frac{PR × 15}{100}$ ⇒ R = $\frac{500}{15}\approx$ 33.33% Hence, the correct answer
Question : In which state of India is the Bhogali Bihu festival celebrated?
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Assam
Solution : The correct option is Assam.
The Indian state of Assam, located in the northeast, is where most people celebrate Bhogali Bihu. Assam celebrates three Bihu celebrations: Rongali Bihu (also known as Bohag Bihu) and Kongali Bihu (known as Kati Bihu). This is one of
Question : Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh is an example of ____________ style of temple architecture.
Option 1: Dravida
Option 2: Vesara
Option 3: Nagara
Option 4: Hoysala
Correct Answer: Nagara
Solution : The correct answer is Nagara.
The Chandela dynasty, which peaked between 950 and 1050, is when the temples of Khajuraho were constructed. The Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh is an example of the Nagara style of temple architecture. With a sanctum, a small antechamber,
Question : P = 18 × 9 ÷ 6 + 5 × 15 ÷ 25 and Q = 15 ÷ 5 × 5 – 25 ÷ 5, what is the value of (P ÷ Q)?
Option 1: 2.5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1.5
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : P = 18 × 9 ÷ 6 + 5 × 15 ÷ 25 ⇒ P = 18 × $\frac{3}{2}$ + 5 × $\frac{3}{5}$ ⇒ P = 27 + 3 ⇒ P = 30 Q = 15 ÷ 5 × 5 – 25 ÷ 5 ⇒
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).
The article should not exceed more than a hundred words.
(1) exceed beyond
(2) exceed than
(3) exceed
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
This is the correct choice, as "exceed" itself is sufficient to convey the idea that the article should not go beyond a hundred words. "Exceed beyond" and "exceed than" are not grammatically correct.
Therefore, the correct
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