Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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. Poetry is a ___ form of expression in which the particularity of the word and the image to evoke feeling assumes great importance.
Option 1: Suppressed
Option 2: Patronised
Option 3: Digressed
Option 4: Compressed
Correct Answer: Compressed
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer since ''compressed'' fits perfectly in the sentence's meaning. In poetry, words are often used economically, and their arrangement is precise to convey a lot of meaning and emotion in a limited space.
The option ''suppressed'' means to restrain
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number. 4 : 63 :: 7 : 342 :: ? : 728
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: 4 : 63 :: 7 : 342 :: ? : 728
Subtract 1 from the cube of the first number, to get the second number – Like, 4 : 63→43 – 1 = 63 And, 7 : 342→73 – 1 = 342
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'. Jane was asked by her (aunt, "Where were you last night"?)
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: aunt that, "Where were you last night?"
Option 3: aunt, "Where were you last night?"
Option 4: aunt, "Where last night you was?"
Correct Answer: aunt, "Where were you last night?"
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Narration conversion:
'Said' is changed to 'asked'. Person's Rule:
The first person is changed according to the subject of the reporting verb. The second person is changed according to the object of the
Question : The value of {$\frac{3}{4}$ of 60 ÷ 9} × 0.02 is:
Option 1: 0.10
Option 2: 0.20
Option 3: 0.05
Option 4: 0.02
Correct Answer: 0.10
Solution : {$\frac{3}{4}$ of 60 ÷ 9} × 0.02 = {$(\frac{3}{4}$ × 60) ÷ 9} × 0.02 = (45 ÷ 9) × 0.02 = 5 × 0.02 = 0.10 Hence, the correct answer is 0.10.
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.
India was a prosperous country _______ the reign of King Ashoka.
Option 1: between
Option 2: from
Option 3: while
Option 4: during
Correct Answer: during
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: During is the correct preposition, which is used when we talk about the course of a duration or when we talk about the period of time. This helps to convey the intended meaning that, throughout the
Question : Article_______of the Indian Constitution deals with the "right to constitutional remedies".
Option 1: 28-33
Option 2: 32-35
Option 3: 25-30
Option 4: 22-25
Correct Answer: 32-35
Solution : The correct answer is 32-35.
This right comes under Article 32 for the Supreme Court and Article 226 for the High Court. It is known as the right to constitutional remedies. Article 32's primary goal is to offer a reliable, practical, and affordable remedy
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
Every child in the class (1) / are wearing (2) / sandals today. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
"Every" is used as a singular noun and should be followed by a singular verb. Thus, "are" should be replaced with "is".
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Every child in the class is wearing
Question : Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri?
Option 1: The Panch Mahal
Option 2: The Moti Masjid
Option 3: The Tomb of Salim Chishti
Option 4: The Mariam-uz-Zamani Palace
Correct Answer: The Moti Masjid
Solution : The correct option is Moti Masjid.
Emperor Akbar of the Mughal Empire built Fatehpur Sikri in the 16th century. The Panch Mahal is a five-storey palace in Fatehpur Sikri and served as a retreat for Akbar. It features open pavilions and a
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).
When are you starting to write to your friend?
(1) wanting
(2) going
(3) thinking
(4) No Improvement
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
Going to write to your friend is an appropriate phrase to indicate the intention or plan to write to your friend. "Going to " is used for planned future events.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "When
Question : The Great Rann of Kutch falls into the_______ region of India.
Option 1: Eastern Ghats
Option 2: Coastal Plains
Option 3: Thar Desert
Option 4: Northern Plain
Correct Answer: Thar Desert
Solution : The correct answer is the Thar Desert.
The Great Rann of Kutch falls into the state of Gujarat, Thar desert in India. It is a vast salt marsh located in the Thar Desert and is the largest salt desert in the world. Some parts
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