Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word. The room beneath the collapsed building was empty.
Option 1: finished
Option 2: mended
Option 3: cracked
Option 4: choked
Correct Answer: mended
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The word collapsed implies a sudden failure or breakdown, suggesting that the room beneath the building has suffered structural failure. On the other hand, mended means repaired or restored, serving as an antonym, as it suggests a state
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 4.
Option 1: manually
Option 2: gladly
Option 3: actually
Option 4: suddenly
Correct Answer: actually
Solution : The correct option will be the third option.
The word actually, in this context, is used to emphasise a contrast or correction to a previous statement.
The author is suggesting that contrary to the belief that zombies only exist in fiction or imagination, they "actually"
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
India's claim to be a world leader in pharmaceuticals are heavily compromised.
Option 1: are heavily compromised.
Option 2: India's claim to be a
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: world leader in pharmaceuticals
Correct Answer: are heavily compromised.
Solution : The first option is correct.
The error lies in the segment, are heavily compromised. India's claim is a singular subject, and the verb "is" should agree with the singular subject. In the original sentence, "are" is a plural verb, which is incorrect.
Then
Question : Find the ratio of the LCM of 44, 10, and 5 to the HCF of 50 and 75.
Option 1: 15 : 2
Option 2: 45 : 7
Option 3: 50 : 3
Option 4: 44 : 5
Correct Answer: 44 : 5
Solution : LCM of 44, 10, and 5 = 220 HCF of 50 and 75 = 25 Ratio = 220 : 25 = 44 : 5 Hence, the correct answer is 44 : 5.
Question : Directions: Keshav walks 15 km towards the south. He takes a right turn and walks 25 km. He takes a right turn and walks 10 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?
Option 1: South-West
Option 2: South
Option 3: South-East
Option 4: West
Correct Answer: South-West
Solution : As per the given instructions, the movement of Keshav will look as follows –
Therefore, the direction of Keshav from his starting position is South-West. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Suspension particles have a size between
Option 1: 10-2 and 10-4 cm
Option 2: 10-5 and 10-7 cm
Option 3: 10-8 and 10-10 cm
Option 4: 10-1 and 10-2 cm
Correct Answer: 10-2 and 10-4 cm
Solution : The correct option is 10-2and 10-4 cm.
The sizes of particles of suspension range from 10-2 cm (0.01 cm) and 10-4 cm (0.0001 cm). These particles are bigger than molecules or ions in liquids
Question : "Bombay" Jayashri Ramnath is a famous __________singer of India.
Option 1: carnatic
Option 2: folk
Option 3: jazz
Option 4: hip-hop
Correct Answer: carnatic
Solution : The correct answer is carnatic.
Jayashri Ramnath, sometimes referred to as Bombay Jayashri, is a playback singer for Indian films, especially Tamil films and a performer of Carnatic music. One of the few vocalists who embodies erudition, heritage, honey voice and profound mano dharma is
Question : The World Ozone Day is celebrated on
Option 1: September 18th
Option 2: March 12th
Option 3: September 16th
Option 4: March 10th
Correct Answer: September 16th
Solution : The correct answer is September 16th.
World Ozone Day is celebrated every year on September 16th. It is a landmark agreement in the preservation of the ozone layer and was signed in 1987. It was aimed at controlling the substances which deplete the ozone
Question : Ustad Bismillah Khan was one of the greatest exponents of the ______.
Option 1: flute
Option 2: tabla
Option 3: sitar
Option 4: shehnai
Correct Answer: shehnai
Solution : The correct answer is shehnai.
Ustad Bismillah Khan was a celebrated Indian musician renowned for popularising the shehnai. Through his expressive virtuosity, he emerged as a leading artist in Hindustani classical music. Khan's exceptional skill and artistry elevated the shehnai from its traditional role
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SPEEDS is coded as URGGFU. What is the code for SPOKEN in that code language?
Option 1: URQNGP
Option 2: URPNGP
Option 3: URQNGQ
Option 4: URQMGP
Correct Answer: URQMGP
Solution : Given: SPEEDS is coded as URGGFU.
Add 2 to the place value of each letter to obtain the code – S + 2 = U; P + 2 = R; E + 2 = G; E + 2 = G; D + 2 = F;
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