Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: CALANDER
Option 2: SPLATER
Option 3: ASSASINATION
Option 4: ARGUMENT
Correct Answer: ARGUMENT
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correctly spelled word is argument, which refers to an angry discussion between two or more people who disagree with each other.
The other options have spelling errors, and their correct spellings are as follows:
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.
An ‘occupational disease’ is any disease (1)______ primarily by exposure at work (2)______ a physical, organisational, chemical or biological risk (3)______ or to a combination of these factors. Occupational diseases are (4)______ those listed in national legislation as resulting from exposure to risk factors at (5)______.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: work
Option 2: bank
Option 3: office
Option 4: home
Correct Answer: work
Solution : The first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Vilas remembers his marriage is after the 4th of July. While his sister remembers his marriage is before the 6th of July. On which date of July is his marriage?
Option 1: July 4th
Option 2: July 5th
Option 3: July 6th
Option 4: July 7th
Correct Answer: July 5th
Solution : Vilas remembers his marriage is after the 4th of July. i.e., on 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and so on. His sister remembers his marriage is before the 6th of July. i.e., on 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and so on.
On combining both statements, the
Question : The mean of five numbers is 45. If a sixth number is also included, the mean becomes 48. Find the sixth number.
Option 1: 73
Option 2: 63
Option 3: 43
Option 4: 53
Correct Answer: 63
Solution : The mean or average of five numbers = 45 Sum of the five numbers = 5 × 45 = 225 When the sixth number is also included, the mean becomes 48. Sum of the six numbers = 6 × 48 = 288 The sixth number
Question : Who is called the Father of Economics?
Option 1: J. M. Keynes
Option 2: Malthus
Option 3: Ricardo
Option 4: Adam Smith
Correct Answer: Adam Smith
Solution : The correct option is Adam Smith.
Adam Smith was known for his work, The Wealth of Nations, which laid the foundation for modern economic thought. He is referred to as the "Father of Economics" because of his pioneering ideas and contributions to the field.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. That fellow pushed me so hard that my vision got _____for a second.
Option 1: simplified
Option 2: illuminated
Option 3: exposed
Option 4: blurred
Correct Answer: blurred
Solution : The right choice is the fourth option.
The sentence describes a physical impact causing a temporary change in vision. Blurred fits perfectly, as it means losing clarity or sharpness of vision, which can happen when one is pushed hard or experiences a sudden jolt.
Question : If P is 25% less than Q, then Q is how much percent more than P?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 16.66
Option 3: 33.33
Option 4: 12.5
Correct Answer: 33.33
Solution : Let Q be 100 Then P = 25% less than Q = 75% of Q = 75 So, Q - P = 100 - 75 = 25 Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Q - P}}{\text{Q}}$ × 100 = $\frac{25}{75}$ × 100 = 33.33% Hence, the correct answer
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. A diagram showing the path of planets.
Option 1: Horoscope
Option 2: Zodiac
Option 3: Planetarium
Option 4: Platitude
Correct Answer: Zodiac
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The zodiac refers to the imaginary belt in the sky through which the sun, moon, and planets appear to move. It is commonly used in astrology and represents the apparent path of the sun and other planets.
Question : Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Surgical strike is not the only solution to this problem standing at front of us.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: Surgical strike is not the
Option 3: only solution to this problem
Option 4: standing at front of us
Correct Answer: standing at front of us
Explanation: The preposition at is not appropriate in this context. When indicating a location, the correct preposition is in. The preposition at is commonly used to indicate a specific point, location, or place.
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. "Why?" said Harry in surprise, "There is a (1)_____. Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things (2)_____ at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (3)_____," whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over. "Dobby has (4)_____ months, sir. Harry Potter (5)_____ in peril. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: known it for
Option 2: had knowing for
Option 3: had acknowledging for
Option 4: been known since
Correct Answer: known it for
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