Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Who was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri Award?
Option 1: Nargis Dutt
Option 2: Asha Parekh
Option 3: Madhubala
Option 4: Devika Rani
Correct Answer: Nargis Dutt
Solution : The correct answer is Nargis Dutt.
Indian actress Nargis Dutt acted in several iconic Bollywood productions. She was the first actress in a film to get the Padma Shri title in 1958, which is the fourth highest civilian honour from the Indian Government.
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".
Prohibition aims at reducing (1) / traffic accidents many of which (2) / is caused by drunkenness. (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.
The determiner many is used with a countable noun, and hence the verb must also be in the plural form. Thus, the verb is should be replaced with are to make the sentence grammatically accurate.
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words. A unit to measure light
Option 1: Lumen
Option 2: Watt
Option 3: Horse-power
Option 4: Ampere
Correct Answer: Lumen
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Lumen is a unit used to measure the total quantity of visible light emitted by a source per unit of time.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Find a single discount equivalent to two successive discounts of 12% and 8%.
Option 1: 18.8%
Option 2: 19.04%
Option 3: 19.4%
Option 4: 19.8%
Correct Answer: 19.04%
Solution : The equivalent single discount to two successive discount $x$% and $y$% is $(x + y - \frac{xy}{100})$% Here $x$ = 8 and $y$ = 12 ⇒ Equivalent single discount = $8 + 12 - \frac{8 × 12}{100}= 20 - 0.96= 19.04$% Hence, the correct answer
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. Each passenger is allows one piece of carry-on luggage.
Option 1: is allowed
Option 2: No improvement
Option 3: is allowing
Option 4: is allow
Correct Answer: is allowed
Solution : The first option is correct.
The original sentence contains a grammatical error. The correct form of the verb is, is allowed instead of is allows. We always use the past participle form of the verb after the auxiliary verb in the passive structure
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the blanks in the given series? ca_pcaa_caa_caap_aap
Option 1: aacp
Option 2: aapp
Option 3: appc
Option 4: appp
Correct Answer: appc
Solution : Given: ca_pcaa_caa_caap_aap
To fill the series, we have to divide the series – ca_p / caa_ / caa_ / caap / _aap Let's check each option – First option: aacp; caap / caaa / caac / caap / paap (No
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.
These people remind me of a harmony that exists with the natural world. They know their environment in a (1)__________ that can only be acquired (2)_________ living on equal footing with the natural world, not in (3)_________ through a recognition that humans are dependent (4)__________ our surroundings, something those of us who live in towns and cities too (5)_________ forget.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: line
Option 2: way
Option 3: time
Option 4: style
Correct Answer: way
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
In the context of the sentence, the phrase know their environment in a way implies a specific manner or method of understanding the environment. The word way is suitable in this context because it suggests a mode
Question : Rahul can complete his work in 7 days and Raj can complete the work in 4 days. How many total days will they take to complete the work together?
Option 1: $\frac{14}{11}$ days
Option 2: $\frac{15}{11}$ days
Option 3: $\frac{28}{13}$ days
Option 4: $\frac{28}{11}$ days
Correct Answer: $\frac{28}{11}$ days
Solution : Given: Rahul can complete his work in 7 days and Raj can complete the work in 4 days. Total work = Efficiency × Time The total work = LCM(7, 4) = 28 units Rahul's efficiency = $\frac{28}{7}$ = 4 units per day Raj's efficiency
Question : ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ programme launched in 2022 is associated with the Ministry of __________.
Option 1: Finance
Option 2: Education
Option 3: Defence
Option 4: Housing and Urban Affairs
Correct Answer: Housing and Urban Affairs
Solution : The correct option is Housing and Urban Affairs.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ programme across 126 cities. It was launched on 4th January 2021. This scheme includes several yojanas. These are Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana,
Question : _______ is a disease which is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, which lays eggs in water-logged places and multiplies over time.
Option 1: Diarrhoea
Option 2: Elephantiasis
Option 3: Dengue
Option 4: Malaria
Correct Answer: Dengue
Solution : The correct answer is Dengue.
Dengue fever is a disease transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, which breeds in water-logged areas. The mosquito lays eggs in stagnant water, and these hatch into larvae, eventually multiplying. Dengue is characterised by symptoms like high fever, severe headache,
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