Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives. It was said of Akbar that he rarely___ more than three hours a day.
Option 1: sleeps
Option 2: is sleeping
Option 3: had slept
Option 4: slept
Correct Answer: slept
Solution : The correct choice will be the fourth option.
In the sentence, the word slept is the most appropriate choice. It indicates the action of sleeping and fits the context of describing Akbar's sleeping habits.
The meaning of the other options is as follows:
Question : A person having blood type B could safely donate blood to persons with blood types
Option 1: A and O
Option 2: B and O
Option 3: A and AB
Option 4: B and AB
Correct Answer: B and AB
Solution : The correct option is - B and AB
A person with blood groups B and AB can receive red blood cells from group B. Red blood cells from Group A can be given to A and AB. Group O is the universal donor,
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
With a (sudden push off understanding), Harry realised who the people in the end beds must be.
Option 1: sudden rush of understanding
Option 2: suddenly rushed understanding
Option 3: No correction required
Option 4: all of sudden understand
Correct Answer: sudden rush of understanding
Solution : The first option is correct.
The corrected phrase is, with a sudden rush of understanding.
This phrase suggests that Harry had a sudden and intense moment of clarity or realisation about the identity of the people in the end beds. It signifies
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 3, 6, 18, 21, 63, 66, ?
Option 1: 181
Option 2: 160
Option 3: 147
Option 4: 198
Correct Answer: 198
Solution : Given: 3, 6, 18, 21, 63, 66, ?
In the above-given series, add and multiply 3 alternatively to the previous term to get the next term – 3 + 3 = 6; 6 × 3 = 18; 18 + 3 = 21; 21 × 3
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 question figure – 1. All the alphabets are shifted corner by corner in an anticlockwise direction. 2. All the numbers are shifted in one position in a clockwise direction. So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –
Therefore,
Question : The cost price of 27 articles is the same as the selling price of 18 articles. What is the gain or loss percentage?
Option 1: 50% gain
Option 2: 60% loss
Option 3: 30% loss
Option 4: 90% gain
Correct Answer: 50% gain
Solution : The cost price of 27 articles is the same as the selling price of 18 articles. Let the cost price of 1 article be Rs. 1 The cost price of 18 articles = Rs. 18 The selling price of 18 articles = the cost
Question : Which of the following crops is also known as "golden fibre"?
Option 1: Jute
Option 2: Sugarcane
Option 3: Wheat
Option 4: Rice
Correct Answer: Jute
Solution : The correct option is Jute.
Jute is known as the "golden fibre" due to its golden-brown colour and economic significance. A natural fibre, it is primarily grown in the Indian subcontinent. Jute is widely used for making ropes, twine, bags, and textiles, contributing to various
Question : Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word. Richard himself came up to persuade David to agree to their plan.
Option 1: prompt
Option 2: lure
Option 3: coax
Option 4: deter
Correct Answer: deter
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Persuade means to convince or influence someone to do something. Deter means to discourage or prevent someone from doing something by instilling fear or doubt.
The meanings of the other words are:
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
I love him because he is a good man by heart.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
The phrase at heart means a person's real nature in contrast to how one may appear. This fits correctly in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning that the speaker loves him because, no matter how
Question : Agricultural commodities are graded with:
Option 1: ISI
Option 2: Eco-Products
Option 3: AGMARK
Option 4: Green Product
Correct Answer: AGMARK
Solution : The correct answer is AGMARK.
AGMARK stands for Agricultural Marketing and is a testament provided by the Indian Government about the standards of agricultural commodities. The purpose of this initiative was to ensure the quality and standards of agricultural products to the consumers. It is
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