Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern (Rotation is not allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the second option is correct.
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.
The figure of Arthur first appeared in Welsh poetry in the (1)______sixth and early seventh centuries, a hero who was (2)______ lead the Britons in the battle against Saxon invaders. But it wasn't (3)_______the 12th century that he was first tied to this dramatic headland, known as Tintagel. The timeless popularity of the Arthur legend has overshadowed a central, unresolved (4)_______: Was there really a King Arthur, or at least a historical prototype upon whom Geoffrey's hero is (5)_______?
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: caged
Option 2: based
Option 3: hanged
Option 4: found
Correct Answer: based
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence is referring to the relationship between Geoffrey's hero and a historical prototype. The word "based" is suitable here, as it indicates that Geoffrey's hero is derived from or constructed upon a
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.
The "Sesame Street" spin off (1)__________ to be the first Russian-language educational TV (2)__________ aimed specifically at preschoolers. The project (3)__________ support from both American and Russian government officials. "If we do not reform our (4)___________, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society," (5)__________ Elena Lenskaya, a director in Russia's Ministry of Education, during a 1992 U.S. congressional hearing on the planned adaptation.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: programme
Option 2: solution
Option 3: pattern
Option 4: recipe
Correct Answer: programme
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation: The sentence talks about a TV initiative aimed at preschoolers. The word programme fits in this context, indicating a specific television programme targeted at young children for educational purposes.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Vikas gave 3 examinations. The ratio of marks he scored in the 3 examinations is 3 : 5 : 6. The ratio of maximum marks of the 3 examinations is 7 : 11 : 10. If he scored 50 percent marks in total, how many examinations has he scored marks more than 50 percent?
Option 1: None
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : If Vikas scored $3x, 5x, 6x$ marks out of $7y, 11y, 10y$ respectively. Then, according to the question, ⇒ $3x+5x+6x = 0.5 × (7y+11y+10y)$ ⇒ $14x=0.5×28y$ ⇒ $x = y$ ⇒ Percentage of Marks in first exam = $\frac{3x}{7y}$ × 100 = $\frac{3x}{7x}$ × 100
Question : Two numbers are in the ratio 9 : 7. If their HCF is 6, find their LCM.
Option 1: 189
Option 2: 126
Option 3: 378
Option 4: 252
Correct Answer: 378
Solution : Let the two numbers be A and B. According to the question, $A = 9x$ and $B = 7x$ HCF of A and B is $x$. Given: HCF of these two numbers = 8 ⇒ $x = 8$ $A = 9x = 9 × 6
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In fits and starts
Option 1: Be in difficulty
Option 2: Irregularly
Option 3: Everywhere
Option 4: Summary
Correct Answer: Irregularly
Explanation: This idiom refers to a process or activity that happens intermittently or at irregular intervals. It indicates a lack of smooth, continuous progress. The phrase suggests a pattern of stops and starts rather than a consistent
Question : Who among the following has sung the famous Bollywood song "Channa Mereya"?
Option 1: Neeti Mohan
Option 2: Arijit Singh
Option 3: Shreya Ghoshal
Option 4: Sukhbir
Correct Answer: Arijit Singh
Solution : The correct answer is Arijit Singh.
"Channa Mereya" is a poignant Hindi song featured in the Bollywood movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, composed by Pritam, and beautifully sung by Arijit Singh, the song was officially released on September 29,
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. 1, 6, 15, ?, 45, 66, 91
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 26
Option 3: 27
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : Given: 1, 6, 15, ?, 45, 66, 91
The pattern is as follows–
So, the required missing number is 28. Hence the fourth option is correct.
Question : Which famous Indian Kathak dancer received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 1986?
Option 1: Manjari Chaturvedi
Option 2: Madhavi Mudgal
Option 3: Mallika Sarabhai
Option 4: Birju Maharaj
Correct Answer: Birju Maharaj
Solution : The correct option is Birju Maharaj.
Birju Maharaj was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the Lucknow gharana. He was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers. He also practised Hindustani classical music and was a vocalist.
Birju Maharaj
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Subtle
Option 1: Corrupt
Option 2: Homely
Option 3: Exquisite
Option 4: Wrong
Correct Answer: Exquisite
Solution : The third option is correct.
Hence, the correct answer is exquisite.
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