Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The English East India Company acquired Diwani of Bengal in:
Option 1: 1765
Option 2: 1755
Option 3: 1760
Option 4: 1770
Correct Answer: 1765
Solution : The correct answer is 1765.
In 1765, the East India Company was granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa by the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The British engaged the united forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja Ud Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh, and
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line AB as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on Line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
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.
The term Democracy (1)_______ from the Greek (2)_______ dêmos (people) and Kratos (power). In its (3)______ meaning, democracy means the "rule of the people". In fact, it is a form of government in which all eligible people have an (4)_______ say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy (5)_______ political systems existed in some Greek city-states, notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 BC.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: metaphorical
Option 2: hyperbole
Option 3: figurative
Option 4: literal
Correct Answer: literal
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
In the context of the passage, the meaning of democracy is being discussed, and it is described as the "rule of the people". The term literal means the actual or factual meaning of a word or
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (2, 6, 8) (117, 351, 468)
Option 1: (6, 19, 25)
Option 2: (4, 12, 16)
Option 3: (5, 12, 25)
Option 4: (7, 14, 23)
Correct Answer: (4, 12, 16)
Solution : Given: (2, 6, 8); (117, 351, 468)
In the given set of numbers, multiply the first number by three to obtain the second number and multiply the first number by four to obtain the third number. (2, 6, 8)→2 × 3 = 6;
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick-up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other ironworkers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: sign
Option 2: trace
Option 3: scene
Option 4: sight
Correct Answer: scene
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
A scene is a place where an incident occurs or has occurred. This helps convey that the three ironworkers reached the site of the incident.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "By then, three other ironworkers had reached
Question : The height and curved surface area of the cylinder are 15cm and 330 cm2. Find the diameter of the cylinder.
Option 1: 2 cm
Option 2: 5 cm
Option 3: 7 cm
Option 4: 6 cm
Correct Answer: 7 cm
Solution : Given, Height = 15 cm Curved surface area = 330 cm2 We know, The curved surface area of the cylinder = $\pi dh$, where $d$ = diameter and $h$ is the height. ⇒ $330=\pi\times d\times 15$ ⇒ $330=\frac{22}{7}\times d\times15$ ⇒ $d=\frac{330\times7}{22\times15}$ ⇒ $d=7$
Question : Which river is also known as Dakshin Ganga?
Option 1: Krishna
Option 2: Godavari
Option 3: Tungabhadra
Option 4: Kaveri
Correct Answer: Godavari
Solution : The correct answer is Godavari.
The Godavari River, often referred to as Dakshin Ganga, constitutes the largest river system in the Indian Peninsula. Originating in the Nasik district of Maharashtra, it flows eastward and eventually empties into the Bay of Bengal. The river's tributaries
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. ADIP : DGLS :: BEJQ : ?
Option 1: CGLS
Option 2: EHMT
Option 3: EJQU
Option 4: FINU
Correct Answer: EHMT
Solution : Given: ADIP : DGLS :: BEJQ : ?
Add 3 to the letters in ADIP and BEJQ to obtain the related clusters. A + 3 = D; D + 3 = G; I + 3 = L; P + 3 = S Similarly, B +
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, heart black blue is written as 8 # ab, grey are blue is written as # pr kt. How will blue be written in that language?
Option 1: ab
Option 2: pr
Option 3: #
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: #
Solution : Given: 1. heart black blue is written as 8 # ab; 2. grey are blue is written as # pr kt; In statements 1 and 2, both have blue in common, and in coding # is common.
So, blue will be coded as
Question : "Agricultural census" is conducted in India at an interval of:
Option 1: six years
Option 2: five years
Option 3: four years
Option 4: ten years
Correct Answer: five years
Solution : The correct option is five years.
The agricultural census in India is conducted at an interval of five years. This census provides comprehensive and detailed information on various aspects of agriculture, including land use, cropping patterns, irrigation and livestock, among others. The data
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