Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Words convey meaning because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages, and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance'. In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world, and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn, gives meaning to our life. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: essential
Option 2: unimportant
Option 3: auspicious
Option 4: silent
Correct Answer: essential
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The sentence implies that one's mother tongue is crucial or necessary for one's literary growth. Using the term essential in this context emphasises the importance of one's native language in developing literary skills and understanding.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Fear evolved over millions of years to protect us from_______.
Option 1: birth
Option 2: danger
Option 3: confidence
Option 4: courage
Correct Answer: danger
Solution : The second option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Before about 1830, _____ sermons, tracts, and addresses routinely broached female intemperance.
Option 1: confluence
Option 2: temperance
Option 3: congruence
Option 4: affluence
Correct Answer: temperance
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the word temperance makes sense as it refers to moderation or abstinence, particularly from the consumption of alcohol.
The sentence is discussing topics covered in sermons, tracts, and addresses related to
Question : P = 25 × 38 and Q = 23 × 3K. If the highest common factor of P and Q is 23 × 33, then what is the value of K?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: P = 25 × 38 and Q = 23 × 3K The HCF of P and Q = 23 × 33 ⇒ HCF(25 × 38, 23× 3K) = 23 ×
Question : 4 boys and 3 girls spent Rs. 120 on an average, of which boys spent Rs. 150 on an average. Then the average amount spent by the girls is:
Option 1: Rs. 80
Option 2: Rs. 60
Option 3: Rs. 90
Option 4: Rs. 100
Correct Answer: Rs. 80
Solution : The average expense of 4 boys and 3 girls is Rs. 120. Total expense = 120 × 7 = Rs. 840 The average expense of 4 boys is Rs. 150 Total expense of 4 boys = 150 × 4 = Rs. 600 Total expense
Question : Which of the following is a rabi crop?
Option 1: Groundnut
Option 2: Maize
Option 3: Paddy
Option 4: Gram
Correct Answer: Gram
Solution : The correct option is gram.
Gram is a rabi crop. Rabi crops are sown in the winter season and harvested in the spring. The Rabi season in India starts in October and extends until March. Other examples of Rabi crops include wheat, barley, oats,
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some fruits are rabbits. No rabbit is fox. All foxes are cows. Conclusions: I. Some cows are fruits. II. Some fruits are foxes.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some cows are fruits – It is a possibility that the circles representing fruits and cows overlap. But this is
Question : By selling a coat for Rs. 630, a shopkeeper gains 5%. Find the cost price of the coat.
Option 1: Rs. 700
Option 2: Rs. 625
Option 3: Rs. 600
Option 4: Rs. 650
Correct Answer: Rs. 600
Solution : Let the cost price be $x$. Selling price = Rs. 630 Profit = 5% So, Profit % = $[\frac{\text{Selling Price – Cost Price}}{\text{Cost Price}} ] \times100$ ⇒ $5 = [\frac{630 - x}{x}]\times100$ ⇒ $0.05x = 630 - x$ ⇒ $1.05x = 630$ $\therefore$ $x$
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 15, 23, 19, 20, 23, 17, 27, 14, 31, 11, ?
Option 1: 35
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 35
Solution : Given: 15, 23, 19, 20, 23, 17, 27, 14, 31, 11, ?
The pattern is as follows – Odd position numbers – 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, ?→15 + 4 = 19; 19 + 4 = 23; 23 + 4 = 27; 27 + 4
Question : What does F stand for in the FRBM Act, 2003 of the Indian economy?
Option 1: Financial
Option 2: Fiscal
Option 3: Functional
Option 4: Freedom
Correct Answer: Fiscal
Solution : The correct option is Fiscal
The FRBM Act, which stands for the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, was enacted by the Government of India to institutionalise fiscal discipline and promote transparency and accountability in fiscal management. The Act aims to bring about fiscal stability
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