Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be at a crossroads
Option 1: To have taken the wrong road
Option 2: To be confused
Option 3: To make a very important decision
Option 4: To have forgotten the way
Correct Answer: To make a very important decision
Solution : The correct choice is the third option
Explanation: The idiom "be at a crossroads" conveys the idea of standing at a pivotal moment in life where a significant decision or choice must be made. In this context, the correct
Question : The number of hours spent by a child on different activities in a working day is given in the table. How much percent of the time did he spend in sleep?
Option 1: 48.11%
Option 2: 33.33%
Option 3: 37.22%
Option 4: 41.12%
Correct Answer: 33.33%
Solution : Number of hours spent on sleep = 8 hours Total time = 24 hours Required percentage = $\frac{8}{24}$ × 100 = $\frac{1}{3}$ × 100 = 33.33% Hence, the correct answer is 33.33%.
Question : Four ashrams were recognised by Brahmins around the time when Jainism and Buddhism were becoming popular. Which of the following was not a recognised ashrama?
Option 1: Parmarth
Option 2: Vanaprastha
Option 3: Brahmacharya
Option 4: Grhastha
Correct Answer: Parmarth
Solution : The correct option is Parmarth.
During the period when Jainism and Buddhism gained popularity, Brahmins introduced the system of ashramas, referring to stages of life. This system outlined four phases: Brahmacharya, grhastha, vanaprastha, and sannyasa. Brahmin, Kshatriya and vaishya men were encouraged to lead simple
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. CRAW : DZIX :: MOCK : ?
Option 1: PYLN
Option 2: PLXN
Option 3: PXMN
Option 4: PXLN
Correct Answer: PXLN
Solution : Given: CRAW : DZIX :: MOCK : ?
Reverse the order of the letters of CRAW and then write the opposite letters, to get the required code – Like, CRAW : DZIX→On reversing the letters of CRAW, we get = WARC Opposite letters→W = D;
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.
Each went his way, the prince to (1)_______. The rays of the court, the Brahmin to (2)______ with Parasuram, the renowned scholar-warrior. He mastered (3)________, married a virtuous woman, and (4)______ a beautiful son. (5)______ poor, he was proud of his learning.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: So
Option 2: Even
Option 3: Though
Option 4: Because
Correct Answer: Though
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Though is a conjunction used to introduce a contrast or concession. In this context, its use might imply that, despite the fact that he was poor, he still managed to master something, marry a virtuous woman, and
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
My history assignment is due on Wednesday
Option 1: are due at
Option 2: No improvement
Option 3: were due on
Option 4: is dues in
Correct Answer: No improvement
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The original sentence is grammatically correct. The verb agrees with the singular subject assignment, and the preposition on appropriately indicates the deadline. The use of due on effectively communicates the time when the history assignment is
Question : The ratio of speed of the three racers is 5 : 2 : 1. What is the respective ratio of time taken by the three racers to cover the same distance?
Option 1: 2 : 5 : 10
Option 2: 2 : 5 : 8
Option 3: 5 : 2 : 10
Option 4: 2 : 5 : 3
Correct Answer: 2 : 5 : 10
Solution : Given: The ratio of the speed of the three racers is 5 : 2 : 1. Let $y$ km be the distance to be travelled, and the three racers' speeds are $5x,2x,$ and $x$. We know the formula, Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$
Question : Who among the following became the first Indian player to score 1,000 T20 International runs in a calendar year?
Option 1: Suryakumar Yadav
Option 2: Rishabh Pant
Option 3: Rohit Sharma
Option 4: Virat Kohli
Correct Answer: Suryakumar Yadav
Solution : The correct answer is Suryakumar Yadav.
Suryakumar Yadav became the first Indian player to score 1000 T20 international runs in a calendar year. He completed this record in 28 innings. He has scored 1026 runs with an average of 44.6 this year. Only
Question : A can do a piece of work in 16 days. B can do the same work in 24 days. A started the work alone. After how many days should B join him, so that the work is finished in 10 days?
Option 1: 6 days
Option 2: 2 days
Option 3: 5 days
Option 4: 1 day
Correct Answer: 1 day
Solution : 1 day's work of A $=\frac{1}{16}$ 1 day's work of B $=\frac{1}{24}$ The work can be finished in 10 days. Let $x$ be the day/days after which B joins A. So, A works for 10 days and B for $(10-x)$ days. According to the
Question : 'Saddle Peak' the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in:
Option 1: Great Nicobar
Option 2: Middle Andaman
Option 3: Little Andaman
Option 4: North Andaman
Correct Answer: North Andaman
Solution : The correct answer is North Andaman.
Saddle Peak is the highest mountain in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located in North Andaman, with a height of about 732 m.
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