Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The National Institute of Kathak Dance is located in
Option 1: Meerut
Option 2: Varanasi
Option 3: Lucknow
Option 4: New Delhi
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Solution : The correct option is New Delhi.
One of the top institutes for teaching and promoting Kathak dance, an Indian classical dance style, is the National Institute of Kathak Dance, popularly referred to as Kathak Kendra. It is situated in New Delhi. The National
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.
The Small Indian Mongoose, (1) ______ its little round ears, is an (2) ______ hunter and has a long snout-like face and short legs that have sharp claws. It (3) ______ brown or grey-grizzly fur and (4) ______ in abandoned burrows or tunnels. (5) ______ the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: Instead
Option 2: Apart
Option 3: Often
Option 4: Despite
Correct Answer: Despite
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Despite means regardless of, and it helps convey the meaning that although mongooses look like rats, they are not rodents.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Despite the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents."
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.
The Ministry of Defence has (1) ______ the formal Government Sanction Letter (2) ______ grant of permanent commission (PC) to women officers in the Army. “In anticipation, the Army Headquarters had (3) ______ in motion a series of preparatory actions for the conduct of the Permanent Commission Selection Board for affected women officers. The Selection Board will be scheduled as (4) ______ as all affected Short Service Commissioned (SSC) women officers exercise their option and complete (5) ______ documentation,” the Army said in a statement.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: since
Option 2: from
Option 3: for
Option 4: to
Correct Answer: for
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence structure and context indicate that the Ministry of Defence has approved something regarding the grant of permanent commission to women officers in the Army. In this context, for is used to indicate the purpose or objective
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The event promised to be a grand show, will see a display of grit, _______ and mettle.
Option 1: tyro
Option 2: zeal
Option 3: umbrage
Option 4: zenith
Correct Answer: zeal
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
Zeal means great enthusiasm or passion. In the context of the sentence, it aligns well with the display of determination and strength implied by grit and mettle.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : In which country was the ICC Cricket World Cup (Women's) 2022 held?
Option 1: England
Option 2: Australia
Option 3: New Zealand
Option 4: India
Correct Answer: New Zealand
Solution : The correct option is New Zealand.
The twelfth edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup, the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, took place in New Zealand from March to April 2022. In the finals held on April 3, 2022, at Hagley Oval
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.
In the early 1920's, settlers came to Alaska looking for (1)_____. They travelled by boat to the coastal towns of Seward and Knik, and from there by land into the gold fields. The trail they used to (2)______ inland is known today as the Iditarod Trail, one of the National Historic Trails designated (3)_____ the Congress of the United States. The Iditarod Trail quickly became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, as the mail and supplies were (4)_____ across this trail. People also used it to get from place to place, including the priests, ministers, and judges who had to travel between villages. In the winter, the settlers' only means of travel down this trail was via dog (5)______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
Option 1: smell
Option 2: sled
Option 3: bark
Option 4: boat
Correct Answer: sled
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Given the context, "sled" is the most appropriate option, as it aligns with the common practice of using sleds or sled-like vehicles, often pulled by dogs, for transportation in snowy and icy conditions. The settlers likely used dog
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global warming.
Option 1: of the larger contributor
Option 2: off the largely contributor
Option 3: of largest contributors
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: No improvement required
The given sentence is grammatically correct and has used the correct vocabulary to convey that the fashion industry contributes a large chunk to global warming.
Therefore, the given sentence requires no improvement.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 210 : 221 :: 343 : ?
Option 1: 318
Option 2: 386
Option 3: 330
Option 4: 354
Correct Answer: 354
Solution : Given: 210 : 221 :: 343 : ?
Like, 210 : 221→210 + 11 = 221 Similarly, 343 : ?→343 + 11 = 354
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan was best known for which of the following instruments?
Option 1: Tabla
Option 2: Rudra veena
Option 3: Violin
Option 4: Harmonium
Correct Answer: Tabla
Solution : The correct answer is Tabla.
Shafaat Ahmed Khan, hailing from the renowned "Dilli Gharana", was the son and disciple of tabla maestro Chhamma Khan. Celebrated for his expertise in melodious tabla tones and systematic improvisation, Khan was a leading tabla maestro of his time.
Question : Directions: Which of the answer figure is embedded in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all possible orientations of the option figures to determine which one may fit in the question figure. By comparison of all the option figures, only the second option figure is embedded in
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