Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which of the following ancient sites is not situated in India?
Option 1: Hunsgi
Option 2: Hallur
Option 3: Inamgaon
Option 4: Mehrgarh
Correct Answer: Mehrgarh
Solution : The correct answer is Mehrgarh.
The Neolithic archaeological site of Mehrgarh is located in Pakistan's Balochistan in the Kacchi Plain and dates to the period between 7000 and 2500/2000 BCE. It is situated between the present-day Pakistani cities of Quetta, Kalat, and Sibi, west
Question : The GDP estimation method measuring the aggregate value of factor payments is called ______.
Option 1: product method
Option 2: Value added method
Option 3: expenditure method
Option 4: income method
Correct Answer: income method
Solution : The correct option is the income method.
The GDP estimation method measuring the aggregate value of factor payments is called the " income approach." The income approach calculates GDP by summing up all the incomes earned by individuals and businesses in the production
Question : Select the word from the options which is exactly opposite in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below. I was (disappointed) to see the lack of coverage afforded to this event.
Option 1: Dizzy
Option 2: Humiliated
Option 3: Encouraged
Option 4: Gloomy
Correct Answer: Encouraged
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Disappointed expresses a feeling of dissatisfaction or sadness due to unmet expectations. Encouraged conveys a positive sentiment, indicating that one is inspired or motivated.
The meanings of the other options are:
Question : Directions: Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). A sits third to the left of D. D sits to the immediate right of B. B sits second to the left of E. C sits second to the right of F. Who sits second to the right of A?
Option 1: C
Option 2: B
Option 3: E
Option 4: F
Correct Answer: B
Solution : Given: (I) Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.
(II) A sits third to the left of D. D sits to the immediate right of B. B sits second to the left of E.
Question : Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
Option 1: Dehradun
Option 2: Bhopal
Option 3: Lucknow
Option 4: Delhi
Correct Answer: Dehradun
Solution : The correct option is Dehradun.
The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education operates the Forest Research Institute as a Natural Resource Service training facility. It is one of the oldest institutes of its kind and is situated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Question : If Chetan's present income is INR 40,000 and it increases by 1% annually, then what will be his income 2 years from now?
Option 1: INR 50,800
Option 2: INR 58,000
Option 3: INR 40,804
Option 4: INR 44,854
Correct Answer: INR 40,804
Solution : Use : Amount = P(1 + R%)t, where R = Rate (in decimal) P = Principal t = time in years According to the question Amount = 40000(1+0.01)2 = 40000(1.0201) = 40804 Hence, the correct answer is INR 40,804
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The respondents were very agile and_______in subduing the situation.
Option 1: hassled
Option 2: quick
Option 3: tedious
Option 4: tasty
Correct Answer: quick
Solution : The second option is correct.
Quick in this context indicates that the respondents were prompt and efficient in taking action to subdue the situation. It emphasises their ability to respond rapidly and effectively to the circumstances at hand.
Therefore, the correct answer will be quick.
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Kohima : Nagaland :: ? : ?
Option 1: Shillong : Meghalaya
Option 2: Uttar Pradesh : Lucknow
Option 3: Sikkim : Gangtok
Option 4: Bihar : Patna
Correct Answer: Shillong : Meghalaya
Solution : Given: Kohima : Nagaland (Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland.)
Let's check the options – First option: Shillong : Meghalaya; Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya. Second option: Uttar Pradesh : Lucknow; Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh but
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
The dog bite him.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Bit is the correct choice to be used in the sentence as the sentence is telling about a past event, and bit is the past form of the verb "bite".
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Which of the following contains the largest amount of fresh water on earth?
Option 1: Ice caps
Option 2: Inland seas
Option 3: Atmosphere
Option 4: Groundwater
Correct Answer: Ice caps
Solution : The correct option is Icecaps.
The largest amount of fresh water on Earth is stored in glaciers and ice caps. These frozen reservoirs hold about 68.7% of the world's fresh water. As these ice masses slowly melt over time, they contribute to rivers
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