Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Adhere
Option 1: Establish
Option 2: Approve
Option 3: Compel
Option 4: Condemn
Correct Answer: Condemn
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Adhere means to stick or cling to something; to follow or act by rules or principles. Condemn means to express strong disapproval of, criticise, or denounce. While adhere involves sticking to or following, condemn involves expressing disapproval or
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer 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 MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Directions: Five people L, M, N, R, and S are sitting in a straight row, facing north, but not necessarily in the same order. Only M sits between L and S. N sits to the immediate right of S. R sits to the immediate left of L. Who sits at the second position from the left end?
Option 1: L
Option 2: S
Option 3: M
Option 4: R
Correct Answer: L
Solution : Given: (I) Five people, L, M, N, R, and S are sitting in a straight row, facing north, but not necessarily in the same order. Only M sits between L and S.
(II) N sits to the immediate right of S. R sits to the
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
My finger is still _______ where I caught it in the door yesterday.
Option 1: broken
Option 2: wounded
Option 3: bruised
Option 4: injured
Correct Answer: bruised
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Bruise is an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, and "bruised" means having a bruise on your body, which is the correct choice for the sentence.
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Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
As a game, astrology and / its predictions of fate / and personality can being fun.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: its predictions of fate
Option 3: and personality can being fun
Option 4: as a game, astrology and
Correct Answer: and personality can being fun
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The verb being is not suitable in this context; it disrupts the parallel structure needed for clarity. The correct verb form should be, can be to maintain grammatical accuracy.
Therefore, the correct sentence should
Question : Directions: Two 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 watches are com. All com is wood. Conclusions: I. Some watches are wood. II. Some wood is com.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some watches are wood – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing watch and wood overlap
Question : In November 2022, the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela was held in_____.
Option 1: 152 districts
Option 2: 120 districts
Option 3: 199 districts
Option 4: 182 districts
Correct Answer: 199 districts
Solution : The correct answer is 199 districts.
The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela was held in November 2022 across various states of India. It is held to increase job options for India's youth under the Skill India mission. Through this initiative, local students will
Question : Which Constitutional Amendment Act included Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Twenty-second Amendment Act
Option 2: Forty-second Amendment Act
Option 3: Fifty-second Amendment Act
Option 4: Thirty-second Amendment Act
Correct Answer: Forty-second Amendment Act
Solution : The correct option is the Forty-second Amendment Act.
The Indian Constitution's 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 brought about the introduction of Fundamental Duties. Part IVA, which comprises Article 51A defining citizens' fundamental duties, was added by the Constitutional Amendment Act. To highlight
Question : The Mormugao Port is located in which of the following states?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Goa
Correct Answer: Goa
Solution : The correct answer is Goa.
Mormugao Port is located in the state of Goa, on India's western coast. It is situated not far from the Zuari River Estuary's southernmost point, where it empties into the Arabian Sea. The distance between the port and Panaji,
Question : The marked price of an article is Rs. 400. It is sold for Rs. 300. If there is a loss of 15%, then by what percent above the cost is the article marked?
Option 1: 28.24%
Option 2: 13.33%
Option 3: 25.05%
Option 4: 35.25%
Correct Answer: 13.33%
Solution : The marked price of an article is Rs. 400. Selling price = Rs. 300. Loss % = 15% Cost price = $\frac{100}{85}×300=352.94$ Required percentage = $\frac{400-352.94}{352.94}×100=\frac{47.06}{352.94}×100=13.33$% Hence, the correct answer is 13.33%.
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