Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Jagoi and Cholom are the two main divisions in_____ dance.
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Manipuri
Option 3: Bharatanatyam
Option 4: Kathak
Correct Answer: Manipuri
Solution : The correct option is Manipuri.
Jagoi and Cholom are the two main divisions of Manipuri dance. Manipuri is a classical dance form from the northeastern State of Manipur, known for its graceful and expressive movements. Jagoi involves intricate footwork, while Cholom is a more celebratory
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figure – A line is moving in a clockwise direction by a consecutive number of steps starting from one.
Therefore, the figure in the first option is the required figure. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Priya _____ a taste for poetry in the company of her cousin.
Option 1: Imbibed
Option 2: Fostered
Option 3: Learnt
Option 4: Cultivated
Correct Answer: Cultivated
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option "cultivated".
"Cultivated'' means to develop or nurture, and it fits perfectly in the sentence conveying the intended meaning that Priya developed a taste for poetry in the company of her cousin.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ABKN is coded as 84, and PNCL is coded as 135. How will HONT be coded in that language?
Option 1: 181
Option 2: 171
Option 3: 169
Option 4: 147
Correct Answer: 171
Solution : Given: ABKN is coded as 84, and PNCL is coded as 135.
The sum of the place values of the letters of the letter clusters ABKN and PNCL is multiplied by 3 to obtain the required code. ABKN→1 + 2 + 11 + 14 =
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
Every person was not fitted for everything.
(1) was not fit at
(2) is not fit for
(3) is not fit at
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Explanation: This option maintains the correct tense and the correct usage of prepositions to convey the intended meaning that not everyone is suitable or qualified for everything. Since this is a general statement, it should be
Question : Directions: Z started walking straight towards the south. He walked a distance of 15 m and then took a left turn and walked a distance of 30 m. Then he took a right turn and walked a distance of 15 m again. Z is facing which direction?
Option 1: West
Option 2: East
Option 3: South
Option 4: North
Correct Answer: South
Solution : First, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions – Now, we have to find in which direction Z is facing at the final position.
Therefore, Z is facing South. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
According to the politician, using vulgar language to ____________votes is not something he will endorse.
Option 1: segregate
Option 2: divulge
Option 3: lump
Option 4: garner
Correct Answer: garner
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The sentence discusses the politician's perspective on the use of vulgar language in the context of gaining votes. The most appropriate verb to fill in the blank is garner, which means to gather or
Question : Which among the following socio-religious communities was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
Option 1: Prarthana Samaj
Option 2: Arya Samaj
Option 3: Akali Dal
Option 4: Brahmo Samaj
Correct Answer: Brahmo Samaj
Solution : The correct answer is Brahmo Samaj.
The Brahmo Sabha, subsequently known as the Brahmo Samaj, was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
He was recognised as the "Father of Modern India" and the "Father of the Bengal Renaissance".He made significant contributions as a
Question : Directions: Which of the following diagrams represents the relationship between Tiger, Elephant, and Animal?
Solution : Both tigers and elephants belong to the animal kingdom. So, the circle representing tigers and elephants will lie inside the circle representing animals. Also, no tiger is an elephant and no elephant is a tiger. So, there is no overlap between them. The Venn diagram is
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Bell the cat
Option 1: To do a dangerous task
Option 2: To estimate the risks involved
Option 3: To reveal confidential information
Option 4: To train company's employees
Correct Answer: To do a dangerous task
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The expression bell the cat originates from a fable where mice discuss placing a bell on a cat to be aware of its movement, which involves facing significant risk.
When someone is said
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
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