Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Rukmini Devi was featured in India Today's list of "100 People Who Shaped India". She was awarded with "Padma Bhushan" in the year 1956 and the "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship" in 1967. She was associated with which of the following dances?
Option 1: Bharatanatyam
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Manipuri
Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam
Solution : The correct answer is Bharatanatyam.
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a theosophist, Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer renowned for revitalising the dance form. Breaking from the traditional "sadhir" style of temple dancers, she led Bharatanatyam's revival. Additionally, she championed the re-establishment of traditional Indian
Question : Directions: In the given 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.
Sometimes it is good to _______ your soul in front of your friends.
Option 1: bear
Option 2: bare
Option 3: beer
Option 4: bar
Correct Answer: bare
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word bare is the correct choice in this sentence because it means to reveal or expose something that is typically hidden or concealed. In this context, "bare your soul" means to open up and reveal your innermost
Question : Directions: 6 persons S, O, K, U, T, and A are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). S is sitting second to the right of A. Only one person is sitting between O and U. T is sitting to the immediate right of K. Only two persons are sitting between O and A. Who is sitting third to the left of K?
Option 1: U
Option 2: A
Option 3: S
Option 4: T
Correct Answer: U
Solution : Given: (I) 6 persons S, O, K, U, T and A are sitting around a circular table facing toward the centre.
(II) S is sitting second to the right of A. Only one person is sitting between O and U. T is sitting to the
Question : On selling 15 balls for INR 450, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls. The cost price of a ball is:
Option 1: INR 23
Option 2: INR 54
Option 3: INR 45
Option 4: INR 32
Correct Answer: INR 45
Solution : Selling Price of 15 balls = 450 Loss = Cost Price of 15 balls – Selling Price of 15 balls ⇒ Cost Price of 5 balls = Cost Price of 15 balls – 450 ⇒ Cost Price of 10 balls = 450 ⇒ Cost
Question : Directions: A, B, C, D, and E are standing in a row facing north. A is standing at one of the corners. B and C are standing adjacent to each other. D is standing second from the left corner. E stands third to the left of C. Who stands adjacent to A?
Option 1: C
Option 2: B
Option 3: E
Option 4: D
Correct Answer: C
Solution : Given: (I) A, B, C, D, and E are standing in a row facing north. (Left end ) _, _, _, _, _ (Right end) (North facing row) (II) A is standing at one of the corners. B and C are standing adjacent to each
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Cart : Wheel :: ?
Option 1: House : Room
Option 2: Chapter : Book
Option 3: Pedal : Bicycle
Option 4: Student : Class
Correct Answer: House : Room
Solution : Given: Cart : Wheel :: ? (This depicts the relation between an object and its component or part, the wheel is a component or part of the cart.)
First option: House : Room; The room is a component or part of the house.
Question : According to the 2011 Census, which among the following states has the highest population?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Uttar Pradesh
Option 4: Maharashtra
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh is the most populated State in India according to the Census of 2011. The population of Uttar Pradesh is 16.51% of the total population of India. The population density of Uttar Pradesh is 828 per square
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror AB is placed on the right side of the figure.
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 AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Find the speed of a boat in still water if the boat goes 12 km/hr along the stream and 4 km/hr against the stream.
Option 1: 10 km/hr
Option 2: 8 km/hr
Option 3: 7 km/hr
Option 4: 9 km/hr
Correct Answer: 8 km/hr
Solution : Given: Downstream speed = 12 km/hr Upstream speed = 4 km/hr Speed of boat in still water = $\frac{\text{Downstream speed + Upstream speed}}{2}$ Substituting the given values into the formula, Speed of boat in still water = $\frac{12 + 4 }{2}$ = 8 km/hr
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Spill the beans
Option 1: To drop something
Option 2: To find out something
Option 3: Give away a secret
Option 4: To get a new idea
Correct Answer: Give away a secret
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Spill the beans is a commonly used idiom, which means to reveal secret or confidential information. It means telling someone something that people have been trying to keep secret.
Therefore, the correct meaning is:
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