Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
English Ivy (1)_____ its poor reputation as a nuisance by its unparalleled ability to provide shade. By seamlessly covering the exterior of a building, it works as a natural (2)______ blocking the sun and decreasing air conditioning costs. This means big savings for both building tenants and homeowners (3)_____. And it can happen quickly, too. Under the proper conditions, established English Ivy can grow to cover (4)______ of roughly 500 square feet per year. Given that most homes have a roof measuring roughly 2000 square feet, ivy-friendly homeowners can rest assured that their roofs will be (5)____ covered in about four years.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: portrays
Option 2: follows
Option 3: betrays
Option 4: punishes
Correct Answer: betrays
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The sentence talks about English Ivy contradicting its poor reputation by showcasing its exceptional ability to provide shade. Betrays here means that it goes against or contradicts its poor reputation, highlighting a surprising or unexpected quality
Question : An article was sold at a loss of 14%. If it was sold for Rs. 756 more, then there would have been a gain of 7%. Find the cost price of the article.
Option 1: Rs. 3600
Option 2: Rs. 2300
Option 3: Rs. 5000
Option 4: Rs. 3000
Correct Answer: Rs. 3600
Solution : Let the cost price of the article be $x$. It was sold at a loss of 14%. So, selling price $=\frac{100-14}{100}×x=\frac{43x}{50}$ According to the question, $\frac{43x}{50}+756=\frac{100+7}{100}×x$ $⇒\frac{107x-86x}{100}=756$ $⇒21x=75600$ $\therefore x=3600$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 3600.
Question : Who said, "Liberty consists in obedience to the general will"?
Option 1: Thomas Hobbes
Option 2: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Option 3:
Option 4: Harold Joseph Laski
Correct Answer: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Solution : The correct option is Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
The phrase "Liberty consists in obedience to the general will" is linked to the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He is well-known for his contributions to political philosophy and social contract theory, and this quote reflects his belief
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
Sally parked and got ___ the car quickly.
Option 1: Out of
Option 2: In
Option 3: Over
Option 4: On
Correct Answer: Out of
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
''Out of'' fits perfectly in the sentence, which means "from". It means that Sally parked the car and quickly exited it.
The prepositions in the other options, ''in'', ''over'' and ''on'' are incorrect and should not be
Question : Where was the first underground railway started in India?
Option 1: Kolkata
Option 2: Mumbai
Option 3: Chennai
Option 4: Pune
Correct Answer: Kolkata
Solution : The correct answer is Kolkata.
The first underground railway in India was started in Kolkata. The Kolkata Metro, India's first rapid transit system, began its operations on October 24, 1984. The underground segment, covering Esplanade to Bhowanipore, marked the introduction of underground railway services
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler:
Option 1: Volunteer
Option 2: Rebel
Option 3: Rubel
Option 4: Participant
Correct Answer: Rebel
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, the word needs to convey the idea of opposition or resistance to a government or ruler. "Rebel" is the most appropriate choice as it denotes a person who resists or opposes authority, often
Question : Which of the following is the largest gland in the human body?
Option 1: Pancreas
Option 2: Pineal
Option 3: Liver
Option 4: Hypothalamus
Correct Answer: Liver
Solution : The correct answer is liver.
The largest gland in the human body is the liver. A human adult's internal organ can weigh up to 1.5 kg, making it the largest in the body. That is, the liver accounts for roughly 1/50th of the whole
Question : There are 500 guests at an event, among whom 28% are adult males, 64% are adult females, and the rest are children. Could you find the total number of children at the event?
Option 1: 55
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 50
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : According to the question ⇒ Percentage of children = 100% − (28% + 64%) = 100% − 92% = 8% Now, Number of children = $\frac{8}{100}$ × 500 = 0.08 × 500 = 40 Hence, the correct answer is 40.
Question : Directions: Six brothers K, L, M, N, O, and S are standing in a column facing north. K is standing just behind N. O stands exactly between M and S. Only three brothers stand behind L. Who is standing just behind K?
Option 1: L
Option 2: S
Option 3: M
Option 4: N
Correct Answer: L
Solution : Given: Six brothers K, L, M, N, O, and S are standing in a column facing north. I. K is standing just behind N. II. O stands exactly between M and S. III. Only three brothers stand behind L.
From the above statements, the arrangement
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
None only did the men aid in the work, but the women also did their part.
Option 1: Only
Option 2: No improvement required
Option 3: No only
Option 4: Not only
Correct Answer: Not only
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
None only should be replaced with not only, to form the correct pair of correlative conjunctions. Not only and but also are correlative conjunctions, i.e., they are always used in pairs.
Therefore, the correct sentence
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