Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Six friends S, T, U, V, W, and X sit in a row facing south. U sits exactly in between S and V. X sits exactly in between W and T. Five friends sit to the left of S. Who sits second to the left of V?
Option 1: W
Option 2: T
Option 3: X
Option 4: U
Correct Answer: X
Solution : Given: (I) Six friends S, T, U, V, W, and X sit in a row facing south. U sits exactly in between S and V. (II) X sits exactly in between W and T. Five friends sit to the left of S.
From the above-given
Question : Directions: Seven boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, and B7 are sitting around a circular table, facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). B3 is second to the left of B6. B1 is third to the left of B3. B7 is third to the left of B6. B4 is not the immediate neighbour of B6. B2 is not the immediate neighbour of B1, B5 is the immediate neighbour of B1 and B6. Three out of the following four options are similar by a certain logic and form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: B3, B6, B1
Option 2: B6, B1, B7
Option 3: B2, B5, B4
Option 4: B7, B4, B1
Correct Answer: B7, B4, B1
Solution : Given: (I) B3 is second to the left of B6. B1 is third to the left of B3. B7 is third to the left of B6.
(II) B4 is not the immediate neighbour of B6. B2 is not the immediate neighbour of B1,
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. All P are M. II. No P is R. Conclusion: I. Some R are not P. II. Some M are not R.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follows
Solution : According to the given statements, the venn diagram is given below –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some R are not P – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that No P is R or No R
Question : The National Rural Employment Programme was merged with ______ in 1989.
Option 1: Indira Awas Yojana
Option 2: Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme
Option 3: Employment Assurance Scheme
Option 4: Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
Correct Answer: Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
Solution : The correct answer is Jawahar Rozgar Yojana.
The Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana, a scheme initiated by the Government of India, amalgamated the Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) and Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY) to provide gainful employment for the rural poor. Implemented through
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.
One of the myths (1)__________ with the Great Wall of China is that it is the only man-made (2)__________ that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The (3)_________ originated in Richard Halliburton's 1938 book. The Second Book of Marvels. However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton's claim was contradicted (4)__________ astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Yang Liwei. A more (5)_________ assumption would be to say that the Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth, which is not unique in this regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: apprehensible
Option 2: accessible
Option 3: permissible
Option 4: plausible
Correct Answer: plausible
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The word plausible means something that is reasonable or believable based on available information or evidence. In this context, it suggests that it's reasonable to assume that the Great Wall can be seen from low Earth orbit because
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
It is a story about Mr. and Mrs. Ansari, who had look to rent an apartment in the city.
Option 1: is looking to
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: were looking for
Option 4: were looking to
Correct Answer: were looking to
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Replace had look to with were looking to, to correct the sentence.
Were looking to is the past continuous tense of the verb to look. It is used to describe an ongoing action in the past.
Question : When a person goes to a new country, it is called____________.
Option 1: immigration
Option 2: emigration
Option 3: out-migration
Option 4: intra - migration
Correct Answer: immigration
Solution : The correct option is immigration.
Immigration is the term used to describe the permanent relocation of a person to a new nation. The act of people travelling to and settling in a foreign to remain there for an extended time is immigration. A person
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.
Their humble attire did little to detract from the air of (imperious) authority they exuded, however.
Option 1: Unofficial
Option 2: Meek
Option 3: Peremptory
Option 4: Lordly
Correct Answer: Meek
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The term imperious suggests an arrogant or domineering attitude, indicating a commanding presence. The antonym that best conveys the opposite meaning, reflecting humility or submissiveness, is meek. Therefore, in the given sentence, the air of
Question : When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted?
Option 1: 1922
Option 2: 1923
Option 3: 1921
Option 4: 1920
Correct Answer: 1920
Solution : The correct option is 1920.
The Government of India Act of 1919 transformed the former Imperial Legislative Council into the Central Legislative Assembly, which carried out the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. It started in 1920. Sir Frederick Whyte, a distinguished journalist, educator and member of parliament, presided
Question :
The founder of the independent Sikh state was :
Option 1:
Guru Nanak
Option 2:
Guru Govind Singh
Option 3:
Dalip Singh
Option 4: Ranjit Singh
Correct Answer: Ranjit Singh
Solution : Correct Answer is Ranjit Singh
The Punjab region was subsequently developed into a strong Sikh kingdom by Ranjit Singh .In the first half of the 19th century, he ruled over the north-western Indian subcontinent. At the age of 21, he was crowned the "Maharaja
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