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.
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
Question : Which country is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar?
Option 1: Bangladesh
Option 2: Sri Lanka
Option 3: Indonesia
Option 4: China
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
Solution : The correct option is Sri Lanka.
The Gulf of Mannar, located between India and Sri Lanka, separates the Indian state of Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka. This region is known for its rich marine biodiversity and is significant for both countries in
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
An eye opener
Option 1: A tough decision
Option 2: A shocking revelation
Option 3: A difficult task
Option 4: A small opening
Correct Answer: A shocking revelation
An eye-opener is something that is surprising and revealing in a way that changes a person's perspective about that.
Therefore, the second option, a shocking revelation, is the appropriate meaning of the idiom.
Question : Find the fourth proportion to 8,14, and 24.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 26
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 36
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Let the fourth proportion be $x$. So, 8 : 14 :: 24 : $x$ ⇒ $\frac{8}{14}=\frac{24}{x}⇒x=42$ Hence, the correct answer is 42.
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
Her activities are limited only to cooking and washing clothes.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Limited to is the correct choice because it maintains the meaning of restriction or confinement, and it is a concise and clear way to express the same idea.
The only in the original sentence is not necessary, and
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