Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Find the smallest number which when divided by 19 and 23 gives remainders of 13 and 17 respectively.
Option 1: 419
Option 2: 429
Option 3: 431
Option 4: 437
Correct Answer: 431
Solution : The difference between divisor and remainder, i) 19 – 13 = 6 ii) 23 – 17 = 6 The difference between the divisor and remainder is the same. The LCM of 19 and 23 is 437. To get the smallest number, which gives the remainder
Question : In a water-lifting electric pump, we convert
Option 1: electrical energy into potential energy
Option 2: kinetic energy into electrical energy
Option 3: kinetic energy into potential energy
Option 4: electrical energy into kinetic energy
Correct Answer: electrical energy into potential energy
Solution : The correct option is electrical energy into potential energy.
Energy is converted from electrical energy to potential energy in a water-lifting electric pump. The pump's electric motor turns this electrical energy into mechanical energy, which is then used to physically
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She has a large, ____________sympathy and absolute fairness of temper.
Option 1: mean
Option 2: sparing
Option 3: generous
Option 4: thrifty
Correct Answer: generous
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In this context, the word "generous" complements the noun "sympathy" effectively. "Generous sympathy" suggests a broad and ample capacity for understanding, compassion, and kindness. It conveys the idea that she possesses a considerable and open-hearted attitude
Question : Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
Option 1: It is not even a consciuos process.
Option 2: It is not even a concious process.
Option 3: It is not even a conscious proccess.
Option 4: It is not even a conscious process.
Correct Answer: It is not even a conscious process.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Question : Goods which are of durable character which are used in the production process are called_______.
Option 1: capital goods
Option 2: veblen goods
Option 3: consumption goods
Option 4: complementary goods
Correct Answer: capital goods
Solution : The correct answer is capital goods.
Capital goods are items such as buildings, machinery, and tools that are used to produce consumer goods, or services. Capital goods are of durable character items and differ from consumer goods and services. Consumer goods and services are
Question : Which among the following is an example of Phylum Mammalia of Animal Kingdom?
Option 1: Crocodile
Option 2: Hen
Option 3: Rat
Option 4: Pigeon
Correct Answer: Rat
Solution : The correct answer is Rat.
The rat, belonging to the Phylum Chordata and Subphylum Vertebrata, is a mammal in the Animal Kingdom. Characterized by a warm-blooded nature, body hair, and mammary glands, rats, specifically the Rattus genus, are highly adaptable rodents. They possess sharp
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. Some words are short. II. Some shorts are long. III. All long are trees. Conclusions: I. Some trees are short. II. Some trees are words.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some trees are short – From the Venn diagram, we can see that the two circles representing tree and shorts overlap and
Question : Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
Option 1: Parveen Sultana
Option 2: Prof. T. N. Krishnan
Option 3: Ramkinkar
Option 4: Raja Ravi Varma
Correct Answer: Raja Ravi Varma
Solution : The correct option is Raja Ravi Varma.
Raja Ravi Varma was a painter and artist from India and is regarded as one of the best artists in Indian art history. He was regarded as India's first contemporary artist. One of the greatest
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.
He is (a wolf in sheep's clothing), outwardly kind but inwardly vicious!
Option 1: Verbally scold someone.
Option 2: A dangerous person pretending to be harmless.
Option 3: A situation involving a narrow escape from danger.
Option 4: Angry today about something that occurred in the past.
Correct Answer: A dangerous person pretending to be harmless.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: This idiom is a metaphorical expression used to describe someone who appears to be gentle, harmless, or innocent but is actually dangerous, deceitful, or malicious underneath. In the sentence, it
Question : As per Census 2011, which among the following Union Territories of India has the lowest population?
Option 1: Daman and Diu
Option 2: Delhi
Option 3: Chandigarh
Option 4: Lakshadweep
Correct Answer: Lakshadweep
Solution : The correct answer is Lakshadweep.
According to Census 2011, Lakshadweep is India's smallest Union Territory in terms of area and population. The population of Lakshadweep is 64429, which contributes 0.01% to the total Indian population. It is a group of 36 islands with
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