Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Incompetence
Option 1: Interfere
Option 2: Attitude
Option 3: Efficient
Option 4: Caustic
Correct Answer: Efficient
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Incompetence refers to a lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in performing tasks or duties. Its antonym, efficient, denotes the capability to perform tasks well, effectively, and with competence.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : BPL is an economic benchmark related to threshold income. What does "BPL" stand for?
Option 1: Base Price Line
Option 2: Below Price Line
Option 3: Below Poverty Line
Option 4: Base Poverty Line
Correct Answer: Below Poverty Line
Solution : The correct answer is Below the Poverty Line.
BPL stands for Below Poverty Line, which is an economic benchmark related to threshold income. It is fixed by the Government of India to help identify the financially weaker households in society. After identifying
Question : The Third Buddhist Council was patronised by
Option 1: Kanishka
Option 2: Ashoka
Option 3: Mahakashyap Upali
Option 4: Sabakami
Correct Answer: Ashoka
Solution : The Correct Answer is Ashoka
Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty served as the patron for this endeavor. At Pataliputra, it took place in 250 BC. Mogaliputta Tissa served as the council's chairman. The Edicts of Ashoka never mention the chamber's notice, so this is
Question : January 26 was selected as the date for the inauguration of the constitution because __________.
Option 1: 26th January was considered to be an auspicious day.
Option 2: On 26th January, the Quit India movement was started in 1942.
Option 3: on 26th January, The Congress observed it as Independence Day in 1930.
Option 4: None of these.
Correct Answer: on 26th January, The Congress observed it as Independence Day in 1930.
Solution : The correct answer is The Congress had observed it as Independence Day in 1930.
January 26 was the selected date for the inauguration of the Indian Constitution because it marks an important day in
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Today is cloudy, but yesterday the sun _____.
Option 1: flamed
Option 2: shown
Option 3: shone
Option 4: burned
Correct Answer: shone
The correct verb to use in this context to express the action of the sun emitting light is shone which refers to the past tense of shine.
The other options flamed, shown, and burned" are not appropriate in
Question : Rajya Sabha is chaired by_____ whereas Lok Sabha is chaired by _____.
Option 1: President, Prime minister
Option 2: Vice President, Speaker
Option 3: Speaker, Vice president
Option 4: Vice president, Prime minister
Correct Answer: Vice President, Speaker
Solution : The correct answer is Vice president, Speaker.
The Rajya Sabha is chaired by the Vice President of India, who serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha is chaired by the Speaker, who is elected by the members
Question : The length of a cuboid is 4 cm. If the breadth of the cuboid is four times its length and the height of the cuboid is twice its length, then what is the lateral surface area of the cuboid?
Option 1: 380 cm2
Option 2: 440 cm2
Option 3: 260 cm2
Option 4: 320 cm2
Correct Answer: 320 cm2
Solution : Given that: Length, L = 4 cm Breadth, B = four times the length (L), so B = 4L Height, H = two times the length (L), so H = 2L Now, substitute the given values: ⇒ L = 4 cm, B =
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A system of government by the wealthy class.
Option 1: Theocracy
Option 2: Plutocracy
Option 3: Autocracy
Option 4: Democracy
Correct Answer: Plutocracy
Solution : The correct choice will be the second option.
A system of government by the wealthy class: This phrase describes a political system where the wealthy or affluent class holds significant influence or control.
Plutocracy: This single word is a term used to specifically refer to
Question : Directions: If 53 ÷ 31 = 2; 45 ÷ 27 = 1; 69 ÷ 32 = 3; then 97 ÷ 26 = ?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: 53 ÷ 31 = 2 45 ÷ 27 = 1 69 ÷ 32 = 3
Here, the pattern followed is – 53 ÷ 31 = 2→(5 + 3) ÷ (3 + 1) = 8 ÷ 4 = 2 45 ÷ 27 = 1→(4 +
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.
Metal allergies can begin to act up (1)____ minutes of putting earrings in your ears. Some people can go a few hours before having to (2)_____ the earrings out, but some can barely stand the (3) _____enough to bother putting earrings in at all. This can be discouraging for those of us (4)____ love to wear earrings, but fortunately, hypoallergenic jewellery for (5)____ ears exists!
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: whom
Option 2: which
Option 3: who
Option 4: that
Correct Answer: who
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The use of who is correct in this context because it introduces a relative clause specifying more information about the group of people mentioned earlier.
The phrase "those of us who love to wear earrings" forms a grammatically
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