Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 18 – 26
Option 2: 30 – 37
Option 3: 54 – 62
Option 4: 77 – 85
Correct Answer: 30 – 37
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 18 – 26; 26 – 18 = 8 Second option: 30 – 37; 37 – 30 = 7 Third option: 54 – 62; 62 – 54 = 8 Fourth option: 77 – 85; 85 – 77
Question : Which of the following is not part of the six schools of Indian Philosophy?
Option 1: Samkhya
Option 2: Yoga
Option 3: Nyaya
Option 4: Dravida
Correct Answer: Dravida
Solution : The correct option is Dravida.
The following are the six traditional schools of Indian philosophy:
Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. D can be represented by 03, 22 etc and R can be represented by 56, 68 etc. Similarly, Identify the set for the word CAST.
Matrix I
Matrix II
Option 1: 31, 42, 13, 20
Option 2: 31, 00, 13, 20
Option 3: 31, 12, 24, 00
Option 4: 31, 00, 75, 44
Correct Answer: 31, 00, 75, 44
Solution : Given: CAST
Number representations of each letter – C→01, 31 A→00, 23, 34, 42 S→75, 76 T→11, 24, 44
First option: 31, 42, 13, 20; S and T cannot be represented by 13 and 20 respectively. Second option: 31, 00, 13, 20;
Question : What is the Highest Common Factor of 25, 15, and 75?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : 25 = 5 × 5 15 = 3 × 5 75 = 5 × 5 × 3 HCF of 25, 15, and 75 is 5. Hence, the correct answer is 5.
Question : The International Year of Biodiversity was:
Option 1: 1996
Option 2: 1999
Option 3: 2006
Option 4: 2010
Correct Answer: 2010
Solution : The correct answer is 2010.
May 22 is celebrated as the International Day for Biodiversity and 2010 was dedicated as the International Year for Biodiversity. It aimed to increase awareness about the Convention on Biological Diversity. This day and year were proclaimed by the United
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
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