Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here the pattern is as follows — 1. From box 1 to box 2 – The first arrow interchanges its position with the second arrow, the third arrow interchanges position with the fourth arrow, and all the arrows flip vertically. 2. From box 2 to box
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
I work hardly too earn bread and butter for my family.
Option 1: work hardest too
Option 2: work hard to
Option 3: No improvement required
Option 4: works hardly to
Correct Answer: work hard to
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The phrase work hardly too should be replaced with work hard to to make the sentence grammatically accurate. Hard is the correct adverb of manner to describe in which the speaker works, that is, with
Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
Option 1: Count
Option 2: Wsated
Option 3: Slim
Option 4: Interest
Correct Answer: Wsated
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is wasted. The incorrect spelling contains the letters "a" and "s" in the wrong order. It is an adjective that describes something that has been used or consumed for no
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. (1)_________people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country (2)________by living in that country. However, this is not necessarily true. Often, the longer we stay in a (3)________country, the more we realize how little we actually know about the culture of that country. Books and talks about other people's (4)_______can even be dangerous because they concentrate on cultural differences and (5)________national character, and sometimes a lot of the information they contain is untrue. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: precisely
Option 2: directly
Option 3: formally
Option 4: simply
Correct Answer: simply
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The word simply is appropriate in this context because it suggests that the process of learning about the culture of a foreign country is straightforward or uncomplicated. It emphasises the idea that living in the country is a sufficient means
Question : The first recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award was
Option 1: Mrs. Devika Rani
Option 2: Mrs. Kanan Devi
Option 3: B.N. Sarkar
Option 4: Prithviraj Kapoor
Correct Answer: Mrs. Devika Rani
Solution : The correct option is Mrs. Devika Rani.
The first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was Devika Rani. She was awarded in 1969 for her immense contributions to the Indian film industry at the 17th National Film Awards. The Swarnakamal and 10
Question : Directions: Two 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: Some songs are short. Some shorts are good. Conclusions: I. Some songs are good. II. Some shorts are songs.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some songs are good – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between songs and good. So,
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. In exactly the same words as were used originally
Option 1: Misanthrope
Option 2: Verbatim
Option 3: Kennel
Option 4: Lunatic
Correct Answer: Verbatim
Solution : The second option is correct.
Verbatim is an adverb that means using exactly the same words as were used originally.
It is commonly used in contexts where precision and accuracy in quoting or reproducing information are essential.
Therefore, the correct answer will be verbatim.
Carrying an umbrella is not at all a good idea during thunderstorms.
Option 1: Carried an umbrella
Option 2: Carry an umbrella
Option 4: Carrying a umbrella
Correct Answer: No improvement required
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence is grammatically accurate and uses the gerund form of the verb correctly. The sentence implies that during thunderstorms, it is not a good idea to carry an umbrella.
Question : Maghi Saaji is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in which of the following states?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Gujarat
Option 3: Himachal Pradesh
Option 4: Goa
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Himachal Pradesh.
The Hindu Makar Sankranti festival, known locally as Maghi, is observed throughout Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. The celebration is also referred to as Maghi Saaji or Magha Ra Saza in Himachal. It is also
Question : Which vitamin helps in blood coagulation?
Option 1: Vitamin A
Option 2: Vitamin C
Option 3: Vitamin K
Option 4: Vitamin E
Correct Answer: Vitamin K
Solution : The correct option is Vitamin K.
Proteins required for blood clotting and bone growth are produced with the aid of vitamin K. One of the fat-soluble vitamins is vitamin K. Blood clotting is directly regulated by the vitamin K dependent protein thrombin. Green vegetables
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