Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Carrying an umbrella is not at all a good idea during thunderstorms.
Option 1: Carried an umbrella
Option 2: Carry an umbrella
Option 3: No improvement required
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
Question : Which planet in the solar system is considered as Earth’s twin?
Option 1: Mercury
Option 2: Saturn
Option 3: Neptune
Option 4: Venus
Correct Answer: Venus
Solution : The correct answer is Venus.
Venus and Earth are commonly referred to as Earth's twins since they are nearly identical in size, mass, and composition (they are composed primarily of the same material). Additionally, they are nearby planets. But Venus and Earth are also
Question : Shovana Narayan is a renowned __________ dancer.
Option 1: Manipuri
Option 2: Kuchipudi
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Kathak
Correct Answer: Kathak
Solution : The correct answer is Kathak.
In addition to being a career official in the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Shovana Narayan is a well-known Indian Kathak dancer. In addition to performing in India and abroad, she has received the Padma Shri. Her mentor was
Question : The Ahmadiyya forms a sect of Islam which originated in India. It was founded by ___________ in 1889.
Option 1: Mir Nisar Ali
Option 2: Haji Shariatullah
Option 3: Shah Waliullah
Option 4: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
Correct Answer: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
Solution : The correct option is Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
The Ahmadiyya movement was founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in the late 19th century in the town of Qadian, British India (now in Punjab, India). Ahmad claimed to be the Mahdi (Guided One) and the
Question : Directions: Five friends A, B, C, D, and E study in the same college, In age, E is older than only A and B. D is shorter than only C. A is not the youngest. How many friends are older than A ?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: (I) In age, E is older than only A and B. E > A/B (II) D is shorter than only C. A is not the youngest. C > D > E > A > B
So, there are three friends older than A. Hence,
Question : A sum invested at a certain rate of interest per annum, compounded annually, amounts to INR 14,400 in 2 years and to INR 25,920 in 4 years. What is the sum invested?
Option 1: INR 8,200
Option 2: INR 7,500
Option 3: INR 8,500
Option 4: INR 8,000
Correct Answer: INR 8,000
Solution : Given, A sum invested at a certain rate of interest per annum, compounded annually, amounts to INR 14,400 in 2 years and to INR 25,920 in 4 years. We know, Amount after $n$ years = $P(1+\frac{r}{100})^n$, where $P$ is the principal amount and $r$
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