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 teas are coffee. All coffee is sweet. Conclusions: I. All sweets are coffee. II Some sweets are tea.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follow
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All sweets are coffee – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing sweet lie inside
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the question figure – 1. In each box one more line has been added. For example in box one we have one line and box two lines and in box three triangle and so on. 2. In each box the inner figure becomes the
Question : The famous Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Karnataka
Option 4: Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located close to the village of Nelapattu in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. For spot-billed pelicans, it is a crucial nesting location. The two main plant communities of Nelapattu are
Question : Who among the following won Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2022?
Option 1: Charles Leclerc
Option 2: Lando Norris
Option 3: Carlos Sainz Jr.
Option 4: Max Verstappen
Correct Answer: Max Verstappen
Solution : The correct option is Max Verstappen.
Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2022. This tournament was held in October in Austin, Texas. Max Verstappen is a Dutch Formula One driver born on September 30, 1997, in Hasselt, Belgium.
Question : Spearman's theory of intelligence is primarily based on the concept of:
Option 1: Multiple independent intelligences
Option 2: A single general intelligence factor
Option 3: Intelligence being unrelated to cognitive abilities
Option 4: The predominance of specific skills over general intelligence
Correct Answer: A single general intelligence factor
Solution : Correct Option: Option 2 Explanation: Spearman's theory of intelligence is based on the concept of a single general intelligence factor (g factor) that underlies all cognitive abilities and is a key determinant of overall intellectual capacity.
Question : The bar graph shows the manufacturing and sales of different products. Find the number of unsold laptops.
Option 1: 9000
Option 2: 4000
Option 3: 8000
Option 4: 5000
Correct Answer: 8000
Solution : From the given graph: Manufacturing of laptops (in thousands) = 33 Sales of laptops (in thousands) = 25 Unsold laptops = Manufactured – Sold (in thousands) = 33 – 25 = 8 (in thousands) Hence, the correct answer is 8000.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Some health experts optimistically argue that disinfecting indoor spaces with light could be a ________.
Option 1: roundabout
Option 2: hand over
Option 3: game-changer
Option 4: interchanger
Correct Answer: game-changer
Solution : The second option is correct.
In the given sentence, the word optimistically suggests that the health experts believe this approach could be very effective. Now, among the given options, the correct word to use is "game-changer". Game-changer is an idiomatic expression that means something that
Question : "Dreams From My Father" is an autobiography of ________.
Option 1: Benito Mussolini
Option 2: Anne Frank
Option 3: Benjamin Franklin
Option 4: Barack Obama
Correct Answer: Barack Obama
Solution : The correct answer is Barack Obama.
"Dreams from My Father" is an autobiography written by Barack Obama, who later became the 44th President of the United States. The book provides insights into Obama's early life, family background, and journey of self-discovery, exploring themes
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
My mother exclaimed / at how fast / the days had pass.
Option 1: at how fast
Option 2: No error
Option 3: My mother exclaimed
Option 4: the days had pass
Correct Answer: the days had pass
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: The error lies in the verb tense inconsistency in the part the days had pass.
The correct past participle form of the verb pass is passed. This ensures proper agreement between the auxiliary verb
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
As a person who believes (1) / that honesty is the best policy (2) / I feel that politics are not my cup of tea. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Politics is a singular subject and will take a singular verb according to the rule. Hence, the plural verb are should be replaced with is to maintain the subject-verb agreement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
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