Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GRAM, EPYK, CNWI, ?
Option 1: AMVH
Option 2: AMUG
Option 3: ALUG
Option 4: ALVG
Correct Answer: ALUG
Solution : Given: GRAM, EPYK, CNWI, ?
The pattern is as follows – GRAM→G – 2 = E, R – 2 = P, A – 2 = Y, M – 2 = K EPYK→E – 2 = C, P – 2 = N, Y – 2 =
Question : The alignment of the beginning and the end of lines is referred to as:
Option 1: indentation
Option 2: justification
Option 3: superscript
Option 4: font
Correct Answer: justification
Solution : The correct option is justification.
Text alignment is the alignment of the beginning and end of lines. Left, right, centre, and justified text alignment are the four most common styles. Right-aligned text is aligned with the right edge of the page or column; the
Question : Bidar Fort is situated in which state of India?
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Meghalaya
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Solution : The correct answer is Karnataka.
Bidar Fort is situated in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the city of Bidar, in the northeastern part of Karnataka. The fort exhibits a fusion of Persian and Turkish architectural styles. It is known for
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'. Without the greenhouse effect, Earths temperature would be below freezing.
Option 1: Earths temperature would
Option 2: be below freezing.
Option 3: Without the greenhouse effect,
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: Earths temperature would
Solution : The first option is correct.
The error in the original sentence lies in the incorrect use of the word earths. It lacks the apostrophe ('), which is needed to indicate possession or ownership. When referring to something that belongs to or
Question : INR 21,000 is to be distributed between Raj and Karan such that Raj gets INR 9,000 less than Karan. What is the ratio of the amount received by Raj to that received by Karan?
Option 1: 2 : 5
Option 2: 3 : 5
Option 3: 5 : 3
Option 4: 5 : 2
Correct Answer: 2 : 5
Solution : Let $x$ be the amount Karan gets. Total amount = 21000 Amount Raj gets = $x-9000$ So, $x + (x-9000) = 21000$ ⇒ $2x = 30000$ ⇒ $x = 15000$ ⇒ $x-9000 = 15000-9000 = 6000$ Required ratio = 6000 : 15000 =
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number: 42 : 56 :: 24 : ?
Option 1: 48
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 40
Correct Answer: 32
Solution : Given: 42 : 56 :: 24 : ?
The resultant of the first number when divided by 6 is equal to the resultant of the second number when divided by 8 – Like, 42 : 56→42 ÷ 6 = 7; 56 ÷ 8 = 7
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. We've got to have / beefed-up intelligence, / including much strong / human intelligence than before.
Option 1: We've got to have
Option 2: human intelligence
Option 3: including much strong
Option 4: beefed-up intelligence
Correct Answer: including much strong
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
Here, "stronger" is the comparative form of the adjective "strong" which is required when comparing the level of human intelligence with previous instances. So, "much stronger" is the appropriate phrase to use in this context.
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. 3.
Option 1: bomb
Option 2: discomfort
Option 3: knife
Option 4: burn
Correct Answer: discomfort
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The term discomfort is suitable in the context as it conveys the idea that some individuals can barely endure the discomfort associated with wearing earrings.
Therefore, the correct answer is discomfort.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Miniature
Option 1: Teeny
Option 2: Mammoth
Option 3: Average
Option 4: Miniscule
Correct Answer: Mammoth
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
A mammoth is something of immense size, often used to describe something that is exceptionally large. So, in terms of size, mammoth stands in direct opposition to miniature, making it the most suitable antonym in this context.
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. If he had not dropped out, / he will most certainly have completed / his education by 2023.
Option 1: his education by 2023
Option 2: No error
Option 3: If he had not dropped out
Option 4: he will most certainly have completed
Correct Answer: he will most certainly have completed
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
In the third conditional structure (if + past perfect), the corresponding result clause should use would followed by the present perfect tense. So it should be "he would most certainly have completed" instead
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