Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
By the (1)_________ we reach puberty, the world has reached us and (2)_________ us to a greater extent than we realise. (3)________ family, friends, school, and society in general (4)_________ by word and example, how to be. But people (5)_________ leaders at that moment when they decide for themselves how to be.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: have tell us
Option 2: have told us
Option 3: has told us
Option 4: have been told us
Correct Answer: have told us
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The use of "have told us" is grammatically correct because it aligns with the past perfect tense. The past perfect tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "have" with the past participle of the main verb.
Question : Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word. "Little Red Riding Hood" is a fairy tale.
Option 1: document
Option 2: fact
Option 3: tail
Option 4: story
Correct Answer: story
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Tale refers to a narrative or story, often involving events, characters, or adventures.
Story: A narrative account of events, real or fictional, usually presented in a structured and sequential manner. So, the synonym for tale is story.
The meanings of
Question : Which of the following is a fundamental duty stated under the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: To safeguard private property
Option 2: To protect dignity
Option 3: To defend the country
Option 4: To manage religious affairs
Correct Answer: To defend the country
Solution : The correct answer is To defend the country.
‘To defend the country’ comes under the fundamental duties mentioned in the Constitution. Fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976. There are 11 Fundamental duties mentioned in Article 51A
Question : Bessie Award is a dance award given in which country?
Option 1: Germany
Option 2: Norway
Option 3: Australia
Option 4: USA
Correct Answer: USA
Solution : The correct option is the USA
The Bessie Awards, officially known as the New York Dance and Performance Awards, honour outstanding achievements in the field of dance in the United States. Established in 1983, they recognise excellence and innovation in various dance forms, contributing to
Question : A sentence has been given a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
Social media is _____to market products.
Option 1: used
Option 2: uses
Option 3: use
Option 4: using
Correct Answer: used
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, social media is the subject of the sentence, and it requires a singular verb that agrees with a singular subject. The past participle form used is appropriate in this case as it is
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 =
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