Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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
Question : Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.
Educators play a key role as nation-builders.
Option 1: negligible
Option 2: principal
Option 3: primitive
Option 4: predominant
Correct Answer: negligible
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
Negligible means insignificant or unimportant, making it the antonym of key. In the context given, educators are emphasised as crucial or key contributors to nation-building. The antonym negligible contrasts this importance by indicating something of little
Question : _____ was appointed the new Foreign Secretary of India in April 2022.
Option 1: Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Option 2: Meenakshi Lekhi
Option 3: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Option 4: Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Correct Answer: Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Solution : The correct option is Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary of India. This position was occupied by Harsh Vardhana. Vinay Mohan Kwatra was serving as the India's Ambassador to Nepal. He was an IFS officer
Question : Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word. They have no reason to trust you.
Option 1: condemn
Option 2: dispute
Option 3: doubt
Option 4: believe
Correct Answer: believe
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
In the context of the sentence, the word trust implies having confidence, faith, or belief in someone. So, the synonym believe accurately captures the meaning, indicating that there is no basis or justification for others to have confidence
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. Network security (1) ______ securing a network and protecting the user’s information about (2) ______ is connected through that network. Over the network, (3) ______ steal, the packets of data through sniffing and spoofing (4) ______, man in the middle attack, war driving, etc, and misuse the data for their (5) ______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: benefits
Option 2: banes
Option 3: pleasure
Option 4: hindrances
Correct Answer: benefits
Solution : The correct option will be the first option.
The use of the word "benefit" makes the sentence grammatically correct and coherent, indicating that attackers misuse the stolen data for their own benefit or gain.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "Over the network, attackers steal
Question : The Virupaksha Temple is situated at ________.
Option 1: Surat
Option 2: Sanchi
Option 3: Hampi
Option 4: Jaipur
Correct Answer: Hampi
Solution : The correct option is Hampi.
The Virupaksha Temple is situated in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the state of Karnataka, India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the ancient and well-preserved temples in Hampi, reflecting the Vijayanagara architectural style. The
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