Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Acute
Option 1: Obtuse
Option 2: Faithful
Option 3: Chronic
Option 4: Dire
Correct Answer: Dire
Solution : The right choice is the fourth option.
Acute typically refers to a situation or condition that is severe, intense, or critical. Similarly, dire also conveys a sense of urgency, seriousness, or extremity, making it a suitable synonym for acute in this context.
The meanings
Question : How many identical solid cubes, each having sides that are 3 cm long, can be formed by melting a solid cuboid, whose length, breadth and height are 9 cm, 12 cm and 15 cm, respectively?
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 120
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 90
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given: Length of cuboid, l = 9 cm Breadth of cuboid, b = 12 cm Height of cuboid, h = 15 cm Volume of cuboid = l × b × h = 9 × 12 × 15 = 1620 m3 Now, side of the
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two numbers (not digits), what will be the value of the given equation? 5 and 6 6 × 12 – 4 + 5 – 1 = ?
Option 1: 41
Option 2: 61
Option 3: 51
Option 4: 71
Correct Answer: 61
Solution : Given: 5 and 6 6 × 12 – 4 + 5 – 1 = ?
On interchanging the numbers, we get – = 5 × 12 – 4 + 6 – 1 = 60 – 4 + 6 – 1 = 61
Hence, the second
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. The action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.
Option 1: Blasphemy
Option 2: Extempore
Option 3: Ephemeral
Option 4: Crusade
Correct Answer: Blasphemy
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Blasphemy specifically denotes the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things, involving profane talk. It precisely matches the description provided in the given group of words.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : The sum of squares of 3 consecutive positive numbers is 365. The sum of the numbers is:
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 33
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : Let the numbers be $n–1, n$ and $n+1$. $(n–1)^{2} + (n)^{2} + (n+1)^{2} = 365$ or, $n^2 – 2n+1+n^2+n^2+2n+1 = 365$ or, $3n^2 = 365–2$ or, $3n^2 = 363$ or, $n^2 = 121$ or, $n = 11$ So, 10, 11 and 12 are the numbers.
Question : According to the Census 2011, which among the following is the least populated Union territory?
Option 1: Chandigarh
Option 2: Lakshadweep
Option 3: Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Option 4: Daman and Diu
Correct Answer: Lakshadweep
Solution : The correct option is Lakshadweep.
According to the 2011 census, Lakshadweep has the lowest population in the Union territory, with a population figure of 64,429. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India.
Question : What is the thick vein present in the middle of the leaf called?
Option 1: Midrib Venation
Option 2: Leaf venation
Option 3: Reticulate venation
Option 4: Parallel venation
Correct Answer: Midrib Venation
Solution : The correct option is Midrib Venation.
The thick vein in the centre of a leaf is known as the midrib. The midrib offers structural support to the leaf of a channel for water, nutrients, and sugars to be transported between the leaf and the
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. No R is S. II. All X are R. Conclusions: I. Some R are X. II. Some S are X. III. All X are S.
Option 1: Only conclusion III follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: None of the conclusions follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyze the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some R are X – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing R lie inside
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
It's _______ for someone to buy a product that contains no sugar.
Option 1: easier
Option 2: easiest
Option 3: easily
Option 4: ease
Correct Answer: easier
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The word easier is the comparative form of the adjective easy. In this context, we are comparing the act of buying a product with no sugar to some other situation or option that may be more challenging or
Question : Who among the following was a famous Indian playback singer and an actor too?
Option 1: Kashinath Ghanekar
Option 2: Kishore Kumar
Option 3: Pranab Mukherjee
Option 4: Sunil Chhetri
Correct Answer: Kishore Kumar
Solution : The correct answer is Kishore Kumar.
Kishore Kumar is an Indian actor and playback singer. He is widely regarded as one of the best and most charismatic vocalists in Indian music history.
He was the only male playback singer to win eight Filmfare
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