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.
Professor Sprout was standing (1) ____ a trestle bench in the centre of the greenhouse. (2)_____ twenty (3) ____ of different-coloured ear muffs (4) ______ lying on the bench. Harry (5) _____ his place between Ron and Hermione. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: near by
Option 2: utmost
Option 3: about
Option 4: round
Correct Answer: about
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Within the context of Professor Sprout standing near a trestle bench in the greenhouse, the preposition about aptly signifies a general position or vicinity. In this usage, "about" indicates that Professor Sprout is positioned in the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many forests are cleared to (1)____ way for palm oil plantations. Palm oil is the most (2) ____produced vegetable oil and is found in half of all supermarket products. It's cheap, versatile and can be added to (3)_____ food and personal products like lipstick and shampoo. (4) _____popularity has (5)______ people to clear tropical forests to grow more palm trees.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: both
Option 2: each
Option 3: one
Option 4: between
Correct Answer: both
Solution : The right choice is the first option.
Explanation: The word "both" is used to refer to two items or groups collectively. In this context, it indicates that palm oil can be added to two categories: food and personal products (like lipsticks and shampoo). The
Question : What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by a certain amount at the same rate of interest for 8 years and 20 years?
Option 1: 5 : 7
Option 2: 2 : 5
Option 3: 3 : 5
Option 4: 4 : 3
Correct Answer: 2 : 5
Solution : Principal = P for both cases Rate = R for both cases Time = 8 years for 1st case, 20 years for 2nd case. Now, Simple interest for 1st case : Simple interest for 2nd case = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ :
Question : The Swaraj Party was formed following the failure of:
Option 1: Non-cooperation Movement
Option 2: Civil Disobedience Movement
Option 3: Quit India Movement
Option 4: Champaran Satyagraha
Correct Answer: Non-cooperation Movement
Solution : The correct answer is the Non-cooperation movement.
After the failure of the Non-cooperation movement, the Swaraj Party was formed in 1923. The Non-cooperation movement was launched in August 1920 by the Indian National Congress leaders under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, which was withdrawn
Question : The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is related to ________ Ministry of India.
Option 1: Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Option 2: Earth Sciences
Option 3: Corporate Affairs
Option 4: Environment, Forests & Climate Change
Correct Answer: Environment, Forests & Climate Change
Solution : The correct answer is Environment, Forests & Climate Change.
The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change proposes amendments to the Biological Diversity Act of 2002, aiming to streamline compliance for domestic companies. The bill grants exemptions for users of codified
Question : The cost of an article worth Rs. 100 is increased by 10% first and again increased by 10%. The total increase (in Rs.) is:
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 21
Option 3: 110
Option 4: 121
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : The cost of the article is increased by 10%. The new cost becomes, = 100 + $\frac{10}{100}$ × 100 = Rs. 110 Then, this new cost is again increased by 10%. The final cost becomes, = 110 + $\frac{10}{100}$ × 110 = Rs. 121 Therefore,
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".
I and him (1) / are (2) / very good friends. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
"I and him" should be replaced with "he and I" as the correct subjective pronouns should be used in the correct order, which in the case of a positive statement is the second person, third
Question : National income received by the households is called_____.
Option 1: domestic income
Option 2: professional income
Option 3: personal income
Option 4: disposable income
Correct Answer: personal income
Solution : The correct option is personal income.
The national income received by households is called "personal income." Personal income includes all income received by individuals and households, such as wages, salaries, rental income, dividends, and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. It
Question : Directions: Which figure will come next in the series from the given alternatives? Question Figure:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the following question figure – 1. In each alternative leaf the lines inside the leaf or veins are moved upward and downward direction alternatively. 2. The complete part of the flower starting from the small lines inside the flower is removed in each figure.
Question : The volume of a cone is 27720 cm3. If the height of the cone is 20 cm, then what will be the area of the base?
Option 1: 4158 cm2
Option 2: 4272 cm2
Option 3: 4626 cm2
Option 4: 4836 cm2
Correct Answer: 4158 cm2
Solution : Given, The volume of a cone is 27720 cm3 The height of the cone is 20 cm We know, Volume of a cone = $\frac{1}{3}$ × area of base × height ⇒ 27720 = $\frac{1}{3}$ × area of base × 20 ⇒
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