Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : "Papeti" is the festival of:
Option 1: parsis
Option 2: jains
Option 3: sikhs
Option 4: buddhists
Correct Answer: parsis
Solution : The correct answer is parsis.
The papeti festival is celebrated by the Zoroastrian community. The people of this community are mainly Parsis, who reside mainly in the western part of India. This festival is considered the last day according to the Zoroastrian calendar, and
Question : In the first 20 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 2.4 per over. What should be the run rate in the remaining 30 overs to reach a target of 308 runs? Could you give your answer correct to one decimal place?
Option 1: 5.8
Option 2: 7.2
Option 3: 6.4
Option 4: 8.7
Correct Answer: 8.7
Solution : Remaining runs = Total target − (Run rate in first 20 overs × Number of overs bowled) = 308 – (2.4 × 20) = 260 So, Run rate required = $\frac{\text{Remaining runs}}{ \text{remaining overs}}$ = $\frac{260}{30}$ = 8.7 Hence, the correct answer is 8.7.
Question : Directions: The number of pens in five shops M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 are compared. The number of pens in M3 is more than only M1. No two shops have the same number of pens. The number of pens in M4 is less than in M2 but more than in M5. The number of pens in M4 is more than how many shops?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: (I) The number of pens in M3 is more than only M1. _ > _ > _ > M3 > M1 (II) The number of pens in M4 is less than in M2 but more than in M5. After combining all the statements –
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Mr. Pearson interrupted their harmless ________and reminded them of the seriousness of the situation.
Option 1: field
Option 2: trouble
Option 3: guile
Option 4: chatter
Correct Answer: chatter
Solution : The correct choice will be the fourth option.
The word chatter in this context refers to casual and light conversation. Mr. Pearson interrupted their lighthearted or harmless conversation and redirected their attention to the seriousness of the situation.
Therefore, the word chatter fits well in
Question : Buland Darwaza is located in which fort?
Option 1: Red Fort, Agra
Option 2: Hawa Mahal
Option 3: Red Fort, Delhi
Option 4: Fatehpur Sikri
Correct Answer: Fatehpur Sikri
Solution : The correct option is Fatehpur Sikri
The Buland Darwaza is located in the city of Fatehpur Sikri, which is near Agra, India. A standout architectural element of the ancient city, it is a magnificent and intimidating doorway. Mughal Emperor Akbar constructed Fatehpur Sikri in
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".
Of all the models (1) / Jessica is (2) / the more good-looking one. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The definite article "the" must be followed by the superlative degree of comparison. Hence, the phrase "the more" must be changed to "the most", as "most" is used when referring to the greatest degree, which
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.
Words convey meaning because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages, and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance'. In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world, and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn gives meaning to our lives. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: retrospectively
Option 2: secretly
Option 3: effectively
Option 4: lately
Correct Answer: effectively
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The sentence structure implies that languages help us express ourselves, and using the term effectively in this context conveys that languages allow us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a meaningful and impactful manner.
Therefore, the
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, Flames are Bright is written as @ # % and Bright is sun flames is written as * # 7 @. Which one of the following is the possible code for is in that code language?
Option 1: %
Option 2: @
Option 3: #
Option 4: *
Correct Answer: *
Solution : Given: (I) Flames are bright⇒@ # % (II) Bright is sun flames⇒* # 7 @
By comparing all the three coded sentences, we find that – In sentence I and II, Flames and bright are common, and codes @ and # are common. The remaining
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error free, your answer is "No Error".
Have you been doing what has been asks of you?
Option 1: 1
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The verb "asks" is incorrect. When constructing passive sentences, the past participle form of the verb "ask" is "asked." In this context, where an action is being done to the subject, "asked" is the appropriate form.
Question : A person covers a certain distance in 6 hours if he travels at 40 km/hr. If he has covered the same distance in 4 hours, then his speed must be:
Option 1: 50 km/hr
Option 2: 60 km/hr
Option 3: 80 km/hr
Option 4: 70 km/hr
Correct Answer: 60 km/hr
Solution : The person covers a certain distance in 6 hours if he travels at 40 km/hr. $\text{Speed}=\frac{\text{Distance}}{{\text{Time}}}$ Distance covered in 6 hours = 6 × 40 = 240 km $\therefore$ To cover the same distance in 4 hours, then his speed must be $\frac{240}{4}$ =
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