Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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.
Gardenia is one of the most (1)____ flowers, producing one of the most beloved scents in the garden world. Fall or spring is the best time to (2) _______ this shrub in warmer climates. It also (3) _______ a fragrant houseplant, though it can be fussy about indoor humidity. Container plants can be (4) ________ outdoors during summer and returned to moderate indoor temperatures in the (5) ______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: fragrant
Option 2: stenchy
Option 3: polluted
Option 4: soluble
Correct Answer: fragrant
Solution : The first option is correct.
In the given passage, blank 1 will describe the quality of the flower named Gardenia. Now, among the given options, the word that matches the quality of the flower is fragrant. Fragrant means having a pleasant or sweet smell.
Question : Dr. N. Rajam is known for playing the ________.
Option 1: veena
Option 2: guitar
Option 3: violin
Option 4: flute
Correct Answer: violin
Solution : The correct option is a violin.
Dr. N. Rajam is known for playing the violin. She is a renowned Indian classical violinist and a prominent figure in the world of Indian classical music. Dr. N. Rajam has made significant contributions to the field of
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two signs, what will be the value of the given equation? × and + 24 × 8 + 6 ÷ 3 – 18 = ?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 23
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : Given: × and + 24 × 8 + 6 ÷ 3 – 18
After interchanging the mathematical signs, the equation becomes – = 24 + 8 × 6 ÷ 3 – 18 = 24 + 16 – 18 = 40 – 18 = 22
So,
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Hard/tough nut to crack
Option 1: To understand clearly
Option 2: Not being able to enjoy oneself
Option 3: A difficult person, problem or situation
Option 4: Good for nothing
Correct Answer: A difficult person, problem or situation
The idiom hard or tough nut to crack refers to a challenging or difficult person, problem, or situation.
Hence, the correct answer is, a difficult person, problem, or situation.
Question : There are three cups of milk and water in ratios 4 : 5, 5 : 6, 9 : 7. 36 litres of the first and 44 litres of the second cup are taken. How much quantity from the third cup is to be taken so that the final mixture from the three cups will have milk and water in a ratio 1 : 1?
Option 1: 32 litres
Option 2: 64 litres
Option 3: 54 litres
Option 4: 60 litres
Correct Answer: 64 litres
Solution : Given: There are three cups of milk and water in ratios 4 : 5, 5 : 6, 9 : 7. In the first mixture of 36 litres, the quantity of milk = $36×\frac{4}{4+5}=36×\frac{4}{9}=16$ litres So, the quantity of water in the first mixture =
Question : A alone can complete half of a work in 150 days. In 50 days, what percentage of the work will be completed by A?
Option 1: 16.67%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 22.5%
Correct Answer: 16.67%
Solution : A alone can complete half of a work in 150 days. So, A can do the full work in 150 × 2 = 300 days A's 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{300}$ A's 50 days work = $\frac{1}{300}×50=\frac{1}{6}$ Percentage of work done = $\frac{\frac{1}{6}}{1}×100=16.67$% Hence, the
Question : Mohiniyattam is a classical dance of which state?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Odisha
Option 3: Tamil Nadu
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form that originated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is known for its graceful movements, expressive gestures, and intricate footwork, often performed to Carnatic music. The name " Mohiniyattam" is derived from the
Question : Which of the following is an example of a metalloid?
Option 1: Indium
Option 2: Gallium
Option 3: Boron
Option 4: Aluminium
Correct Answer: Boron
Solution : The correct answer is boron.
Among the options provided, boron is an example of a metalloid. Metalloids are elements that exhibit properties of both metals and non-metals. Boron is situated on the periodic table in the boron group and has characteristics that are intermediate
Question : The saviour of the Delhi Sultanate was
Option 1: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Option 2: Minhaj al-Siraj Juzjani
Option 3: Iltutmish
Option 4: Ghiyas ud din Balban
Correct Answer: Ghiyas ud din Balban
Solution : The correct answer is Ghiyas ud din Balban.
When Ghiyas ud din Balban became the ruler, the Delhi sultanate was in a state of chaos due to the ineptness of the followers of Iltutmish. Foreign invasions were frequent. He reorganised the army
Question : Study the given bar graph and answer the question that follows. The bar graph shows the distance (in km) between two cities and the speeds (in km/hr) of a person to cover the respective distances. What is the approximate average speed of the person while travelling from city A to city F?
Option 1: 28.55 km/hr
Option 2: 23.60 km/hr
Option 3: 21.78 km/hr
Option 4: 19.47 km/hr
Correct Answer: 21.78 km/hr
Solution : Use the formula, $\text{Average speed}=\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total Time taken}}$ The time needed to go from city A to city B $=\frac{80}{16}=5$ hours The time needed to go from city B to city C $=\frac{120}{40}=3$ hours The time needed to go from city C to city
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