Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the belp of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Equality and freedom have both been identified as important (1)_________ of democracy since ancient times. These. principles are reflected in all citizens being (2)_________ before the law and having equal access to (3)_________ processes. For example, in a representative democracy, (4)__________ vote has equal weight, no unreasonable restrictions can apply to anyone seeking to become a (5)___________, and the freedom of its citizens is secured by legitimised rights and liberties which are generally protected by a constitution.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: few
Option 2: every
Option 3: much
Option 4: all
Correct Answer: every
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In the context of a representative democracy, the emphasis is on each individual vote having equal weight. The word "every" is more suitable for conveying the idea that every single vote is treated equally in terms
Question : ______is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port.
Option 1: Kandla
Option 2: Mumbai
Option 3: Visakhapatnam
Option 4: Paradeep
Correct Answer: Visakhapatnam
Solution : The correct answer is Visakhapatnam.
The deepest land-locked, protected port in Andhra Pradesh is called Visakhapatnam Port. On the other hand, the Gwadar Port, located in Pakistan's Balochistan province on the Arabian Sea, is the world's deepest seaport.
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives. May I give you ___ advice?
Option 1: an
Option 2: some
Option 3: little
Option 4: one
Correct Answer: some
Solution : The correct word to fill in the blank is the second option.
The sentence is about asking for permission to offer a certain amount of advice. The word some is used as a determiner for unspecified quantity, in this case, it is advice, which
Question : The ratio of a two-digit number and the sum of the digits of that number is 4 : 1. If the digit at the unit's place is 3 more than the digit at the ten's place, then the number is:
Option 1: $47$
Option 2: $69$
Option 3: $36$
Option 4: $25$
Correct Answer: $36$
Solution : Let us assume that the digits of the number are $x$ and $y$ with $x$ in the ten's place. The number is $10x+y$. The digit in the unit's place is 3 more than the digit in the ten's place, i.e. $y=x+3$ ...(1) The ratio between
Question : A sentence has been given a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative. The victim was ______ in the back of his head.
Option 1: shot
Option 2: shooting
Option 3: shoot
Option 4: shooted
Correct Answer: shot
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
In this context, shot is the appropriate word to convey the method or means by which the injury occurred. It fits well in the context of a violent incident where a firearm was involved.
Therefore, the complete sentence
Question : The smallest bone in mammals is ____.
Option 1: septomaxillary
Option 2: dentary
Option 3: femur
Option 4: stapes
Correct Answer: stapes
Solution : The correct option is stapes.
The stapes bone is the smallest in mammals, including humans. It is located in the middle ear. It is essential in the transfer of sound waves from the eardrum to the inner ear, which contributes to hearing.
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two numbers what will be the values of equations (I) and (II) respectively? 8 and 2 I. 3 + 6 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 II. 12 ÷ 6 × 9 – 2 + 8
Option 1: 12 and 8
Option 2: 9 and 15
Option 3: 9 and 81
Option 4: 8 and 12
Correct Answer: 8 and 12
Solution : Equation I. 3 + 6 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 On interchanging the numbers, we get – = 3 + 6 – 2 × 4 ÷ 8 = 3 + 6 – 2 × 0.5 = 3 + 6 – 1 =
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on Line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. Persons who are unfairly blamed for something that others have done
Option 1: Expedition
Option 2: Epitome
Option 3: Disdain
Option 4: Scapegoat
Correct Answer: Scapegoat
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Scapegoat refers to someone who is wrongly blamed or punished for the mistakes or wrongdoings of others. It encapsulates the essence of unfairly placing blame on someone. The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. All L is P. II. All P is V. Conclusions: I. Some L is V. II. No V is L.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some L is V – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing L is completely overlapped by the
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