Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: There are seven students - Aarun, Bobby, Chaman, Daman, Shiva, Yogesh, and Zaid sitting in their classroom, facing in the southern direction in such a way that Aarun and Daman do not sit together. Zaid sits second to the left of Shiva. Bobby does not sit with Zaid. Shiva is fourth to the right of Chaman, Aarun, and Bobby are not sitting together. Chaman sits in between Daman and Yogesh. Yogesh sits second to the left of the one who sits second to the left of Bobby. Who will sit at the extreme ends?
Option 1: Bobby and Daman
Option 2: Chaman and Yogesh
Option 3: Zaid and Shiva
Option 4: Aarun and Bobby
Correct Answer: Bobby and Daman
Solution : Given: (I) Shiva is fourth to the right of Chaman. Zaid sits second to the left of Shiva. Chaman sits in between Daman and Yogesh.
(II) Aarun and Daman do not sit together. Bobby does not sit with Zaid. Yogesh sits second to
Question : Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word. The story shows the importance of self-esteem.
Option 1: pride
Option 2: humility
Option 3: disgrace
Option 4: shyness
Correct Answer: pride
Solution : The correct option will be the first option.
Self-esteem refers to a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their worth and importance. Pride is a synonym that relates to a sense of one's dignity, value, or self-worth.
The meanings of the other words are:
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
How long I shall stay is doubtful.
(1) I can stay
(2) I will stay
(3) I want to stay
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Will is a modal verb and is used while talking about possible statements in the future. This substitution will make the sentence meaningful and convey the intended meaning.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "How long I will
Question : Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
Option 1: And he wanted to sea him sufer.
Option 2: And he wanted to see him sufer.
Option 3: And he wanted to see him suffer.
Option 4: And he wantted to see him suffer.
Correct Answer: And he wanted to see him suffer.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence conveys that someone desired to witness another person undergoing suffering or hardship.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.
Option 1: To be enraged and show it
Option 2: to cause damage to someone
Option 3: to not recognise something good
Option 4: to be upset about something that happened in the past
Correct Answer: To be enraged and show it
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Be foaming at the mouth is an idiom that means to be extremely angry. It is used to show that someone is very angry, thus making the first option, which states, to
Question : Which of the following is referred to as "paper taxes"? I. Wealth tax II. Gift tax
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Only I
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct option is Both I and II.
The term "paper taxes" refers to taxes that are levied but generate little to no actual revenue for the government. This is because they often apply to a narrow base of taxpayers or
Question : The cells having a well-organised nucleus with a nuclear membrane are designated as _____.
Option 1: cheek cells
Option 2: interstitial cells
Option 3: eukaryotic cells
Option 4: prokaryotic cells
Correct Answer: eukaryotic cells
Solution : The correct answer is eukaryotic cells.
Cells with well-organised nuclei and a nuclear membrane are designated as eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells are characterised by a true nucleus, which is a membrane-bound organelle that houses the genetic material (DNA). Eukaryotic cells also have other membrane-bound
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Elizabeth beat her rival with the gold medal in the 2021 Summer Olympics.
Option 1: with the gold medal in the
Option 2: 2021 summer Olympics
Option 3: Elizabeth beat her rival
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: with the gold medal in the
The error is that the preposition with is not suitable in the context of winning a medal in a competition. The correct preposition to use when referring to winning a medal in a
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 111
Option 2: 242
Option 3: 551
Option 4: 383
Correct Answer: 383
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 111; 1 × 1 = 1 Second option: 242; 2 × 2 = 4 Third option: 551; 5 × 1 = 5 Fourth option: 383; 3 × 3 = 9 ≠ 8
So, only the fourth option is
Question : Where does the Alaknanda River join the Bhagirathi River in India?
Option 1: Devprayag
Option 2: Dehradun
Option 3: Prayagraj
Option 4: Champawat
Correct Answer: Devprayag
Solution : The correct option is Devprayag.
The Alaknanda River and Bhagirathi River converge at Devprayag in the state of Uttarakhand, India, to form the Ganges River. This confluence is considered a sacred site in Hinduism, and Devprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) along
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