Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Kuchipudi is a classical dance of which state?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Kerala
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
The colourful dancing style known as Kuchipudi came from Andhra Pradesh. It is one of India's eight traditional dance styles. This type of dance-drama has its roots in the Natya Shastra, an old Hindu book.
Question : Which device is used to either break electric circuit or to complete it?
Option 1: Insulators
Option 2: Wires
Option 3: Switch
Option 4: Bulb
Correct Answer: Switch
Solution : The correct answer is Switch.
A switch is a device used to either break an electric circuit or complete it. It serves as a control to allow or interrupt the flow of electricity in a circuit. When in the open position, a switch breaks the
Question : What was Hampi known for?
Option 1: It was the capital of Golconda.
Option 2: It had the largest stable in medieval India.
Option 3: It had the translation of the Indian epics to Persian.
Option 4: It was the capital of Vijayanagara.
Correct Answer: It was the capital of Vijayanagara.
Solution : The correct answer is It was the capital of Vijayanagara.
Hampi is the Hampi century capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, located in the Tungabhadra basin in Bellary District, Central Karnataka. The temples of Hampi are notable for their vast
Question : Sachin is 12.5 percent less efficient than Rohit. If Sachin alone can finish a work in 24 days, then in how many days will Rohit alone finish the same work?
Option 1: 16 days
Option 2: 21 days
Option 3: 18 days
Option 4: 20 days
Correct Answer: 21 days
Solution : Given: Sachin is 12.5 percent less efficient than Rohit. The ratio of efficiency of Sachin and Rohit = (100 – 12.5) : 100 = 87.5 : 100 = 875 : 1000 = 7 : 8 The ratio of time taken by Sachin and Rohit
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All girls are smart. All smart are intelligent. Conclusions: I. All girls are intelligent. II. Some girls are not intelligent.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I 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): All girls are intelligent – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing girls is completely overlapped by the
Question : Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus ?
Option 1: Influenza
Option 2: Pneumonia
Option 3: Cholera
Option 4: Whooping cough
Correct Answer: Influenza
Solution : The correct option is - influenza
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can affect people of all ages and can lead to a wide range of symptoms, from mild to severe. Influenza viruses primarily spread
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All the students are good. Rachel is a student. Some good are honest. Conclusions: I. Rachel is honest. II. Some honest are good.
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the given conclusions – Conclusion (I): Rachel is honest – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between Rachel and honest. So,
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Arthritis : Joints :: Asthma : ?
Option 1: Heart
Option 2: Lungs
Option 3: Liver
Option 4: Brain
Correct Answer: Lungs
Solution : Given: Arthritis : Joints :: Asthma : ?
Like, Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints of the human body. Similarly, Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs of the human body.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Dholavira, which was the ancient Harappan site was divided into ______ parts.
Option 1: three
Option 2: five
Option 3: four
Option 4: two
Correct Answer: three
Solution : The correct option is Three.
One of the five biggest sites of the Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization, Dholavira, was split into three sections. The citadel, middle town, and lower town are the names given to these three divisions. Each of these components
Question : Contraceptive pills in the market contain:
Option 1: inorganic compounds
Option 2: herbicides
Option 3: antibiotics
Option 4: steroid hormones
Correct Answer: steroid hormones
Solution : The correct answer is steroid hormones.
Contraceptive pills available in the market are steroid hormones. They contain progesterone hormone or a combination of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones regulate the process of reproduction in mammals and are secreted by ovaries in the female
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