Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Which of the following primarily causes Mercury Pollution?
Option 1: CFL Lamp
Option 2: Automobile Battery
Option 3: Polymer
Option 4: Diesel Engine
Correct Answer: CFL Lamp
Solution : The correct option is the CFL Lamp
Mercury contamination is caused by compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Within the glass tube of a CFL, mercury vapour is used to generate ultraviolet light, which excites the phosphor coating inside the tube to produce visible light.
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
Neither Ram nor his sisters are ready to play the game.
Option 1: to play the game.
Option 2: No error
Option 3: his sisters are ready
Option 4: Neither Ram nor
Correct Answer: No error
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence "Neither Ram nor his sisters are ready to play the game" is grammatically correct. The subject-verb agreement is appropriate, and the use of "neither...nor" is correctly structured, as in the case of neither...nor,
Question : Two taps J and L can fill a tank alone in 10 minutes and 12 minutes respectively. If an outlet tap K is opened and all three taps work together, then the same tank will be filled in 15 minutes. How much time will tap K alone take to empty the same tank?
Option 1: $\frac{58}{ 11}$ minutes
Option 2: $\frac{52}{ 3}$ minutes
Option 3: $\frac{60}{7}$ minutes
Option 4: $\frac{56}{3}$ minutes
Correct Answer: $\frac{60}{7}$ minutes
Solution : Given: Two taps J and L can fill a tank alone in 10 and 12 minutes respectively. Let the K pipe take $x$ minutes to empty a full tank. Use the formula, (A + B – C)'s 1-hour work = $\frac{1}{A}+\frac{1}{B}–\frac{1}{C}$. According to the
Question : The number of union territories in India is
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : The correct answer is 8
India currently comprises eight union territories, which are:
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Fetish
Option 1: Awkward
Option 2: Requirement
Option 3: Desire
Option 4: Learning
Correct Answer: Desire
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: A fetish is an object or idea that is irrationally revered or given excessive attention due to its perceived power or significance.
Similarly, desire refers to a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something.
Therefore, the
Question : India's first microwave remote-sensing satellite launched is:
Option 1: GSAT-12
Option 2: Megha tropics
Option 3: RISAT-1
Option 4: Rohini
Correct Answer: RISAT-1
Solution : The correct answer is RISAT-1.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) produced and operated the Radar Imaging Satellite 1 (RISAT-1) remote sensing satellite. RISAT-1 served as the largest Earth observation satellite launched by India and the heaviest spacecraft using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle,
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly-known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statements: All players are singers. All dancers are singers. Conclusions: I. Some singers are dancers. II. Some dancers are players.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II 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 singers are dancers – According to the Venn diagram, the circle of dancers is completely inside the circle of singers. Therefore,
Question : An aeroplane covers a distance of 900 km in 1.5 hours. What is the speed of the aeroplane?
Option 1: 500 km/hr
Option 2: 300 km/hr
Option 3: 600 km/hr
Option 4: 400 km/hr
Correct Answer: 600 km/hr
Solution : $\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}= \frac{900 \text{ km}}{1.5 \text{ hours}}= 600 \text{ km/hour}$ Hence, the correct answer is 600 km/hr.
Question : The Inter-State Council consists of________ ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister of India.
Option 1: six
Option 2: two
Option 3: ten
Option 4: four
Correct Answer: six
Solution : The correct answer is six.
The Indian Constitution's Article 263 provides for the creation of an inter-state council. It will improve the States' and the Centre's coordination.
It consists of the following members:
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. To forbid something, especially by law
Option 1: Propound
Option 2: Proscribe
Option 3: Quench
Option 4: Quarantine
Correct Answer: Proscribe
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The word proscribe means to officially forbid something, especially by law or as a formal decree. It aligns closely with the idea of prohibiting or forbidding, making it a suitable choice in this context.
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