Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by electric current, because:
Option 1: it may cause electrocution
Option 2: it may cause hydrolysis
Option 3: it may cause electrolysis
Option 4: it may spoil the wiring
Correct Answer: it may cause electrocution
Solution : The correct option is it may cause electrocution.
Water can conduct electricity, posing a risk of electric shock if it comes into contact with live electrical equipment or a current-carrying conductor during firefighting. For electrical fires, it is safer to use
Question : A supercomputer would be used for which one of the following applications?
Option 1: Business computing
Option 2: Desktop publishing
Option 3: Weather forecasting
Option 4: Computer-aided designing
Correct Answer: Weather forecasting
Solution : The correct option is weather forecasting.
A supercomputer would be utilised for weather forecasting. Supercomputers are built to handle exceedingly complex and computationally demanding activities like modelling and simulating weather patterns, climate change and atmospheric conditions. These machines can handle massive quantities of data
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row – 74, 85, 96 Second row – 67, 78, 89 Third row – 84, 95, ?
Option 1: 106
Option 2: 246
Option 3: 124
Option 4: 112
Correct Answer: 106
Solution : Add 11 to the first and second number in each row to obtain the second and third numbers respectively – First row: 74 + 11= 85, 85 + 11 = 96 Second row: 67 + 11 = 78, 78 + 11 = 89 Third row:
Question : Directions: In this question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. A can be represented by 00, 44, etc and P can be represented by 56, 79, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ZEST.
Option 1: 89, 31, 30, 01
Option 2: 98, 13, 33, 04
Option 3: 98, 13, 30, 10
Option 4: 89, 13, 03, 01
Correct Answer: 98, 13, 30, 10
Solution : Given: ZEST
Number representations of each letter – Z→67, 98 E→04, 13, 21, 40 S→12, 24, 30 T→10, 32 Let's check the options – First option: 89, 31, 30, 01 – Z, E, and T cannot be represented by 89, 31 and
Question : Prithviraj III defeated Afghan ruler Sultan Muhammad Ghori in
Option 1: 1191
Option 2: 1292
Option 3: 1192
Option 4: 1291
Correct Answer: 1191
Solution : The correct option is 1191.
Prithviraj Chauhan III, the Rajput king of the Chauhan dynasty, faced Sultan Muhammad Ghori in the famous Battle of Tarain. The First Battle of Tarain took place in 1191 when Prithviraj Chauhan achieved victory over Muhammad Ghori. However, in the
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. RL : VJ :: AN : ?
Option 1: FL
Option 2: EL
Option 3: FM
Option 4: EM
Correct Answer: EL
Solution : Given: RL : VJ :: AN : ?
Add 4 to the first letter and subtract 2 from the second letter of the given letter cluster to obtain the required letter cluster. R + 4 = V; L – 2 = J Thus, RL is
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'
I particular like that kitten because it has white feet.
Option 1: I particular like
Option 2: that kitten because it
Option 3: No error
Option 4: has white feet
Correct Answer: I particular like
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation: The adjective particular is used incorrectly in this context. Instead, the adverb particularly should be used to modify the verb like. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this case, particularly is needed
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Serene
Option 1: Unperturbed
Option 2: Pleased
Option 3: Composed
Option 4: Agitated
Correct Answer: Agitated
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: We have to look for an antonym that contrasts with the calm and tranquil state associated with the word serene. Agitated is the suitable choice as it represents a state of nervousness, restlessness, or disturbance,
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
To pull your weight
Option 1: To do your full share of work
Option 2: To help one's relatives
Option 3: To buy something
Option 4: To give something
Correct Answer: To do your full share of work
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The idiom "to pull your weight" is an expression that originates in the context of teamwork and collaboration. It means to fulfil or carry out one's fair share of the
Question : Presently, Daulatabad, where Muhammad bin Tughluq had transferred the capital from Delhi, is situated near:
Option 1: Mysore
Option 2: Aurangabad
Option 3: Nizamabad
Option 4: Bhopal
Correct Answer: Aurangabad
Solution : The correct answer is Aurangabad.
Muhammad bin Tughluq moved his capital from Delhi to Devagiri, which is now known as Aurangabad, and named it Daulatabad. There were two primary reasons for this decision: first, to centralise the capital city within the vast empire, and
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