Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : The iron implement site of Hastinapur was found in which present-day state of India?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Uttar Pradesh
Option 3: Haryana
Option 4: Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Uttar Pradesh.
Hastinapur is an ancient city mentioned in Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharata. The iron implement site of Hastinapur is located in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Hastinapur is believed to have been the capital of
Question : Which of the following rivers form the largest river system of Rajasthan?
Option 1: Krishna
Option 2: Narmada
Option 3: Tapi
Option 4: Luni
Correct Answer: Luni
Solution : The correct answer is Luni.
The Luni River is the largest river system in the arid state of Rajasthan, India. The Luni is a significant river in the region, flowing entirely within the state and eventually draining into the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In 1971, he was awarded the silver_______ of the Society of Arts, London.
Option 1: medal
Option 2: metal
Option 3: meddle
Option 4: medieval
Correct Answer: medal
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
In this context, the sentence talks about an award or distinction given by the Society of Arts in London, which is commonly recognised as a "medal" granted for achievement or contribution.
The meanings of the other options
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The term Democracy (1)_______ from the Greek (2)_______ dêmos (people) and Kratos (power). In its (3)______ meaning, democracy means the "rule of the people". In fact, it is a form of government in which all eligible people have an (4)_______ say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy (5)_______ political systems existed in some Greek city-states, notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 BC.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: came
Option 2: will come
Option 3: is coming
Option 4: comes
Correct Answer: comes
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence discusses the origin of the term democracy, so the verb tense should be in the present simple to describe a general fact or truth. In this case, comes is the correct option, as it
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Irreverent
Option 1: Restoration
Option 2: Respectful
Option 3: Dormant
Option 4: Relevant
Correct Answer: Respectful
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Irreverent is an adjective that describes a lack of respect, especially for things that are generally taken seriously or considered sacred. The antonym, therefore, should convey a sense of showing respect. Respectful is a suitable choice, as it
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Desert
Option 1: Migrate
Option 2: Populate
Option 3: Bereft
Option 4: Forlorn
Correct Answer: Populate
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Explanation: Populate means to fill an area with inhabitants or to be densely occupied by people or living things. It stands in contrast to desert, as it implies the act of adding inhabitants or filling an area rather
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
Why are you making excuses too avoid this work?
Option 1: avoid this work?
Option 2: Why are you
Option 3: No error
Option 4: making excuses too
Correct Answer: making excuses too
Solution : The error is in the fourth option.
Explanation: The word too means excessively or also. In the given sentence, to avoid this work indicates the purpose or direction of the action. The use of too in this context is incorrect because it
Question : A person bought an article and sold it at a loss of 10%. If he had bought it for 30% less price and sold it for INR 90 more, then he would have earned a profit of 35%. What is the cost price of the article?
Option 1: INR 2400
Option 2: INR 2000
Option 3: INR 2100
Option 4: INR 2200
Correct Answer: INR 2000
Solution : Let the cost price of an article be $100x$. Loss = 10% of cost price = $10x$ Selling price = cost price – loss = $100x-10x=90x$ New cost price = $100x - 30\%$ of $100x=100x-30x=70x$ Profit = 35% of cost price = $\frac{35}{100}×70x=24.5x$ New
Question : P sells a toy to Q at a profit of 40 percent and Q sells it to R at a profit of 10 percent. If R pays Rs. 539 for the toy, then what was the cost price of the toy for P?
Option 1: Rs. 450
Option 2: Rs. 300
Option 3: Rs. 400
Option 4: Rs. 350
Correct Answer: Rs. 350
Solution : Given: P sells a toy to Q at a profit of 40 percent and Q sells it to R at a profit of 10 percent. Let the cost price (CP) of the toy for P be Rs. $x$ According to the question, $x×\frac{100+40}{100}×\frac{100+10}{100}=539$ ⇒
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. 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.
Anosmia is the / completed loss or / absence of the sense of smell.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: completed loss or
Option 3: absence of the sense of smell
Option 4: Anosmia is the
Correct Answer: completed loss or
Completed is the past participle of the verb complete, but in this context, we need the adjective complete to describe the loss of the sense of smell. As the sentence is in the simple
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