Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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 pens are cars. Some cars are bulbs. Conclusions: I. Some cars are not bulbs. II. Some pens being bulbs is a possibility.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some cars are not bulbs – It is a possibility that the circle representing cars is not completely overlapped by the circle
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, WODMF is written as ZRDKD. How will EIDMC be written in that language?
Option 1: HLDKA
Option 2: HDLKA
Option 3: HALDA
Option 4: HDLAK
Correct Answer: HLDKA
Solution : Given: WODMF is written as ZRDKD.
Add 3 in the place value of the first and second letters, and 0 in the place value of the third letter and subtract 2 from the place value of the fourth and fifth letters of WODMF, to obtain
Question : Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence. A baloon may liave the earth with a charg.
Option 1: A balloon may leave the earth with a charge.
Option 2: A ballon may leave the earth with a chargge.
Option 3: A balloon may live the earth with a charrge.
Option 4: A ballun may leave the earth with a charge.
Correct Answer: A balloon may leave the earth with a charge.
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The given sentence contains an error in the spellings of "baloon" and "liave".
The correct spelling of the word for the floating object is balloon. The correct spelling for the
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 39, 78, 117, 156, ?, 234
Option 1: 205
Option 2: 195
Option 3: 185
Option 4: 175
Correct Answer: 195
Solution : Given: 39, 78, 117, 156, ?, 234
Add 39 to each number to obtain the next number of the series – 39 + 39 = 78; 78 + 39 = 117; 117 + 39 = 156; 156 + 39 = 195; 195 + 39 =
Question : Which among the following is not one of the important gold mines in the country?
Option 1: Kolar
Option 2: Hospet
Option 3: Ramagiri
Option 4: Hutti
Correct Answer: Hospet
Solution : The correct answer is Hospet.
Some of India's gold mines include Kolar, Hutti, Gadag, Ramagiri, Honalli, Wayanad, Lawa, Mysara, Pahardia and Kundrekocha. Gold is extracted from three mines in Karnataka: Hutti, Uti, and Hira-Buddini (HGML).
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase.
Draw a blank
Option 1: Give lame excuses
Option 2: A very complex question
Option 3: Ragging of a fresher
Option 4: To fail to get an answer or result
Correct Answer: To fail to get an answer or result
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The idiom draw a blank means to be unable to find an answer or solution to a question or problem. It often refers to a situation where one is unable
Question : Which among the following festivals is associated with Arunachal Pradesh?
Option 1: Solung
Option 2: Wangala
Option 3: Ugadi
Option 4: Pongal
Correct Answer: Solung
Solution : The correct answer is Solung.
In the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, the Adi Tribe celebrates the harvest celebration known as the Solung celebration. The event, which lasts for five to 10 days, often takes place in the first week of September.
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
The editor of a dictionary
Option 1: Scenographer
Option 2: Stenographer
Option 3: Lexicographer
Option 4: Hagiographer
Correct Answer: Lexicographer
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
A lexicographer is a person who writes or compiles dictionaries, making decisions about the inclusion and definition of words. Therefore, the term "lexicographer" succinctly captures the role of the editor of a dictionary.
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
Satya Nadella completed his primary education _____ Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet.
Option 1: by
Option 2: from
Option 3: over
Option 4: onto
Correct Answer: from
Solution : The second option is correct.
Explanation: From is used to indicate the source or origin of an action or where someone or something begins or originates. In this context, it implies that Satya Nadella started and completed his primary education at Hyderabad Public School,
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
He has 33 years of professional experience (on the field of) public administration.
Option 1: over field of
Option 2: in the field of
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: in the field off
Correct Answer: in the field of
The correct preposition to use with "professional experience" in this context is "in".The phrase "in the field of" is the appropriate choice because it is a common prepositional phrase used when specifying someone's expertise or experience in
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