Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
The vacancy was filled (1) / by a young scholar (2) / who had an extensible knowledge of ancient art. (3) / No error. (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The adjective extensible means able to be extended or stretched. However, the adjective extensive means covering a large area, and it correctly fits into the context of the sentence. It means that the scholar had
Question : Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word. Sam was looking gloomy and downcast, and Meg in tears.
Option 1: plain
Option 2: sullen
Option 3: morose
Option 4: buoyant
Correct Answer: buoyant
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Gloomy describes a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy. On the other hand, buoyant means cheerful, light-hearted, or optimistic. In the context provided, if Sam is looking gloomy, the opposite would be buoyant, reflecting a more positive and
Question : Two taps P and Q can fill a tank alone in 10 hours and 12 hours respectively. If the two taps are opened at 9 a.m., then at what time should the tap P be closed to fill the tank at exactly 3 p.m.?
Option 1: 2 p.m.
Option 2: 1 p.m.
Option 3: 3 p.m.
Option 4: 12 p.m.
Correct Answer: 2 p.m.
Solution : Let the capacity of the tank (Total Work) be L Rate of work done by P = $\frac{L}{10}$ litres Rate of work done by Q = $\frac{L}{12}$ litres ⇒ The combined rate = $\frac{L}{10}$ + $\frac{L}{12}$ = $\frac{11L}{60}$ The total time required to fill
Question : Which of the following is not a characteristic of Kingdom Fungi?
Option 1: No mechanisms for locomotion
Option 2: Multicellular structure
Option 3: With a cell wall
Option 4: With chloroplasts
Correct Answer: With chloroplasts
Solution : The correct option is with chloroplasts.
Fungi lack chloroplasts and cannot perform photosynthesis. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms with cell walls, multicellular or unicellular structures and no chloroplasts. They obtain nutrients through absorption, and many play crucial roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling in
Question : The following table shows a survey conducted in the schools of a city. This survey shows the type of activities teenagers (aged 13 to 19 years) are involved in during their leisure time.
If a teenager has 6 hours of leisure time in a day, then how much time does he/she spend daily on net surfing?
Option 1: 2 hours 30 minutes
Option 2: 2 hours 12 minutes
Option 3: 1 hour 15 minutes
Option 4: 1 hour 12 minutes
Correct Answer: 1 hour 12 minutes
Solution : Given: A teenager has 6 hours of leisure time in a day. The time he/she spends daily on net surfing = 20% of 6 hours = 0.2 × 6 = 1.2 hours ⇒ 1 hour + 0.20 × 60 minutes = 1
Question : Navreh is the lunar new year that is celebrated in which of the following states/union territories?
Option 1: Sikkim
Option 2: Assam
Option 3: Manipur
Option 4: Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Solution : The correct answer is Jammu and Kashmir.
In Kashmir, the lunar new year is celebrated. The word Navreh is derived from the Sanskrit word Nav-Varsha. It coincides with the first day of Chaitra Navratri. On this day, Kashmiri pandits gaze at a
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Which act prohibited discrimination based on race, religion or national origin?
Option 1: Civil Act
Option 2: Rights Act
Option 3: Civil Rights Act
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Civil Rights Act
Solution : The correct answer is the Civil Rights Act.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, colour, national origin, gender, or religion. Employers and labour unions must remain vigilant against potential harassment or discrimination targeting
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: compensate
Option 2: surrender
Option 3: slate
Option 4: stall
Correct Answer: compensate
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The sentence suggests that melting glaciers play a role in compensating for low rainfall during droughts by filling reservoirs to supply the nation's water needs. Compensate in this context means to make up for or offset the effects
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