Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
She usually does not leave for work until she finished all her chores.
(1) finishes
(2) has finished
(3) had finished
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
This option is the correct choice, as it uses the simple present tense, which is appropriate because the sentence is in the present tense, and it correctly indicates that she does not leave for work until
Question : Who is the author of the book "Pride, Prejudice and Punditry?"
Option 1: Manish Sisodia
Option 2: Pranab Mukherjee
Option 3: Amitav Ghosh
Option 4: Shashi Tharoor
Correct Answer: Shashi Tharoor
Solution : The correct option is Shashi Tharoor.
The author of "Pride, Prejudice, and Punditry" is Shashi Tharoor, a renowned Indian author, politician, and diplomat. This collection gathers his best fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, showcasing his wit, eloquence, and insightful takes on India, culture, and
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
I had to got up early, so I have been in a daze all morning.
Option 1: had to get up
Option 2: No improvement
Option 3: have to got in
Option 4: has to get on
Correct Answer: had to get up
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The original sentence incorrectly used "got" as the past tense, but it should be get up as the "infinitive to" follows the base form of the verb to convey the intended meaning. The improved version
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
A number of refugees _________ been turned back at the border.
Option 1: are
Option 2: has
Option 3: is
Option 4: have
Correct Answer: have
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The auxiliary verb have is the correct choice in this sentence because "a number of refugees" is a plural subject, and when the subject is plural, one should use the plural form of the verb, which is "have",
Question : Which of the following cell organelles is also known as the "suicide bag" of a cell?
Option 1: Lysosome
Option 2: Ribosome
Option 3: Vacuole
Option 4: Mitochondria
Correct Answer: Lysosome
Solution : The correct answer is Lysosome.
The cell organelle known as the "suicide bag" of a cell is the lysosome. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes capable of breaking down various biological molecules. They play a crucial role in cellular digestion, recycling, and the
Question : Alloy X contains 70% copper and 30% zinc. Alloy Y contains 40% copper, 25% zine and 35% aluminium Alloy X and Y are mixed in the ratio of 1 : 3. What is the ratio of copper and zine in the newly formed alloy?
Option 1: 19 : 33
Option 2: 11 : 32
Option 3: 38 : 21
Option 4: 19 : 21
Correct Answer: 38 : 21
Solution : Given ratio = 1 : 3 Let the weight of alloy X be 100 kg and the weight of alloy Y be 300 kg. Weight of copper in alloy X = 70% of 100 = 70 kg Weight of zinc in alloy X
Question : Jim Corbett National Park is in which the state of India?
Option 1: Punjab
Option 2: Himachal Pradesh
Option 3: Uttarakhand
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Solution : The correct option is Uttarakhand.
Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The national park was established in 1936 during the British Raj and named Hailey National Park after William Malcolm Hailey, the governor of the created provinces then. It
Question : National Sports Day of India is celebrated on _____________.
Option 1: 15 August
Option 2: 26 January
Option 3: 30 January
Option 4: 29 August
Correct Answer: 29 August
Solution : The correct answer is August 29.
National Sports Day in India, celebrated on August 29, commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player. Major Dhyan Chand Singh secured gold medals for India in the Olympics of 1928, 1932 and
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figure – 1. The number of lines in each shape is increased by one. 2. The number of parts of each figure is equal to the number of lines in each figure. So, following the above pattern, the required figure will
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 25, 40, 10 Second row - 55, 70, 40 Third row - 33, 48, ?
Option 1: 19
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 17
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : The pattern is as follows – First row - 25, 40, 10→25 + 15 =40; 40 – 30 = 10 Second row - 55, 70, 40→55 + 15 = 70; 70 – 30 = 40 Third row - 33, 48, ?→33 + 15 = 48;
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