Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
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. Body language (1)_____ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A (2)_____ can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A (3)_____ signifies approval, while (4)_____ of the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of non-(5)_____ language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: holistic
Option 2: linguistic
Option 3: logistic
Option 4: parodistic
Correct Answer: linguistic
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The passage discusses non-verbal communication methods like Braille, signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. The term linguistic indicates that these non-verbal forms are considered ways of communication despite not being spoken languages.
Therefore, the correct answer is
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The question is why an______Hollywood film should provoke such a hostile reaction.
Option 1: elicit
Option 2: innocuous
Option 3: obstinate
Option 4: erroneous
Correct Answer: innocuous
Solution : The second option is correct.
Innocuous means not harmful or offensive, and in this context, it suggests that the Hollywood film in question is perceived as harmless or non-threatening.
The sentence implies a contrast between the seemingly harmless nature of the film and the unexpected
Question : Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Option 1: Iron ore- Kudremukha
Option 2: Coal- Singareni
Option 3: Manganese- Koraput
Option 4: Copper- Khetri
Correct Answer: Manganese- Koraput
Solution : The correct answer is Manganese-Koraput.
Koraput Mine is located in Odisha and is famous for Bauxite production. Bauxite ore is an Aluminium ore. The largest producer of Manganese is Madhya Pradesh, and some famous mines there are Balaghat, Chhindwara, and Jhabua Mines.
Question : Directions: Seven girls Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti, Kajal and Laxmi are sitting around a circular table facing opposite the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Aarti is second to the left of Kajal. Monika is third to the right of Kajal. Mansi is not the immediate neighbour of Kajal. Laxmi is second to the left of Mansi. Payal is not the immediate neighbour of Laxmi. Who is second to the left of Laxmi?
Option 1: Mansi
Option 2: Kajal
Option 3: Payal
Option 4: Aarti
Correct Answer: Kajal
Solution : Given: 1. Aarti is second to the left of Kajal. 2. Monika is third to the right of Kajal. 3. Mansi is not an immediate neighbour of Kajal. 4. Laxmi is second to the left of Mansi. 5. Payal is not the immediate neighbour of
Question : Newton's first law of motion is also known as_________.
Option 1: law of magnitude
Option 2: law of reaction
Option 3: law of inertia
Option 4: law of masses
Correct Answer: law of inertia
Solution : The correct answer is the law of inertia.
Newton's first law is also known as the law of inertia. The first law of Newton states if a body is at rest or moving at a constant speed in a straight line, then
Question : 'Mohenjo-Daro in Sindhi' means _________.
Option 1: The city of evil spirits
Option 2: The food of Pashupathi
Option 3: The Land of Shiva
Option 4: The mound of the dead
Correct Answer: The mound of the dead
Solution : The correct answer is The mound of the dead.
Mohenjo-Daro, meaning 'Mound of the Dead', is a prominent site of the Indus Valley Civilisation, spanning from Sutkagendor in Balochistan to Alamgirpur in Uttar Pradesh and Manda in Jammu to Daimabad in
Question : A solid cylinder having a radius of base of 21 cm and a height of 16 cm is bisected from its height to get two identical cylinders. What will be the percentage increase in the total surface area?
Option 1: 56.76%
Option 2: 42.52%
Option 3: 62.34%
Option 4: 48.88%
Correct Answer: 56.76%
Solution : Given: the cylinder's base radius = 21 cm and height = 16 cm Let the base radius and height of the original cylinder be $r$ and $h$ respectively. ⇒ The base radius and height of the smaller cylinder are $r$ and $\frac{h}{2}$ respectively. Now, the
Question : In a week, the average temperature on Sunday and Monday is 37.2°C. The average temperature on Tuesday and Wednesday is 39.4°C. Find the temperature on Sunday if the average temperature on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is 38.1°C.
Option 1: 39° C
Option 2: 39.1° C
Option 3: 38.9° C
Option 4: 38.8° C
Correct Answer: 38.9° C
Solution : The average temperature of Sunday and Monday $=37.2^\circ$ The sum of the temperature of Sunday and Monday $=2\times37.2^\circ=74.4^\circ$ The average temperature of Tuesday and Wednesday $=39.4^\circ$ The sum of the temperature of Tuesday and Wednesday $=2\times39.4^\circ=78.8^\circ$ The average temperature of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'. The benefits of rebuilding healthy, fertile soil are clear.
Option 1: healthy,fertile soil
Option 2: The benefits of rebuilding
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: are clear.
Correct Answer: No Error
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The sentence is well-constructed with proper subject-verb agreement and clarity. Each element of the sentence contributes to conveying a clear meaning, and there is no grammatical error or inconsistency.
Therefore, the correct answer is no error.
Question : What is the smallest three-digit number when divided by 2, 3, and 4 leaving the remainder 1 in each case?
Option 1: 111
Option 2: 105
Option 3: 101
Option 4: 109
Correct Answer: 109
Solution : Smallest 3-digit number = 100 LCM of 2, 3, 4 = 12 100 = 12 × 8 + 4 Remainder = 1 $\therefore$ Required number = 100 + (12 – 4) + 1 = 108 + 1 = 109 Hence, the correct answer is 109.
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