Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
To reveal a secret
Option 1: Vilify
Option 2: Divulge
Option 3: Conceal
Option 4: Discern
Correct Answer: Divulge
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
In this context, the task is to find a word that represents the act of making a secret known or revealing concealed information. The correct option is divulge.
To divulge means to disclose private or
Question : The ratio of the sides of a triangle is 3 : 3 : 4. If the area of a triangle is $32 \sqrt{5}$ cm2, then what is the length of the equal sides?
Option 1: 12 cm
Option 2: 16 cm
Option 3: 10 cm
Option 4: 15 cm
Correct Answer: 12 cm
Solution : Let the sides be $3k$, $3k$, and $4k$. So, semi perimeter, $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$ = $\frac{3k+3k+4k}{2}=\frac{10k}{2}={5k}$ Now, $A = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$ ⇒ 32$\sqrt{5}$ = $\sqrt{5k(5k - 3k)(5k - 3k)(5k - 4k)}$ ⇒ 32$\sqrt{5}$ = $\sqrt{5k(2k)(2k)( k)}$ ⇒ 32$\sqrt{5}$ =
Question : Who among the following is not an Olympic medal winner?
Option 1: Abhinav Bindra
Option 2: Karnam Malleswari
Option 3: Jwala Gutta
Option 4: Mary Kom
Correct Answer: Jwala Gutta
Solution : The correct answer is Jwala Gutta.
Jwala Gutta played badminton for India. She received the Arjuna Award, one of India's highest sporting honours. She is India's most successful doubles specialist, winning fourteen National Badminton Championships.
Question : A thick paste of cement, sand, and water is called
Option 1: Concrete
Option 2: R.C.C
Option 3: Mortar
Option 4: Kiln
Correct Answer: Mortar
Solution : The correct option is the Mortar.
Mortar is a viscous mixture of cement, sand and water. In construction, mortar is frequently used to join building pieces like bricks and stones together. It gives the overall structure its structural strength and stability.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Every student had to abide _________ the rules and regulations of the hostel.
Option 1: in
Option 2: by
Option 3: against
Option 4: with
Correct Answer: by
Solution : The second option is the correct answer since ''abide by'', which means to adhere to a regulation, fits perfectly in the sentence.
The prepositions ''in'', ''against'', and ''with'' are not used after ''abide''.
The complete sentence is, "Every student had to abide
Question : How many Grammy nominations have been received by Zubin Mehta as of March 2022?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : The correct answer is 18
Zubin Mehta has received 18 Grammy nominations as of March 2022. Zubin Mehta is a world-renowned orchestral conductor born in Mumbai. He won his first Grammy in 1981, and he has five Grammy Awards to his name.
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To tum over a new leaf.
Option 1: To have an inclination towards gardening.
Option 2: To make a fresh start.
Option 3: To turn your back on someone.
Option 4: To reply brazenly.
Correct Answer: To make a fresh start.
Solution : The second option is correct.
The idiom to turn over a new leaf implies a positive transformation or a commitment to changing one's habits, attitudes, or lifestyle in a more positive direction. It often signifies a resolution to improve oneself or
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. No B is L. II. No C is B. Conclusions: I. Some L are C. II. Some B are C.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions: Conclusions (I): Some L are C - In the above diagram it is clearly shown that circles of L and C are independent.
Question : An ordinance issued by the Governor without the approval of the State Legislature shall be effective for a period of
Option 1:
Six months
Option 2:
Six weeks
Option 3:
One year
Option 4: One month
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is six weeks.
Without the consent of the State Legislature, an ordinance issued by the Governor of a state in India is valid for six weeks from the date of issuance. However, for the ordinance to continue in force after the
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. GHP : FFM :: PIC : ?
Option 1: OGZ
Option 2: OHZ
Option 3: NGA
Option 4: NHA
Correct Answer: OGZ
Solution : Given: GHP : FFM :: PIC : ?
Subtract consecutive natural numbers from the letters of GHP and PIC to get their codes. G – 1 = F; H – 2 = F; P – 3 = M Similarly, P – 1 = O; I
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