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.
English Ivy (1)_____ its poor reputation as a nuisance by its unparalleled ability to provide shade. By seamlessly covering the exterior of a building, it works as a natural (2)______ blocking the sun and decreasing air conditioning costs. This means big savings for both building tenants and homeowners (3)_____. And it can happen quickly, too. Under the proper conditions, established English Ivy can grow to cover (4)______ of roughly 500 square feet per year. Given that most homes have a roof measuring roughly 2000 square feet, ivy-friendly homeowners can rest assured that their roofs will be (5)____ covered in about four years.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: a lake
Option 2: an area
Option 3: a surface
Option 4: a wall
Correct Answer: an area
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
This choice fits well in the context of the passage discussing English ivy covering spaces. An area aligns with the general idea of coverage or extent, indicating the amount of space the ivy can cover. The passage
Question : The colour of the alluvial soil varies from _______.
Option 1: pale white to warm white
Option 2: light orange to dark orange
Option 3: orange to red
Option 4: light grey to ash grey
Correct Answer: light grey to ash grey
Solution : The correct option is light grey to ash grey.
The colour of alluvial soil varies from light grey to ash grey. It is the deposit of sediment transported and deposited by rivers, exhibiting diverse shades due to mineral content and
Question : The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called its ___________.
Option 1: melting point
Option 2: explosion point
Option 3: ignition temperature
Option 4: combustion temperature
Correct Answer: ignition temperature
Solution : The correct option is ignition temperature.
The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire and sustains combustion is called its ignition temperature. It varies for different materials and is crucial for understanding fire safety, as it represents the point at which spontaneous
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom Phrase.
Bite the bullet
Option 1: To bring harm to someone
Option 2: To ruin oneself
Option 3: Peace talking
Option 4: Decide to do something that is difficult
Correct Answer: Decide to do something that is difficult
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: "Bite the bullet" is an idiom that means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience. It often refers to facing a challenging or unpleasant task head-on.
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses in the following question.
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Divide the number at the top left corner by the number at the top right corner, and then subtract the number at the centre of the box from the resultant to get the number at the bottom of the box. In figure one: (27 ÷
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Consensus
Option 1: Census
Option 2: Censure
Option 3: Puck
Option 4: Agreement
Correct Answer: Agreement
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer
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. Pumpkins contain high levels of (1) ______. These are molecules that fight harmful free radicals, a (2) ______ of unstable molecule that can sometimes (3) ______ damage to our cells, which may cause ageing and contribute to (4)______ diseases over time. While some antioxidants occur (5) ______ in our bodies, others we get from fruits and vegetables.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: pattern
Option 2: subject
Option 3: type
Option 4: term
Correct Answer: type
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
In the context of the passage, it is discussing molecules that fight harmful free radicals. The term type fits well because it indicates a specific category or kind of molecule, namely those that combat free radicals.
The meanings
Question : There are 45 students in a hostel. If the number of students increases by 5, the total expenses of the mess increase by INR 30 per day while the average daily expenditure per head diminishes by INR 2. Find the original total daily expenditure of the mess.
Option 1: INR 1,170
Option 2: INR 1,710
Option 3: INR 1,200
Option 4: INR 1,250
Correct Answer: INR 1,170
Solution : Given, No. of students in a hostel = 45 When 5 students increase, the average daily expenditure per head decreases by INR 2. Let the average expenditure initially be INR $x$ ⇒ Total expenditure = $45x$ Now, when 5 more students join, total expenditure
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
Modern medicine promotes good health.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice. The sentence is grammatically correct and needs no improvement.
The verb promotes means to support or encourage and is the appropriate choice for this sentence.
Question : The presence of oxygen in the atmosphere is due to:
Option 1: Photosynthesis
Option 2: Excretion
Option 3: Nitrogen fixation
Option 4: Respiration
Correct Answer: Photosynthesis
Solution : The correct option is Photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis is a mechanism that plants and certain bacteria use to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen. This process emits oxygen into the atmosphere and is required for the oxygen-carbon dioxide balance to be maintained.
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