Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Anxiety
Option 2: Preparation
Option 3: Voluntary
Option 4: Stetionery
Correct Answer: Stetionery
Solution : The fourth option is the incorrectly spelt.
The correct spelling is stationary which means not moving or not intended to be moved.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Anxiety: A state of uneasiness or apprehension about future uncertainties.
Preparation: The action or
Question : Directions: If BLACKSMITH is coded as CNBELUNKUJ, then CHILDREN will be coded as?
Option 1: DJINETEP
Option 2: DJJNETFP
Option 3: DIJMESFO
Option 4: DIJMEYEP
Correct Answer: DJJNETFP
Solution : Given: BLACKSMITH is coded as CNBELUNKUJ.
Add 1 and 2 alternatively to the place value of the letters of BLACKSMITH, to get the required code – B + 1 = C; L + 2 = N; A + 1 = B; C + 2 =
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 12 : 144 :: ? : ?
Option 1: 10 : 40
Option 2: 15 : 125
Option 3: 20 : 400
Option 4: 22 : 464
Correct Answer: 20 : 400
Solution : Given: 12 : 144 :: ? : ?
In the given pair, the second number is the perfect square of the first number. Like, 12 : 144→(12)2 = 144 Let's check the options – First option: 10 : 40; (10)2 =
Question : What is the scale used for measuring the intensity of the earthquake ?
Option 1: richter scale
Option 2: metric scale
Option 3: centrigrade scale
Option 4: Newton's scale
Correct Answer: richter scale
Solution : The correct answer is Richter scale.
Earthquake or the shaking of the ground is a natural phenomenon in which tectonic plates of the earth moves abruptly, which leads to release of energy at certain point creating seismic waves. The point inside the earth on
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 132
Option 2: 176
Option 3: 279
Option 4: 352
Correct Answer: 279
Solution : Let's check the options — First option: 132 ⇒ 11 × 12 = 132 Second option: 176 ⇒ 11 × 16 = 176 Third option: 279 ⇒ Not a multiple of 11 Fourth option: 352 ⇒ 11 × 32 = 352
So, except the third
Question : The human development index is prepared by:
Option 1: UNDP
Option 2: WTO
Option 3: IMF
Option 4: WHO
Correct Answer: UNDP
Solution : The correct option is UNDP.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the organisation that publishes the human development index. It is the most widely recognised human development index. It is predicated on the notion that human growth entails long and healthy lives, knowledge
Question : What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river ?
Option 1: Valley widening
Option 2: River rejuvenating
Option 3: Valley deepening
Option 4: Meandering
Correct Answer: Valley deepening
Solution : The correct answer is Valley deepening.
During the youthful stage of the river, it flows with greater force cutting the rocks in its way. It increases the depth of the river by vertical erosion. Gorges, Valleys and waterfalls are formed during this stage of
Question : Who among the following became the first Indian to be invited to perform at the prestigious Lincoln Centre Hall in the United States of America?
Option 1: M. S. Subbulakshmi
Option 2: Zakir Hussain
Option 3: Ravi Shankar
Option 4: Bismillah Khan
Correct Answer: Bismillah Khan
Solution : The correct option is Bismillah Khan.
Bismillah Khan, the famous Indian shehnai maestro, was the first Indian to be asked to perform at New York's prestigious Lincoln Centre Hall in 1968. He also received several honours, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear. Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: perspiration
Option 2: deposition
Option 3: sediment
Option 4: pigment
Correct Answer: pigment
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Pigment is a colour substance that gives colour to another material. It is the most suitable choice to convey the idea of colour in the context of the passage.
Question : In $\triangle ABC$, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC, respectively, such that DE || BC and DE : BC = 6 : 7. (Area of $\triangle {ADE}$ ) : (Area of trapezium BCED) = ?
Option 1: 49 : 13
Option 2: 13 : 36
Option 3: 13 : 49
Option 4: 36 : 13
Correct Answer: 36 : 13
Solution : DE : BC = 6 : 7 Theorem Used: The ratios of the areas of two similar triangles are equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides Calculation: Considering $\triangle$ABC and $\triangle$ADE $\angle$A = $\angle$A (Common) As DE || BC
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