Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in third position? 1. Oblivion 2. Oblique 3. Oblige 4. Oblate 5. Oblong
Option 1: Oblate
Option 2: Oblique
Option 3: Oblige
Option 4: Oblivion
Correct Answer: Oblique
Solution : Given: 1. Oblivion 2. Oblique 3. Oblige 4. Oblate 5. Oblong
Step 1: Compare the first letter of all the words. Since all the words start with the same letter O, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second, and third
Question : Directions: If + means ÷, – means +, × means – and ÷ means ×, what will be the value of the following expression? [{(32 × 20) – (2 ÷ 3)} + (2 – 4)] ÷ 3 = ?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: [{(32 × 20) – (2 ÷ 3)} + (2 – 4)] ÷ 3 = ?
On interchanging the signs given in the equation, the equation becomes – = [{(32 – 20) + (2 × 3)} ÷ (2 + 4)] × 3 = [{12 +
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word.
EXAMINATION
Option 1: ANIMATION
Option 2: ANIMAL
Option 3: EXAMINER
Option 4: NATIONAL
Correct Answer: ANIMATION
Solution : Given: EXAMINATION
Let's compare the given options –
First option: ANIMATION
All the letters of ANIMATION are present in the word EXAMINATION.
Second option: ANIMAL
All the letters of ANIMAL are not present in the word EXAMINATION.
Third option: EXAMINER
All the letters
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
Seldom if ever (1) / nature does operate (2) / in closed and separate compartments. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The correct order of words in the sentence should be "Does nature operate" instead of "Nature does operate". The correct structure of this sentence should have an auxiliary verb + subject + verb, as the verb and
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The celebrity was inundated with birthday wishes from his admirers.
Option 1: Annoyed
Option 2: Preoccupied
Option 3: Rewarded
Option 4: Overwhelmed
Correct Answer: Overwhelmed
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Both inundated and overwhelmed describe situations where someone or something is faced with an excessive amount or intensity of something, leading to a feeling of being swamped or unable to manage the load effectively.
The meanings of
Question : Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.
My business partners thought that I would simply accept their cheating, but they will soon realise that I am more powerful than what they expected.
Option 1: damsel in distress
Option 2: they caught a tartar
Option 3: cutting a cloth
Option 4: casting pearls before swine
Correct Answer: they caught a tartar
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
They caught a tartar means that someone has encountered something that is more difficult to deal with than initially expected, which conveys the proper meaning and fits in perfectly.
The meanings of the other idioms
Question : Which of the following are Rabi crops only?
Option 1: Maize and peas
Option 2: Barley and gram
Option 3: Paddy and cotton
Option 4: Wheat and jowar
Correct Answer: Barley and gram
Solution : The correct options are Barley and Gram.
Rabi crops are sown in the winter season (usually from October to December) and harvested in the spring (March to April). These crops require a cool climate for germination and warm weather for maturation.
Barley
Question : If the angles of a triangle are (x – 6)°, (x + 26)°, and 8x°, then what is the value of 2x?
Option 1: 12°
Option 2: 16°
Option 3: 48°
Option 4: 32°
Correct Answer: 32°
Solution : We know that the total sum of the angles of a triangle is 180°. So, (x – 6)° + (x + 26)° + 8x° = 180° ⇒ (10x + 20)° = 180° ⇒ x = $\frac{180-20}{10}$ = 16° ⇒ 2x = 2×16° = 32° Hence,
Question : Which among the following is not true about Pressure Groups?
Option 1: Pressure Group aim at capturing government.
Option 2: Pressure Groups aim at influencing the policies of the government.
Option 3: Pressure Groups articulates the interest of its group
Option 4: Pressure Groups is characterised by homogeneity of interests
Correct Answer: Pressure Group aim at capturing government.
Solution : The correct option is Pressure Group aim at capturing government.
The statement that pressure organisations "aim at capturing government" is false. Pressure organisations, sometimes known as interest groups or advocacy groups, have distinct goals and objectives in terms of influencing
Question : The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 was hosted by ________.
Option 1: Qatar
Option 2: Bangladesh
Option 3: India
Option 4: Indonesia
Correct Answer: India
Solution : The correct option is India
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is an international football tournament organized by FIFA for female players under the age of 17. Similar to the men's U-17 World Cup.
This competition serves as a platform for young talents to showcase
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