Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The fat of a common mussel-secretes a sticky glue that can be used to make heart Implants. The unique chemical compound present in the glue is:
Option 1: Aminophenyl alanine
Option 2: Hydroxy Phenyl alanine
Option 3: Phenyl alanine
Option 4: Dihydroxy phenylalanine
Correct Answer: Dihydroxy phenylalanine
Solution : The correct option is Dihydroxy phenylalanine.
Mussels releases a adhesive protein, also known as "mussel adhesive protein" or "MAP," includes a chemical molecule known as "dihydroxyphenylalanine" or "DOPA." DOPA is an important component of the adhesive since it produces strong and long-lasting connections with
Question : Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits religious instructions in any state-funded educational institution?
Option 1: Article 28
Option 2: Article 29
Option 3: Article 30
Option 4: Article 27
Correct Answer: Article 28
Solution : The correct option is Article 28.
Article 28 of the Indian Constitution prohibits religious instruction in any state-funded educational institution. It ensures that no religious instruction is provided in institutions wholly maintained by out-of-state funds. This article consists of two Clauses:-
Article 28(1):
Question : The LCM of 1.2 and 2.7 is:
Option 1: 5.4
Option 2: 10.8
Option 3: 1.08
Option 4: 32.4
Correct Answer: 10.8
Solution : LCM of 1.2 and 2.7 = LCM of $\frac{12}{10}$ and $\frac{27}{10}$ We know LCM of fractions = $\frac{\text{LCM of numerators}}{\text{HCF of denominators}}$ Now, HCF of denominators = HCF of 10 and 10 = 10 And LCM of numerators = LCM of 12 and 27 =
Question : Kelucharan Mohapatra, awarded with the Padma Vibhushan, was a dancer of which of the following classical dance forms?
Option 1: Odissi
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Kathak
Option 4: Manipuri
Correct Answer: Odissi
Solution : The correct option is Odissi.
Kelucharan Mohapatra was a renowned Indian classical dancer, and he was associated with the Odissi dance form. It is one of the eight classical dance forms of India, and it originated in the state of Odisha.
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. We can ___ see anything in the dim light.
Option 1: badly
Option 2: scarcely
Option 3: fairly
Option 4: rather
Correct Answer: scarcely
Solution : The second option is the correct answer: scarcely.
Badly: In a poor or inadequate manner; not well. Scarcely: Barely; almost not at all. Fairly: In a fair or just manner; reasonably or moderately. Rather: To a certain extent; quite; more accurately
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. In order to support countries with a concerted approach for an inclusive, and government-led assessment of post-disaster damages, losses, and recovery needs, as well as the development of a comprehensive recovery plan, the European Commission, the World Bank, and the United Nations adopted the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) process in 2008.
Option 1: sustainable
Option 2: clear
Option 3: complete
Option 4: restricted
Correct Answer: complete
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Complete means covering all aspects or containing everything that is necessary. It is synonymous with comprehensive. In this context, "comprehensive" means a plan that includes all the necessary elements and details.
The meanings of the other options
Question : Natu and Buchku each have a certain number of oranges. Natu says to Buchku, "If you give me 10 of your oranges, I will have twice the number of oranges left with you". Buchku replies, "If you give me 10 of your oranges, I will have the same number of oranges left with you". What is the number of oranges with Natu and Buchku respectively?
Option 1: 50, 20
Option 2: 70, 50
Option 3: 20, 50
Option 4: 50, 70
Correct Answer: 70, 50
Solution : Let the number of oranges with Buchku = $y$ And the number of oranges with Natu = $x$ When Buchku gives oranges: $x + 10 = 2(y -10)$ ⇒ $x +10 = 2y -20$ ⇒ $x - 2y = -30$ (equation 1) When Natu
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. BDCE : GIHJ :: QSRT : ?
Option 1: VWXY
Option 2: UWMX
Option 3: VXWY
Option 4: UWNX
Correct Answer: VXWY
Solution : Given: BDCE : GIHJ :: QSRT : ?
Here, add 5 to the place value of each letter of the letter cluster to obtain the required code. Like, BDCE : GIHJ – B + 5 = G; D + 5 = I; C + 5
Question : How much percentage of oxygen is present in the atmosphere?
Option 1: 39%
Option 2: 79%
Option 3: 10%
Option 4: 21%
Correct Answer: 21%
Solution : The correct option is 21%.
Earth's atmosphere is composed of several gases, with the two most abundant being nitrogen and oxygen.
The approximate composition is:
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
A man's life is divided to four stages.
(1) into
(2) as
(3) of
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option "into".
This option is the correct improvement because it correctly replaces "to" with "into" which is the appropriate preposition in this context when describing the division of a man's life into stages.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "A
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