Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the word that means the same as the group of words given. A large single-detached house with a single- or double-storey.
Option 1: Suite
Option 2: Apartment
Option 3: Bungalow
Option 4: Penthouse
Correct Answer: Bungalow
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The word "bungalow" means a single-story house or cottage, often with a veranda. It typically features a simple, rectangular floor plan and is commonly associated with a single-family dwelling.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number pairs, except one. Find that odd number pair. (NOTE: The relation should be found without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits.)
Option 1: 6286 : 1965
Option 2: 6571 : 2448
Option 3: 8247 : 3926
Option 4: 6903 : 2582
Correct Answer: 6571 : 2448
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 6286 : 1965→6286 – 4321 = 1965 Second option: 6571 : 2448→6571 – 4321 = 2250 ≠ 2448 Third option: 8247 : 3926→8247 – 4321 = 3926 Fourth option: 6903 : 2582→6903 – 4321 = 2582
Question : Study the following histogram and answer the given question. What is the ratio of the number of students who scored 30 or more marks, but below 40 marks, to the total number of students in the entrance examination?
Option 1: 1 : 5
Option 2: 3 : 5
Option 3: 2 : 3
Option 4: 2 : 5
Correct Answer: 1 : 5
Solution : The number of students who got marks between 30 - 40 was 20. Total student = 12 + 16 + 20 + 28 + 8 + 12 + 4 = 100 ⇒ The required ratio = $\frac{20}{100}$ = $\frac{1}{5}$ Hence, the correct answer
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The bus is now full of passengers, it will leave soon.
Option 1: leaves
Option 2: is leaving
Option 3: is going to leave
Option 4: has to leave
Correct Answer: is going to leave
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The use of "is going to leave" indicates a future action and is suitable for describing the imminent departure of the bus. The original sentence is in the present tense ("is now full") and suggests
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Divergence
Option 1: Convergence
Option 2: Existence
Option 3: Resilience
Option 4: Transience
Correct Answer: Convergence
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
Convergence refers to the coming together or meeting at a common point, opposite in meaning to divergence, which involves moving apart or separating.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Existence: It refers to the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Optimistic’ from the given sentence.
After the incident, Radha prepared herself to stay positive even on gloomy days.
Option 1: stay
Option 2: incident
Option 3: positive
Option 4: gloomy
Correct Answer: gloomy
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Gloomy means dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening, which means the opposite of optimistic, as it means hopeful and confident about the future.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Direction: From the given alternatives, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word.
FUNDAMENTAL
Option 1: TAME
Option 2: FUNDS
Option 3: DETERIMENTAL
Option 4: NOSE
Correct Answer: TAME
Solution : Given: FUNDAMENTAL
Let's compare the given options –
First option: TAME
All the letters of TAME are present in the word FUNDAMENTAL.
Second option: FUNDS
All the letters of FUNDS are not present in the word FUNDAMENTAL.
Third option: DETERIMENTAL
All the letters
Question : Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements
Option 1: knowledge and religion
Option 2: truth and non-violence
Option 3: truth and chastity
Option 4: love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Correct Answer: truth and non-violence
Solution : The correct answer is truth and non-violence.
Beyond simple, peaceful resistance, it was crucial to Gandhi's understanding of, and faith in pacifism. In his Satyagraha philosophy, Gandhi combined two ideas. Ahimsa, which means love, refers to love for all living things. The truth
Question : Who was recognised as ‘Asthana Nartaki’ (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for her contribution to the Indian classical dance forms?
Option 1: Rukmini Devi
Option 2: Ragini Devi
Option 3: Yamini Krishnamurthy
Option 4: Uma Sharma
Correct Answer: Yamini Krishnamurthy
Solution : The correct option is Yamini Krishnamurthy.
Yamini Krishnamurthy is a renowned Indian classical dancer who made her debut in 1957 in Madras. She is recognised as the Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, an honour acknowledging her significant contribution to
Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
My servant ___ with all my money.
Option 1: Have escaped
Option 2: Was run away
Option 3: Has run off
Option 4: Running away
Correct Answer: Has run off
Solution : The correct phrase to fill in the blank is the third option.
Has run off is the correct tense and phrasing to indicate that the servant has left with the money. It is in the present perfect tense, which is appropriate for describing
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