Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : What is the popular name of the Monolithic rock shrines at Mahabalipuram?
Option 1: Rathas
Option 2: Prasad
Option 3: Mathika
Option 4: Gandhakuti
Correct Answer: Rathas
Solution : The correct answer is Rathas.
A group of monuments known as the Pancha Rathas are located in the Tamil Nadu state of Mahabalipuram on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is an illustration of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. Each of the five
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The money shall have been withdrawn from the bank by tomorrow.
Option 1: We are going to withdraw the money from the bank by tomorrow.
Option 2: We shall withdraw the money from the bank by tomorrow.
Option 3: We shall have withdrawn the money from the bank by tomorrow.
Option 4: We shall be withdrawing the money from the bank by tomorrow.
Correct Answer: We shall have withdrawn the money from the bank by tomorrow.
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Active voice is the voice where the subject performs the action. When converting a sentence in passive voice to active voice, the receiver of the action becomes the
Question : Directions: A man said to a lady, "Your mother's husband's sister is my mother". How is the man related to the lady?
Option 1: Cousin
Option 2: Brother
Option 3: Son
Option 4: Nephew
Correct Answer: Cousin
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above family tree, the man is the cousin of that lady. Hence, the
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the given figure series, 1. The parallelogram is shifting to corners in the anti-clockwise direction. 2. The euro symbol shifts to the middle and then corners in the clockwise direction. 3. The arrow is shifting to the middle of the edges in the clockwise direction
Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
121, 222, 424, ?
Option 1: 646
Option 2: 828
Option 3: 626
Option 4: 524
Correct Answer: 828
Solution : Given: 121, 222, 424, ?
Here, the first and the last digits are being multiplied by 2 and the second digit remains as it is.
121 → 1 × 2 = 2; 2; 1× 2 = 2 → 222 222 → 2 × 2 =
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A square deal
Option 1: A fair and honest deal
Option 2: An advantageous deal
Option 3: An unfruitful plan
Option 4: A false claim
Correct Answer: A fair and honest deal
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: This phrase refers to an arrangement or agreement that is just, equitable, and honest for all parties involved.
Therefore, the correct answer is, "a fair and honest deal".
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Dinner will have been cooked by me tonight.
Option 1: I would have cooked dinner tonight.
Option 2: I have been cooking dinner tonight.
Option 3: I will have cooked dinner tonight.
Option 4: I will be cooking dinner tonight.
Correct Answer: I will have cooked dinner tonight.
Active voice is the voice where the subject performs the action.
The structure of the active sentence in the future perfect tense is: "Subject + will have + past participle form of
Question : Comprehension: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
A new and extreme tourist attraction has just exploded onto the scene in Iceland: Volcano Walking. It would appear, according to Trip Advisor, that this is one trip that cannot be missed, despite the extortionate cost.
The idea of making Thrihnukagigur volcano accessible was the brainchild of Ami B. Stefansson, a doctor in Reykjavik and a lifelong cave enthusiast. He has been studying caves in Iceland since 1954 and some would argue that there is no one who has more experience.
Thrihnukagigur has always been special to Stefansson ever since he was the first to descend down to the crater base in 1974. Like most people who experience it, he was utterly spellbound by its uniqueness and beauty and made it his mission to protect and preserve this stunning natural phenomenon. Unlike others who may have only seen the profit that could be made from walking into the mouth of a volcano, Stefansson believed that the primary focus was to treat such a grand natural wonder with the utmost respect, to protect and defend it. The first 'volcano tourists' entered the volcano in 2005 and it has since been labelled as one of the most unique tourist attractions in the world.
Volcano walkers are taken to the mouth of the crater from where they are lowered in a basket into the depths of the earth. People once thought that volcanoes were portals to Hell and associated with death and destruction and yet the entrance to the crater is awe-inspiring and almost ethereal. The vastness of it can feel overwhelming; it is the size of a cathedral and the Statue of Liberty could easily fit into the shaft. After 6 minutes and 120 metres, visitors arrive at the crater base. The ground space is the size of three full-sized basketball courts placed next to each
At the bottom, there is a reverent hush. People whisper in respect to the sleeping giant who has lain dormant for 4,000 years. The subterranean walls are scorched with colours from a divine palette: magenta red, vibrant purple, burnt orange, vivid green and honey yellow. The colour intensifies in certain places where 4000 years ago the magma was pushed out with brutal force. This is Mother Nature's secret place, her private art studio where visitors feel like trespassers. The protruding rock faces show a tapestry of patterns and formations that have been moulded by heat, pressure and time. Floodlights illuminate the walls and draw attention to the beauty humans were never intended to see. A light rain weeps from the porous rock above and covers the crater sides with a shine that makes it sparkle. The scorch marks can be seen close up - at one point in time these rock faces were glowing red with fiery heat. This giant, although sleeping, is still dangerous: an 80-metre drop into the void is disguised by a collection of rocks close to where visitors stand.
It is a soul-enriching experience and visitors often report feeling deeply moved by the beauty and tranquillity of something that was once so destructive and angry. Confronted with this result of the unrestrained forces of nature, it is hard not to feel small and powerless in comparison. Sadly, the magical spell is broken when the basket appears, indicating that it is time for visitors to return to reality. On the return hike, visitors walk across the lava fields as though they are astronauts on the moon. They pass enormous open wounds where the landscape is literally tearing itself apart as tectonic plates slowly shift. It serves as one final reminder that this giant is merely dormant, not dead.
Question: The given passage is a _________passage.
Option 1: didactic
Option 2: narrative
Option 3: descriptive
Option 4: literary
Correct Answer: descriptive
Solution : The right choice is the third option.
Explanation: The passage is descriptive because its primary purpose is to vividly depict and provide details about the volcano walking experience in Iceland. The author describes the journey, the surroundings, the sensations, and the emotions of
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Eloquent
Option 1: Modest
Option 2: Crucial
Option 3: Impotent
Option 4: Humble
Correct Answer: Impotent
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The adjective eloquent means to be fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Impotent means lacking the power or ability to achieve a desired result, often associated with physical or emotional limitations.
The meanings of the other
Question : _______ are those where a monthly instalment is deposited in the accounts every month.
Option 1: Savings bank deposits
Option 2: Reinvestment deposits
Option 3: Fixed deposits
Option 4: Recurring deposits
Correct Answer: Recurring deposits
Solution : The correct option is Recurring deposits.
Recurring deposits are financial accounts where a fixed monthly instalment is deposited every month into the account. These deposits are a popular savings option typically offered by banks and financial institutions to encourage regular savings and help
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