Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Three of the following letter clusters are alike in some manner and hence, form a group. Which letter cluster does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: EVS
Option 2: IRP
Option 3: VEB
Option 4: GTQ
Correct Answer: IRP
Solution : Let's check each option – First Option: EVS; E and V are opposite pairs; V – 3 = S Second Option: IRP; I and R are opposite pairs; R – 2 = P Third Option: VEB; V and E are opposite pairs; E – 3
Question : Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secretion of
Option 1: Thyroxine
Option 2: Testosterone
Option 3: Estradiol
Option 4: Estrol
Correct Answer: Thyroxine
Solution : The correct answer is Thyroxine.
Thyroxine (T4) produces an accelerated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, potential palpitations, and might lead to heart failure when secreted in excess, also known as hypersecretion. It is associated with hyperthyroidism.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 2 : 10 :: 26 : ?
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 42
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 50
Solution : Given: 2 : 10 :: 26 : ?
Here, add 1 to the square of consecutive odd numbers. Like, (1)2 + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2 (3)2 + 1 = 9 + 1 = 10 Numbers 1 and 3 are consecutive
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. It was an horrible day at the office for Roy, but he didn’t allow it to spoil his evening plans.
Option 1: was a horrible day at the office
Option 2: were a horrible day at office
Option 3: No substitution
Option 4: horrible day at the office
Correct Answer: was a horrible day at the office
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: In the sentence "It was an horrible day at the office for Roy", the use of the indefinite article "an" before "horrible day" is inaccurate. The sentence describes a specific
Question : Select the most appropriate active form of the given sentence.
How many members were informed about the meeting in time?
Option 1: How many meetings did you inform about the members in time?
Option 2: How many members did you inform about the meeting in time?
Option 3: How many members have you informed about the meeting in time?
Option 4: How many members could you inform about the meeting in time?
Correct Answer: How many members did you inform about the meeting in time?
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The given sentence is in the passive voice. In the active-passive transformation, except for (who and whom), the rest of the Wh-family pronouns will remain unchanged.
Question : Directions: If A × B means that A is the brother of B, A – B means that A is the sister of B, and A + B means that A is the father of B, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the paternal aunt of R?
Option 1: P – Q × R
Option 2: P – Q + R
Option 3: P × Q + R
Option 4: P + Q – R
Correct Answer: P – Q + R
Solution : Given: A × B means that A is the brother of B, A – B means that A is the sister of B, and A + B means that A is the father of B.
First option: P – Q ×
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
He served as President (1) / of the Lions Club (2) / since fifteen years (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Since is used to indicate a specific point in time in the past (e.g., since 2000), while for is used to indicate a duration or period of time. In this context, the intended meaning refers
Question : If $\left ( a+\frac{1}{a} \right )^{2}=3$, then the value of $\left ( a^{2}+\frac{1}{a^{2}} \right )$ will be:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: $(a+\frac{1}{a})^2=3$ Expanding the left side of the equation: ⇒ $a^2 + 2(a)(\frac{1}{a}) + \left(\frac{1}{a}\right)^2 = 3$ ⇒ $a^2 + 2 + \frac{1}{a^2} = 3$ ⇒ $a^2 + \frac{1}{a^2} = 3 - 2$ ⇒ $a^2 + \frac{1}{a^2} = 1$ Therefore, the value of $a^2 +
Question : The solar radiation coming to Earth is called
Option 1: Radiant energy
Option 2: Insolation
Option 3: Sunshine
Option 4: Terrestrail radiation
Correct Answer: Insolation
Solution : The correct option is Insolation.
The solar radiation that the Earth's surface receives is referred to as "insolation". The term insolation (incoming solar radiation) refers to the quantity of solar energy that reaches the Earth's surface. It includes visible light, ultraviolet (UV), and infrared (IR)
Question : Direction: If H = 8 and HAT = 29, find how much BOX =?
Option 1: 46
Option 2: 43
Option 4: 41
Correct Answer: 41
Solution : Given:
H = 8 and HAT = 29
The place value of H is 8. The place values of letters of HAT are H → 8; A → 1; T → 20
The sum of place values of letters of HAT is 8 + 1
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