Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/numbers of consonants/vowels in the word) Race : Track
Option 1: Athletics : Stadium
Option 2: Cart : Wheel
Option 3: Wrestling : Court
Option 4: Exercise : Course
Correct Answer: Athletics : Stadium
Solution : Given: Race : Track
Like, the race track is built for the racing of athletes, or vehicles.
Let's check the options – First option: Athletics : Stadium; Athletics event occurs in the stadium. Second option: Cart : Wheel; Cart is a vehicle and
Question : Which of the following is a unit of distance?
Option 1: Newton
Option 2: Watt
Option 3: Light-year
Option 4: Joule
Correct Answer: Light-year
Solution : The correct answer is Light-year.
The unit of distance is one light-year. It represents the total distance that light can cover in a year. The speed of light is approximately 300,000 kilometres per second. Thus, it can cover roughly 10 trillion kilometres in a year.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I went on (1) _____ trying to 'find out how to'; but I wrote two or three novels without feeling that I had made (2) _____ progress. It was not until I wrote 'Ethan Frome' that I suddenly felt the artisan's full (3) _____ of his implements. When 'Ethan Frome' first appeared, I was (4) _____ criticised by the reviewers for what was considered the clumsy structure of the tale. I had pondered long on this structure, had felt its peculiar difficulties and possible awkwardness, but could think of no (5) _____ which would serve as well in the given case, and though I am far from thinking 'Ethan Frome' is my best novel, and am bored and even exasperated when I am told that it is, I am still sure that its structure is not its weak point.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: selectively
Option 2: severely
Option 3: intelligibly
Option 4: legibly
Correct Answer: severely
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Severely means strictly or harshly, which fits into the context. The sentence conveys that the narrator was harshly criticised by the reviewers.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A raptor's day begins soon after dawn. They (1). ________their wings for a quick warm-up and are ready for the hunt. Nature (2). ___________these birds so well that they do not need to hunt every day. By (3) __________a good kill on a particular day, the larger raptor can go without hunting (4) __________two or three weeks. These predators can do without regular meals. This helps them to (5)_____________if there is bad weather or lack of food.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Option 1: fling
Option 2: flee
Option 3: flap
Option 4: flow
Correct Answer: flap
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The term flap in this context refers to the movement of a raptor's wings, particularly for a quick warm-up before the hunt.
Question : In Table Tennis, how many lets are allowed in a row on a serve?
Option 1: Three
Option 2: Unlimited
Option 3: Two
Option 4: One
Correct Answer: Unlimited
Solution : The correct answer is Unlimited.
All players are allowed unlimited let serves in table tennis. There is no limit on the number of let allowed in a row on a serve in table tennis. In table tennis, all players have an unlimited number of let
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 offer ______to all who ask.
Option 1: councillor
Option 2: council
Option 3: counsellor
Option 4: counsel
Correct Answer: counsel
Solution : The correct word to fill in the blanks is the fourth option.
Counsel means the sense of advice or guidance. The sentence "We offer counsel to all who ask" means that the speaker or organisation is willing to provide advice or guidance to anyone who
Question :
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Anyone interested in computer programming can find a job in the contemporary industry if you learn the basic programming languages, such as COBOL and FORTRAN.
(1) by studying
(2) by the study of
(3) if he would learn
(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.
It is a concise and grammatically correct way to convey the idea that one can find a job in the contemporary industry through the process of studying basic programming languages.
The other options are either grammatically incorrect or
Question : Which of the following games was included in Rio Olympics after more than 100 years ?
Option 1: Diving
Option 2: Taekwondo
Option 3: Beach Volleyball
Option 4: Golf
Correct Answer: Golf
Solution : The correct option is - Golf.
Golf was a part of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio for the first time since the Summer olympics in 1904.
Justin Rose of Britain won gold medal,Henrik Stenson of Sweden won silver and bronze medal was won by
Question : Which of the following does not form a part of the foreign exchange reserve of India?
Option 1: Gold
Option 2: SDRs
Option 3: Foreign currency assests
Option 4: Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies
Correct Answer: Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies
Solution : Correct Answer is Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies
A central bank's holdings in foreign currencies are known as foreign exchange reserves. These reserves are employed to support obligations and
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Every minister is ___ to the Parliament.
Option 1: responsive
Option 2: response
Option 3: responsibility
Option 4: responsible
Correct Answer: responsible
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
It means having an obligation to do something or being accountable for one's actions. This word, as an adjective, fits well in the context of the sentence. It conveys the idea that every minister has a duty or
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