Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.
Deforestation, wildfires, and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4)___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: effected
Option 2: obsoleted
Option 3: intensified
Option 4: affected
Correct Answer: affected
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: Affected means influenced by or impacted by something. In the context of the passage, it fits logically, conveying that animals might be influenced or impacted by their changing surroundings due to deforestation, wildfires, and pollution. Animals
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 no-examination policy would kill the competitive (1) __________among the students. It is (2) __________to encourage healthy competition in today's (3) ________where all admissions and job (4) _________are based on elimination. Also, (5) _________the total absence of examinations,(6) __________who truly deserve may not get fair (7) _________, while those who need to (8) ________may not get the right (9)__________. Moreover, examinations help to assess the (10) __________of teaching.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 8.
Option 1: encourage
Option 2: recover
Option 3: reform
Option 4: improve
Correct Answer: improve
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The passage emphasises the importance of examinations in encouraging healthy competition and providing a fair assessment of individuals.
In this context, the term improve suggests that some students may require guidance to enhance their skills or performance.
Question : If $p = 8.15,$ $q = 9.06$, and $r =-17.21$, then the value of $p^3+q^3+r^3-3 p q r$ is:
Option 1: −3.81
Option 2: −5.62
Option 3: 4.75
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : $p = 8.15,$ $q = 9.06$ and $r =-17.21$ We know that, If $a+b+c=0$, then $a^3+b^3+c^3-3abc=0$ Here, $p+q+r=8.15+9.06+(-17.21)=0$ So, $p^3+q^3+r^3-3pqr=0$ Hence, the correct answer is 0.
Question : The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced the launch of ______, which is a doorstep distribution drive to deliver crop insurance policies to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
Option 1: Meri Policy Mere Hath
Option 2: Saubhagya Scheme
Option 3: SEED Scheme
Option 4: Kaushal Yojana
Correct Answer: Meri Policy Mere Hath
Solution : The correct answer is Meri Policy Mere Hath.
The 'Meri Policy Mere Hath' initiative or program is part of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and it aims to motivate all the farmers in the country to insure their crops. Under this
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My father give up / smoking when / I was twelve / years old.
Option 1: My father give up
Option 2: smoking when
Option 3: I was twelve
Option 4: years old
Correct Answer: My father give up
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The error is in the verb give. When expressing an action that occurred in the past, the past-tense form of the verb should be used. The correct past tense form of give is gave.
Therefore,
Question : The pie chart given below shows the sales of 7 different companies. The total sales of all these 7 companies are 3600. The sale of a particular company is shown in terms of degree with respect to the total sales of all these 7 companies.
Which of the following statements is correct? I. The ratio of the average sales of companies P and Q to the average sales of T and U is 9 : 10. II. The difference between the total sales of companies R and S and the sales of V is 1050.
Option 1: Neither I nor II
Option 2: Only II
Option 3: Only I
Option 4: Both I and II
Correct Answer: Only I
Solution : Total sales of 7 companies = 3600 Note that the average sale is proportional to the angle in the pie chart. Sale of company X = $\frac{\text{Angle of that company in pie chart}}{\text{Total angle that is 360°}}\times$Total sales of all companies I. Sale of
Question : As of 2023, the term of office of the Vice-President of India is
Option 1: 4 years
Option 2: 5 years
Option 3: 2 years
Option 4: 6 years
Correct Answer: 5 years
Solution : The correct answer is 5 years.
The President and Vice-President are chosen for the 5-year term. The President is chosen by the electoral college mentioned in the constitution. The Vice President is the Ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha and is elected by
Question : Direction: Roshan is taller than Hardik who is shorter than Susheel. Niza is taller than Harry but shorter than Hardik. Susheel is shorter than Roshan. Who is the tallest?
Option 1: Susheel
Option 2: Hardik
Option 3: Harry
Option 4: Roshan
Correct Answer: Roshan
Solution : Given:
Roshan is taller than Hardik → Roshan > Hardik
Hardik is shorter than Susheel → Susheel > Hardik
Niza is taller than Harry but shorter than Hardik → Hardik > Niza > Harry
Susheel is shorter than Roshan → Roshan > Susheel
So, from
Question : In India, which of the following bodies is constitutional in nature?
Option 1: NITI Aayog
Option 2: National Human Rights Commission
Option 3: Central Vigilance Commission
Option 4: Finance Commission
Correct Answer: Finance Commission
Solution : The correct answer is the Finance Commission.
According to Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, the Finance Commission of India is established every five years by the Indian President. It is an advisory body that deals with the distribution of tax revenues among
Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs and numbers which of the following equations will be correct? × and ÷, 7 and 9
Option 1: 9 – 7 × 2 + 6 ÷ 3 = 11
Option 2: 9 + 4 × 3 – 7 ÷ 1 = 40
Option 3: 8 × 3 ÷ 6 + 9 – 7 = 14
Option 4: 9 × 3 + 4 ÷ 2 – 7 = 18
Correct Answer: 8 × 3 ÷ 6 + 9 – 7 = 14
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 9 – 7 × 2 + 6 ÷ 3 = 11 On interchanging the given signs and numbers, the equation becomes – ⇒ 7 – 9 ÷ 2
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