Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'leisure' from the given sentence:
After my working hours, I use my leisure time to take care of my flower garden, dig my restricted land, sow seeds and water the plants for proper growth and development.
Option 1: growth
Option 2: working
Option 3: restricted
Option 4: development
Correct Answer: working
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
In the context of the sentence, the speaker is describing how he uses his free time after working hours to tend to his flower garden. Working is the antonym that contrasts with the concept of leisure, as it
Question : Dhuandhar Falls originate from which of the following rivers?
Option 1: Mahanadi
Option 2: Godavari
Option 3: Narmada
Option 4: Krishna
Correct Answer: Narmada
Solution : The correct answer is Narmada.
Dhuandhar Falls is situated in Madhya Pradesh, close to Jabalpur. These falls are associated with the Narmada River. One of the main rivers in central India is the Narmada, and Dhuandhar Falls is a well-liked tourist destination because of its
Question : Which of the following sites of Harappan civilisation is located near Bolan Pass?
Option 1: Mehrgarh
Option 2: Chirand
Option 3: Gufkral
Option 4: Koldihwa
Correct Answer: Mehrgarh
Solution : The correct option is Mehrgarh.
Mehrgarh is an archaeological site located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is one of the earliest known Neolithic (New Stone Age) sites in South Asia. It existed in 7000 BC.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
Since my mother was angry so I did not utter a word.
(1) was angry so
(2) utter a word.
(3) since my mother
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
The word "since" in this context implies a cause-effect relationship or the passage of time. When used in this way, it doesn't need to be coupled with "so".
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Since my mother was
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. One’s options in this world are as (1) ___________________ as the horizon, which is technically a circle and thus (2) _______________ broad. Yet we must choose each step we take with (3) _______________ caution, for the footprints we leave (4) ___________ are as important as the (5) _____________ we will follow. They’re part of the same journey: our story. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: approach
Option 2: path
Option 3: manner
Option 4: custom
Correct Answer: path
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Explanation: In the context of the passage, the sentence emphasises the significance of the footprints left behind, suggesting that these footprints are crucial as they form part of the journey or story. The word path aligns perfectly
Question : If $\sin \theta=\frac{3}{5}$, then what is $\tan \theta ?$
Option 1: $\frac{3}{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{4}{3}$
Option 3: $\frac{4}{5}$
Option 4: $\frac{3}{4}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{3}{4}$
Solution : Given: $\sin \theta=\frac{3}{5}$ So, $\cos \theta =\sqrt{1-\sin^2 \theta} = \sqrt{1-(\frac{3}{5})^2} = \sqrt \frac{25-9}{25} = \frac{4}{5}$ Therefore, $\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\frac{3}{5}}{\frac{4}{5}} =\frac{3}{4}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{3}{4}$.
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. Being constant (1) _________ repeating a task or action, or performing an activity without a stop or interval. Consistency can never be attained in a sporadic or (2) _______ manner. When you perform anything regularly or constantly, you will not only build expertise in that area, but you will also gain a better (3) ________ of it. Because of the greater amount of effort put in over a longer period of time, this enhanced comprehension is (4) ________. As a result, consistency is the (5) _________ that allows anyone to consistently put in the effort.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: resistance
Option 2: apparatus
Option 3: instrument
Option 4: utensil
Correct Answer: instrument
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The word instrument fits well in the context of the sentence. The sentence conveys that consistency is the means or tool that allows anyone to consistently put in the effort. An instrument in this context is something used
Question : A student walked 6 km from his house to reach the metro station, then boarded a metro that had an average speed of 60 km/hr, and reached the destination. It took 3 hours for the entire journey. If the average speed of the entire journey is 32 km/hr, then the speed of walking is ________.
Option 1: 1.5 km/hr
Option 2: 3 km/hr
Option 3: 2 km/hr
Option 4: 4 km/hr
Correct Answer: 4 km/hr
Solution : Total distance travelled by him = $32 \times 3 = 96\ \mathrm{km}$ Distance covered on metro = $96 - 6 = 90\ \mathrm{km}$ Time taken by the metro to cover 90 km = $\frac{90}{60} = 1.5\ \mathrm{hours}$ Remaining time = $3 - 1.5 =
Question : Directions: In the following question, identify the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: CXA
Option 2: MNQ
Option 3: PKN
Option 4: HSU
Correct Answer: HSU
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: CXA; C + X = 3 + 24 = 27; X + 3 = A Second option: MNQ; M + N = 13 + 14 = 27; N + 3 = Q Third option: PKN; P + K
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Movie : Director :: Orchestra : ?
Option 1: Choreographer
Option 2: Conductor
Option 3: Dancer
Option 4: Audience
Correct Answer: Conductor
Solution : Given: Movie : Director :: Orchestra:? Like in a movie, a director is a person who controls a movie's artistic and dramatic aspects of the movie. Similarly, Conductors act as guides to the orchestras.
Hence, the second option is correct.
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