Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In computer science, data hazard occurs when
Option 1: pipeline changes the order of read/write access to operands.
Option 2: performance loss.
Option 3: machine size is limited.
Option 4: some functional unit is not fully pipelined.
Correct Answer: pipeline changes the order of read/write access to operands.
Solution : The correct answer is pipeline changes the order of read/write access to operands.
When the pipeline alters the sequence of read/write accesses to operands, the order changes from the order observed by sequential executing instructions on
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Some turned their eyes to the TV screen, waiting for the movie to begin. B. No sooner had the big jet taken off than the passengers began to busy themselves. C. They knew it would be a long flight to Boston. D. Others took out books and magazines to read.
Option 1: CBAD
Option 2: CBDA
Option 3: BCAD
Option 4: BDAC
Correct Answer: BCAD
Solution : The correct order is the third option: BCAD.
The logical flow of the sentences is as follows:
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".
Bobby learnt the alphabets at the age of two.
(1) No Error
(2) age of two
(3) Bobby learnt the
(4) alphabets at the
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The word "alphabets" is in the plural form, but when referring to the set of letters used in writing, it should be in the singular form, which is "alphabet."
Therefore, the corrected sentence is, "Bobby learnt the alphabet at the age of two."
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.
Four of the most popular forms, i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram, of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people's mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2)________ children's and young people's body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3)_________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors, and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyberbullying and social media (4)________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK's psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic, and they (5)_________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: legitimately
Option 2: impartially
Option 3: unfairly
Option 4: outlandish
Correct Answer: unfairly
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In the context of the passage, the sentence suggests that blaming social media alone for the complex reasons behind the decline in young people's mental health is not a fair or justified approach. The word "unfairly"
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
In twenty wrecks, five lives were fortunately lost.
(1) in twenty wrecks
(2) five lives were
(3) No Error
(4) fortunately lost
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The word "fortunately" suggests that something good or lucky happened, but death is not a fortunate event. Thus, it should be unfortunate to express that it's a sad situation.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "In twenty wrecks,
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
We were introduced to each other (by a mutual friend).
(1) through a mutual friend.
(2) by a common friend.
(3) by mutual friends.
(4) No Improvement
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: Mutual friends are the ones who share warmth. Though mutual friend and common friend can be interchangeably used, it is better to use "by a common friend", as it refers to a single friend who introduced them
Question : Which of the following is a mettalic ore?
Option 1: Mica
Option 2: Quartz
Option 3: feldspar
Option 4: Galena
Correct Answer: Galena
Solution : The correct option is Galena.
An ore of metal is galena. It is made of lead sulfide (PbS), which is the main lead ore. Galena has a metallic shine and is frequently found in conjunction with other metallic ores such as chalcopyrite (copper ore) and
Question : Which of the following combinations of "animal" and "area they are found in" is incorrect?
Option 1: Kangaroo - Australia
Option 2: Orangutan - Caribbean islands
Option 3: Ostrich - Savanna and desert regions
Option 4: Lemurs - Madagascar
Correct Answer: Orangutan - Caribbean islands
Solution : The correct answer is Orangutan - Caribbean islands.
Orangutans are not native to the Caribbean islands. Orangutans are great apes native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, which are located in Southeast Asia. They are not found in the Americas, including
Question : Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A. It is a old uniform, but a memorable thing for me. B. It is old uniform, but a memorable thing for me. C. It is the old uniform, but a memorable thing for me. D. It is an old uniform, but a memorable thing for me.
Option 1: D
Option 2: C
Option 3: B
Option 4: A
Correct Answer: D
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this sentence, "an" is used before "old uniform" because "old" starts with a vowel sound ("o"). The sentence also includes the necessary articles ("an" and "a") and uses proper structure to convey the intended meaning, which is
Question : Direction: In a certain code, LONDON is coded as 24 – 30 – 28 – 8 – 30 – 28. How will FRANCE be coded?
Option 1: 10 – 24 – 6 – 28 – 6 – 12
Option 2: 12 – 26 – 6 – 28 – 8 – 10
Option 3: 12 – 36 – 2 – 28 – 6 – 10
Option 4: 12 – 26 – 2 – 28 – 8 – 10
Correct Answer: 12 – 36 – 2 – 28 – 6 – 10
Solution : Given:
LONDON = 24 – 30 – 28 – 8 – 30 – 28
For LONDON; L → 12 × 2 = 24 ( place value multiplied by 2 ); O → 15 × 2
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