Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Doongri festival of Himachal Pradesh is primarily celebrated by which religious community?
Option 1: Buddhist
Option 2: Sikh
Option 3: Muslim
Option 4: Hindu
Correct Answer: Hindu
Solution : The correct answer is Hindu.
One of the Himachal Pradesh festivals, known as Doongri, is celebrated in Kullu on Basant Panchami. This festival is distinguished by the numerous folk dances and artistic performances, including vibrant kites and flower arrangements. Every year, it is observed from
Question : Terylene is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol in which acid?
Option 1: Benzoic acid
Option 2: Salicylic acid
Option 3: Phthalic acid
Option 4: Terephthalic acid
Correct Answer: Terephthalic acid
Solution : The correct answer is Terephthalic acid.
Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid are combined in a condensation reaction to create terylene, often known as polyester. Water molecules are eliminated during this reaction as the two monomers join together to form a polymer chain.
Question : Directions: By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equations will be not correct? 7 and 9
Option 1: 8 × 3 ÷ 6 + 9 – 7 = 2
Option 2: 7 + 6 – 9 × 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Option 3: 9 + 4 × 3 – 7 ÷ 1 = 10
Option 4: 9 × 3 + 4 ÷ 2 – 7 = 14
Correct Answer: 7 + 6 – 9 × 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Solution : Given: 7 and 9
Replace the given numbers in the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. First option: 8 × 3 ÷ 6 + 9 – 7 = 2
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: PONM
Option 2: EDCB
Option 3: SRQP
Option 4: BYXW
Correct Answer: BYXW
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: PONM→P – 1 = O; O – 1 = N; N – 1 = M Second option: EDCB→E – 1 = D; D – 1 = C; C – 1 = B Third option: SRQP→S – 1 =
Question : Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The crowd of the migrant worker at the station for the Shramik Special is unforgettable.
Option 1: at the station
Option 2: of the migrant worker
Option 3: The crowd
Option 4: is unforgettable
Correct Answer: of the migrant worker
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The collective noun crowd represents the collection of workers. Thus, the plural form of the noun should be used here.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The crowd of migrant workers at the station
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Words : Sentence :: Paragraphs : ?
Option 1: Typing
Option 2: Essay
Option 3: Letters
Option 4: Phrase
Correct Answer: Essay
Solution : Given: Words : Sentence :: Paragraphs : ?
The combination of words forms a sentence. Similarly, the combination of paragraphs forms an essay.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Direction: Govind starts from his house towards the west. After walking a distance of 25 metres, he turned to the right and walked 10 metres. He then turned left, moved a distance of 10 metres, turned to his left again, and walked 40 metres. He now turned to the left and walked 5 metres. Finally, he turns to his left. In which direction is he walking now?
Option 1: North
Option 2: South
Option 3: East
Option 4: West
Correct Answer: North
Solution : As per the given information, the movement of Govind will look as follows –
According to the above diagram, finally, Govind was walking in the north direction.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : What cells help in osmoregulation in Platyhelminthes?
Option 1: Nerve cells
Option 2: Flame cells
Option 3: Gangla
Option 4: Hooks
Correct Answer: Flame cells
Solution : The correct option is Flame cells.
Flame cells are responsible for water regulation and solute balance in the flatworm's body by excreting excess waste and maintaining proper osmotic balance.
Flame cells are mainly found in freshwater organisms. These are the specialised cells that perform
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".
None knows how it (was happened).
(1) was happened
(2) has happened
(3) happened
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option because it correctly conveys the action in the simple past tense so the past form of the verb i.e., happened should be used.
So, the correct sentence should be: "None knows how it happened."
Avika hopes getting a distinction in English.
Option 1: in English
Option 2: a distinction
Option 3: Avika hopes
Option 4: getting
Correct Answer: getting
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
There are some verbs that are always followed by the infinitive form. Thus, to get is the correct form to be used after hope.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Avika hopes to get a distinction in English.
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update