Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Both Reeta and Ronika / has won / the dance competition / this year.
Option 1: the dance competition
Option 2: this year.
Option 3: Both Reeta and Ronika
Option 4: has won
Correct Answer: has won
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The error is in the subject-verb agreement. Since the subject is a compound subject (Both Reeta and Ronika), the verb should also be in the plural form. The correct verb form is have instead of has.
Therefore,
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.
Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research (1)______ that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music can (2)______ the brain’s production of the hormone dopamine. This increased dopamine production helps (3)________ feelings of anxiety and depression. Music is processed directly by the amygdala, which is the part of the brain (4)________ in mood and emotions. By reducing stress levels and providing a strong competing stimulus to the pain (5) ________ that enter the brain, music therapy can assist in pain management.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.
Option 1: intensify
Option 2: amend
Option 3: enhance
Option 4: relieve
Correct Answer: relieve
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Upon reconsideration, the context of the sentence suggests a focus on alleviating or lessening feelings of anxiety and depression. The word relieve fits this context, indicating a reduction or mitigation of these negative emotions.
Question : The largest 5-digit number exactly divisible by 88 is.
Option 1: 99990
Option 2: 99984
Option 3: 99978
Option 4: 99968
Correct Answer: 99968
Solution : The largest five-digit number is = 99999 After dividing 99999 with 88, we get 31 as the remainder If the number was 31 less, it would be completely divisible by 88, $\therefore$ The largest 5-digit number exactly divisible by 88 is = 99999 – 31
Question : The mode of the following data is __________. 13, 15, 31, 12, 27, 13, 27, 30, 27, 28 and 16
Option 1: 28
Option 2: 27
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 31
Correct Answer: 27
Solution : Mode is the most appearing data in a given dataset. Given dataset: 13, 15, 31, 12, 27, 13, 27, 30, 27, 28 and 16 Here, 27 appears 3 times, which is the most. So, the mode is 27. Hence, the correct answer is 27.
India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________. Question Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: globally
Option 2: tediously
Option 3: industrially
Option 4: mutually
Correct Answer: globally
Solution : The correct option to fill in the blank is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, considering the broader scope of the tea industry, the term globally fits well. It indicates that the industry is recognised not only at the national level but on a
Question : Directions: Each of A, B, C, D, E, F and G has an exam on a different day of the week starting on Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. A has an exam on Wednesday. Only one person has an exam between A and B. D has an exam on the day immediately before B. Only one person has an exam between F and B. G’s exam is on one of the days before A but on one of the days after C. On which day does G have an exam?
Option 1: Friday
Option 2: Tuesday
Option 3: Monday
Option 4: Wednesday
Correct Answer: Tuesday
Solution : Given: A has an exam on Wednesday. Only one person has an exam between A and B. D has an exam on the day immediately before B. Only one person has an exam between F and B. G’s exam is on one of the days
Question : The shape of peninsular plateau in India is ______.
Option 1: linear
Option 2: rectangular
Option 3: circular
Option 4: triangular
Correct Answer: triangular
Solution : The correct option is Triangular.
The shape of the peninsular plateau in India is roughly triangular. It is often referred to as the Indian Peninsula or the Deccan Plateau. The plateau is bound by the Western Ghats on the west, the Eastern Ghats on
Question : Bt seed is associated with
Option 1: RIce
Option 2: Wheat
Option 3: Cotton
Option 4: Oil Seeds
Correct Answer: Cotton
Solution : The correct answer is Cotton.
Insect resistance is linked to Bt seed. Corn, cotton, soybeans, and potatoes are among the crops that employ Bt seeds. Bt crops can assist to minimise pesticide use, which benefits both the environment and farmers. Bt seeds are safe to
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? gfe_ig_eii_fei_gf_ii
Option 1: ifgie
Option 2: figie
Option 3: eifgi
Option 4: ifige
Correct Answer: ifgie
Solution : Given: gfe_ig_eii_fei_gf_ii
To fill the series we have to divide the series – gfe_i / g_eii /_fei_ / gf_ii Let's check each option – First option: ifgie; gfeii / gfeii / gfeii / gfeii (gfeii is repeated
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? MPKL, NRLN, OTMP, PVNR, ?
Option 1: QXOT
Option 2: QXPT
Option 3: QYPT
Option 4: QXPU
Correct Answer: QXOT
Solution : Given: MPKL, NRLN, OTMP, PVNR,?
In the above-given series, add 1 to the place value of the first and third letters, and 2 to the place value of the second and fourth letters to get the next term. First letter of the series – M
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