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. He will make mistakes, but he will learn / by making mistakes. So, dear parents, / once you put the money in your / children’s little pockets, forget all on it.
Option 1: children’s little pockets, forget all on it.
Option 2: once you put the money in your
Option 3: by making mistakes. So, dear parents,
Option 4: He will make mistakes, but he will learn
Correct Answer: children’s little pockets, forget all on it.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The correct expression should be "forget all about it" instead of "forget all on it". The phrase "forget all about it" is idiomatic and means to stop thinking or worrying about something.
Question : In the given figure, $\mathrm{CD}$ and $\mathrm{AB}$ are the diameters of the circle and $\mathrm{AB}$ and $\mathrm{CD}$ are perpendicular to each other. $\mathrm{LQ}$ and $\mathrm{SR}$ are perpendiculars to $\mathrm{AB}$ and $\mathrm{CD}$, respectively. The radius of the circle is $5\;\mathrm{cm}$, $\mathrm{PB:PA = 2:3}$ and $\mathrm{CN:ND = 2:3}$. What is the length (in $\mathrm{cm}$) of $\mathrm{SM}$?
Option 1: $\left [ \left ( 5\sqrt{3} \right )-3 \right ]$
Option 2: $\left [ \left ( 4\sqrt{3} \right )-2 \right ]$
Option 3: $\left [ \left ( 2\sqrt{6} \right )-1 \right ]$
Option 4: $\left [ \left ( 5\sqrt{6} \right )-3 \right ]$
Correct Answer: $\left [ \left ( 2\sqrt{6} \right )-1 \right ]$
Solution :
Given that, $\mathrm{PB:PA = 2:3}$ and $\mathrm{AB}$ (is a diameter) $= 10 \;\mathrm{cm}$ Construction: Draw a line from $\mathrm{O}$ to $\mathrm{S}$. $\mathrm{PA} = \frac{3}{5}\times10 = 6 \;\mathrm{cm}$ $\mathrm{PB} = 10-6 = 4 \;\mathrm{cm}$ $\mathrm{OP = NM}$ $\mathrm{OP
Question : Ozone is ________of oxygen.
Option 1: allotrope
Option 2: isotope
Option 3: isobar
Option 4: isotone
Correct Answer: allotrope
Solution : The correct option is allotrope.
Ozone is an oxygen allotrope. Allotropes are structurally distinct forms of the same element in the same physical condition. Both ozone (O3) and diatomic oxygen (O2) are allotropes of oxygen. Isotopes are atoms of the
Question : "Meghaduta" was written by
Option 1: Humayun Kabir
Option 2: Khushwant Singh
Option 3: Banabhatta
Option 4: Kalidasa
Correct Answer: Kalidasa
Solution : The correct option is Kalidasa.
One of the finest Sanskrit poets, Kalidasa, is credited with writing the lyric poem Meghaduta. It is one of Kalidasa's most well-known compositions and contains 120 stanzas. It is written in two parts: Purva-Megha and Uttara-Megha. Horace Hayman Wilson provided
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. Some G is U. II. Some S is U. Conclusions: I. No S is G. II. No U is G.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No S is G – From the Venn diagram, there is no direct relation between S and G. Thus, no definite relation can
Question : The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, and C. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No Error' as your answer. He is not rich (A) / so he cannot afford (B) / to buy a expensive car (C).
Option 1: C
Option 2: A
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: B
Correct Answer: C
There is an error in segment C of the sentence.
The error is in using the article "a" before "expensive car." Since the word "expensive" starts with a vowel sound, it should be preceded by the article
Question : ' Agha Khan Cup ' is related with which of the following sports event ?
Option 1: Football
Option 2: Cricket
Option 3: Hockey
Option 4: Table Tennis
Correct Answer: Hockey
Solution : The correct answer is Hockey.
The Agha Khan Cup is linked to the sport of hockey. It originated in Mumbai and was instrumental in popularizing hockey in India. Hockey was introduced in India by the Britishers and now it is considered as the National sport
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (3, 16, 6) (4, 22, 6)
Option 1: (12, 50, 5)
Option 2: (9, 70, 8)
Option 3: (7, 43, 6)
Option 4: (9, 10, 11)
Correct Answer: (9, 70, 8)
Solution : Given: (3, 16, 6); (4, 22, 6)
Here the pattern followed is as follows – ⇒ (3, 16, 6)→3 × 6 = 18 and 18 – 2 = 16 ⇒ (4, 22, 6)→4 × 6 = 24 and 24 – 2 = 22
Question : Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Vigilant' from the following options:.
The burglar was very cautious, so he avoided the security perfectly, as they didn't find any proof.
Option 1: cautious
Option 2: proof
Option 3: burglar
Option 4: security
Correct Answer: cautious
Being vigilant means keeping a careful watch for possible dangers or difficulties. The adjective cautious means a person who is careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. These words have the same meaning. The other options have
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Inherent
Option 1: Increase
Option 2: Superficial
Option 3: Inborn
Option 4: Conclusion
Correct Answer: Inborn
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Inherent denotes essential qualities intrinsic to something, integral to its nature. These qualities are inseparable and represent an inherent aspect of the subject. In contrast, inborn highlights qualities present from birth, emphasising innate attributes naturally possessed by an
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