Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question :
The largest invertebrate is a / an:
Option 1:
Sponge
Option 2:
Mollusc
Option 3: Arthropod
Option 4: Echinoderm
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is - Mollusc.
Molluscs are the largest invertebrate. They are the second-largest class of organisms on Earth with over 80,000 species, including small snails to enormous squid and octopuses.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The challenge in Madras High Court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list to concurrent list (1) ____ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) ____ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector has seen far too many changes, and most can't be (3) ____ For instance, a common national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) ____ to operate their own universities, schools, and education syllabus. The private sector is also flourishing in education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG, and doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is (5) ___ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating education in the Constitution are at stake. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: from
Option 2: for
Option 3: as
Option 4: since
Correct Answer: since
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The use of "since" in this context indicates a point in time when an event (the passing of the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act) occurred, marking the passage of time.
It is a suitable choice because it establishes
Question : If the interior of a regular polygon is 170$^\circ$, then the number of sides of the polygon is:
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 27
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Given: If the interior of a regular polygon is 170°. Each interior angle of a regular polygon is given as $\frac{2n–4}{n}\times 90^\circ$ where $n$ is its number of sides. So, $\frac{2n–4}{n}\times 90^\circ=170^\circ$ ⇒ $\frac{2n–4}{n}\times 9=17$ ⇒ $18n-36=17n$ $\therefore n=36$ Hence, the correct answer is 36.
Question : $x$ can copy 80 pages in 20 hours $x$ and $y$ together can copy 135 pages in 27 hours. Then $y$ can copy 20 pages in:
Option 1: 20 hours
Option 2: 3 hours
Option 3: 24 hours
Option 4: 12 hours
Correct Answer: 20 hours
Solution : Assuming that $x$ efficiency is $e_x$ and $y$ efficiency is $e_y$. Given that $x$ can copy 80 pages in 20 hours, $⇒e_x = \frac{\text{pages}}{\text{time}} = \frac{80}{20} = 4$ Given that $x$ and $y$ together can copy 135 pages in 27 hours, $⇒e_x + e_y
Question : Which of the following rivers is not included in the "Panchnad"?
Option 1: The Beas
Option 2: The Sutlej
Option 3: The Indus
Option 4: The Ravi
Correct Answer: The Indus
Solution : The correct answer is The Indus.
"Panchnad" refers to the five rivers that form the historic region of Punjab, India. These five rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. The Indus River, although significant in its own right, is not considered part of
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. A, E, J, N, S, W, ?
Option 1: Z
Option 2: A
Option 3: B
Option 4: C
Correct Answer: B
Solution : Given: A, E, J, N, S, W, ?
Add 4 and 5 alternatively to the place values of the letters to get the next term. A + 4 = E; E + 5 = J; J + 4 = N; N + 5 = S;
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".
As per the invitation card, Rahim marries with Sayra on 13th December, Monday.
(1) As per the invitation card,
(2) No Error
(3) 13th December, Monday.
(4) Rahim marries with Sayra
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The term "marries" is not followed by the preposition "with" as it is superfluous. When we talk about someone getting married, we usually use the future tense will marry instead of marries.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "As
Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Option 1: CEMENT
Option 2: NOUN
Option 3: COUNTER
Option 4: TENSE
Correct Answer: COUNTER
Solution : Given: ANNOUNCEMENTS
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ANNOUNCEMENTS – First option: CEMENT; All the letters of CEMENT are present in the word ANNOUNCEMENTS. Second option: NOUN; All the letters of NOUN are present in the word ANNOUNCEMENTS. Third option: COUNTER;
Question : Ugadi is celebrated in which of the following states?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Himachal Pradesh
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
Ugadi is a famous festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, as well as in Karnataka and Telangana. It is a day celebrated to mark the beginning of a new year in Andhra and Karnataka.
Question : The largest coral reef in 'the world is found near the coast of
Option 1: Brazil
Option 2: Australia
Option 3: Sri Lanka
Option 4: Cuba
Correct Answer: Australia
Solution : The correct option is - Australia.
The Great Barrier Reef, which stretches 1,429 miles over an area of around 133,000 square miles, is the world's biggest coral reef system. The reef is found in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
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