Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Isn’t knowledge supposed to make life sweeter and happier?
Option 1: Curriculum
Option 2: Profession
Option 3: Wisdom
Option 4: Superiority
Correct Answer: Wisdom
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Wisdom means the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the ability to make sound decisions. This aligns with the idea of knowledge contributing to a sweeter and happier life.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : How many times did India organise the Commonwealth Games?
Option 1: Once
Option 2: Twice
Option 3: Thrice
Option 4: Never
Correct Answer: Once
Solution : The correct answer is Once.
India has hosted the Commonwealth Games once, in 2010. The 19th Commonwealth Games, also known as Delhi 2010, were held in the national capital, New Delhi.
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Oligopoly
Option 2: Xylophone
Option 3: Zenith
Option 4: Robbust
Correct Answer: Robbust
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Robust means strong, healthy, vigorous, or characterised by strength and resilience. It is often used to describe something sturdy, durable, or capable of withstanding challenging conditions.
The correct spelling for robbust is robust.
Question : If $x+\frac{1}{x}=1$, then the value of $\frac{x^2+7x+1}{x^2+11x+1}$:
Option 1: $\frac{3}{4}$
Option 2: $\frac{2}{3}$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{3}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{4}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{2}{3}$
Solution : Given: $x+\frac{1}{x}=1$ Dividing numerator and denominator of $\frac{x^2+7x+1}{x^2+11x+1}$ by $x$. So, $\frac{x^2+7x+1}{x^2+11x+1}$ = $\frac{x+7+\frac{1}{x}}{x+11+\frac{1}{x}}$ = $\frac{1+7}{1+11}$ = $\frac{8}{12}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{2}{3}$.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said impatiently, "I don’t need any help."
Option 1: She said impatiently that I don’t need any help.
Option 2: She said impatiently that she didn’t need any help.
Option 3: She said impatiently she don’t need any help.
Option 4: She said impatiently that she doesn’t need any help.
Correct Answer: She said impatiently that she didn’t need any help.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Narration Conversion:
Question : Select the correct collocation from the options and complete the sentence.
Rahul is _____ coding.
Option 1: skilled on
Option 2: strong of
Option 3: experienced of
Option 4: experienced in
Correct Answer: experienced in
Explanation:
In English, certain prepositions are conventionally associated with specific words. When discussing proficiency or expertise in a particular activity or field, the preposition "in" is commonly used. In the context of coding or programming, people are
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. PEON : QRHS :: JOCK : ?
Option 1: NFRM
Option 2: NFMR
Option 3: NEFM
Option 4: NFMM
Correct Answer: NFRM
Solution : Given: PEON : QRHS :: JOCK : ?
Reverse the letters of the word PEON, PEON→NOEP Now, add 3 to these reversed letters – N + 3 = Q; O + 3 = R; E + 3 = H; P + 3 = S Thus,
Question : Find the LCM of 186.6 and 373.2.
Option 1: 373.2
Option 2: 398.2
Option 3: 186.6
Option 4: 276.6
Correct Answer: 373.2
Solution : Given numbers are 186.6 and 373.2 Now, 373.2 = 186.6 × 2 So, the LCM of 186.6 and 373.2 = 186.6 × 2 = 373.2 Hence, the correct answer is 373.2
Question : Directions: Consider the given statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the following conclusions or assumptions be drawn from the given statement. Statement: To achieve economic development, people should work hard. Conclusions: I. Economic development is directly related to people's hard work. II. Working hard for all the people is impossible.
Option 1: Only I follows
Option 2: Only II follows
Option 3: Both I and II follow
Option 4: Neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Solution : Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Economic development is directly related to people's hard work. According to the given statement, people should work hard to achieve economic development, which means both are directly proportional to each other. Therefore, this conclusion follows. Conclusion
Option 1: Athlete
Option 2: Practically
Option 3: Benefitted
Option 4: Antartic
Correct Answer: Antartic
Solution : The incorrectly spelt word is marked by the fourth option.
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word referring to the southern polar region is "Antarctic", not "Antartic". The given spelling is missing the letter "c" after the letter "r". The incorrect spelling in the fourth
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