Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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."
Being (1) / a rainy day (2) / I could not go out. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error is in the first part because the participle phrase lacks a clear subject, which can lead to confusion.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "It being a rainy day, I could not go out."
Question : The circumference of the base of a cylindrical vessel is 264 cm and its height is 50 cm. The capacity (in litres) of the vessel is: (Take $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)
Option 1: 277.2
Option 2: 278.4
Option 3: 280.6
Option 4: 267.4
Correct Answer: 277.2
Solution : The capacity of a cylindrical vessel is the volume of a cylinder, which is $\pi r^2 h$, where $r$ is the radius of the base and $h$ is the height of the cylinder. Given that the circumference of the base of the cylinder is 264
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Full of hot air
Option 1: Talking nonsense
Option 2: Talking too much
Option 3: Being too proud
Option 4: Being hot tempered
Correct Answer: Talking nonsense
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Full of hot air means talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.
Question : In September 2022, who among the following was appointed as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India?
Option 1: General Manoj Mukund Naravane
Option 2: General Dalbir Singh Suhag
Option 3: Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired)
Option 4: General Manoj Pande
Correct Answer: Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired)
Solution : Correct answer is Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired)
Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) is India's second chief of Defence staff, First chief of Defence staff was general Bipin Rawat, He died in a helicopter crash in 2021. General Bipin Rawat
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Impede
Option 1: Intend
Option 2: Prompt
Option 3: Respite
Option 4: Hinder
Correct Answer: Hinder
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The term impede is a verb that means to obstruct or interfere with the progress, movement, or development of something. Similarly, hinder is a synonym that accurately conveys the idea of creating obstacles or slowing down progress.
The
Question : The Paralympics Games - 2024 will be hosted by _______.
Option 1: USA
Option 2: China
Option 3: Spain
Option 4: France
Correct Answer: France
Solution : The correct answer is France.
Paris was thought to be the favourite host for 2024 because it was decided to award the two games together. Paris was officially confirmed as the host city for 2024 when the IOC stated on July 31, 2017, that
Question : Due to increased weapon launching missions by North Korea, which country has launched a spy satellite to monitor it?
Option 1: South Korea
Option 2: U.S.A
Option 3: China
Option 4: Japan
Correct Answer: Japan
Solution : The correct answer is Japan.
North Korea is officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). It is located in East Asia on the Korean Peninsula. 38th parallel is the official demilitarized zone and the border between North Korea, and South Korea. Japan
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The police booked a case against the taxi driver for wrong parking.
(1) restricted
(2) wrote
(3) filed
(4) No Improvement
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
Filed means to submit a legal document to the appropriate authority.
The meanings of the other options are as follows: Booked is usually used for a person as it means to make an official note of
Question : In which year India won gold in men's hockey in the Olympic games?
Option 1: 1984
Option 2: 1992
Option 3: 1980
Option 4: 1988
Correct Answer: 1980
Solution : The correct answer is 1980.
India won the gold medal in men's field hockey at the 1980 Summer Olympic Games. The 1980 Olympics were held in Moscow, and the Indian men's hockey team emerged as the champions. The victory was a significant moment in the
Question : The chemical composition of cement is
Option 1: Limestone and Clay
Option 2: Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
Option 3: Limestone and Iron
Option 4: Clay and Gypsum
Correct Answer: Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
Solution : The correct option is Limestone, Clay and Gypsum.
Cement is made of clay, limestone, and gypsum. Calcium carbonate comes from limestone, while clay has silica, alumina and iron oxide. Gypsum is added to manage the setting time by delaying the hydration
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