Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
A piano teacher described an interesting encounter she had had with a young lady who came to inquire about music lessons. The young lady asked her, “How long will this course take?
My father tells me that it is in fashion now to be able to play musical instruments and that I should learn one quickly. I want something that will be quick, fast, and easy like, like….” When the amused teacher explained that it would take a lifetime of meticulous practice to learn music, her face fell and, needless to say, she never came back. The single most important factor that distinguishes those of us who succeed in any venture and those of us who don’t is this ‘instant coffee’ attitude. Most of us want results quickly. We want to reach the top immediately and get worked up when things go wrong. Perseverance and patience are forgotten words. We get upset, frustrated, and angry when a skill or activity requires us to put in a lot of effort and time. We get dejected and want to give it up. But such thinking serves no good. For, it doesn’t solve the problem. Life is tough for those with an ‘instant coffee’ attitude.
Success, real success and happiness come to those who have a ‘bread-making’ attitude those who are willing to knead the dough, wait for hours for it to rise, only to punch it down and knead some more, wait for another couple of hours for it to rise again, and then bake it before it is ready to be eaten. Nothing is instantaneous. For every endeavour – whether in the area of career, academics, music, sports, relationships, physical fitness or even spirituality – it is a long, arduous journey.
Only if we are willing to put in the time, and painstaking effort and have faith, can we get results. If we don’t accept this difficult but true fact of life, our lives will be far from being happy and fulfilling. For we may not make that extra effort which can change the course of life dramatically, for the good. The major problem with these ‘instant coffee’ solutions is that they are invariably short-lived. If we stubbornly refuse to give up this search for quick solutions, all we do is end up on the wrong track.
Question:
Why did the young lady approach the piano teacher for music lessons?
Option 1: The piano teacher was highly accomplished.
Option 2: She was willing to practise hard to become a successful piano player.
Option 3: It was considered fashionable to be able to play musical instruments.
Option 4: She was a music lover and was keen to take lessons.
Correct Answer: It was considered fashionable to be able to play musical instruments.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
According to the third line of the second paragraph, it states, "My father tells me that it is in fashion now to be able to play musical
Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. He asked me if I would like to learn French.
Option 1: He said to me, "Do you like to learn French?"
Option 2: He said to me, "I would like to learn French."
Option 3: He said to me, "You would like to learn French?"
Option 4: He said to me, "Would you like to learn French?"
Correct Answer: He said to me, "Would you like to learn French?"
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In converting the indirect speech to the direct speech, we follow the steps as follows:
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, GALE is coded as 3576, and FLAG is coded as 7361. What is the code for E in the given code language?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: GALE is coded as 3576, and FLAG is coded as 7361.
On comparing both the coded words, we find that – In the given words, G, A, L, and the codes 3, 6, and 7 are common. The remaining letters and code in the
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".
The Statesman has the (1) / larger circulation (2) / of all English dailies. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
Explanation:
The adjective "larger" in the original sentence is incorrect when comparing the circulation of "The Statesman" to that of all English dailies. While making a comparison with all, the superlative forms should be used.
Question : Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as 'The Golden Crescent' the largest opium industry in the world ?
Option 1: Myanmar, Loas and Thailand
Option 2: Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
Option 3: Afghanistan, Pakistan anf Iran
Option 4: Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Correct Answer: Afghanistan, Pakistan anf Iran
Solution : The correct option is Afghanistan, Pakistan anf Iran.
Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan are the nations known as 'The Golden Crescent' in the context of the world's largest opium business. These nations are notable for extensive opium poppy cultivation and the manufacture of
Question : Most of the devastating earthquakes are usually caused by
Option 1: Eustatic movement
Option 2: Isostatic movement
Option 3: Collision of earth plates
Option 4: Volcanic eruptions.
Correct Answer: Collision of earth plates
Solution : The correct answer is collision of earth plates.
Earthquakes literally means the shaking of earth. It is caused by the sudden release of energy at any point inside earth because of abrupt movement of tectonic plates. The worst earthquakes are usually caused
Question : If for an isosceles triangle, the length of each equal side is $a$ units and that of the third side is $b$ units, then its area will be:
Option 1: $\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{4b^{2}-a^{2}}$ sq. units
Option 2: $\frac{a}{2}\sqrt{2a^{2}-b^{2}}$ sq. units
Option 3: $\frac{b}{4}\sqrt{4a^{2}-b^{2}}$ sq. units
Option 4: $\frac{b}{2}\sqrt{a^{2}-2b^{2}}$ sq. units
Correct Answer: $\frac{b}{4}\sqrt{4a^{2}-b^{2}}$ sq. units
Solution : In an isosceles triangle with two sides of length $a$ units and a base of length $b$ units. The height can be found using the Pythagorean theorem, $ = \sqrt{a^2 - \left(\frac{b}{2}\right)^2}$ The area of the triangle, $= \frac{1}{2} \times$ base $\times$ height
Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs and numbers which of the following equations will be not correct? – and ÷, 8 and 2 I. 5 + 7 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 = 9 II. 3 + 8 × 4 –2 ÷ 1 = 3
Option 1: Neither I nor II
Option 2: Only II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Only I
Solution : Given: I. 5 + 7 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 = 9 II. 3 + 8 × 4 –2 ÷ 1 = 3
After interchanging the signs and numbers the equations are as follows – I. 5 + 7 ÷ 2 × 4
Question : Taenia solium(Tape worm) lives as a parasite in
Option 1: Pig
Option 2: Abdomen of man/woman
Option 3: Intestine of man/woman
Option 4: Liver of man/woman
Correct Answer: Intestine of man/woman
Solution : The correct option is Intestine of man/woman.
Taenia solium, sometimes known as the pig tapeworm, lives as a parasite in human intestines. It is an intestinal parasite that may infect the human digestive system when people eat undercooked or contaminated pork that contains
Question : A, B, and C can complete a piece of work separately in 10, 20, and 40 days, respectively. In how many days will the work be completed if A is assisted by both B and C on every third day?
Option 1: $8\frac{2}{7}$
Option 2: $9$
Option 3: $10 \frac{2}{3}$
Option 4: $6$
Correct Answer: $8\frac{2}{7}$
Solution : A's 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{10}$ B's 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{20}$ C's 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{40}$ (A + B + C)'s 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{20}+\frac{1}{40}$ = $\frac{7}{40}$ Work done in three days will be the sum of A's two days'
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