Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. Cheetahs typically reach 67–94 cm at the shoulder, and the head-and-body length is between 1.1 and 1.5 m. B. Adults typically weigh between 20 and 65 kg. C. The cheetah is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. D. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 128 km per hour.
Option 1: CDAB
Option 2: CADB
Option 3: ABDC
Option 4: ADBC
Correct Answer: CDAB
Solution : The correct choice is the first option: CDAB.
The logical flow of information is:
Sentence C: This sentence serves as an introduction, providing essential information about what the subsequent sentences will discuss.
Sentence D: This follows logically as it introduces a unique and
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. My complaint is that the gardener dozes off during work.
Option 1: challenge
Option 2: carp
Option 3: praise
Option 4: demur
Correct Answer: praise
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The noun complaint means a statement that something is unacceptable or not satisfactory.
The noun praise means to express admiration. Thus, it is the antonym for complaint.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The average weight of 100 students is 32 kg. The average weight of the first 49 students is 30 kg and that of the last 50 students is 34 kg. What is the weight (in kg) of the 50th student?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 33
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : The average weight of 100 students is 32 kg. So, the total weight of the 100 students is = (32 × 100) = 3200 kg Now, the average weight of the first 49 students is 30 kg and that of the last 50 students is
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
My uncle couldn’t rise up from his bed no more.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this context, "any more" is suitable as it implies that the uncle cannot rise from his bed to a greater extent or any longer. It indicates a limitation or inability to continue the action of rising. Moreover,
Question : The Environment (Protection) Bill was passed by the Parliament of India in-
Option 1: 1984
Option 2: 1972
Option 3: 1986
Option 4: 1981
Correct Answer: 1986
Solution : The correct option is - 1986
Following the Bhopal Gas Tragedy or Bhopal Disaster, the [Indian government] promulgated the Environment Protection Act of 1986 in accordance with Article 253 of the Constitution. The purpose of the Environment (Protection) Act (EPA), which was passed, was to
Question : Find the value of the given expression. [76 – {90 ÷ 5 (24 – 36 ÷ 3) ÷ 3}]
Option 1: 71.5
Option 2: 75.5
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 77.5
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : $[76 - \{90 ÷ 5 (24 - 36 ÷ 3) ÷ 3\}]$ $=[76-\{90\div5(24-12)\div3\}]$ $=[76-\{90\div5\times12\div3\}]$ $=[76-\{18\times4\}]$ $=[76-72]$ $=4$ Hence, the correct answer is 4.
Question : Which dynasty was started by Khizr Khan?
Option 1: The Sayyid
Option 2: The Lodhi
Option 3: The Rajput
Option 4: The Khalji
Correct Answer: The Sayyid
Solution : The correct answer is Sayyid.
After the last of the Tughlaq passed away in 1413 A.D., Khizr Khan seized control of Delhi and established the Sayyid dynasty. The Sayyid Dynasty’s kings proclaimed their claim to the throne because they had a divine entitlement to
Question : The length of the badminton court for singles is:
Option 1: 13.44m
Option 2: 13.55m
Option 3: 14m
Option 4: 13.40m
Correct Answer: 13.40m
Solution : The correct option is 13.40m.
13.4 meters, or about 44 feet, is the usual length of a badminton court for singles play. The baseline is at the back boundary line, even though the front boundary line is closer to the net. A standard badminton court
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. Mahatma Gandhi got a doctor to volunteer his services for six months. B. Health conditions in Champaran were miserable. C. The doctor gave quinine to malaria patients and the ointment with castor oil to those with skin eruptions. D. Only three medicines were available- castor oil, quinine and sulphur ointment.
Option 1: BCDA
Option 2: CDAB
Option 3: ACBD
Option 4: BADC
Correct Answer: BADC
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The logical flow of sentences is as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Everything happened so quickly ______ she felt dazed.
Option 1: since
Option 2: that
Option 3: than
Option 4: then
Correct Answer: that
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
In the sentence, that is used as a subordinating conjunction. It introduces a dependent clause (she felt dazed) that explains the result or consequence of the action in the main clause (everything happened so quickly).
Therefore, the complete
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