Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
We believe our value is in direct proportion to the value of our accomplishments. If we cannot accomplish certain results, we tend to feel (1)_____ about ourselves. Some of us try too hard and become workaholics and over-achievers. With a few genuine feelings of self-worth, we try to create some and prove that we are somebody by our successes and (2)_____. Because our desire for perfection is so great, we (3)_____ to set unrealistic goals and place unreasonable demands on ourselves. Failing, rather than encouraging us to have realistic aspirations, only leads to a mere punishing round of self-blame and a resolve to drive ourselves harder next time. If we do not finally achieve our goals, we are (4)____; despite everything we have done, we still feel (5)_____ inside.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: anxiety
Option 2: obstacles
Option 3: actions
Option 4: achievements
Correct Answer: achievements
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Achievements refer to the things a person accomplishes or succeeds in, and it's the most appropriate word in the context of proving one's worth through actions or successful endeavours.
The meanings of other words are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 29 : 111 :: 72 : ? :: 36 : 139
Option 1: 283
Option 2: 231
Option 3: 213
Option 4: 238
Correct Answer: 283
Solution : Given: 29 : 111 :: 72 : ? :: 36 : 139
Like, (29 × 4) – 5 = 116 – 5 = 111 (36 × 4) – 5 = 144 – 5 = 139 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 72 – (72 ×
Question : Match the columns
Column-A
(Enzyme/Protein)
Column-B (Role in DNA replication)
a. Joins the 3' end of the new DNA fragment to the 5' end of the previous one
Option 1: i-a, i-b, ii-c, iv-d
Option 2: i-b, ii-a, iil-d, iv-c
Option 3: i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Option 4: i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Correct Answer: i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Solution : The correct answer is i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a.
Helicase is responsible for unwinding the double-stranded DNA into single strands. It separates the two DNA strands by breaking the hydrogen bonds between them, creating a replication fork.
RNA primase is an enzyme that
Question : What is the compound interest earned on Rs. 80000 at 40% per annum in 1 year compounded quarterly?
Option 1: 28317
Option 2: 37128
Option 3: 18732
Option 4: 21387
Correct Answer: 37128
Solution : Given that: $P = 80000, r = 40\%$ per annum and $n = 1$. Compound Interest = $P \left(1 + \frac{\frac{R}{4}}{100}\right)^{4n} - P$ Where $P$ is the Principal amount (the initial amount of money), $R$ is the annual interest rate and $n$ is the year.
Question : Nihit started a business with INR 700. After 5 months Amit and Patel joined him with INR 300 and INR 400 respectively. At the end of the year, the business made a profit of INR 627. Find the share of Patel in the profit.
Option 1: INR 127
Option 2: INR 145
Option 3: INR 132
Option 4: INR 156
Correct Answer: INR 132
Solution : Profit for Nihit = 12 × 700 = 8400 units Profit for Amit = 7 × 300 = 2100 units Profit for Patel = 7 × 400 = 2800 units Ratio of their profits = $84 : 21 : 28 = 12 : 3
Question : Chittaranjan Das along with ___ set up the Swaraj Party in 1923 to contest the elections.
Option 1: Vallabhbhai Patel
Option 2: Rajendra Prasad
Option 3: Motilal Nehru
Option 4: Jawahar Lal Nehru
Correct Answer: Motilal Nehru
Solution : The correct option is Motilal Nehru.
Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru founded the Swaraj Party to contest elections in 1923. The Swaraj Party was a political party in British India that aimed to reform the Indian National Congress and advocated for swaraj or
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. The other was on the side table near the window. B. When I returned, I was shocked to see one set lying on the floor. C. I was gone for more than an hour. D. I had not completed reading the proofs so I left them on my desk.
Option 1: CDAB
Option 2: DBAC
Option 3: DCBA
Option 4: CBDA
Correct Answer: DCBA
Solution : The correct choice is the third option: DCBA.
Explanation: The sequence starts with D, setting the scene by mentioning the proofs on the desk. C follows, indicating the time elapsed. B is next, describing the shock upon return. Finally, A concludes by indicating
Question : Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
He consolidated his position as the leader of the political party.
Option 1: Weakened
Option 2: Devised
Option 3: Strengthened
Option 4: Formulated
Correct Answer: Weakened
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the context of the sentence, the word that is opposite in meaning to consolidated would be weakened.
While "consolidated" means to strengthen or make more secure, "weakened" signifies making something less strong or effective.
The
Question : There are 3 members in a family. The average age of the father and mother is 40 years. The average age of the father, mother, and daughter is 30 years. Find the age (in years) of the daughter.
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Given: The average age of the father (F) and mother (M) is 40 years. So, M + F = 2 × 40 = 80 years The average age of the father, mother, and daughter (D) is 30 years. So, M + F + D =
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
I and my parents live together.
(1) Me and my parents
(2) My parents and I
(3) My parents and me
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
The standard order is to have the first person placed last when listing multiple subjects. So, when discussing the first person and the parents, it is recommended that "my parents and I" be used rather than I and
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