Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A no-examination policy would kill the competitive (1) __________among the students. It is (2) ___________to encourage healthy competition in today's (3) __________where all admissions and job (4) _________are based on elimination. Also, (5) __________the total absence of examinations,(6) __________who truly deserve may not get fair (7) _____________, while those who need to (8) ________may not get the right (9)__________. Moreover, examinations help to assess the (10) ___________of teaching.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Option 1: Th
Option 2: among
Option 3: on
Option 4: between
Correct Answer: Th
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Here, in is used to indicate the circumstance or condition associated with the absence of examinations.
Therefore, the use of in this context helps to establish a connection between the absence of examinations and the issues that may
Question : Directions: A + B means A is the brother of B; A – B means A is the mother of B; A × B means A is the husband of B; A ÷ B means A is the sister of B. If C ÷ B – E + A × F – D, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Option 1: D is the daughter of B
Option 2: C is the sister of the mother of A
Option 3: F is the wife of the son of B
Option 4: B is the mother of A
Correct Answer: D is the daughter of B
Solution : Given: C ÷ B – E + A × F – D
As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the
Question : The authority which is not established by the constitutional provisions is
Option 1: finance Commission
Option 2: Planning Commission
Option 3: UPSC
Option 4: Election Commission
Correct Answer: Planning Commission
Solution : The correct option is Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission of India was a non-constitutional and non-statutory body that played a significant role in formulating and implementing India's Five-Year Plans and advising the government on economic and developmental policies. It was not established by constitutional
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).
A hand pump is very easy to work and it can be fitted in every house.
(1) can be fits
(2) could be fitting
(3) can be fitting
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The original sentence is grammatically correct and clear. There is no need for improvement.
Therefore, the correct answer would be: No Improvement.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Too strong to be defeated or changed.
Option 1: Invincible
Option 2: Headstrong
Option 3: Vigorous
Option 4: Sovereign
Correct Answer: Invincible
Invincible means incapable of being defeated and it signifies a high degree of strength or power that cannot be overcome.
The meanings of the other options 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. 6 : 646 :: 5 : ? :: 4 : 190
Option 1: 373
Option 2: 377
Option 3: 337
Option 4: 376
Correct Answer: 373
Solution : Given: 6 : 646 :: 5 : ? :: 4 : 190
In the given pairs, multiply the cube of the first number by 3, and then subtract 2 from the resultant. Like, 6 : 646→{(63) × 3} – 2 = {216 ×
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Gentle
Option 1: Fierce
Option 2: Ferocious
Option 3: Cruel
Option 4: Sympathetic
Correct Answer: Sympathetic
Solution : The fourth option is the most appropriate choice.
Sympathetic is the most appropriate synonym for gentle because both words convey a sense of kindness, tenderness, and a considerate, compassionate nature.
Fierce means having a violent or
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. According to the information provided, if the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB), the right of the reflected image will appear as the left, and
Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given with one or more alphabet missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given options.
JAZ, LEX, NIV, PMT, ?
Option 1: QUR
Option 2: RQR
Option 3: SUR
Option 4: RUS
Correct Answer: RQR
Solution : Given: JAZ, LEX, NIV, PMT, ?
First letter → JAZ, LEX, NIV, PMT, R J + 2 = L; L + 2 = N; N + 2 = P; P + 2 = R
Second letter → JAZ, L
Question : When formaldehyde and potassium hydroxide are heated, we get
Option 1: Acetylene
Option 2: Methyl alcohol
Option 3: Methane
Option 4: Ethyl formate
Correct Answer: Methyl alcohol
Solution : The correct option is Methyl alcohol
When formaldehyde (CH2O) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) are heated together, they can undergo a reaction known as the Cannizzaro reaction. In the Cannizzaro reaction, formaldehyde is both oxidized to formic acid (HCOOH) and reduced to produce methanol (CH3OH).
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