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".
Riches are uncertain things, and the fame that power give or is won by foul means is as shortlived as the dewdrop.
(1) is as shortlived as the dewdrop
(2) that power give or is won by foul means
(3) Riches are uncertain things and the fame
(4) No Error
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
The verb give should be changed to gives to agree with the subject power. A singular subject takes a singular verb (base form of the verb with "s") as per the subject-verb agreement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is,
Question : Directions: If the third day of the month is Tuesday, which of the following would be the 25th day of that month?
Option 1: Tuesday
Option 2: Monday
Option 3: Wednesday
Option 4: Sunday
Correct Answer: Wednesday
Solution : Given: The third day of the month is Tuesday.
Total number of days of that month = 25 – 3 = 22 On dividing 22 by 7, we get 1 as the remainder. Tuesday + 1 day = Wednesday
So, the 25th day of that
Question : The main protein found in milk is ______
Option 1: albumin
Option 2: globulin
Option 3: globin
Option 4: casein
Correct Answer: casein
Solution : The correct option is casein.
Casein is the primary protein present in milk. Casein accounts for a major amount of milk's protein composition and is responsible for the milk's white colour. It also aids in the formation of curds when milk is coagulated, as in
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. All pencils are colours. II. All colours are paints. III. Some paints are drawings. Conclusions: I. Some pencils are drawings. II. Some paints are colours. III. Some colours are pencils.
Option 1: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 2: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: All conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions II and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some pencils are drawings – From the Venn diagram, there is no direct relation between pencils and drawings. Therefore, this
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The fraudsters hoodwinked us and took away all our valuables.
Option 1: Coerced
Option 2: Threatened
Option 3: Misguided
Option 4: Deceived
Correct Answer: Deceived
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The word hoodwinked refers to being deceived or tricked by someone in a clever or deceitful manner.
Deceived means being misled or tricked into believing something that is not true.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question :
The animal that do not develop hypertension inspite of heavy intake of salt is:
Option 1:
Sheep
Option 2:
Buffalo
Option 3: Tiger
Option 4: Camel
Correct Answer: Camel
Solution : The correct option is Camel.
The camel is the only mammal that does not get hypertension despite consuming a lot of salt. Camels are suited to surviving in hot, dry climates, and they require a lot of water to thrive. They must preserve water, thus
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 17 × 4 + 6 ÷ 2 – 27 = 92
Option 1: + and ×
Option 2: ÷ and ×
Option 3: + and –
Option 4: × and –
Correct Answer: + and –
Solution : Given: 17 × 4 + 6 ÷ 2 – 27 = 92
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: + and × = 17 + 4 × 6 ÷ 2
Question : The British physicist named Paul Dirac was known to have introduced the concept of _________ in 1930.
Option 1: thermal ionisation
Option 2: cosmic radiation
Option 3: nuclear model of the atom
Option 4: antiparticle
Correct Answer: antiparticle
Solution : The correct option is antiparticle.
The idea of an antiparticle was first proposed in 1930 by the British scientist Paul Dirac. The discovery of antimatter particles such as the positron signalled a breakthrough in particle physics, as experimental confirmation of this prediction was obtained.
Question : Which of the following types of house remains were found in the Mehrgarh site of the Harappan civilization?
Option 1: Triangular or circular
Option 2: Rectangular or circular
Option 3: Square or rectangular
Option 4: Circular or square
Correct Answer: Square or rectangular
Solution : The correct option is Square or rectangular.
Remains of square or rectangular houses from the Harappan culture have been discovered at the Mehrgarh site. The houses at Mehrgarh exhibited features such as multiple rooms, some with hearths for cooking, and evidence of
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘consensus’ from the following sentence.
The landowner and the tenant mutually came to an agreement for decisive acceptance of its clause.
Option 1: Decisive
Option 2: Acceptance
Option 3: Mutually
Option 4: Agreement
Correct Answer: Agreement
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the given sentence, the phrase decisive acceptance of its clause indicates that both the landowner and the tenant have reached an agreement on specific terms or clauses.
The word consensus refers to general agreement or harmony
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