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".
The weather (1)/ of the new place (2)/ did not suit Ravi. (3)/ No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence. The term "weather" should be replaced with "climate".
"Weather" and "climate" both relate to atmospheric conditions but refer to different aspects.
Weather: Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific
Question : One cup has juice and water in the ratio 5 : 2, while another cup of the same capacity has them in the ratio 7 : 4, respectively. If the contents of both the cups (when full) are poured into a vessel, then what will be the final ratio of water to juice in the vessel?
Option 1: 52 : 25
Option 2: 25 : 52
Option 3: 26 : 25
Option 4: 25 : 26
Correct Answer: 25 : 52
Solution : The ratio of one cup of juice and water = 5 : 2 The ratio of another cup of the same capacity has them = 7 : 4 The juice in the one cup = $\frac{5}{7}$ The water in the one cup =
Question : Why does one get cramps after sudden physical activity?
Option 1: The build-up of hydrochloric acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps.
Option 2: The pepsin enzyme releases chemicals that lead to cramps.
Option 3: The oxygen molecules break down.
Option 4: The build up of lactic acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps.
Correct Answer: The build up of lactic acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps.
Solution : The correct option is The build-up of lactic acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps.
Cramps after sudden physical activity are often attributed to the rapid accumulation of lactic
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 18, 20, 22, 27, 32, 39, ?
Option 1: 47
Option 2: 42
Option 3: 46
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 46
Solution : Given: 18, 20, 22, 27, 32, 39,?
Add 2, 5, and 7 to the numbers in the series to get the next term respectively. 18 + 2 = 20; 20 + 2 = 22; 22 + 5 = 27; 27 + 5 = 32; 32
Question : What is 'Reformation'?
Option 1: Rise of absolute monarchy
Option 2: Revival of classical learning
Option 3: The revolt against authority of pope
Option 4: Change in attitude of man
Correct Answer: The revolt against authority of pope
Solution : The correct option is The revolt against authority of pope.
The Protestant Reformation, a significant theological and cultural movement that took place in the 16th century, is referred to when discussing the rebellion against the power of the pope. With
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the question figure, In every alternative box, the letters shuffle their position as shown. Moving from box 1 to box 2, the following pattern is followed –
Moving from box 2 to box 3, the following pattern is followed –
Similarly, moving from box
Question : Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.
____________ knowledge in this field is really profound.
Option 1: There
Option 2: Their
Option 3: Dare
Option 4: They‘re
Correct Answer: Their
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence discusses knowledge possessed by a group or individuals. "Their" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership by a group or individuals. "There" refers to a place and is not appropriate in this context. "Dare" is a
Question : Directions: Three of the following letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: EBV
Option 2: GET
Option 3: BYY
Option 4: JGQ
Correct Answer: GET
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: EBV→E – 3 = B; V is the opposite letter of E Second option: GET→G – 2 = E; T is the opposite letter of G Third option: BYY→B – 3 = Y; Y is the opposite letter
Question : Comprehension: In the given 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.
Over the past year, Dr. Hemmings has been conducting research on the big cat phenomenon and has already 1. _________the remains of some wild animals that may have been eaten by 2. ________far larger than any of the country's known carnivores. The project has 3. __________an analysis of twenty skeletal animal remains 4. ___________from across Gloucestershire and other nearby counties. The bones were selected because the 5. ____________of their deaths led people to believe that these animals may have been killed by a big cat.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.1
Option 1: decided
Option 2: invented
Option 3: settled
Option 4: identified
Correct Answer: identified
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
We can say that the implied meaning of the sentence is that Dr. Hemmings has been researching the big cat phenomenon, and he has already recognised the remains of some wild animals. According to the above-mentioned points, the
Question : Find the value of the following expression. $12^3+(-8)^3+(-4)^3$
Option 1: 952
Option 2: 1152
Option 3: 1052
Option 4: 852
Correct Answer: 1152
Solution : Given, $12^3+(-8)^3+(-4)^3$ = $1728 - 512 - 64$ = $1152$ Hence, the correct answer is 1152.
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