Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Salination of soil is caused by
Option 1: Pesticides
Option 2: Soil erosion
Option 3: Excess irrigation
Option 4: Crop rotation
Correct Answer: Excess irrigation
Solution : The correct option is Excess irrigation.
The buildup of excess salts in the soil causes salination, which is mainly caused by inadequate drainage, over-irrigation, or the presence of naturally occurring saline groundwater. This can diminish agricultural output and have a detrimental influence on
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Wavering
Option 1: Sickly
Option 2: Drenching
Option 3: Fluctuating
Option 4: Unconvincing
Correct Answer: Fluctuating
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Wavering means to hesitate or be indecisive, often showing inconsistency in opinions or actions. Fluctuating also denotes inconsistency or changes, especially in a pattern, indicating variations or shifts from one state to another. This aligns closely with the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'vivid' from the given sentence:
In my murky memory lane, I still could vividly apprehend and envision the pictures of Nischindipu while reading Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's "Pather Panchali."
Option 1: perceive
Option 2: apprehend
Option 3: murky
Option 4: envision
Correct Answer: murky
Solution : The third option is correct.
Vivid in this context means clear, distinct, or highly detailed. The word murky is its opposite, meaning unclear, obscure, or hazy. In the sentence provided, murky contrasts with vivid as it describes a memory lane that is unclear or not
Question : Directions: A % B means A is the daughter of B; A = B means A is the sister of B; A & B means A is the father of B. If X % Y = Z % W & V, then how is Z related to V?
Option 1: Mother
Option 2: Mother's mother
Option 3: Sister
Option 4: Brother
Correct Answer: Sister
Solution : 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 figure.
So, from the above family tree, Z is the sister of V. Hence, the third option
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. Money does not come from trees, as my grandmother used to say; But seeing it (1)_______ from machines would shock her! Slip a card into a machine, press a couple of buttons and find new and fresh notes carrying out of a space this is a standard undertaking today. Today, ATMs, or automated teller machines, can be found in most towns and cities. You are able to withdraw cash at any time, day or night, because they typically (2)_________ around the clock. In 1968, Don Wetzel, along with Tom Barnes and George Chastain, developed the first modern and successful ATM in the United States. Although the ATM concept was first (3)_________ in 1968, a functional prototype was constructed in 1969, and Docutel was granted a patent in 1973. A 'data terminal' is all an ATM is. A point where data can be entered or retrieved via a link to the 'Boss-in-Charge', a large computer known as a host processor, is referred to as a 'data terminal'. Many of these terminals are connected to this host processor, which is spread out (4)_________ the city or country. Usually, the host processor belongs to the bank. If it is a dial-up device, it connects to the various terminals via a modem and telephone line. Alternately, the host processor may establish a 'leased line connection' with all ATMs. This indicates that a modem is not required to dial into a single telephone line that is solely dedicated to the host processor. This line can only be used by you. It is always accessible to the boss-in-charge for his or her exclusive use. These exclusive lines are expensive, but they are useful in areas where daily transactions are extremely high. The host processor connects to the ATMs via either a dial-up or leased line connection, (5)_________ on the bank and the number of customers it serves. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Option 1: depending
Option 2: drooping
Option 3: turning
Option 4: resting
Correct Answer: depending
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The reason for this choice is that depending fits the context, indicating that the choice between dial-up or leased line connection is determined by the specific circumstances or needs of the bank and its customer base.
Therefore, the
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).
Tax-payers are to be conscious of their privileges.
(1) might
(2) have to
(3) could
(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.
It is the correct improvement because it conveys the idea of obligation or necessity. It accurately indicates that tax-payers are required or obligated to be conscious of their privileges.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation of the figure is not allowed, now check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. From the above, it is clear that the given question figure is embedded in the first option figure. Hence, the first option
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CL, HQ, MV, ?
Option 1: RA
Option 2: QZ
Option 3: SB
Option 4: TC
Correct Answer: RA
Solution : Given: CL, HQ, MV, ?
In the given series, add 5 to the place value of the first and second letters of the previous term to obtain the next term. CL→C + 5 = H; L + 5 = Q HQ→H + 5 = M;
Question : Select the most appropriate one word to substitute for the given group of words. one who speaks for others
Option 1: spokesperson
Option 2: orator
Option 3: verbose
Option 4: talktime
Correct Answer: spokesperson
Solution : The first option is correct.
Question : If the side of a square is $\frac{1}{2}(x+1)$ units and its diagonal is $\frac{3-x}{\sqrt{2}}$ units, then the length of the side of the square would be:
Option 1: $\frac{4}{3}$ units
Option 2: $\frac{1}{2}$ unit
Option 3: 1 unit
Option 4: 2 units
Correct Answer: 1 unit
Solution : Given: Side = $\frac{1}{2}(x+1)$ and diagonal = $\frac{3−x}{\sqrt2}$ We know that diagonal = $\sqrt 2$ × side Putting the values, we get: ⇒ $\frac{3−x}{\sqrt2} = \sqrt2(\frac{1}{2}(x+1))$ ⇒ $3−x =x+1$ ⇒ $x = 1$ Hence, the correct answer is 1 unit.
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