Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. He is well aware of the role he and his people play in keeping Shivsagar Lake as beautiful and ecologically thriving. Q. However, he is also deeply aware of the fact that the urban idea of conservation often seeks to keep traditional dwellers out. R. Jason, 45, has a quiet, confident presence. S. He takes a long time to open up and even after that, he speaks little.
Option 1: RQPS
Option 2: RSPQ
Option 3: PSQR
Option 4: PRSQ
Correct Answer: RSPQ
Solution : The correct choice is the second option: RSPQ.
Explanation: The sentences are logically arranged to provide a coherent paragraph. It begins with an introduction of Jason (R) to set the context, followed by a description of his personality (S). Then,
Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given with one or more alphabet missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given options.
EDBA, KJHG, QPNM, ?
Option 1: WVTS
Option 2: WXUV
Option 3: WVST
Option 4: WVTX
Correct Answer: WVTS
Solution : Given: EDBA, KJHG, QPNM, ?
First part → EDBA → E – 1 = D; D – 2 = B; B – 1 = A
Second part → KJHG → K – 1 = J; J – 2 = H; H – 1 = G
Question : Which of the statements given below are not correct?
(i) The author of 'India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium' is Shashi Tharoor.
(ii) The author of 'The Great Indian Novel' is A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
(iii) The author of 'My Country My Life' is I. K. Gujral.
Option 1: (i) and (ii)
Option 2: (ii) and (iii)
Option 3: (i) and (iii)
Option 4: (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Answer: (i), (ii) and (iii)
Solution : The incorrect statements are (i), (ii) and (iii).
India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium was written by former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The author of "The Great Indian Novel" is Shashi Tharoor. It is a satirical novel that
Question : Which of the following states has got first of its kind state-level bird atlas in India?
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct option is Kerala.
The first-of-a-kind state-level bird atlas is in Kerala. It covers several species found in Kerala. It has details of the rare species and the common species found in Kerala. Kerala is also known as "God's Own Country." It is also
Question : Identify the correct statement
Option 1: The resistance of a wire depends on the length and density of the wire.
Option 2: Specific resistance is the same for all conductors.
Option 3: The resistance of a wire depends on the length and cross-section of the wire.
Option 4: Specific resistance is dependent on the cross-sectional area of the wire.
Correct Answer: The resistance of a wire depends on the length and cross-section of the wire.
Solution : The correct answer is The resistance of a wire depends on the length and cross-section of the wire.
The resistance of a conductor is determined by the following characteristics.
Question : If $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=2$, then the value of $x-\frac{1}{x}$ is:
Option 1: –2
Option 2: 0
Option 3: 1
Option 4: –1
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : Given: $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=2$ We know that the algebraic identity is $(x-\frac{1}{x})^2=x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}-2$ Substitute the value of $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=2$ in the above expression, we get, $(x-\frac{1}{x})^2=2-2$ ⇒ $(x-\frac{1}{x})^2=0$ ⇒ $(x-\frac{1}{x})=0$ Hence, the correct answer is 0.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (168, 35, 143) (182, 65, 127)
Option 1: (142, 83, 69)
Option 2: (253, 99, 154)
Option 3: (203, 89, 117)
Option 4: (159, 62, 87)
Correct Answer: (142, 83, 69)
Solution : Given: (168, 35, 143); (182, 65, 127)
In the given sets, subtract the third number from the first number and then add 10. (168, 35, 143)→168 – 143 = 25; 25 + 10 = 35 (182, 65, 127)→182 – 127 = 55; 55
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 climate (1) / of Mumbai (2) / is better than Hyderabad. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The comparative degree "better" is employed to compare two things. In this particular sentence, it compares the climates of two places. When comparing one thing to another, it's appropriate to use "that of" for singular
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 7 : 25 :: 4 : 4 :: 3 : ?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 4
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: 7 : 25 :: 4 : 4 :: 3 : ?
Like, 7 : 25→(7 – 2)2 = (5)2 = 25 And, 4 : 4→(4 – 2)2 = (2)2 = 4 Similarly, for 3 : ?→(3 – 2)2 =
Do you know (1) / whom the (2) next speaker is? (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
Explanation: The relative pronoun "whom" is used for the object of a verb or preposition, while "who" is used for the subject. In this case, "who" is the correct choice because it is the subject
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