Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. I could not sleep because I was too eager, so I got up early and dressed.
Option 1: Apathetic
Option 2: Tensed
Option 3: Satisfied
Option 4: Exhilarated
Correct Answer: Exhilarated
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: Exhilarated means feeling very happy, animated, or excited about something. In the context of the sentence, the speaker couldn't sleep due to being too eager, indicating a high level of excitement or enthusiasm, which aligns well
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Harsh has applied for leave.
Option 1: Leave was applied by Harsh.
Option 2: Leave is applied for by Harsh.
Option 3: Leave has been applied for by Harsh.
Option 4: Leave had been applied by Harsh
Correct Answer: Leave has been applied for by Harsh.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject in the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. We lived a very frugal life during our childhood.
Option 1: Reckless
Option 2: Weary
Option 3: Severe
Option 4: Extravagant
Correct Answer: Extravagant
Frugal means to be economical, thrifty, or to live a simple and cost-effective life. In contrast, extravagant refers to spending or living in a lavish, wasteful, or excessive manner.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Direction: Which of the following interchange of numbers and signs would make the given equation correct? 512 × 64 ÷ 5 + 30 – 50 = 20
Option 1: 50 and 64, + and ×
Option 2: 20 and 30, + and ÷
Option 3: 20 and 50, × and ÷
Option 4: 5 and 20, + and –
Correct Answer: 20 and 50, × and ÷
Solution : Given: 512 × 64 ÷ 5 + 30 – 50 = 20
Replace the given symbols and numbers in the options one by one with the original symbols and numbers in the given equation.
Let's check the options – First
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
2/3 : 19/29 :: 8/7 : ?
Option 1: 89/79
Option 2: 79/79
Option 3: 79/69
Option 4: 80/70
Correct Answer: 79/69
Solution : Given:
In the given sequence, 2/3 corresponds to 19/29. This relationship can be expressed as 2/3 is to (2 × 10 - 1) / (3 × 10 - 1)
Similarly, when we apply this same logic to the
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
My office is (within a stone's throw) from the university
(1) In a stone's throw
(2) within a stone throw
(3) at a stone's throw
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The phrase "a stone's throw" is already idiomatic and well-accepted in English. It means a very short distance or proximity to something.
Therefore, it doesn't require any changes.
Question : Directions: One or two statements are given, each followed by two conclusions or assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions or assumptions, if any, follows from the given statement. Statement: If people are intelligent, they should be creative. Conclusions / Assumptions: I. Creativity and intelligence are related. II. Creative people are intelligent.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : Conclusion I: Creativity and intelligence are related. According to the given statement, there is a relationship between intelligence and creativity. Therefore, this conclusion follows. Conclusion II: Creative people are intelligent. According to the statement, it means that intelligent people should be creative
Question : Identify the correct chemical formula of chloroform.
Option 1: CHCI3
Option 2: CHCI
Option 3: CHCI2
Option 4: CH2CI2
Correct Answer: CHCI3
Solution : The correct option is CHCI3.
Chloroform is a chemical compound with the formula CHCl3. It is a colourless, sweet-smelling organic compound. It is a volatile liquid at room temperature. It is denser than water. Chloroform is a volatile organic compound
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A list or collection of books or informative graphics.
Option 1: Bale
Option 2: Hamlet
Option 3: Gallery
Option 4: Catalogue
Correct Answer: Catalogue
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
A catalogue is a list or collection of books, documents, or other items, often with descriptive details. In this context, the word, catalogue serves as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The meanings of the
Question : Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before the Law?
Option 1: Article 13
Option 2: Article 14
Option 3: Article 15
Option 4: Article 17
Correct Answer: Article 14
Solution : The correct option is Article 14.
The right to equality before the law is guaranteed under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. This article works to protect citizens against arbitrary treatment and abuse of power by promoting fairness, the rule of law, and access
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