Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
3, 5, 9, 17, ?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 26
Option 3: 65
Option 4: 33
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : Given –
The pattern follow for the series is –
3 × 2 – 1 = 6 – 1 = 5
5 × 2 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9
9 × 2 – 1 = 18 –
Question : The Fundamental Rights in our Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of
Option 1: United State of America
Option 2: United Kingdom
Option 3: Swizerland
Option 4: Canada
Correct Answer: United State of America
Solution : Correct Answer is United State of America
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) provided the inspiration for the concept of fundamental rights in the Indian constitution.Fundamental freedoms aren't unqualified rights. They are subject to reasonable restrictions, such as those imposed by
Question : The abbreviation “CPCL” is associated with the petroleum industry in India. Expand “CPCL”:
Option 1: Central Petroleum Corporation Limited
Option 2: Coimbatore Petroleum Corporation Limited
Option 3: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Option 4: Corporation of Petroleum and Chemicals Limited
Correct Answer: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Solution : The correct answer is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited.
One of the top refining companies in the world, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), is well-known throughout South India. Madras Refineries Limited (MRL), originally known as Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), was established
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Which cannot be read.
Option 1: Illiterate
Option 2: Inaudible
Option 3: Invisible
Option 4: Illegible
Correct Answer: Illegible
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: "Illegible" is an adjective that describes something that is difficult or impossible to read due to poor handwriting, printing, or other factors.
Question : Pneumonia is a bacterial disease caused by a type of bacteria called _______.
Option 1: Bacilli
Option 2: Cocci
Option 3: Spirilla
Option 4: Vibrio
Correct Answer: Cocci
Solution : The correct option is Cocci.
Cocci-shaped bacteria cause pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia is caused by a variety of bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. It causes fluid to enter the lung air sacs (alveoli), resulting in coughing, trouble breathing and fever. Pneumonia is an
Question : The pie chart given below shows the expenditure incurred by a person on 7 articles. The total expenditure of all these 7 articles is 3600. Expenditure incurred on a particular article is shown in terms of degree concerning the total expenditure incurred in all these 7 articles. What is the average expenditure incurred on articles P and Q?
Option 1: 875
Option 2: 905
Option 3: 885
Option 4: 950
Correct Answer: 950
Solution : The total expenditure of all articles = 3600 Expenditure incurred on article P = $70^\circ$ = $\frac{70^\circ}{360^\circ}\times3600=700$ Expenditure incurred on article Q = $120^\circ$ = $\frac{120^\circ}{360^\circ}\times3600=1200$ $\therefore$ Average $=\frac{\text{P+Q}}{2}=\frac{\text{700+1200}}{2}=\frac{\text{1900}}{2}=950$ Hence, the correct answer is 950.
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The allies / of the government / decided to / withdrew all support.
Option 1: of the government
Option 2: The allies
Option 3: withdrew all support
Option 4: decided to
Correct Answer: withdrew all support
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The error lies in the verb form. The correct past tense form of withdraw is withdrew, but in this segment, withdrew is preceded by to, which is incorrect. The infinitive is always followed by the base
Question : Which of the following lines separates Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Option 1: McMohan line
Option 2: Jinnah line
Option 3: Durand line
Option 4: Radcliffe line
Correct Answer: Durand line
Solution : The correct option is the Durand line.
The Durand Line separates Pakistan and Afghanistan. This border was established in 1893 by the British colonial government and has been a source of historical and political disputes between the two countries.
Question : Which activity is not included in production ?
Option 1: Production of wheat by a farmer
Option 2: Production of medicines by a company
Option 3: Services given by a nurse in hospital
Option 4: Services done by a house-wife in her own house
Correct Answer: Services done by a house-wife in her own house
Solution : Correct Answer is Services done by a house-wife in her own house
Producing goods and services to meet consumer demands is known as production. The process yields the final product. Land, capital, labor, and organization make up
Question : Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
His mother told him to phone his father at once.
Option 1: His mother said to him, “Phone your father at once.”
Option 2: His mother said to him, “He has to phone your father at once.”
Option 3: His mother said to him, “You should phone his father at once.”
Option 4: His mother said to him, “He must phone his father at once.”
Correct Answer: His mother said to him, “Phone your father at once.”
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
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