Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The captain scored a century in a second innings.
Option 1: second innings
Option 2: The captain
Option 3: scored a century
Option 4: in a
Correct Answer: in a
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The definite article the should be used in place of a before second innings to make the sentence grammatically accurate because the definite article the is used before specific nouns.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The
Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’. I was being depressed when you called.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: being depressing
Option 3: feeling depressed
Option 4: going depressed
Correct Answer: feeling depressed
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: "Feeling depressed" is a more idiomatic and accurate expression than "being depressed". It refers to experiencing a state of low mood, sadness, and a general lack of interest or pleasure in activities. Depression is a
Question : If a boat goes upstream at a speed of 21 km/hr and comes back the same distance at 28 km/hr, what is the average speed (in km/hr) for the total journey?
Option 1: 24.5
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 25.4
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given: Upstream speed of boat = 21 km/hr Downstream speed of boat = 28 km/hr For the same distance, Average speed = $\frac{2ab}{a+b}$ where $a$ = 21 km/hr and $b$ = 28 km/hr So, the average speed = $\frac{2\times 21\times 28}{21+28}$ = 24 km/hr Hence,
Question : On 7 November 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended and offered prayers at celebrations of the_______ Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at New Delhi.
Option 1: 550th
Option 2: 551th
Option 3: 552nd
Option 4: 553rd
Correct Answer: 553rd
Solution : Correct answer is 553rd
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 553rd birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in New Delhi. Guru Nanak was the first Guru of the Sikh religion and he is known as the creator of Sikhism and Sikhs
Question : An annual statement of the estimated receipts and expenditures of the government over the fiscal year is known as_____
Option 1: Income sheet
Option 2: Plan
Option 3: Account
Option 4: Budget
Correct Answer: Budget
Solution : The correct option is budget.
An annual statement of the estimated receipts and expenditures of the government over the fiscal year is known as the budget. This document contains the government's financial plan, which includes information on how money will be distributed for different projects,
Question : The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P. You can use proper lighting, reduce screen glare, and take more breaks. Q. However, one of the easiest habits to build is to follow the "20-20-20 rule." R. There are lots of ways you can protect your eyes during the day. S. Every 20 minutes of time spent staring at a screen, look away at an option that is at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Option 1: SQPR
Option 2: QRSP
Option 3: RPQS
Option 4: SPRQ
Correct Answer: RPQS
The correct order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is:
Question : In India census is held regularly every ______ year.
Option 1: 8th
Option 2: 10th
Option 3: 12th
Option 4: 5th
Correct Answer: 10th
Solution : The correct answer is the 10th.
The process of counting a nation's whole population is called a census. It takes place in India every 10 years. The most recent census was carried out in 2011. The first census of India was conducted in 1872.
Question : Simplify the given expression. $\frac{1+\sin^4 \theta+\cos^4 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta+\sin^4 \theta}$
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $\frac{1+\sin^4 \theta+\cos^4 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta+\sin^4 \theta}$ We know that $\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta=1$ Now, $\frac{1+\sin^4 \theta+\cos^4 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta+\sin^4 \theta}$ $=\frac{\sin^2 \theta+\cos^2 \theta+(\sin^2 \theta+\cos^2 \theta)^2–2\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta}{1–\sin^2 \theta+\sin ^4 \theta}$ $=\frac{1+1–2\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta}{(\sin^2 \theta)(\sin^2\theta–1)+1}$ $=\frac{2×(1–\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta)}{1–\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta}$ $=2$ Hence, the correct answer is 2.
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".
All my hope (1) / were duped (2) / and I was plunged in deep sorrow. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The word "hope" should be changed to "hopes" as the subject of the sentence is "hope" which is a singular subject, and it is accompanied by a plural verb, which is grammatically incorrect. Consequently, a
Question : A lawn is in the form of a rectangle having its breadth and length in the ratio $3:4$. The area of the lawn is $\frac{1}{12}$ hectare. The breadth of the lawn is:
Option 1: 25 metres
Option 2: 50 metres
Option 3: 75 metres
Option 4: 100 metres
Correct Answer: 25 metres
Solution : Let the length and breadth of a rectangle be $l$ and $b$. Given that the ratio of the breadth to the length is $3:4$. $l = \frac{4}{3} × b$____(i) The area of the lawn $=\frac{1}{12}$ hectare $=\frac{10000}{12}$ m2 $b × l = \frac{10000}{12}$____(ii)
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