Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Spot the odd item in the following :
Option 1: Basalt
Option 2: Ruby
Option 3: Emerald
Option 4: Sapphire
Correct Answer: Basalt
Solution : The correct answer is Basalt.
According to their formation rocks are divided into three types. They are sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks. The basalt is an igneous rock that is it is formed because of volcanic eruption of basaltic lava. For example- Deccan
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select "No substitution".
After finishing high school, I plan to pursuing, law.
Option 1: plan to pursuing
Option 2: plan to pursue
Option 3: plan in pursue
Option 4: No substitution
Correct Answer: plan to pursue
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In this context, the infinitive form "to pursue" is needed after "plan". The use of "pursuing" is grammatically incorrect in this construction.
So, the correct sentence is: After finishing high school, I plan to pursue law.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. RAMIFICATION
Option 1: Inception
Option 2: Consequence
Option 3: Source
Option 4: Satisfaction
Correct Answer: Consequence
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Therefore, the correct answer
Question : Fill in the blank by selecting the appropriate word from the given options that would complete the collocation.
The judge directed the advocate general to _________ an enquiry on the case.
Option 1: make
Option 2: produce
Option 3: hold
Option 4: get
Correct Answer: hold
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
In the context of legal proceedings, the correct collocation is hold an inquiry. It is a standard phrase used to indicate the initiation or conduct of an official investigation or inquiry.
The meanings of other options are as
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. The principal wished the students continued to aim for perfection in their future endeavours. B. The principal also lauded educators for their tireless efforts to educate students and inspire them to come up with new ideas. C. Our college's principal delivered an excellent speech in which he lauded the pupils. D. The principal mentioned how teaching assistants assisted students in resolving academic and social challenges.
Option 1: ABCD
Option 2: CDBA
Option 3: CABD
Option 4: DBAC
Correct Answer: CDBA
Solution : The second option is correct.
The given paragraph emphasises the impactful speech delivered by the principal, praising the students for their efforts. He lauded the educators and teaching assistants, acknowledging their unwavering dedication to guiding and supporting the students through academic and social challenges.
Question : If $a^{2}+1=a$, the value of $a^{3}$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: –1
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: –1
Solution : Given: $a^{2}+1=a$ ⇒ $a^{2}-a=-1$ ⇒ $a(a-1)=-1$ Now, $a-1=a^2$ ⇒ $a\times (a-1)=a×a^2$ ⇒ $a^3=-1$ Hence, the correct answer is –1.
Question : Directions: Correct the following equation by interchanging the two signs and two numbers. 7 × 6 + 5 – 4 = 33
Option 1: –, ×, and 4, 5
Option 2: ×, +, and 4, 5
Option 3: +, –, and 5, 6
Option 4: ×, –, and 5, 6
Correct Answer: +, –, and 5, 6
Solution : Given: 7 × 6 + 5 – 4 = 33
Let's check the options – First option: –, ×, and 4, 5 ⇒ 7 – 6 + 4 × 5 = 33 On solving the L.H.S. of the equation – =
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
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 required’. This work is much heavy to do by one person single-handedly.
Option 1: too heavy to do
Option 2: too heavy to be done
Option 3: much heavy to be done
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: too heavy to be done
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. Mahesh showed an ____ for sports at a very early stage.
Option 1: attitude
Option 2: aptitude
Option 3: imagination
Option 4: intuition
Correct Answer: aptitude
Solution : The second option is the right answer.
"Aptitude" is a natural ability or talent for a particular skill or activity.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
"Attitude" is a person's perspective, feelings, or disposition toward something or someone.
"Imagination" is the ability
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