Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : ____ is a straw coloured, viscous fluid constituting nearly 55 per cent of the blood.
Option 1: Plasma
Option 2: Formed Elements
Option 3: Blood cells
Option 4: Platelets
Correct Answer: Plasma
Solution : The correct option is plasma.
Plasma is a yellowish viscous fluid that accounts for approximately 55% of total blood volume and contains water, electrolytes, proteins, hormones, and waste materials. It aids in the transportation of nutrients, hormones, and waste throughout the body.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
While most friends persuaded him to choose the career, there were a few who_________ him from doing so.
Option 1: evaded
Option 2: bombarded
Option 3: dissuaded
Option 4: situated
Correct Answer: dissuaded
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, "persuaded" means that most friends encouraged or convinced him to choose the career whereas "dissuaded" is the word that provides the opposite meaning, as it means to discourage or
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
The first inning (1) / of the match (2) / was very sensational. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The error is in the subject-verb agreement. "Inning" should be replaced with "innings" because "innings" is a singular noun and "was" is the singular past tense form of the verb "to be". In this case,
Question : The soil of Kerala is rich in which of the following soils?
Option 1: Alluvial Soil
Option 2: Laterite Soil
Option 3: Sandy Soil
Option 4: Loamy Soil
Correct Answer: Laterite Soil
Solution : The correct option is Laterite soil.
Commonly developed in hot, humid tropical regions, laterite is soil- and rock-type rich in iron and aluminium. Because of the high iron oxide content, nearly all laterites have rusty red colouring. They form the parent rock's intense
Question : The world’s largest river lies in which of the following continents?
Option 1: South America
Option 2: Australia
Option 3: Africa
Option 4: North America
Correct Answer: South America
Solution : The correct option is South America.
The world's largest river is the Amazon River, which lies on the continent of South America. It has the largest drainage basin. This river originates in Peru from the Andes Mountains. This river flows through Brazil, Colombia,
Question : Ozone layer is present in
Option 1: troposphere
Option 2: ionosphere
Option 3: stratosphere
Option 4: exosphere
Correct Answer: stratosphere
Solution : The correct answer is the stratosphere.
The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere and plays a crucial role in protecting Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Ozone found at ground level is considered a pollutant and is often referred to as bad ozone, whereas
Question : If $\sec \theta+\cos \theta=32$, then $\sec^2 \theta+\cos^2 \theta$ is:
Option 1: 1000
Option 2: 1022
Option 3: 1024
Option 4: 1020
Correct Answer: 1022
Solution : Given: $\sec \theta+\cos \theta=32$ Squaring both sides, we have, ⇒ $(\sec \theta+\cos \theta)^{2}=32^{2}$ ⇒ $\sec^{2} \theta+\cos^{2} \theta+2\sec\theta\cos\theta=1024$ ⇒ $\sec^{2} \theta+\cos^{2} \theta+2=1024$ ⇒ $\sec^{2} \theta+\cos^{2} \theta=1022$ Hence, the correct answer is 1022.
Question : Direction: If SEQUENCE is coded as HVJFVMXV, then how will CHILDREN be coded in the same code?
Option 1: MVIWORSX
Option 2: XSRMWIVM
Option 3: XSROWIVM
Option 4: DSROWIUN
Correct Answer: XSROWIVM
Solution : Given:
SEQUENCE is coded as HVJFVMXV, and the following pattern is observed:
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question :
Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 6, 18, 54, ?, 486, 1458
Option 1: 164
Option 2: 160
Option 3: 168
Option 4: 162
Correct Answer: 162
Solution : Given: 6, 18, 54, ?, 486, 1458
Let's apply the pattern – 6 × 3 = 18; 18 × 3 = 54; 54 × 3 = 162; 162 × 3 = 486; 486 × 3 = 1458
162 is the missing number. Hence, the fourth
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