Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The mountain formed on the earth crust due to tension is called
Option 1: Young folded mountains
Option 2: Old folded mountains
Option 3: Laccolith mountains
Option 4: block mountains
Correct Answer: block mountains
Solution : The correct answer is Block Mountains.
The process of formation of mountains is known as orogeny. Block mountains are formed on the earth crust because of tension or faulting. When two blocks compress each other the they move either in upward or downward direction.
Question : Given below are four sentences which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. These thunderstorms were a huge relief after the heat wave conditions the region had experienced. B. The Weather Department forecasts more storms in the coming days. C. Thunderstorms and strong winds were reported in northern India. D. The Weather Department has also said monsoon is likely to hit South India soon.
Option 1: CABD
Option 2: DCAB
Option 3: CADB
Option 4: BACD
Correct Answer: CABD
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The logical flow of sentences is:
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Posters are (1) _ to promote a brand or pass (2) _ important information. They can be used for (3) _ purposes ranging from telling people to be cautious as the floor is wet, to informing them about an upcoming sale or event. They usually include a picture (4) _ very few words. A suitable (5) _ makes a poster effective and memorable. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Option 1: use
Option 2: uses
Option 3: being use
Option 4: used
Correct Answer: used
Solution : The most appropriate option will be the fourth option.
In this context, the sentence describes the general purpose of posters, so the past participle used is the correct choice. The sentence conveys that the posters are used for a particular purpose, which is to promote
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’. You must start your work without some farther delay.
Option 1: much far delay
Option 2: any further delay
Option 3: any farther delay
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: any further delay
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The reason for choosing any further delay is that it accurately conveys the idea of avoiding additional or more delays in starting the work. "Further" in this context implies additional or more of the
Question : Directions: In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Only the brave deserve the _________.
Option 1: fare
Option 2: flare
Option 3: flair
Option 4: fair
Correct Answer: fair
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The sentence conveys the idea that those who display courage and bravery are the ones who rightfully earn or deserve recognition, honour, or, glory for their actions.
The word 'fair' symbolises beauty, rewards, or good things, while 'brave'
Question : Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence. I asked the carpenter how long he would take to polish my furniture.
Option 1: I said to carpenter, “How long he would take to polish his furniture?”
Option 2: I said to carpenter, “How long will you take to polish my furniture?”
Option 3: I said to carpenter, “How long you would take to polish my furniture?”
Option 4: I said to carpenter, “How long he would take to polish my furniture?”
Correct Answer: I said to carpenter, “How long will you take to polish my furniture?”
Solution : The second option is correct.
Explanation: Direct speech, also known as quoted speech or direct discourse, refers to the representation of someone's words or statements exactly as they were spoken. Narration conversion:
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.
P. Perhaps no definition of democracy is more popular and universally acceptable than what is given by Abraham Lincoln. Q. He defines democracy as “a government of the people, by the people and for the people”. R. Certainly, democracy is the most representative form of government. S. To bind the people and take the nation ahead on the path of progress, democracy is the most suitable form of government for India.
Option 1: PSRQ
Option 2: QRSP
Option 3: PQRS
Option 4: SRQP
Correct Answer: PQRS
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
Sentence P introduces the topic of democracy and sets the stage for Abraham Lincoln's definition, followed by sentence Q, which provides Abraham Lincoln's specific definition of democracy, clarifying the concept. It is followed by sentence R,
Question : Directions: Which two signs and two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 15 ÷ 80 – 34 + 10 × 8 = 102
Option 1: 10, 80, ÷, –
Option 2: 15, 34, –, ×
Option 3: 34, 15, +, ÷
Option 4: 10, 34, ÷, ×
Correct Answer: 34, 15, +, ÷
Solution : Given: 15 ÷ 80 – 34 + 10 × 8 = 102
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: 10, 80, ÷, – The equation becomes ⇒ 15 –
Question : Harshavardhana organised his religious assemble at
Option 1:
Mathura
Option 2: Prayag
Option 3: Varanasi
Option 4: Tamralipt
Correct Answer: Prayag
Solution : Correct Answer is Prayag
The Prayag assembly was held every five years and was a splendid illustration of Harsha's wealth and prosperity throughout the period, as well as the king's generosity of compassion. The motivation for such gatherings was not confined to social and political
Question : Algal bloom results from:
Option 1: Global warming
Option 2: Salination
Option 3: Eutrophication
Option 4: Biomagnification
Correct Answer: Eutrophication
Solution : The correct option is Eutrophication.
Eutrophication is a process induced by excessive nutrient enrichment, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, in aquatic environments. This excess nutrient intake, which is frequently caused by human activities like as agricultural runoff or wastewater discharge, encourages fast development of algae, resulting
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