Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
Option 1: Innocense
Option 2: Governance
Option 3: Enforcement
Option 4: Insufficient
Correct Answer: Innocense
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
There is an error in the spelling of "innocense" because the correct spelling is innocence, which means the fact of not being guilty of a crime.
The meanings of other words are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 9 : 79 :: 11 : 119 :: 7 : ?
Option 1: 41
Option 2: 49
Option 3: 47
Option 4: 51
Correct Answer: 47
Solution : Given: 9 : 79 :: 11 : 119 :: 7 : ?
Like, 9 : 79→(9)2 – 2 = 81 – 2 = 79 11 : 119→(11)2 – 2 = 121 – 2 = 119 Similarly, for 7 : ?→(7)2 – 2
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The question was raised for discussion before the members during the assembly session.
Option 1: came up
Option 2: came off
Option 3: came round
Option 4: came out
Correct Answer: came up
Explanation:
Came off means successfully detached or separated from a surface or object.
Came round means regained consciousness or changed one's opinion or viewpoint.
Came out is emerged or became publicly known, often referring to information,
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, 11, 21, 36, 56, ?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 51
Option 3: 81
Option 4: 91
Correct Answer: 81
Solution : Given: 6, 11, 21, 36, 56, ?
Add consecutive multiples of 5 to find the next term – 6 + 5 = 11; 11 + 10 = 21; 21 + 15 = 36; 36 + 20 = 56; 56 + 25 = 81
So, 81
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Genuine
Option 1: Authentic
Option 2: Deceptive
Option 3: Fabricated
Option 4: Erroneous
Correct Answer: Authentic
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The adjective genuine means truly what something is said to be.
The meanings of the words given in the options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 7 : 56 :: 11 : ?
Option 1: 121
Option 2: 123
Option 3: 132
Option 4: 134
Correct Answer: 132
Solution : Given: 7 : 56 :: 11 : ?
Multiply the first number by its successor. 7 : 56→7 × 8 = 56 Similarly, 11 : ?→11 × 12 = 132
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Calamity 2. Calcium 3. Calculus 4. Calmly 5. Calories 6. Calendar
Option 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Option 2: 1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5
Option 3: 2, 3, 1, 6, 4, 5
Option 4: 1, 3, 2, 6, 4, 5
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Calamity 2. Calcium 3. Calculus 4. Calmly 5. Calories 6. Calendar
Step 1: Since all the words start with the same letter C, move to the next letter. Step 2: Let's move to the second letter of
Question : The table given below shows the earnings of two persons on five different days.
What is the ratio of the total earnings of P to the total earnings of Q?
Option 1: 511 : 556
Option 2: 531 : 331
Option 3: 556 : 511
Option 4: 331 : 441
Correct Answer: 511 : 556
Solution : Total earning of P = 105 + 96 + 65 + 115 + 130 = 511 Total earning of Q = 150 + 110 + 122 + 106 + 68 = 556 The ratio of P's earnings to Q's earnings = 511 :
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilised bones and footprints. Early finds inspired_______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to________ (5) or huge monsters.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: designed
Option 2: invented
Option 3: fabricated
Option 4: discovered
Correct Answer: discovered
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word "discovered" is used in this context to highlight the active process of uncovering fossilised bones and footprints.
Question :
Study of newly born to the age of 3 months is called
Option 1:
Chorology
Option 2:
Conchology
Option 3:
Nematology
Option 4: Neonatology
Correct Answer: Neonatology
Solution : The correct option is Neonatology.
Neonatology is a medical speciality that focuses on the care and treatment of newborn newborns, particularly those who are preterm, unwell, or have medical issues that need specialised care. Neonatologists are medical specialists that specialise in providing comprehensive medical care
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