Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
She is a veteran journalist known for her powerful writing style.
Option 1: Renowned
Option 2: Creviced
Option 3: Conditioned
Option 4: Novice
Correct Answer: Novice
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
A veteran is a person who has had a lot of experience in a particular field.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: The line chart given below shows the ratio of production to sales of two bike manufacturing firms over 6 years.
Assume that if sales in any year are greater than production, then both companies have sufficient stock to meet such instances.
The production of Company 2 in 2012 was 30,000. If sales of company 2 in 2012 and 2013 were the same, then what was its production (in units) in 2013?
Option 1: 1,00,000
Option 2: 16,000
Option 3: 30,000
Option 4: 20,000
Correct Answer: 16,000
Solution : Let $p$ denote the production for Company 2. In the year 2012, The production was 30,000 units. The ratio of production to sales = $\frac{p}{30000}$ = 0.75 ⇒ The sales of Company 2 in the year 2012 = $\frac{30000}{0.75}$ = 40,000 Given that sales in
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, PEPPER is coded as 76, and CUCUMBER is coded as 86. How will CAULIFLOWER be coded in that language?
Option 1: 125
Option 2: 126
Option 3: 116
Option 4: 106
Correct Answer: 125
Solution : Given: PEPPER is coded as 76; CUCUMBER is coded as 86.
Add the positional values of the letters of PEPPER to obtain the required code – P→16; E→5; P→16; P→16; E→5; R→18 ⇒ 16 + 5 + 16 + 16 + 5 + 18 =
Question : NTPC is a central public-sector enterprise in which sector?
Option 1: Education
Option 2: Health
Option 3: Power
Option 4: Transport
Correct Answer: Power
Solution : The correct option is Power.
The full form of NTPC is National Thermal Power Corporation, under the Ministry of Power. It was established on November 7, 1975. NTPC generates electricity and transports it to different boards. Its headquarters are in New Delhi.
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure series, in every alternate box, the geometrical figures/ numbers/ letters shift their position following the below pattern – 1. From Box 1 to Box 2 – Bottom left→Bottom right→Top right→Top left→Bottom left; 9 shifts to S's position, S shifts to L's
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.
Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1)__________ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2)___________ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3)___________. effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4)___________ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5)____________ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: emission
Option 2: absorption
Option 3: reflection
Option 4: conduction
Correct Answer: emission
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The reason for this answer is that emission is the release or discharge of substances, in this case, greenhouse gases, into the atmosphere. It accurately reflects the process described in the passage where these gases contribute to global
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. This renowned / university provide / research opportunities / for students.
Option 1: university provide
Option 2: This renowned
Option 3: for students
Option 4: research opportunities
Correct Answer: university provide
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
The error lies in the subject-verb agreement. In this case, the subject university is singular, but the verb provide is plural. The correct form should be "provides" to ensure agreement between the singular subject and the singular
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 fossilized 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 5.
Option 1: spirits
Option 2: devils
Option 3: ghosts
Option 4: giants
Correct Answer: giants
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The most suitable word to complete the sentence would be "giants". The completed sentence would be: "These bones belonged to giants or huge monsters." This choice implies that the bones could have come from either beings of
Question : Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
Option 1: Bryophyta - Moss
Option 2: Angiosperms - Rose
Option 3: Pteridophyta - Cycas
Option 4: Gymnosperms - Pinus
Correct Answer: Pteridophyta - Cycas
Solution : The correct option is Pteridophyta - Cycas.
The pair Pteridophyta - Cycas is incorrectly matched. Pteridophyta is a division of plants that includes ferns, horsetails, and clubmosses, among others. Cycas, on the other hand, is a genus of plants that belongs to
Question : Microbial degradation of nitrates into atmospheric nitrogen is known as:
Option 1: Ammonification
Option 2: Nitrification
Option 3: Denitrification
Option 4: Putrefaction
Correct Answer: Denitrification
Solution : The correct answer is Denitrification.
Denitrification is the process of converting nitrates or nitrites in soil into elemental nitrogen gas. Pseudomonas, Thiobacillus, Micrococcus etc. are some common denitrifying bacteria found in atmosphere which help in completing nitrogen cycle.
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