Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.
The peasant rebellion was ______ with a high hand by the emperor.
Option 1: put off
Option 2: put away
Option 3: put back
Option 4: put down
Correct Answer: put down
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
Put down, in this context means to suppress or quell a rebellion or uprising by force. It conveys the idea that the emperor used force to bring an end to the rebellion.
The meanings of
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Trivial
Option 1: Significant
Option 2: Huge
Option 3: Heavy
Option 4: Light
Correct Answer: Significant
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Huge refers to something exceptionally large in size
Heavy denotes substantial weight, and light indicates a lack of significant weight or mass.
Significant means sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention, which is opposite to the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Absurd
Option 1: Sensible
Option 2: Tolerable
Option 3: Adorable
Option 4: Lovable
Correct Answer: Sensible
Solution : The most appropriate antonym of the word absurd is the first option.
Absurd means something that is ridiculous, irrational, or senseless. Sensible means reasonable, practical, or rational, making it an antonym of absurd.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Judicial review in the Indian Cnstitution is based on:
Option 1: rule of law
Option 2: due Process of law
Option 3: procedure established by law
Option 4: precedents and conventions
Correct Answer: procedure established by law
Solution : The correct answer is procedure established by law.
Judicial Review is governed by the principle of “Procedure established by law” as given in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The law has to pass the test of constitutionality if it qualifies it
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.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)_____ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____Yet, ambition, (5)_____money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: able
Option 2: capable
Option 3: durable
Option 4: curable
Correct Answer: capable
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word capable fits well in the context, as it is followed by the preposition of and conveys that ambition is essential for achieving great things. Able is a similar word but may not be the best
Question : Directions: If A × B means that A is the father of B, A – B means that A is the mother of B, and A ÷ B means that A is the brother of B, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the paternal uncle of R?
Option 1: P ÷ Q × R
Option 2: P ÷ Q – R
Option 3: Q ÷ P × R
Option 4: P × Q ÷ R
Correct Answer: P ÷ Q × R
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: P ÷ Q × R According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows – Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: MN
Option 2: NM
Option 3: OL
Option 4: ET
Correct Answer: ET
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: MN; Both letters are opposite to each other. Second option: NM; Both letters are opposite to each other. Third option: OL; Both letters are opposite to each other. Fourth option: ET; Both letters are not opposite to each
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
This trail is not frequently visited by hikers.
Option 1: Hikers not have frequently visit this trail.
Option 2: Hikers does not frequently visit this trail.
Option 3: Hikers do not visit this trail frequently.
Option 4: Hikers did not frequently visit this trail.
Correct Answer: Hikers do not visit this trail frequently.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
The structure
Question : Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows. The pie chart shows the expenditure by a family on different heads.
The angle formed by the sector representing education at the centre of the circle is:
Option 1: 45°
Option 2: 54°
Option 3: 67°
Option 4: 60°
Correct Answer: 54°
Solution : Percentage of Expenditure towards education = 15% The angle formed by the sector representing education at the centre of the circle = $\frac{\text{Percentage of education sector}}{100}\times 360°$ = $\frac{15}{100}\times 360°$ = 54° Hence, the correct answer is 54°.
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Preamble : Constitution :: ? : ?
Option 1: Word : Dictionary
Option 2: Content : Magazine
Option 3: Explanation : Poetry
Option 4: Preface : Book
Correct Answer: Preface : Book
Solution : Given: Preamble : Constitution :: ? : ?
The Preamble serves as an introductory statement of the Constitution. Similarly, the preface serves as an introductory statement of a book.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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