Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The master assured her___ success in the examination.
Option 1: of
Option 2: in
Option 3: for
Option 4: with
Correct Answer: of
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
The reason for this choice is that when we assure someone of something, we are guaranteeing them a particular outcome or possession. In this case, the master assures her of success in the examination, indicating that he
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 bank decided to _____ them the money as they were reliable clients.
Option 1: let
Option 2: lend
Option 3: borrow
Option 4: lease
Correct Answer: lend
Solution : The second option is the correct answer: lend.
let: to allow someone to use or occupy something, often temporarily.
lend: to give something to someone with the expectation of getting it back, typically money or an item.
borrow: to take something from
Question : In a peridic table of elements on moving from left to right across a period ,the atomic radius
Option 1: Decreases
Option 2: Increases
Option 3: Remains un changed
Option 4: Does not follow a definite pattern
Correct Answer: Decreases
Solution : The correct option is - decreases.
In a period, the atomic radius decreases from left to right. Protons are added to the atom's nucleus of the elements, increasing its positive charge and strengthening its pull on the electrons. As a result the size of atom
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
My friend is owing an expensive cell phone.
Option 1: own an expensive cell phone
Option 2: owns an expensive cell phone.
Option 3: No substitution
Option 4: is own an expensive cell phone
Correct Answer: owns an expensive cell phone.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The original sentence is not correct because it uses the wrong word with the wrong tense form to show ownership. To convey the intended meaning, the second option is the appropriate choice. It correctly
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error. The meeting was held upon / for an hour / due to non-availability / of the committee members.
Option 1: of the committee members
Option 2: due to non-availability
Option 3: for an hour
Option 4: The meeting was held upon
Correct Answer: The meeting was held upon
Solution : The right option is the fourth option.
The grammatical error is in the phrase "meeting was held upon". The correct preposition to indicate the duration for which the meeting was held is for rather than upon.
Upon is a preposition
Question : The fourth proportional to 16, 26, and 32 is:
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 52
Option 3: 54
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 52
Solution : The fourth proportional to 16, 26 and 32 = $\frac{26 × 32}{16}$ = 52 Hence, the correct answer is 52.
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
Karan call the restaurant / to ask if he could / reserve a table for tomorrow.
Option 1: Karan call the restaurant
Option 2: reserve a table for tomorrow
Option 3: to ask if he could
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: Karan call the restaurant
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The error in the sentence is related to the verb-tense agreement. The original sentence uses the base form of the verb call, but it should be in the past tense to match the context of
Question : Tarun owned a plot of land having an area that was 10% more than the area of the plot owned by Basab, while the area of the plot of land owned by Nakul was 40% more than the area of the plot owned by Tarun. If the area of the plot owned by Nakul was 2695 square feet, what was the area (in square feet) of the plot owned by Basab?
Option 1: 1750
Option 2: 1740
Option 3: 1780
Option 4: 1800
Correct Answer: 1750
Solution : Let $x$ be the area of the plot owned by Basab. According to the question, The area of Tarun's plot is 10% more than that of Basab ⇒ The area of Tarun's plot $=x+0.10x=1.10x$. Similarly, the area of Nakul's plot is 40% more than that
Question : S, T, and U can complete a work in 40, 48, and 60 days, respectively. They received Rs. 10,800 to complete the work. They began the work together, but T left 2 days before the completion of the work and U left 5 days before the completion of the work. S has completed the remaining work alone. What is the share of S (in Rs.) from the total money?
Option 1: 4000
Option 2: 4320
Option 3: 4500
Option 4: 4860
Correct Answer: 4860
Solution : S’s 1 day work =$\frac{1}{40}$ T’s 1 day work = $\frac{1}{48}$ U’s 1 day work = $\frac{1}{60}$ Let the work be completed in $x$ days, such that S worked for all $x$ days, T worked for $(x - 2)$ days, and U for $(x -
Question : Which among the following is used to treat indigestion?
Option 1: Antacid
Option 2: Antiseptic
Option 3: Analgesic
Option 4: Antibiotic
Correct Answer: Antacid
Solution : The correct option is antacid.
Antacids and acid-lowering drugs such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can help relieve symptoms caused by high stomach acid which can be a reason for indigestion.
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