Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which of the following is essential to form Haemoglobin in blood?
Option 1: Fats
Option 2: Iron
Option 3: Calcium
Option 4: Protein
Correct Answer: Iron
Solution : The correct answer is Iron.
Iron is essential for the formation of Haemoglobin in blood. Haemoglobin (Hb) is a protein in red blood cells that binds with oxygen and carries it throughout the body. Without adequate iron, the body cannot produce sufficient Haemoglobin, which
Question : In which industrial policy was the investment limit for tiny industry units increased to INR 2 lakh?
Option 1: 1977
Option 2: 1991
Option 3: 1980
Option 4: 1956
Correct Answer: 1980
Solution : The correct option is 1980.
The investment limit for tiny industry units was increased to INR 2 lakh in the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1980. This was a significant policy shift, as it provided much-needed support to small businesses in India.
Question : Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The game continued due to heavy rainfall after the pitch became completely wet.
Option 1: ongoing
Option 2: played
Option 3: stopped
Option 4: disregarded
Correct Answer: stopped
Solution : The right option is the third option.
Among the given words, stopped is the most suitable antonym for continued in the given sentence, as it directly opposes the idea of something persisting without interruption by indicating an end or cessation.
The meanings of the
Question : Virtually treeless, sparse vegetation is found in:
Option 1: Taiga
Option 2: Alpine
Option 3: Tundra
Option 4: Chapparal
Correct Answer: Tundra
Solution : The correct answer is Tundra.
According to latitudinal extent hilly areas are divided into Tundra and Taiga. Tundra is the snow covered region which extends from 65 degree to 90 degrees latitude, while taiga are coniferous forests which are commonly found between 55 to 65
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
The museum's revolving doors (1) / stopped the crooks (2) / as they jam halfway round. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Jam should be replaced with jammed as per the simple past tense. The given sentence is in the past tense which is indicated by the word stopped. So the past form of the verb
Question : Removal of carbon particles from air involves the principles of
Option 1: Precipitation
Option 2: Filtration
Option 3: Electrophoresis
Option 4: Sedimentation
Correct Answer: Electrophoresis
Solution : The correct option is Electrophoresis.
Carbon particles in the air are colloidal particles, and they can be negatively charged. An electric field is applied to colloidal particles suspended in a liquid or gas during electrophoresis. These particles migrate towards the oppositely charged electrode due to
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Does she prepare for the lesson?
Option 1: Do she prepare the lesson?
Option 2: Is the lesson prepared by her?
Option 3: Is she preparing the lesson?
Option 4: Is the lesson being prepared by her?
Correct Answer: Is the lesson prepared by her?
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject in the passive
Question : Which apparatus is used to measure the intensity of light?
Option 1: Lux Meter
Option 2: Calorimeter
Option 3: Anemometer
Option 4: Altimeter
Correct Answer: Lux Meter
Solution : The answer is Lux meter.
A lux Meter operates by detecting light—the perceived intensity of brightness to the human eye. It accomplishes this by utilising a photosensitive cell. In the International System of Units (SI), the lux serves as the standard unit for
Question : By selling an article for INR 2,200, a profit of 10 % is earned. If the same article is sold for INR 2,600, then what will be the gain percentage?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 37%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 30%
Solution : Given: selling price = INR 2200 Let the cost price of the article be $x$. According to the question, $x × \frac{110}{100} = 2200$ ⇒ $x = 2000$ ⇒ Cost price = INR 2000 Now, New selling price = INR 2600 New profit = 2600
Question : The first Paralympic games were held in which year?
Option 1: 1962
Option 2: 1960
Option 3: 1964
Option 4: 1961
Correct Answer: 1960
Solution : The correct answer is 1960.
The first Paralympic Games were held in 1960. These games were organised in Rome, Italy.
The Paralympics are an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. It has since grown to become one of the largest sporting events in the
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