Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which country successfully launched a satellite first ?
Option 1: US
Option 2: UK
Option 3: USSR
Option 4: France
Correct Answer: USSR
Solution : The correct option is - USSR.
The first artificial Earth satellite was Sputnik 1. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched it as part of their space program into an elliptical low Earth orbit.
From 1922 to 1991, a large portion of Eurasia was
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
He came despite of his busy schedule.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"In spite of" is a phrase used to show that an action is happening despite a particular obstacle or condition, which is exactly what is being conveyed in the sentence.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
We are organising the charity function tomorrow.
Option 1: The charity function is been organised tomorrow.
Option 2: The charity function is being organised tomorrow.
Option 3: The charity function is being organise tomorrow.
Option 4: The charity function is organised tomorrow.
Correct Answer: The charity function is being organised tomorrow.
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
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. This usually results from a conviction on the part of the worker that the boss is genuinely interested in his growth and development. B. More attention should be paid to make this contact constructive and productive. C. The most vital spot in management is the contact between the workers and the boss. D. Constructive conditions prevail when mutual confidence and respect exists between the supervisor and the supervised.
Option 1: CBDA
Option 2: CADB
Option 3: DBCA
Option 4: DABC
Correct Answer: CBDA
Solution : The correct choice is the first option: CDBA.
Explanation:
Sentence C introduces the central idea that effective management hinges on the interaction between workers and the boss. This sentence sets the context for further elaboration.
Sentence D follows logically from Sentence C, providing conditions for
Question : PQR is an equilateral triangle. MN is drawn parallel to QR such that M is on PQ and N is on PR. If PN = 6 cm, then the length of MN is:
Option 1: 3 cm
Option 2: 6 cm
Option 3: 12 cm
Option 4: 4.5 cm
Correct Answer: 6 cm
Solution : Given: PQR is an equilateral triangle and MN is drawn parallel to QR MN || QR ∴ $\angle$PMN = $\angle$PQR and $\angle$PNM = $\angle$PRQ By AAA-similarity, $\triangle$PMN ~ $\triangle$PQR So, $\angle$PMN will also be an equilateral triangle. ⇒ MN = PN = PM =
Question : A certain sum of money was divided between A, B, and C in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 9. If A received Rs. 450, the sum divided was:
Option 1: Rs. 2000
Option 2: Rs. 1800
Option 3: Rs. 2250
Option 4: Rs. 1000
Correct Answer: Rs. 1800
Solution : The ratio of money divided between A, B, and C = 5 : 6 : 9 Let the money going to A, B, and C be $5x, 6x$, and $9x$ respectively. If A received Rs. 450, $⇒ 5x=450$ $⇒ x=90$ Amount received by $B=6x=90×6=$
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the leters of the given word.
TRIVANDRUM
Option 1: RAIN
Option 2: DRUM
Option 3: TRAIN
Option 4: DRUK
Correct Answer: DRUK
Solution : Given:
First option: RAIN; All the letters of RAIN are present in the word TRIVANDRUM.
Second option: DRUM; All the letters of DRUM are present in the word TRIVANDRUM.
Third option: TRAIN; All the letters of TRAIN are present in the word
Question : Which special knowledge or practical experience is not a condition for being nominated to Rajya Sabha by the President of India?
Option 1: Science
Option 2: Art
Option 3: Eloquence
Option 4: Literature
Correct Answer: Eloquence
Solution : The correct answer is Eloquence.
The nomination process for the Rajya Sabha by the President of India does not necessitate eloquence, specific training, or expertise. The President can nominate twelve individuals to the Rajya Sabha, and these nominees are expected to be experts in various
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
We sat on the floor to eat dinner, and he (appreciate) the fresh food my mother served.
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
The word "appreciated" is the past form of the verb "appreciate" as it agrees with the tense of the sentence. To maintain parallelism in the sentence, the verb "sat" (past form) should be
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. "Wow! That's fantastic news," said his family and friends. B. He had gone to Kolkata for the inter-state swimming championship. C. Irfan was a swimming champ. D. "He won golds in 100 m freestyle, 100 m butterfly and relay," informed his coach.
Option 1: CABD
Option 2: CBAD
Option 3: CDAB
Option 4: CBDA
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The logical flow of sentences is as follows:
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