Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Dry ice, ammonium chloride, naphthalene balls and camphor, all these compounds are an example of:
Option 1: Sublimable substances
Option 2: Cooling agents
Option 3: Inflammable substances
Option 4: Solidifying agents
Correct Answer: Sublimable substances
Solution : The correct answer is Sublimable substances.
Sublimate substances include dry ice, ammonium chloride, naphthalene balls, and camphor. This process occurs when the temperature and pressure of the material are below its triple point. A substance's triple point is the temperature and pressure at which
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
The gentleman had a suitcase full with wigs, ornaments and dresses.
Option 1: a suitcase full with
Option 2: The gentleman had
Option 3: wigs, ornaments and dresses.
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: a suitcase full with
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
The error lies in the incorrect preposition used after "full". The correct preposition to use with "full" in this context is "of" not "with". Because "full of" is the idiomatic expression used to indicate
Question : Direction: Find the missing term in the following question:
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given:
In the first row, 8 + 6 = 14 and 14 ÷ 2 = 7. This is the third number.
In the second row, 9 + 13 = 22 and 22 ÷ 2 = 11.
Question : Directions: The following figure shows the number of students (in thousands) admitted and passed out per year in a college during the years 2000-2004. Follow the figure and answer the question. From 2000 to 2003, the ratio of the total number of students passed out to the total number of students admitted is:
Option 1: $17:23$
Option 2: $17:6$
Option 3: $11:23$
Option 4: $5:7$
Correct Answer: $5:7$
Solution : As per the given bar graph: From the year 2000 to 2003, The total students admitted = (6 + 9 + 8 + 12) = 35 thousand The total students passed = (4 + 6 + 6 + 9) = 25 thousand The required ratio
Question : Which of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following?
1. Crop 2. Root 3. Stem 4. Seed 5. Flower
Option 1: 2 3 5 1 4
Option 2: 2 4 5 1 3
Option 3: 2 3 4 1 5
Option 4: 4 2 3 1 5
Correct Answer: 4 2 3 1 5
Solution : Given - 1. Crop 2. Root 3. Stem 4. Seed 5. Flower
Here,
A meaningful order for the given responses could be:
4. Seed, 2.Root, 3. Stem, 5. Flower, 1. Crop
This sequence represents the natural growth progression of a plant,
Question : Among the foiiowing ironores, the higest percentage of iron content is found in --
Option 1: Haematite
Option 2: Magnetite
Option 3: Limnonite
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Magnetite
Solution : The correct answer is Magnetite.
Most of the iron ore exist in the form of iron oxides like haematite, magnetite, Limonite, siderite etc. Magnetite has the highest iron percentage in it and is the richest iron ore. It has about 72% iron content and is
Question : Fire extinguishers emit which gas?
Option 1: Carbon monoxide
Option 2: Chlorine
Option 3: Carbon dioxide
Option 4: Nitrogen
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
Solution : The correct option is Carbon dioxide.
For fire suppression, fire extinguishers release CO2 gas. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers emit CO2, a non-flammable gas that displaces oxygen to reduce the flames, as fire needs O2 to keep burning. CO2
Question : The average of six numbers is 3.52. The average of two of them is 3.7, while the average of the other two is 2.5. What is the average of the remaining two?
Option 1: 3.7
Option 2: 2.5
Option 3: 4.36
Option 4: 3.52
Correct Answer: 4.36
Solution : Given: The average of six numbers = 3.52. The average of two of them = 3.7 The average of the other two is 2.5 We know that, the sum of numbers = Average × Count of numbers So, the total sum of six numbers =
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 role of the _______ in society is extremely important because they formulate the policies and make the decisions.
Option 1: elite
Option 2: ordinary
Option 3: poor
Option 4: common
Correct Answer: elite
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word elite refers to a select group of people who are superior in terms of ability or quality to the rest. It is the group that makes important decisions and makes policies for others.
In this sentence,
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. BFJ : NRV :: DHL : ?
Option 1: PTA
Option 2: PTX
Option 3: KQS
Option 4: MQV
Correct Answer: PTX
Solution : Given: BFJ : NRV :: DHL : ?
Like, BFJ→B + 12 = N; F + 12 = R; J + 12 = V Thus, BFJ is related to NRV. Similarly, follow the same pattern for DHL – D + 12 = P; H +
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