Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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’. Solomon always refers in the dictionary for clearing doubts about words.
Option 1: on the dictionary
Option 2: No substitution
Option 3: to the dictionary
Option 4: with the dictionary
Correct Answer: to the dictionary
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
There lies an error with respect to the preposition. Refer is followed by the preposition to and not in as it is used to convey the relationship between the terms.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Solomon
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Cancel or do away with (a law or agreement).
Option 1: Abrogate
Option 2: Cancellation
Option 3: Ultimation
Option 4: Prorogation
Correct Answer: Abrogate
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: Abrogate means to cancel or repeal a law, agreement, or formal agreement between two parties. It specifically refers to the act of officially ending or abolishing something, especially a legal document or a law.
Therefore, the
Question : The factors of $x^2+4 y^2+4 y-4 x y-2 x-8$ are:
Option 1: $(x-2 y-4)(x-2 y+2)$
Option 2: $\left(x^2-2 y-4\right)\left(x^2-2 y+2\right)$
Option 3: $(x+2 y-4)(x+2 y+2)$
Option 4: $\left(x^2-2 y-4\right)\left(x^2+2 y+2\right)$
Correct Answer: $(x-2 y-4)(x-2 y+2)$
Solution : $x^2+4 y^2+4 y-4 x y-2 x-8$ = $(x^2+(2y)^2-2(2xy))-2(x-2y)-8$ = $(x-2y)^2-2(x-2y)-8)$ = $(x-2y)^2-4(x-2y)+2(x-2y)-8)$ = $(x-2y+2)(x-2y-4)$ Hence, the correct answer is $(x-2y+2)(x-2y-4)$.
Question : What is the value of $99 \frac{11}{99}+99 \frac{13}{99}+99 \frac{15}{99}+.....+99 \frac{67}{99}$?
Option 1: $\frac{94220}{33}$
Option 2: $\frac{95120}{33}$
Option 3: $\frac{97120}{33}$
Option 4: $\frac{96220}{33}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{95120}{33}$
Solution : Given: The series is $99 \frac{11}{99}+99 \frac{13}{99}+99 \frac{15}{99}+....+99 \frac{67}{99}$. ⇒ $(99+99+99+......)+(\frac{11}{99}+\frac{13}{99}+...+\frac{67}{99})$ The number of terms in the series is given by $t_n=a+(n–1)d$ where $t_n$ is the last term, $a$ is the first term, $d$ is the common difference and $n$ is the number of terms.
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 14 - 16
Option 2: 56 - 64
Option 3: 77 - 88
Option 4: 80 - 93
Correct Answer: 80 - 93
Solution : Two numbers are said to be co-prime if there is no number other than 1 that divides both numbers.
Let's check the options —
First option: 14 - 16; Both 14 and 16 are divisible by 1 and 2. So, they are not
Question : Who is referred to as 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Option 1: Sheikh Abdullah
Option 2: Manilal Gandhi
Option 3: Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Option 4: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Correct Answer: Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Solution : The correct answer is Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Abdul Ghaffar Khan was the most prominent Pashtun leader of the 20th century, who adopted Gandhi's philosophy and was known as the Frontier Gandhi. Other names for him include Sarhadi Gandhi, Bacha Khan, and Badshah Khan.
Question : Direction: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The Chief Minister has promised to commit his department to a renewed effort to clean up the environment.
(1) administration
(2) departmental
(3) workers
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option "administration".
"Administration" is appropriate, as it refers to the broader administrative and executive body and also the process of running the organisation.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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 man was ______his deafness.
Option 1: rewarded for
Option 2: cured of
Option 3: convicted by
Option 4: saved at
Correct Answer: cured of
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
"Rewarded for" means to give something to someone in recognition of their services, efforts, or achievements.
"Convicted by" means having been declared guilty of a criminal offence.
"Saved at" means to keep safe or rescued.
But, the
Question : Indian Railways, on October 7, 2021, launched and operated two long-haul freight trains to provide a solution to the problem of capacity constraints in critical rail sections.
Option 1: Himalaya and Thar
Option 2: Aakash and Vijay
Option 3: Sagar and Prithvi
Option 4: Trishul and Garuda
Correct Answer: Trishul and Garuda
Solution : The correct option is Trishul and Garuda.
On October 7, 2021, Indian Railways introduced two extended freight trains, Trishul and Garuda, to overcome capacity issues. These longer trains, carrying up to three times more cargo, enhanced efficiency, reduced congestion, and potentially lowered
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Abundant
Option 1: Minimal
Option 2: Aplenty
Option 3: Plentiful
Option 4: Fertile
Correct Answer: Minimal
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
While abundant means existing or available in large quantities, minimal signifies a minimum quantity, extent, or degree; it is very small or slight.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
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The Question is not relevant to User
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