Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An arched structure in a garden having climbing plants
Option 1: Shelter
Option 2: Pergola
Option 3: Path
Option 4: Shed
Correct Answer: Pergola
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
A pergola is an arched or covered structure in a garden or park, often consisting of a framework covered with trained climbing or trailing plants. It provides a shaded walkway, passageway, or sitting area.
The meanings of
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. This book (1) _ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2) _ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3) _ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4) _ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5) _ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: provides
Option 2: provide
Option 3: is providing
Option 4: had provided
Correct Answer: provides
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
It fits best in the context of the sentence that the book is giving or supplying something, which, in this case, is writing practice for pre-schoolers. "Provides" is the most suitable option to satisfy the subject-verb agreement in
Question : Sports Authority of India, the apex body for sports promotion, was set up in the year_______.
Option 1: 1990
Option 2: 1961
Option 3: 1984
Option 4: 1982
Correct Answer: 1984
Solution : The correct option is 1984.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was founded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. It was established as a registered society on January 25, 1984, through the Department of Sports. SAI is
Question : If $\mathrm{A}=22.5^{\circ}$, what is the value of $(10 \sqrt{2} \sin 2\mathrm{A}-7 \sqrt{2} \cos 2\mathrm{A}+9 \tan 2\mathrm{A})$?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : Given: $\mathrm{A}=22.5^{\circ}$ We have to find the value of $(10 \sqrt{2} \sin 2 \mathrm{~A}-7 \sqrt{2} \cos 2 \mathrm{~A}+9 \tan 2 \mathrm{~A})$ = $(10 \sqrt{2} \sin 2 \mathrm{(22.5^{\circ})}-7 \sqrt{2} \cos 2 \mathrm{(22.5^{\circ})}+9 \tan 2 \mathrm{(22.5^{\circ})})$ = $(10 \sqrt{2} \sin \mathrm{45^{\circ}}-7 \sqrt{2} \cos \mathrm{45^{\circ}}+9 \tan \mathrm{45^{\circ}})$ =
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
He explained that the pillars of tribalism (1) / that humans rely on for security would always (2) / counter any significant culture or social change. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word "culture" is a noun and cannot modify the noun "social", and thus it requires an adjective "cultural" to modify the noun "social". This is because one noun cannot modify another noun.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
TAMBOURINE
Option 1: BROMINATE
Option 2: OBTAINER
Option 3: BOATMAN
Option 4: MINARET
Correct Answer: BOATMAN
Solution : Given: TAMBOURINE
Let's compare all the options —
First option: BROMINATE All the letters of BROMINATE are present in the word TAMBOURINE.
Second option: OBTAINER All the letters of OBTAINER are present in the word TAMBOURINE.
Third option: BOATMAN Two A's are not
Question : Directions: 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).
No one other reason than poverty is hampering India's progress.
(1) No other
(2) None other
(3) No another
(4) No Improvement
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this sentence, the phrase "no one other reason than poverty" is not grammatically correct.
No other is the correct alternative because it effectively communicates that poverty is the only reason hampering India's progress.
Therefore, the correct
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 $(x-2y+2)(x-2y-4)$.
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update
