Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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) Bauxite is used as the main raw material for the production of aluminium. B) Precipitation is a pre-final stage for actual production. C) Sodium aluminate is acquired in the next step. D) The smelting process actually extracts aluminium as a final product from its oxide.
Option 1: ABCD
Option 2: ACBD
Option 3: DCAB
Option 4: ADCB
Correct Answer: ACBD
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
To arrange the sentences in a meaningful and coherent paragraph, consider the logical flow of information in the aluminium production process. Here's the correct order:
A) Bauxite is used as the main raw material for the production of
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
12 : 27 :: 8 : ?
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 38
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 23
Correct Answer: 23
Solution : Given:
In this analogy,
27–12= 15
Similarly,
23–8= 15
Hence, fourth option is correct.
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.
The phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1)______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2)______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3)______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific environmental concerns or human rights (4)______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: fact
Option 2: value
Option 3: clue
Option 4: lie
Correct Answer: fact
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
In the context of the sentence, the blank describes the distinguishing feature of organisations that operate for reasons other than financial gain. The word that fits best in this context is "fact", as it signifies a reality
Question : Direction: In the question, sentence are given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
I had not expected to meet him; it was quite an _____meeting.
Option 1: organised
Option 2: unique
Option 3: accidental
Option 4: intentional
Correct Answer: accidental
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: This is the correct word because it means happening by chance or without intention. It accurately describes the nature of the meeting, which was not expected or planned in advance.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Zafar Khan was a famous General of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?
Option 1: Alauddin Khalji
Option 2: Iltutmish
Option 3: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Option 4: Balban
Correct Answer: Alauddin Khalji
Solution : The answer is Alauddin Khalji.
Zafar Khan, also known as Hizabruddin and holding the title Zafar Khan, served as a general under the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. During Alauddin's reign, he oversaw Multan, Samana, Sivistan, and Sindh.
Question : Malik Ambar, who resisted the Mughals in Deccan, was an able administrator of which state?
Option 1: Bidar
Option 2: Bijapur
Option 3: Golconda
Option 4: Ahmednagar
Correct Answer: Ahmednagar
Solution : The correct option is Ahmednagar.
Malik Ambar was an African-descended commander who worked for the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. In addition to being credited for completing a revenue settlement of most of the Deccan, which served as the model for later settlements, he is recognised as a
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. TMTQ, WGCE, ZALS, CUUG, ?
Option 1: FMRS
Option 2: FODU
Option 3: FORQ
Option 4: FRMQ
Correct Answer: FODU
Solution : Given: TMTQ, WGCE, ZALS, CUUG, ?
Add 3 and 9 in the place value of the first and third letters and subtract 6 and 12 from the place value of the second and fourth letters of the series. TMTQ→T + 3 = W; M –
Question : Which autonomous body was operationalised under the Ministry of Surface Transport in 1995?
Option 1: Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
Option 2: Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS)
Option 3: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
Option 4: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Correct Answer: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Solution : The correct option is the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
The autonomous body that was operationalised under the Ministry of Surface Transport in 1995 is the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). It was established to oversee the development,
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
Twelve workers were killed in the conflict between two trade unions.
(1) quarrel
(2) clash
(3) confrontation
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Therefore,
Question : Which of the following groups of states recorded a very high population growth rate during the 2001-2011 Census of India?
Option 1: Bihar, Rajasthan, Sikkim
Option 2: West Bengal, Meghalaya, Bihar
Option 3: Bihar, Haryana, Meghalaya
Option 4: Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar
Correct Answer: Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar
Solution : The correct answer is Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar.
During the 2011 Census of India, the top three states with the highest decadal growth were Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bihar, with 27.80%, 25.90%, and 25.10%, respectively. Nagaland is the only state in
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