Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Try to be frugal with your hard-earned money.
Option 1: Imprudent
Option 2: Economical
Option 3: Negligent
Option 4: Honest
Correct Answer: Economical
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word frugal implies the wise and careful use of resources, especially money, to avoid unnecessary expenses. Economical is a suitable synonym, as it also conveys the idea of being careful with financial resources. Both terms suggest
Question : What is the common characteristic of the elements of the same group in the periodic table?
Option 1: Electrons in the outermost shell
Option 2: Total number of electrons
Option 3: Total number of protons
Option 4: Atomic weight
Correct Answer: Electrons in the outermost shell
Solution : The correct option is Electrons in the outermost shell.
Elements of the same group have the same number of valence electrons, or electrons, in an atom's outermost shell. All elements in Group 1 (alkali metals), for example, have one valence
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
I am a soul, a free bird which has the power to freely fly; I am not bound by the physical laws.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The adverb freely should be followed by the verb it modifies. In this case, fly is the verb, and freely is the adverb indicating how the bird flies.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "I am
Question : The ratio of the ages of the father and the mother was 11 : 10 when their son was born. The ratio of ages of the father and the mother will be 19 : 18 when the son will be twice his present age. What is the ratio of the present ages of the father and the mother?
Option 1: 15 : 14
Option 2: 14 : 13
Option 3: 16 : 15
Option 4: 17 : 16
Correct Answer: 15 : 14
Solution : Given: The ratio of ages of the father and the mother when their son is born = 11 : 10. Let the father and the mother's ages be 11k and 10k, respectively, when their son is born. And the ratio of their ages
Question : A librarian purchased 60 storybooks for his library. However he found that they could get four extra books by spending INR 336 more, and then the overall average price per book would be reduced by INR 1. The previous average price of each book was:
Option 1: INR 84
Option 2: INR 83
Option 3: INR 68
Option 4: INR 100
Correct Answer: INR 100
Solution : Given: A librarian purchased 60 storybooks for his library. Let the cost price of each book be INR $x$. According to the question, $60x+336=64(x-1)$ $⇒60x+336=64x-64$ $⇒4x=400$ $\therefore x= 100$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 100.
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.
Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1)_________ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2)_________ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3)__________. effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4)__________ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5)__________ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: sanctions
Option 2: subsidies
Option 3: restrictions
Option 4: policies
Correct Answer: policies
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Policies refer to the planned courses of action or guidelines adopted by governments and organisations to address specific issues. In this context, the term accurately describes the measures taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The complete sentence is:
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. REV, UXD, XQL, AJT, ?
Option 1: DMR
Option 2: DRM
Option 3: RMQ
Option 4: DCB
Correct Answer: DCB
Solution : Given: REV, UXD, XQL, AJT, ?
Add 3 to the place value of the first letter, and subtract 7 and 18 from the place value of the second and third letters respectively of the previous term to get the next term in the series. REV→R
Question : In 1942, the British government sent the ________ mission to India.
Option 1: Cripps
Option 2: Linlithgow
Option 3: Cabinet
Option 4: Lansdowne
Correct Answer: Cripps
Solution : The correct option is Cripps.
The Cripps Mission, formally known as the Mission of Sir Stafford Cripps to India, was a significant diplomatic initiative undertaken by the British government during World War II. The mission was led by Sir Stafford Cripps, a senior British statesman
Question : Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Her handwriting is definitely more beautiful than your.
Option 1: is definitely
Option 2: than your
Option 3: more beautiful
Option 4: Her handwriting
Correct Answer: than your
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Explanation: In the given sentence, a comparative degree has been used. During the comparison, we normally compare the same type of part of speech with others. The sentence cannot be ended with the possessive determiner "your".
Question : Antyodaya Programme is associated with:
Option 1: Liberation of bonded labour
Option 2: bringing up cultural revolution in India
Option 3: demands of textile labourers
Option 4: upliftment of the poorest of poor
Correct Answer: upliftment of the poorest of poor
Solution : Correct Answer is upliftment of the poorest of poor
The system's main goal is to end hunger in India and provide food security for the populace. The scheme's main goals are to guarantee food security and eradicate hunger in India.
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