Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Snakes, Crocodiles, Reptiles
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Based on the general information, both Snakes and Crocodiles are reptiles. So, the circles that represent snakes and crocodiles will lie inside the circle that represents reptiles. But, the circles of snakes and crocodiles will not overlap each other because they are not related to each
Question : Convectional Rainfall occurs in :
Option 1: Equatorial Region
Option 2: Temperate Region
Option 3: Tropical Region
Option 4: Polar Region
Correct Answer: Equatorial Region
Solution : The correct option is - Equatorial region.
Equatorial region receives convectionalrainfall. When the Earth's surface is heated by the sun's rays, water evaporates to produce water vapour, which leads to convectional rainfall. The air above the earth expands and rises as a result of
Question : During which festival is Garba performed?
Option 1: Pongal
Option 2: Navratri
Option 3: Diwali
Option 4: Bihu
Correct Answer: Navratri
Solution : The correct option is Navratri.
Garba is a traditional Indian dance that is commonly performed during the festival of Navaratri. It is particularly popular in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The festival typically occurs in the autumn, usually in September or October.
Question : The least number to be added to 13851 to get a number that is divisible by 87 is:
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 43
Option 3: 54
Option 4: 69
Correct Answer: 69
Solution : If 13851 is divided by 87, Quotient = 159 Remainder = 18 So, the required number is Divisor – Remainder = (87 – 18) = 69 Hence, the correct answer is 69.
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 modern world (1) ________ around technology. It has advanced dramatically in the beyond twenty years, and presently, we can't envision a world without PCs and cell phones. The last century saw fast progressions in innovation and science, which were unfathomable previously. The internet is perhaps the most significant of these. Today, it is no longer a science fiction concept to communicate with people anywhere in the world. While smartphones keep us constantly connected to the virtual world, the wireless internet has eliminated the need to use a physical wire to connect with this world. Today, we rely on the Internet to pay our bills, book tickets, travel, and conduct banking transactions. Li-Fi, a new technology that uses light signals to (2) ________ data and reduces external interference, is currently in development. On the other hand, such rapid progress comes with some (3) ________. Another sort of wrongdoing, known as digital wrongdoing, is the greatest danger to security today. WannaCry was one of the biggest recent cyberattacks. It infected more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries and threatened to erase valuable data unless ransom payments were made. Personal and (4) ________ data continue to be stolen frequently, and our country's cyber security is still lacking. It's also possible to say that people miss out on important experiences in the real world because they spend so much time in the virtual world. The distinction between the real and online worlds sometimes appears to blur, especially as social media grows in popularity. For instance, the internet was said to have become so addictive in China that programmes were established to help people get off of it. However, technology's benefits (5)________ its drawbacks. It all comes down to what we do with it. One thing to keep in mind is that technology can serve us well, but not completely.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: rotates
Option 2: revolves
Option 3: squares
Option 4: circles
Correct Answer: revolves
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Revolves in this context means that technology is at the centre of the modern world, plays a crucial role, and is the best choice in the context of the sentence.
Question : Directions: Which of the following diagrams represents the relationship among Animal, Leopard, and Lion?
Solution : Both Leopards and Lions are animals. So, their circles will be inside that of animals. But, Leopard and Lion are not related to each other. So, their circles will not have a common area. The Venn diagram is as follows –
Hence, the third option is
Question : Which among the following is the tax levied by the center and not shared with states?
Option 1: Sales tax
Option 2: Excise duty
Option 3: Corporation tax
Option 4: Income tax
Correct Answer: Corporation tax
Solution : The correct option is Corporation tax.
The Union Government, as the central authority, sets the tax rates and regulations governing corporation tax. The revenue collected from corporation tax contributes to the central government's funds, supporting a range of national-level endeavours, including infrastructure projects,
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Empty
Option 1: Priceless
Option 2: Vacant
Option 3: Packed
Option 4: Filled
Correct Answer: Vacant
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
The most appropriate synonym for empty is vacant. Both "empty" and "vacant" refer to a lack or absence of something. Empty implies a total absence or lack of content or substance, while vacant typically refers to an empty
Question : The LCM of two numbers is 120 and the numbers are in the ratio 3 : 8. The sum of the numbers will be:
Option 1: 48
Option 2: 55
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 55
Solution : Let the numbers be $3x$ and $8x$. LCM of ($3x$, $8x$) = 3 × 8 × $x$ ⇒ 120 = $24x$ ⇒ $x$ = 5 Sum of numbers = $3x+8x$ = $11x$ = 55 Hence, the correct answer is 55.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Not informed about or aware of something
Option 1: Oblivious
Option 2: Uneducated
Option 3: Absent
Option 4: Inconscient
Correct Answer: Oblivious
Solution : The correct one-word substitute is the first option.
Explanation: Oblivious is the correct choice. It means not being aware of something, often due to inattention or a lack of information.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Uneducated: It refers to a
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