Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A raptor's day begins soon after dawn. They (1). ________their wings for a quick warm-up and are ready for the hunt. Nature (2). ___________these birds so well that they do not need to hunt every day. By (3) __________a good kill on a particular day, the larger raptor can go without hunting (4) __________two or three weeks. These predators can do without regular meals. This helps them to (5)_____________if there is bad weather or lack of food.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Option 1: fling
Option 2: flee
Option 3: flap
Option 4: flow
Correct Answer: flap
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The term flap in this context refers to the movement of a raptor's wings, particularly for a quick warm-up before the hunt.
Question : In Table Tennis, how many lets are allowed in a row on a serve?
Option 1: Three
Option 2: Unlimited
Option 3: Two
Option 4: One
Correct Answer: Unlimited
Solution : The correct answer is Unlimited.
All players are allowed unlimited let serves in table tennis. There is no limit on the number of let allowed in a row on a serve in table tennis. In table tennis, all players have an unlimited number of let
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.
We offer ______to all who ask.
Option 1: councillor
Option 2: council
Option 3: counsellor
Option 4: counsel
Correct Answer: counsel
Solution : The correct word to fill in the blanks is the fourth option.
Counsel means the sense of advice or guidance. The sentence "We offer counsel to all who ask" means that the speaker or organisation is willing to provide advice or guidance to anyone who
Question :
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Anyone interested in computer programming can find a job in the contemporary industry if you learn the basic programming languages, such as COBOL and FORTRAN.
(1) by studying
(2) by the study of
(3) if he would learn
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
It is a concise and grammatically correct way to convey the idea that one can find a job in the contemporary industry through the process of studying basic programming languages.
The other options are either grammatically incorrect or
Question : Which of the following games was included in Rio Olympics after more than 100 years ?
Option 1: Diving
Option 2: Taekwondo
Option 3: Beach Volleyball
Option 4: Golf
Correct Answer: Golf
Solution : The correct option is - Golf.
Golf was a part of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio for the first time since the Summer olympics in 1904.
Justin Rose of Britain won gold medal,Henrik Stenson of Sweden won silver and bronze medal was won by
Question : Which of the following does not form a part of the foreign exchange reserve of India?
Option 1: Gold
Option 2: SDRs
Option 3: Foreign currency assests
Option 4: Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies
Correct Answer: Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies
Solution : Correct Answer is Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies
A central bank's holdings in foreign currencies are known as foreign exchange reserves. These reserves are employed to support obligations and
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a 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.
Every minister is ___ to the Parliament.
Option 1: responsive
Option 2: response
Option 3: responsibility
Option 4: responsible
Correct Answer: responsible
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
It means having an obligation to do something or being accountable for one's actions. This word, as an adjective, fits well in the context of the sentence. It conveys the idea that every minister has a duty or
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Reptiles, Alligators, Animals
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Based on the general information, alligators are reptiles and reptiles belong to the category of animals. The circle representing alligators is inside the circle representing reptiles, which is inside the circle representing animals. Therefore, the Venn diagram is as follows –
Hence, the third option is
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
I watched how the pianoist used her left hand.
(1) I watched how
(2) the planoist
(3) No Error
(4) used her left hand.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : In part (2) of the sentence, there is a typographical error. The word "planoist" should be corrected to "pianist" to accurately describe a person who plays the piano. The corrected sentence is: "I watched how the pianist used her left hand." This change ensures proper
Question : Who among the following revolutionaries was associated with Swadesh Bandhav Samiti?
Option 1: Chandra Shekhar Azad
Option 2: Bhagat Singh
Option 3: Rajguru
Option 4: Ashwini Kumar Dutta
Correct Answer: Ashwini Kumar Dutta
Solution : The correct answer is Ashwini Kumar Dutta.
Swadesh Bandhav Samiti was founded in 1905 by Ashwini Kumar Dutta. The society aimed to promote the consumption of indigenous products and the boycott of foreign products. It was formed to support the Swadeshi Movement
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