Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Who was hailed as a resident dancer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for her unique contribution to the promotion of classical dance forms?
Option 1: Uma Sharma
Option 2: Rukmini Devi
Option 3: Yamini Krishnamurthy
Option 4: Ragini Devi
Correct Answer: Yamini Krishnamurthy
Solution : The correct option is Yamini Krishnamurthy.
In Madras, Yamini Krishnamurthy made his debut in 1957. She enjoys the privilege of being the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam's Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer). She is a renowned Indian classical dancer, primarily in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi styles. She's celebrated for her graceful and expressive performances, contributing to the art form's preservation and promotion.
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).
It is a place far of here.
(1) far by there
(2) far from there
(3) far away here
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Far from there correctly conveys the idea that the place is a distance away from the current location, and from is the correct preposition to be used in this sentence to make it grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "It is a place far from there".
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.
Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans (1)______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display (2) ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, (3) ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has (4)______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most (5)______ pastimes ever.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (2).
Option 1: hurried
Option 2: varied
Option 3: dread
Option 4: concrete
Correct Answer: varied
Solution : The second option is correct.
The sentence suggests that individuals are deeply attached to their favourite teams to the extent that they exhibit a range of emotions, not just during the match but also long after the event has concluded.
Varied fits well in this context, implying a broad spectrum of emotions experienced by these individuals.
The meanings of the other options are as follows::
Question : Select the sentence that contains no spelling errors.
Option 1: The granduor of the ancient Roman Empire is visible in many monuments in Italy and Greece.
Option 2: The grandour of the ancient Roman Empire is visible in many monuments in Italy and Greece.
Option 3: The grandeur of the ancient Roman Empire is visible in many monuments in Italy and Greece.
Option 4: The granduer of the ancient Roman Empire is visible in many monuments in Italy and Greece.
Correct Answer: The grandeur of the ancient Roman Empire is visible in many monuments in Italy and Greece.
Solution : The third option is correct.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be, without spelling error, "The grandeur of the ancient Roman Empire is visible in many monuments in Italy and Greece".
Question : Simplify the expression $\frac{s^2+t^2+2 s t-u^2}{s^2-t^2-2 t u-u^2}$, provided $(s+t+u) \neq 0$.
Option 1: $\frac{s+t-u}{s-t-u}$
Option 2: $\frac{s+t+u}{s-t+u}$
Option 3: $\frac{s-t-u}{s+t-u}$
Option 4: $\frac{s-t+u}{s+t+u}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{s+t-u}{s-t-u}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{(s^2+t^2+2 s t)-u^2}{s^2-(t^2+2 t u+u^2)}$ We know $\small a^2+b^2 +2ab = (a+b)^2$ and $\small a^2+b^2-2ab = (a-b)^2$ So, $\frac{(s^2+t^2+2 s t)-u^2}{s^2-(t^2+2 t u+u^2)}=\frac{(s+t)^2 - u^2}{s^2 - (t+u)^2}$ $=\frac{(s+t+u)(s+t-u)}{(s+t+u)(s-t-u)}$ [using $\small a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b)$] $=\frac{s+t-u}{s-t-u}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{s+t-u}{s-t-u}$.
Question : Subsidiary alliance treaty was imposed on Awadh in ______.
Option 1: 1802
Option 2: 1803
Option 3: 1801
Option 4: 1804
Correct Answer: 1801
Solution : The correct answer is 1801.
The subsidiary alliance treaty was imposed on Awadh in 1801. This was one of the measures taken by the British East India Company to extend its control and influence over various Indian princely states during the period of British colonial rule in India.
Question : Some students went on a field trip. At a speed of 6 km/hr, they travelled by bike for 2 hours; then at a speed of 2 km/hr, they walked for another hour; then they rested for an hour and had lunch for half an hour; then at a speed of 1 m/s, they walked for an hour to visit a garden; and finally at a speed 4 km/hr, they returned home in 3 hours. Their average speed, in km/hr, (rounded off to two places of the decimal) is:
Option 1: 3.48
Option 2: 129.23
Option 3: 0.28
Option 4: 251.62
Correct Answer: 3.48
Solution : Total distance covered by them = $(6\times2) + (2\times1) + (1×\frac{18}{5}) + (4\times3)$ = $12 + 2 + 3.6 + 12 = 29.6$ km Total time = 2 + 1 + 1.5 + 1 + 3 = 8.5 hr Average speed = $\frac{29.6}{8.5}=$3.48235 = 3.48 km/hr approx. Hence, the correct answer is 3.48.
Question : Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called
Option 1: Playas
Option 2: Yardang
Option 3: Ventifacts
Option 4: Sand dunes
Correct Answer: Yardang
Solution : The correct option is Yardang.
Yardangs are geological formations generated in dry or desert locations by the deflating effect of wind. They are the consequence of abrasive wind-blown particles selectively eroding soft or easily erodible sedimentary material. When prevailing winds erode weaker areas of the terrain repeatedly, they form elongated, parallel ridges and troughs, with the ridges formed of more resistant material. Yardangs, which are significant structures in desert landscapes of varied sizes and shapes, are often orientated in the direction of prevailing winds and provide unique insights into the erosional processes forming arid settings.
Question : The sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon A is 1260 degrees and each interior angle of a regular polygon B is $128 \frac{4}{7}$ degrees. The sum of the number of sides of polygons A and B is:
Option 1: 17
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : The sum of the interior angle Polygon A = 1260° If the sides of the polygon A are nA. ⇒ (nA – 2) × 180° = 1260° ⇒ (nA – 2) = $\frac{1260°}{180°}$ = 7 ⇒ nA = (7 + 2) = 9 Each interior angle of a regular polygon B = $\frac{900}{7}$ If the sides of the polygon B are nB. ⇒ 180° × (nB – 2) = $\frac{900}{7}$ × nB ⇒ 180nB – $\frac{900}{7}$ × nB = 360 ⇒ $\frac{360}{7}$ × nB = 360 $\therefore$ nB = 7 The sum of sides of polygons A and B = 7 + 9 = 16 Hence, the correct answer is 16.
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. BDFH : YWUS :: JLNP : ?
Option 1: QOMK
Option 2: ACEF
Option 3: ZXUT
Option 4: UVWX
Correct Answer: QOMK
Solution : Given: BDFH : YWUS :: JLNP : ?
Like, BDFH : YWUS→(BY, DW, FU, HS) are opposite pairs. Similarly, for JLNP : (?)→(JQ, LO, NM, PK) are opposite pairs.
Thus, JLNP is coded as QOMK. Hence, the first option is correct.
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