Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary. 1. Maternity 2. Matriarchy 3. Matchbox 4. Matricide
Option 1: 3, 1, 2, 4
Option 2: 4, 3, 1, 2
Option 3: 3, 4, 1, 2
Option 4: 1, 3, 4, 2
Correct Answer: 3, 1, 2, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Maternity 2. Matriarchy 3. Matchbox 4. Matricide
Step 1: Since all the words start with the same letter M, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second, and third letters of each word are the same,
Question : Ringworm is a disease caused by _____________.
Option 1: Fungi
Option 2: Bacteria
Option 3: Virus
Option 4: Flies
Correct Answer: Fungi
Solution : The correct option is fungi
A type of fungus called Dermatophytes is the cause of ringworm. It has an impact on the skin, scalp, and nails. Ringworm is contagious and can be passed from person to person, from animal to person, or from infected objects.
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. Culture can be a beautiful thing. There are many aspects that make up one’s culture. Whether it may be the clothing, language, religion, food, traditions, or even music, all aspects play a (1)____ role in making up a person’s culture. I think culture is so important because it does not affect only one person; it affects the (2)____ and also affects the other people around it. I am happy to know my culture and to know where my family (3)____ from. It gives me the sense of being whole and, at the same time, makes me feel (4)____ and different from other people. Different cultures and different people make our country the beautiful melting pot we are (5)_____ to call it. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: thoughtful
Option 2: grumpy
Option 3: innocent
Option 4: proud
Correct Answer: proud
Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.
Explanation: Proud means feeling a deep satisfaction or pleasure as a result of one's achievements, qualities, or possessions. In the context of the passage, knowing about one's culture and the origin of one's family heritage typically brings
Question : Identify the word in the given sentence that is the ANTONYM of the word 'frugal'.
At present, people are paying extravagant prices for houses because they have to have accommodation.
Option 1: Prices
Option 2: Accommodation
Option 3: Present
Option 4: Extravagant
Correct Answer: Extravagant
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Extravagant means excessive or lacking restraint, making it an antonym for "frugal". In the context of the sentence, it describes the high prices people are willing to pay for houses.
The meanings of the other options are
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".
They are looking forward (1) / to meet (2) / their parents. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The phrasal verb "look forward to" is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form ending in (-ing). Gerunds are used as nouns. In this sentence, the gerund "meeting" is the object of the
Question : Directions: Looking at the family picture, Rajan said, "She is my wife's son's father's mother's husband's daughter". How is the girl in the photo related to Rajan?
Option 1: Sister
Option 2: Mother-in-law
Option 3: Wife's Sister
Option 4: Daughter-in-law
Correct Answer: Sister
Solution : According to the given information, the family tree will be –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above family tree, it is clear that the girl is the sister of Rajan. Hence,
Question : The organic relationship between the ancient culture of the Indus Valley and the Hinduism of today is proved by the worship of which of the following?
Option 1:
Pashupati, Indra and the Mother Goddess
Option 2: Stones, trees and animals
Option 3: Vishnu and lakshmi
Option 4: Siva and sakti
Correct Answer: Stones, trees and animals
Solution : Correct Answer is Stones, trees and animals
There is evidence that the people of the Indus Valley Civilization practiced animal, stone, and nature worship.Numerous stone phallic, vulva, and bull figures identical to Hinduism's prominent symbols have been discovered. Some archaeologists and historians
Question : Which of the following is celebrated as the New Year in Tamil Nadu?
Option 1: Pongal
Option 2: Puthandu
Option 3: Ugadi
Option 4: Onam
Correct Answer: Puthandu
Solution : The correct answer is Puthandu.
In Tamil Nadu, the Tamil New Year, known as Puthandu or Chithirai Thirunaal, is celebrated as the New Year. It usually falls on April 14th or 15th each year, depending on the Tamil calendar.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
9 : 50 :: ?
Option 1: 22 : 110
Option 2: 18 : 190
Option 3: 15 : 225
Option 4: 20 : 105
Correct Answer: 20 : 105
Solution : Here, in the first pair–
9 : 50 ⇒ 9 x 5 + 5 = 50
Applying this same logic, in all the given alternatives we will get –
Option first:
⇒ 22 x 5 + 5 =115
But here , 22 :
Question : The new symbol of Indian currency is designed by:
Option 1: Santosh Kumar
Option 2: Y. V. Reddy
Option 3: Udaya Kumar
Option 4: Dr Rangarajan
Correct Answer: Udaya Kumar
Solution : The correct option is Udaya Kumar.
Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam, an Indian graphic designer, created the new Indian currency symbol. In 2009, the Indian government held a public competition to identify a symbol that would serve as the rupee's international representation. He had created
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