Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Stories of dolphins saving human lives ______ throughout history.
Option 1: have been said
Option 2: told
Option 3: have been told
Option 4: had been sold
Correct Answer: have been told
Solution : The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is the third option.
This construction is in the present perfect tense, which is appropriate for actions that started in the past and continue into the present. The phrase have been told is the
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".
We have finished our work three hours ago and have been waiting for you since then.
(1) three hours ago and have been waiting
(2) We have finished our work
(3) for you since then
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The phrase "three hours ago and have been waiting" is incomplete without the word "ever" between "since" and "then" to form "ever since." This phrase is used to indicate that the waiting has been continuous from that time onward.
Therefore, the corrected sentence is, "We
Question : Solve the following expression. 7 + 30 ÷ 6 – (6 + 6) + 7
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 5
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : 7 + 30 ÷ 6 – (6 + 6) + 7 = 7 + 5 –12 + 7 = 19 – 12 = 7 Hence, the correct answer is 7.
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 245
Option 2: 443
Option 3: 633
Option 4: 843
Correct Answer: 633
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: 245; 2 + 4 + 5 = 11; 11 is an odd number. Second option: 443; 4 + 4 + 3 = 11; 11 is an odd number. Third option: 633; 6 + 3 + 3 = 12;
Question : Special Drawing Rights (SDR) facility is available at:
Option 1: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Option 2: World Bank (IBRD)
Option 3: International Develop-ment Association (IDA)
Option 4: Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Correct Answer: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Solution : The correct option is - International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The term Special Drawing Rights (SDR) refers to a form of international reserve currency established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1969 as an addition to the existing foreign exchange reserves of
Question : Two circles touch each other externally at P. AB is a direct common tangent to the two circles, A and B are points of contact, and $\angle$PAB = 35°, then $\angle$ABP is:
Option 1: 35°
Option 2: 55°
Option 3: 65°
Option 4: 75°
Correct Answer: 55°
Solution :
Given that the two circles touch each other externally at P and AB is a direct common tangent to the two circles, A and B are points of contact and $\angle$PAB = 35°. When a direct common tangent is drawn to both circles and two
Question : If $x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=14$ and $xy+yz+zx=11$, then the value of $(x+y+z)^{2}$ is:
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 49
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Given: $x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=14$ and $xy+yz+zx=11$ Thus, $(x+y+z)^{2}=x^2+y^2+z^2+2(xy+yz+zx)$ Putting the values, we get $(x+y+z)^{2}=14+2(11)$ ⇒ $(x+y+z)^{2}=14+22$ ⇒ $(x+y+z)^{2}=36$ Hence, the correct answer is 36.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ADAPTATION is written as DAPAATITNO, and SKATEBOARD is written as KSTABEAODR. How will LIGHTBOARD be written in that language?
Option 1: ILHGBATODR
Option 2: ILHGBTAODR
Option 3: ILHGBTOADR
Option 4: ILHGTBAODR
Correct Answer: ILHGBTAODR
Solution : Given: ADAPTATION is written as DAPAATITNO, and SKATEBOARD is written as KSTABEAODR.
Here, the letters of the given words are being shuffled following a certain pattern as shown below – ADAPTATION is written as DAPAATITNO→
SKATEBOARD is written as KSTABEAODR→
Similarly, follow the same pattern
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.
We believe our value is in direct proportion to the value of our accomplishments. If we cannot accomplish certain results, we tend to feel (1)_____ about ourselves. Some of us try too hard and become workaholics and over-achievers. With a few genuine feelings of self-worth, we try to create some and prove that we are somebody by our successes and (2)_____. Because our desire for perfection is so great, we (3)_____ to set unrealistic goals and place unreasonable demands on ourselves. Failing, rather than encouraging us to have realistic aspirations, only leads to a mere punishing round of self-blame and a resolve to drive ourselves harder next time. If we do not finally achieve our goals, we are (4)____; despite everything we have done, we still feel (5)_____ inside.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: satisfied
Option 2: empty
Option 3: lively
Option 4: honoured
Correct Answer: empty
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Considering the context where unachieved goals lead to disappointment and despite everything done, the persisting feeling is described, "empty" best fits the emotional void or lack of fulfilment after not achieving the goals, making it the most
Question : Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. Down the tubes.
Option 1: Minting money.
Option 2: Failing completely.
Option 3: Being informal.
Option 4: Going to swim.
Correct Answer: Failing completely.
Explanation: Down the tubes is an idiomatic expression used to indicate that something has failed or gone terribly wrong. The phrase implies a situation where something, such as a plan, project, or situation, has not succeeded
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