Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI with a Knighthood and became Sir Alexander Fleming. B. On receiving this great honour, Fleming said in his usual modest way, "Wherever I go, people thank me for saving their lives. I didn't do anything; I just found a remedy that was there." C. Fleming became famous overnight and was regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists of his time. D. The next year, he and his fellow bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had led to the great discovery, were honoured with a joint Nobel Prize.
Option 1: DBCA
Option 2: ADBC
Option 3: CADB
Option 4: BCDA
Correct Answer: CADB
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
To arrange the sentences in a meaningful and coherent paragraph, consider the logical flow of events. Here's the correct order:
C. Fleming became famous overnight and was regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists of his time.
A. In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI with a knighthood and became Sir Alexander Fleming.
D. The next year, he and his fellow bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had led to the great discovery, were honoured with a joint Nobel Prize.
B. On receiving this great honour, Fleming said in his usual modest way, "Wherever I go, people thank me for saving their lives. I didn't do anything; I just found a remedy that was there.
Sentence (C) introduces the fact that Fleming became famous and was highly regarded for his work. Sentence (A) provides a chronological event, mentioning the honour he received from King George VI, becoming Sir Alexander Fleming, further establishing his recognition and prominence. Sentence (D) follows, explaining that he and his fellow bacteriologists were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for their discovery, showing the extent of their achievements and recognition. Sentence (B) concludes the paragraph by sharing Fleming's modest response to the honours, highlighting his humility and gratitude, and tying the narrative together.
Question : The transfer of minerals from topsoil to subsoil through soil water is called?
Option 1: Percolation
Option 2: Conduction
Option 3: Leaching
Option 4: Transpiration
Correct Answer: Leaching
Solution : The answer is Leaching.
The movement of minerals from the topsoil to the subsurface via soil water is called leaching. Water moves soluble minerals and nutrients downhill from the surface layers of soil to deeper layers, altering nutrient balance and soil fertility.
Question : Directions: All 32 students in a class are standing in a row facing north. Akash is 12th from the right end while Priya is 18th from the left end. How many people are standing between Akash and Priya?
Option 1: Two
Option 2: Four
Option 3: Three
Option 4: Five
Correct Answer: Two
Solution : Given: There are a total of 32 students in the class; Akash is 12th from the right end while Priya is 18th from the left end.
⇒ If Aakash is 12th from the right end, this means that 11 students are standing after Aakash. Thus, the position of Aakash from the left end will be→32 – 11 = 21st ⇒ Priya is 18th from the left end and Aakash is 21st from the left end, then the number of students standing between both of them is→21 – 18 = 2
So, 2 people are standing between Akash and Priya. Hence, the first option is correct.
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. I went on (1) _____ trying to 'find out how to'; but I wrote two or three novels without feeling that I had made (2) _____ progress. It was not until I wrote 'Ethan Frome' that I suddenly felt the artisan's full (3) _____ of his implements. When 'Ethan Frome' first appeared, I was (4) _____ criticised by the reviewers for what was considered the clumsy structure of the tale. I had pondered long on this structure, had felt its peculiar difficulties and possible awkwardness, but could think of no (5) _____ which would serve as well in the given case, and though I am far from thinking 'Ethan Frome' is my best novel, and am bored and even exasperated when I am told that it is, I am still sure that its structure is not its weak point.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: dissent
Option 2: stability
Option 3: rigidity
Option 4: control
Correct Answer: control
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence conveys the meaning that the author, at some point in his writing career, experienced a profound sense of mastery over his writing tools and skills, much like an artisan has full control over his tools and craft.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "It was not until I wrote 'Ethan Frome' that I suddenly felt the artisan's full control of his implements."
Question : Match the columns.
Option 1: A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Option 2: A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
Option 3: A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Option 4: A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
Correct Answer: A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
Solution : The answer is A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III.
India's Mining Regions
• Lohardaga: Known for bauxite deposits, an important aluminium ore.
• Bhilwara: known for mica deposits used in the electronics industry.
• Jharia: major coal fields contributing significantly to India's production.
• Jhunjhunu: known for copper deposits, an essential metal in the electrical and electronics industries.
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".
Some of our latest canon (1) / that have come out of the production (2) / line have a very long range. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
"Canon" should be replaced with "canons" with the helping verb "have" because canons are plural and will follow the helping verb "have" as per the subject-verb agreement.
Therefore, the correct statement would be: "Some of our latest canons that have come out of the production line have a very long range."
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence. The game is now in full swing.
Option 1: very passive
Option 2: very uninteresting
Option 3: playing on the swings
Option 4: very active
Correct Answer: very active
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: In full swing typically means something is happening energetically, at a fast pace, or with full participation, which aligns with the context of an active and engaging game.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To rise like a phoenix
Option 1: To be modest
Option 2: To set on fire
Option 3: To emerge with a new life
Option 4: To behave like a royal
Correct Answer: To emerge with a new life
Rise like a phoenix is an idiom that means to emerge stronger and more powerful after a crisis, which is correctly stated in the third option, to emerge with a new life.
Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given with two terms missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
M, E, N, I, P, O, ?, ?
Option 1: QI
Option 2: PA
Option 3: QU
Option 4: QO
Correct Answer: QU
Solution : Given:
The letters in odd places (M, N, P) are consonants and the letters in even places (E, I, O) are vowels.
The next consonant after P is Q.
The next vowel after O is U.
Therefore, Q, U are the missing terms and the series is as follows –
M, E, N, I, P, O, Q, U
Hence, third option is correct.
Question : If $2=x+\frac{1}{1+\frac{1}{5+\frac{1}{2}}}$, then the value of $x$ is equal to:
Option 1: $\frac{14}{13}$
Option 2: 1
Option 3: $\frac{13}{15}$
Option 4: $\frac{15}{13}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{15}{13}$
Solution : Given: The expression is $2=x+\frac{1}{1+\frac{1}{5+\frac{1}{2}}}$. ⇒ $2=x+\frac{1}{1+\frac{1}{\frac{10+1}{2}}}$ ⇒ $2=x+\frac{1}{1+\frac{1}{\frac{11}{2}}}$ ⇒ $2=x+\frac{1}{1+\frac{2}{11}}$ ⇒ $2=x+\frac{1}{\frac{11+2}{11}}$ ⇒ $2=x+\frac{1}{\frac{13}{11}}$ ⇒ $2=x+\frac{11}{13}$ ⇒ $x=2–\frac{11}{13}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{26–11}{13}=\frac{15}{13}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{15}{13}$.
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