Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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
The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: ventured
Option 2: started
Option 3: continued
Option 4: appeared
Correct Answer: started
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Started refers to initiating or commencing an action or process. In this context, it indicates that the individual began the process of creating the title of Baronet as a means to raise money.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. ABILITY : LIBAYTI :: CHRONIC : ORHCCIN :: HEAVILY : ?
Option 1: VAEHYLI
Option 2: HAVIEYL
Option 3: AEVHLYI
Option 4: LYIAVHE
Correct Answer: VAEHYLI
Solution : Given: ABILITY : LIBAYTI CHRONIC : ORHCCIN HEAVILY : ?
Here, ABILITY→ABIL/ITY CHRONIC→CHRO/NIC The logic used here is – Let us apply the same to the word HEAVILY→HEAV/ ILY So, HEAVILY can be coded as VAEHYLI. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. P_ _MO_ST_OP_TM_ _S _MO
Option 1: STPMSOPT
Option 2: TSSMPOPT
Option 3: STSMPOPT
Option 4: STPSMOPT
Correct Answer: STPMSOPT
Solution : Given: P_ _MO_ST_OP_TM_ _S _MO
To fill the series we have to divide the series : P_ _MO / _ST_O / P_TM_ / _S _MO Let's check each option. First option: STPMSOPT; PSTMO / PSTMO / PSTMO / PSTMO (PSTMO is repeated in the series) Second option: TSSMPOPT; PTSMO / SSTMO / PPTMO / PSTMO (No repeated pattern has been found.) Third option: STSMPOPT; PSTMO / SSTMO / PPTMO / PSTMO (No repeated pattern has been found.) Fourth option: STPSMOPT; PSTMO / PSTSO / PMTMO / PSTMO (No repeated pattern has been found.)
So the series is→PSTMOPSTMOPSTMOPSTMO. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. The air has become very dirty in (1)______ parts of the world. This is of course (2)______ to your health. Experts say many people die (3)______ it each year. There is a new study on (4)______ pollution which comes from the experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) (5)______ is an agency of the United Nations. If you (6)______ unhealthy air for a long period of time, you could (7)______ sick. Air pollution has been linked to many diseases (8)______stroke and cancer. The WHO says that seven million (9)______ die each year as a result of the (10)______ air. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 7.
Option 1: became
Option 2: becoming
Option 3: becomes
Option 4: become
Correct Answer: become
Solution : The right choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The sentence is conditional. In such sentences, the structure typically includes an if clause (the condition) and a main clause (the result or consequence). Here, could is a modal verb expressing possibility. So, the verb become should be in the base form after could.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "If you inhale unhealthy air for long periods of time, you could become sick."
Question : Two chords AB and CD of a circle with centre O intersect at P. If $\angle$ APC = 40º, then the value of $\angle$AOC + $\angle$BOD is:
Option 1: 50º
Option 2: 60º
Option 3: 80º
Option 4: 120º
Correct Answer: 80º
Solution : The angle subtended by a chord at the centre is twice the angle subtended on the circumference. $\angle$BOD = 2$\angle$BCD ⇒ $\angle$AOC = 2$\angle$ABC ⇒ $\angle$AOC + $\angle$BOD = 2($\angle$BCD + $\angle$ABC) The sum of the interior angle is equal to the exterior angle. $\angle$BCD + $\angle$ABC = $\angle$APC ⇒ $\angle$AOC + $\angle$BOD = 2$\angle$APC ⇒ $\angle$AOC + $\angle$BOD = 2 × 40º ⇒ $\angle$AOC + $\angle$BOD = 80º Hence, the correct answer is 80º.
Question : The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which state
Option 1: Rajasthan
Option 2: Uttar Pradesh
Option 3: Andhra Pradesh
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
Kovvada nuclear power plant proposed to be set up in Ratnastalam, Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh. It is an ambitious 60,000 crore project and displant to generate about 6,600 megawatt energy. It would be the developed with the technical support from USA.
Homi Jahangir Baba a renowned Indian physicist, is also known as the father of India's nuclear energy program.
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. Money does not come from trees, as my grandmother used to say; But seeing it (1)_______ from machines would shock her! Slip a card into a machine, press a couple of buttons and find new and fresh notes carrying out of a space this is a standard undertaking today. Today, ATMs, or automated teller machines, can be found in most towns and cities. You are able to withdraw cash at any time, day or night, because they typically (2)_________ around the clock. In 1968, Don Wetzel, along with Tom Barnes and George Chastain, developed the first modern and successful ATM in the United States. Although the ATM concept was first (3)__________ in 1968, a functional prototype was constructed in 1969, and Docutel was granted a patent in 1973. A 'data terminal' is all an ATM is. A point where data can be entered or retrieved via a link to the 'Boss-in-Charge', a large computer known as a host processor, is referred to as a 'data terminal'. Many of these terminals are connected to this host processor, which is spread out (4)________ the city or country. Usually, the host processor belongs to the bank. If it is a dial-up device, it connects to the various terminals via a modem and telephone line. Alternately, the host processor may establish a 'leased line connection' with all ATMs. This indicates that a modem is not required to dial into a single telephone line that is solely dedicated to the host processor. This line can only be used by you. It is always accessible to the boss-in-charge for his or her exclusive use. These exclusive lines are expensive, but they are useful in areas where daily transactions are extremely high. The host processor connects to the ATMs via either a dial-up or leased line connection, (5)__________ on the bank and the number of customers it serves. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Option 1: conduct
Option 2: employ
Option 3: operate
Option 4: control
Correct Answer: operate
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Operate means to control the functioning of a machine, which makes it the appropriate choice for the sentence.
Here, we are talking about the routine working of a machine. The only suitable option is operate. The other options do not fit the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "You are able to withdraw cash at any time, day or night because they typically operate around the clock."
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Strident 2. Student 3. Shirking 4. Stuffy 5. Spider 6. Spawn
Option 1: 3, 6, 5, 1, 2, 4
Option 2: 3, 5, 6, 1, 2, 4
Option 3: 3, 6, 5, 1, 4, 2
Option 4: 3, 5, 6, 1, 4, 2
Correct Answer: 3, 6, 5, 1, 2, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Strident 2. Student 3. Shirking 4. Stuffy 5. Spider 6. Spawn
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter S, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word is t, t, h, t, p, p. Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – Shrinking, Spider, Spawn, Strident, Student, Stuffy. Step 3: Compare the third letter of (Spider, Spawn) and (Strident, Student, Stuffy). Spawn will come before Spider in the sequence as a comes before i in the alphabetical system. Similarly, Strident will come before Student and Stuffy as r comes before u. Step 4: Compare the fourth letter of (Student, Stuffy). Student will come before Stuffy in the sequence as d comes before f in the alphabetical system.
So, the sequence is Shrinking, Spawn, Spider, Strident, Student, Stuffy, or, 3, 6, 5, 1, 2, 4. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : If the cost price is 72% of the selling price, then what is the percentage of profit? (Correct to 2 decimal places)
Option 1: 38.89%
Option 2: 35.75%
Option 3: 32.25%
Option 4: 28.75%
Correct Answer: 38.89%
Solution : Let the selling price (SP) be $x$ Cost price = $\frac{72}{100}\times x$ Now, the profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Selling price – Cost price}}{\text{Cost price}}×100$ = $\frac{x-\frac{72}{100}x}{\frac{72}{100}x}\times 100$ = $\frac{\frac{28}{100}x}{\frac{72}{100}x}\times 100$ = $38.89\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 38.89%
Question :
The term “Rh factor” refers to
Option 1:
Rhesus factor
Option 2:
Rheumatoid factor
Option 3:
Renal factor
Option 4: Rhombic factor
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is - Rhesus factor
The term Rh factor, also known as the Rhesus factor, refers to a protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells. This protein is an inherited trait and is one of the key components in the classification of blood types. The presence or absence of the Rh factor is denoted by a plus (+) or minus (-) sign in the blood type.
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