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.
Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1)_________ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2)_________ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3)__________. effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4)__________ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5)__________ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: sanctions
Option 2: subsidies
Option 3: restrictions
Option 4: policies
Correct Answer: policies
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Policies refer to the planned courses of action or guidelines adopted by governments and organisations to address specific issues. In this context, the term accurately describes the measures taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The complete sentence is:
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. REV, UXD, XQL, AJT, ?
Option 1: DMR
Option 2: DRM
Option 3: RMQ
Option 4: DCB
Correct Answer: DCB
Solution : Given: REV, UXD, XQL, AJT, ?
Add 3 to the place value of the first letter, and subtract 7 and 18 from the place value of the second and third letters respectively of the previous term to get the next term in the series. REV→R
Question : In 1942, the British government sent the ________ mission to India.
Option 1: Cripps
Option 2: Linlithgow
Option 3: Cabinet
Option 4: Lansdowne
Correct Answer: Cripps
Solution : The correct option is Cripps.
The Cripps Mission, formally known as the Mission of Sir Stafford Cripps to India, was a significant diplomatic initiative undertaken by the British government during World War II. The mission was led by Sir Stafford Cripps, a senior British statesman
Question : Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Her handwriting is definitely more beautiful than your.
Option 1: is definitely
Option 2: than your
Option 3: more beautiful
Option 4: Her handwriting
Correct Answer: than your
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Explanation: In the given sentence, a comparative degree has been used. During the comparison, we normally compare the same type of part of speech with others. The sentence cannot be ended with the possessive determiner "your".
Question : Antyodaya Programme is associated with:
Option 1: Liberation of bonded labour
Option 2: bringing up cultural revolution in India
Option 3: demands of textile labourers
Option 4: upliftment of the poorest of poor
Correct Answer: upliftment of the poorest of poor
Solution : Correct Answer is upliftment of the poorest of poor
The system's main goal is to end hunger in India and provide food security for the populace. The scheme's main goals are to guarantee food security and eradicate hunger in India.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) India : Royal Bengal Tiger :: Australia : ?
Option 1: Horse
Option 2: Dragon
Option 3: Kangaroo
Option 4: Elephant
Correct Answer: Kangaroo
Solution : Given: India : Royal Bengal Tiger :: Australia : ?
Like, the national animal of India is the Royal Bengal Tiger. Similarly, the national animal of Australia is the Kangaroo.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Which river of India is called Vridha Ganga ?
Option 1: Krishna
Option 2: Godavari
Option 3: Kaveri
Option 4: Narmada
Correct Answer: Godavari
Solution : The correct option is Godavari.
The river of India that is referred to as "Vridha Ganga" is the Godavari River. The name "Vridha Ganga" translates to "Old Ganga," indicating the revered status of the Godavari River, often called the Ganga of the South due
Question : An inlet pipe can fill an empty tank in 140 hours, while an outlet pipe drains a filled tank in 63 hours. If 8 inlet pipes and y outlet pipes are opened simultaneously, when the tank is empty, then the tank gets filled in 105 hours. Find the value of y.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Inlet pipe can fill in = 140 hours Outlet pipe can drain in = 63 hours LCM of 140 and 63 is 1260 Total work = 1260 units Efficiency of inlet pipe = $\frac{1260}{140}$ = 9 units/hours Efficiency of outlet pipe = $\frac{1260}{63}$ = 20
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".
Several guests noticed Mr Sharma falling back in his chair and gasping for breath.
(1) falling back in his chair
(2) Several guests noticed Mr Sharma
(3) and gasping for breath
(4) No Error
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : All parts of the sentence are structured correctly, and there are no errors in grammar or syntax. The sentence conveys the intended meaning that several guests observed Mr. Sharma falling back in his chair and gasping for breath.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
What a _________ holiday!
Option 1: Momentous
Option 2: Memorable
Option 3: Momentary
Option 4: Immortal
Correct Answer: Memorable
Solution : To complete the sentence correctly, we need a word that conveys that the holiday was worth remembering or left a strong impression on the speaker. The word "memorable" is the appropriate choice here. It means something worth remembering or remarkable.
So, the correct sentence is:
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