Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The yellow dress purchased by you is not much different than the one I have brought.
Option 1: different then the one
Option 2: different as the one
Option 3: different above the one
Option 4: different from the one
Correct Answer: different from the one
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The correct preposition to use in this context is from when making comparisons. In English, when expressing the idea of being unlike or distinct from something else, we use different from. The preposition
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. One’s options in this world are as (1) ___________________ as the horizon, which is technically a circle and thus (2) _______________ broad. Yet we must choose each step we take with (3) _______________ caution, for the footprints we leave (4) ___________ are as important as the (5) _____________ we will follow. They’re part of the same journey: our story. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: narrow
Option 2: slight
Option 3: contracted
Option 4: vast
Correct Answer: vast
Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.
Explanation: The passage discusses the vastness of options in the world, likening them to the broadness of the horizon. The comparison emphasises the extensive and wide-ranging nature of the choices available to individuals. In the context of
Question : Rice worth Rs.126 per kg and Rs.135 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio of 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth Rs.153 per kg, then the price of the third variety per kg (in Rs.) is:
Option 1: 182.5
Option 2: 195.5
Option 3: 133.5
Option 4: 175.5
Correct Answer: 175.5
Solution : The first and second varieties are mixed in equal proportions. Their average price = $\frac{126 + 135}{2}$ = Rs.130.50 So, the mixture is formed by mixing two varieties, one at Rs. 130.50 per kg and the other at Rs.$x$ per kg, in the ratio 2
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options.Select the option that contains a spelling error.
If more is desired than the instantanious impact on the mind, the advertising value of the poster falls sharply, within limits of outdoor publicity, however it is at present unchallenged.
Option 1: unchallenged
Option 2: instantanious
Option 3: desired
Option 4: advertising
Correct Answer: instantanious
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
The correct spelling should be instantaneous. It means occurring in an instant or happening immediately.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Unchallenged: This word is spelt correctly. It means not disputed or questioned, indicating that
Question : Molybdenum deficiency affects the activity of:
Option 1: All of the given options
Option 2: Chlorate reductase
Option 3: Nitrogenase
Option 4: Nitrate reductase
Correct Answer: Nitrate reductase
Solution : The correct answer is Nitrate reductase.
In most plants, symptoms of molybdenum deficiency are coupled with a buildup of nitrate in the afflicted plant component. This is due to low nitrate reductase activity. Pale leaves with interveinal and marginal chlorosis (yellowing) and necrosis (scald);
Question : Jehangir had to cover a distance of 90 km in an hour. During the first 25 minutes, he travelled at a speed of 15.2 metres per second. How many metres did Jehangir cover per second during the remaining period to reach his destination just in time?
Option 1: 30.8
Option 2: 32.5
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 31.2
Correct Answer: 32
Solution : Given: Total distance = 90 km Time = 1 hour Journey in first 25 minutes = 15.2 × 25 × 60 = 22800 m = 22.8 km Remaining distance = 90 – 22.8 = 67.2 km Remaining time = 60 – 25 = 35 minutes
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per the order in the dictionary. 1. Scarf 2. Scene 3. Shell 4. Survey 5. Stream
Option 1: 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
Option 2: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
Option 3: 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
Option 4: 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Scarf 2. Scene 3. Shell 4. Survey 5. Stream
Step 1: Since all the words start with the letter S, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: Compare the second letter of (Scarf, S
Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
0, 7, 26, 63, ?
Option 1: 123
Option 2: 87
Option 3: 96
Option 4: 124
Correct Answer: 124
Solution : Given –
The pattern follow for the series is –
0 + 7 = 7; 7 + 19 = 26; 26 + 37 = 63; 63 + 61 = 124
The series is 0, 7, 26, 63,
Question : Describe how you will tell everyone that Mr. Akhil opened the gate in passive voice.
Option 1: The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.
Option 2: Mr.Akhil open the gate.
Option 3: The gate been open by Mr.Akhil.
Option 4: The gate opened by Mr.Akhil.
Correct Answer: The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who acts. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject in the passive voice.
The
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
BOOKBINDING
Option 1: DINING
Option 2: BONDING
Option 3: DOING
Option 4: DIGGING
Correct Answer: DIGGING
Solution : Given: BOOKBINDING
Option first: DINING
All the letters of DINING are present in the word BOOKBINDING.
Option second: BONDING
All the letters of BONDING are present in the word BOOKBINDING.
Option third: DOING
All the letters of DOING are present in the word BOOKBINDING.
Option
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