Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Apparently, he seems to be an amature person, but I know that he is a disciplined and committed person when it comes to doing something seriously.
Option 1: amature
Option 2: apparently
Option 3: committed
Option 4: disciplined
Correct Answer: amature
Solution : The option that has an incorrectly spelled word is the first option.
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is amateur not amature.
So, the correct sentence would be: "Apparently, he seems to be an amateur person, but I know that he is
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the & signs, and to balance the given equation. [{(42 & 26) & (12 & 2)} & (4 & 5)] & 5 & 10
Option 1: ×, ÷, ×, ×, −, +, =
Option 2: ×, −, +, ×, ÷, ×, =
Option 3: −, +, ×, ×, ÷, ×, =
Option 4: −, +, ×, ÷, ×, ×, =
Correct Answer: −, +, ×, ÷, ×, ×, =
Solution : Given: [{(42 & 26) & (12 & 2)} & (4 & 5)] & 5 & 10
Replace & with the mathematical signs and solve the equations one by one using BODMAS. First option: ×, ÷, ×, ×, −, +,
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
My elder son deals with (1) / spare parts and manages (2) / his bread and butter. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The first option is appropriate because in this sentence, 'deals with' should be replaced with 'deals in'.
Deals in' means 'buying and selling of goods as a business' and 'deals with' means 'to talk to someone in an effective way. Hence, in the
Question : The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% interest is Rs. 328. The sum is:
Option 1: Rs. 3000
Option 2: Rs. 3600
Option 3: Rs. 3200
Option 4: Rs. 3400
Correct Answer: Rs. 3200
Solution : Given: Compound interest = Rs. 328 Rate = 5% Year = 2 years $\text{Compound interest + Principal}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$ ⇒ $328=\text{Principal} ((1+\frac{5}{100})^2-1) = \text{Principal}(\frac{441}{400}-1)$ ⇒ $\text{Principal} = \frac{328×400}{41}$ = 3200 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 3200.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Peruse
Option 1: Check
Option 2: Draw
Option 3: Pursue
Option 4: Narrate
Correct Answer: Check
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Check means to inspect or examine something to ensure it is correct, in order, or up to standard. Peruse also means to examine or consider with attention and in detail.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. (4, 2, 6); (9, 3, 9); (24, 6, ?) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : Given: (4, 2, 6); (9, 3, 9); (24, 6, ?)
Divide the first number by the second number and then multiply the resultant by 3 to get the third number. Like, (4, 2, 6)→4 ÷ 2 = 2; 2 × 3 = 6 And, (9,
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (12, 42, 7) (13, 52, 8)
Option 1: (8, 7, 43)
Option 2: (7, 12, 6)
Option 3: (9, 26, 8)
Option 4: (9, 18, 4)
Correct Answer: (9, 18, 4)
Solution : Given: (12, 42, 7); (13, 52, 8)
Here, (12, 42, 7)→(12 ÷ 2) × 7 = 6 × 7 = 42 (13, 52, 8)→(13 ÷ 2) × 8 = 6.5 × 8 = 52
Let's check the options – First option: (8, 7,
Question : The marked price of a mobile phone is Rs. 15,000 and the shopkeeper sold it for Rs. 13,500. What is the rate of discount offered by the shopkeeper?
Option 1: 11%
Option 2: 9%
Option 3: 10%
Option 4: 12%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : The marked price is Rs. 15,000. The selling price is Rs. 13,500. Discount offered = 15000 – 13500 = Rs. 1500 $\therefore$ Discount percent offered $=\frac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Marked Price}}\times 100 = \frac{1500}{15000}\times 100$% = 10% Hence, the correct answer is 10%.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
She and Dad would (has had loved) Amit.
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The second option makes the sentence meaningful as modals are followed by the base form of the verb. Moreover, it is a past conditional which means the action did not take place in the past but the action would have happened on certain conditions.
Therefore,
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Crooked
Option 1: Admirable
Option 2: Taken
Option 3: Twisted
Option 4: Toasted
Correct Answer: Twisted
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Twisted is the synonym that closely aligns with the meaning of crooked, as it describes something that is bent, coiled, or contorted in a non-straight manner.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Admirable: Worthy
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