Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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".
(Knowing that the area was prone to earthquakes), all the buildings were reinforced with additional concrete.
(1) On being prone to earthquakes.
(2) Having been knowing that the area was prone to earthquakes.
(3) Since the area was known to be prone to earthquakes.
(4) No Improvement.
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
It replaces the bracketed part which provides a clear and concise explanation for why the buildings were reinforced. It maintains proper grammar and sentence structure.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. One has to be persistent in studies if he/she wants to get his/her dream job. Success will remain unattainable if one studies________.
Option 1: root and branch
Option 2: the three R’s
Option 3: in ups and downs
Option 4: by fits and starts
Correct Answer: by fits and starts
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
"By fits and starts" is an idiom used to describe irregular, intermittent progress or activity. It suggests that something is happening with stops and starts, lacking a continuous and steady flow.
The meanings
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. BECD : GJHI :: LOMN : ?
Option 1: PSRQ
Option 2: PQRS
Option 3: QTSR
Option 4: QTRS
Correct Answer: QTRS
Solution : Given: BECD : GJHI :: LOMN : ?
Like, BECD→B + 5 = G; E + 5 = J; C + 5 = H; D + 5 = I Thus, BECD is related to GJHI. Similarly, follow the same pattern for LOMN – L +
Question : Directions: If the given words are arranged according to the English dictionary, which word will be in third place? 1. Know 2. Knack 3. Knit 4. Knob
Option 1: Know
Option 2: Knack
Option 3: Knit
Option 4: Knob
Correct Answer: Knob
Solution : Given: 1. Know 2. Knack 3. Knit 4. Knob
Step 1: Compare the first and the second letter of each word. Since all the words have the same letters K and n, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The third letter
Question : The Finance Commission of India is required to make recommendations to the _________.
Option 1: President of India
Option 2: Ministry of Finance
Option 3: Parliament
Option 4: Central Cabinet
Correct Answer: President of India
Solution : The correct option is the President of India.
The Finance Commission of India is required to make recommendations to the President of India. Specifically, it is tasked with making recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues and other fiscal matters between the
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".
Henry is a capable boy of doing anything.
(1) a capable boy
(2) of doing anything
(3) Henry is
(4) No Error
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
The use of "boy" in the sentence is superfluous.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Henry is capable of doing anything."
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (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.) (17, 59, 625) (8, 44, 784)
Option 1: (22, 78, 784)
Option 2: (12, 69, 2025)
Option 3: (24, 70, 576)
Option 4: (18, 74, 1296)
Correct Answer: (12, 69, 2025)
Solution : Given: (17, 59, 625); (8, 44, 784)
Here, the pattern followed is as follows – (17, 59, 625)→59 – (17 × 2) = 59 – 34 = 25; 252 = 625 (8, 44, 784)→44 – (8 × 2) = 44 – 16
Question : Which of the following is the first ‘smoke-free state’ in India?
Option 1: Rajasthan
Option 2: Uttarakhand
Option 3: Bihar
Option 4: Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh is often recognised as the first "smoke-free state" in India due to its successful implementation of anti-smoking initiatives and campaigns.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Water under the bridge.
Option 1: Past events that are not important anymore.
Option 2: Difficult situations in one’s life.
Option 3: Promises that are made to someone and never fulfilled.
Option 4: A seasoned crop with a heavy demand.
Correct Answer: Past events that are not important anymore.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom water under the bridge is used to convey that certain things have happened in the past, but they are no longer relevant or significant in the present. It implies
Question : Directions: In the following question, which one set of letters, when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series, will complete it? a_bc_a_bcdabc_da_cd_
Option 1: acbddb
Option 2: adbcbd
Option 3: cabddc
Option 4: ddcbbc
Correct Answer: adbcbd
Solution : Given: a_bc_a_bcdabc_da_cd_
First, divide the series before filling it→a_ / bc_a / _b / cdab / c_ / da_c / d_ Now, check the order of the letters in the given series→aa / bcda / bb / cdab /
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