Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
Supporters of the 'leading power' doctrine often argue, rightly, that India must be more forthright and articulate in expression its position on issues.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: This alternative uses the gerund form of the verb "express", which is appropriate when indicating the action of expressing something. In this context, "expressing" conveys the ongoing or continuous nature of the expression of India's position
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".
Rama has (1) / no taste (2) / in classical music. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The preposition "in" should be replaced with the preposition "for". Using "for" in the sentence is better because it emphasises that "Rama lacks a personal liking or preference for classical music."
So, the correct sentence
Question : A dealer allows a discount of 15%. A customer pays an amount of Rs. 318.75 for an article. At what price is the article listed?
Option 1: Rs. 366.50
Option 2: Rs. 375.00
Option 3: Rs. 350.00
Option 4: Rs. 431.25
Correct Answer: Rs. 375.00
Solution : Let $x$ be the marked price. Discount = 15%, the selling price = $\frac{100-D_1}{100}\times \text{MP}$, where D1 is discount percentage and MP is the marked price. Selling Price = 85% of $x$ ⇒ 318.75 = $\frac{85 × x}{100}$ ⇒ $x$ = $\frac{318.75 ×
Question : Lothal, the dockyard site of the Indus Valley Civilization, is situated in
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Punjab
Option 3: Pakistan
Option 4: Haryana
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct option is Lothal.
Lothal is an archaeological site in Gujarat, India, located in the Bhal area of the Kutch district. It was a prominent port city during the Indus Valley Civilization, located on the Gulf of Cambay. The city was well-planned, with sophisticated
Question : Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.
The details were _____ from one person to the other within no time.
Option 1: passed away
Option 2: passed in
Option 3: passed down
Option 4: passed out
Correct Answer: passed down
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Passed away is an idiomatic expression meaning to die or to have deceased.
The meaning of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, LUNGS is written as OXQJV and POWER is written as SRZHU, then how will ELOQUENT be written in that language?
Option 1: HORTXHQW
Option 2: HOQSXHQW
Option 3: FMPPRHQW
Option 4: FMPRVFOU
Correct Answer: HORTXHQW
Solution : Given: LUNGS is written as OXQJV and POWER is written as SRZHU
Add 3 to the positional value of each letter to obtain the required code. LUNGS→L + 3 = O; U + 3 = X; N + 3 = Q; G + 3 =
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.) Panel : Jurors :: Portfolio :?
Option 1: Trustees
Option 2: Securities
Option 3: Administration
Option 4: Companies
Correct Answer: Securities
Solution : Given: Panel : Jurors :: Portfolio :?
Like, a Panel is a whole group of Jurors. Similarly, a Portfolio is the entire group of Securities (a person holds for the investment).
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bold part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
The police found a human body in the forest.
(1) corpse
(2) No Improvement
(3) carcass
(4) copse
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option "corpse."
It is the most appropriate and specific term to use in this context. It refers to the body of a deceased human. "Corpse" is commonly used in such situations to describe a dead human
Question : Granite, quartzite areas have upstanding look because
Option 1: mechanically weathered faster
Option 2: these rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosions
Option 3: these rocks are not easily eroded
Option 4: not easily worn down.
Correct Answer: not easily worn down.
Solution : The correct option is - not easily worn down.
Quartz, a mineral that resists weathering quite well, is abundant in granite. Quartzite is also tougher than steel. As a result, they are resistant to wear and tear and form mountains and hills
Question : Directions: Which two signs and numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 24 – (9 ÷ 12) + (84 × 4) + 28 = 23
Option 1: 24 and 28, – and ÷
Option 2: 24 and 28, × and ÷
Option 3: 9 and 4, ÷ and ×
Option 4: 12 and 4, ÷ and ×
Correct Answer: 12 and 4, ÷ and ×
Solution : Given: 24 – (9 ÷ 12) + (84 × 4) + 28 = 23
Interchange the given signs and numbers in the options one by one with the original signs and numbers in the given equation.
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