Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Child Movement) is
Option 1: Malala Yousafzai
Option 2: Sane Guruji
Option 3: Salman Khan
Option 4: Kailash Satyarthi
Correct Answer: Kailash Satyarthi
Solution : The correct answer is Kailash Satyarthi.
An Indian social reformer named Kailash Satyarthi fought for the right of every person to education as well as against child labour in India. In the global struggle against child exploitation, he is among the world's highest leaders.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 6 : 5 :: 8 : ?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: 6 : 5 :: 8 : ?
Like, 6 : 5; 6 ÷ 2 = 3 and 3 + 2 = 5 Similarly, for 8 : ?; 8 ÷ 2 = 4 and 4 + 2 = 6
So, 8 is related to 6.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Bureaucracy literally means a system of government by
Option 1: Elected representative
Option 2: Niminated representative
Option 3: Officials
Option 4: Group of Landlords
Correct Answer: Officials
Solution : Correct answer is Officials
Bureaucracy basically means a system of government in which most of the major decisions are taken by the officials rather than by elected representatives
Bureaucracy literally means, A government which is ruled by the Officials.
In democracy, the government is ruled
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".
He is usually present in the House on Wednesday, as questions related at the Prime Minister's office are listed on this day during Question Hour.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: Since "at" is used in the sentence, it points to a location. Hence, "at" should be replaced with the preposition "to", meaning 'directed'; hence, the error lies in the usage of prepositions.
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. We all regard Liza as an expert.
Option 1: Liza is regarded as an expert by all of us.
Option 2: Liza has been regarded as an expert by all of ûs.
Option 3: Liza was regarded as an expert by all of us.
Option 4: Liza should be regarded as an expert by all of us.
Correct Answer: Liza is regarded as an expert by all of us.
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the
Question : Which committee recommended the formation of a new category of NBFC i.e., Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution?
Option 1: Shah Committee
Option 2: Malegam Committee
Option 3: Kamath Committee
Option 4: Hussain Committee
Correct Answer: Malegam Committee
Solution : The correct answer is the Malegam Committee.
Malegam Committee introduced a new category of Non-Banking financial company - Micro Finance Institution. The Reserve Bank of India set up a sub-committee for the creation of a separate category of NBFCs. The committee recommended conditions to
Question : Directions: The bar graphs represent the number of road accidents due to buses and cars during the years 2008 to 2013. Study the graph and answer the question.
The respective ratio between the accidents by car in the years 2012, 2010 and 2008 is:
Option 1: $2:5:4$
Option 2: $4:5:4$
Option 3: $4:3:2$
Option 4: $4:5:2$
Correct Answer: $4:5:4$
Solution : As per the given graph: The accidents by car in the year 2012 = 40 thousand The accidents by car in the year 2010 = 50 thousand The accidents by car in the year 2008 = 40 thousand The required ratio = The accidents by
Question : The railway system connecting St. Petersburg to Vladivostok is _________.
Option 1: The Altai Railway
Option 2: The Amur Railway
Option 3: Transbaikal Railway
Option 4: Trans-Siberian Railway
Correct Answer: Trans-Siberian Railway
Solution : The correct option is the Trans-Siberian Railway.
The Trans-Siberian Railway connects St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. This railway network connects Moscow with the Russian Far East. It was constructed in 1916. It passes through diverse landscapes, from the European plains to the Siberian taiga
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
They have had a real good time.
(1) have had a
(2) have had really
(3) have had a really
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
This is the correct choice, as good is an adjective and is being modified by the adverb "really".
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Have had a: This option removes "good time"
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