Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.
We know infinitely (1)________ about the wealthy people of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which ordinary Egyptians lived have not been preserved, and when most people died they were (2)_______ in simple graves. Most of our traditional sources of information (3)_______ the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich (4)_______ pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples. (5) ________ this does not mean that death was the Egyptians’ only preoccupation. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Option 1: buries
Option 2: buried
Option 3: burying
Option 4: bury
Correct Answer: buried
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, "buried" is the past tense form of the verb "bury", which is used to indicate the action of placing a body in a grave. It is the correct past tense form
Question : In a triangle PQR, $\angle$Q = 90°. If PQ = 12 cm and QR = 5 cm, then what is the radius (in cm) of the circumcircle of the triangle?
Option 1: $5$
Option 2: $6$
Option 3: $6.5$
Option 4: $6\sqrt2$
Correct Answer: $6.5$
Solution : Given: In a triangle PQR, $\angle$Q=90°, PQ = 12 cm, and QR = 5 cm. Let the hypotenuse of the triangle be $h$ cm. So, $h^2=12^2+5^2$ ⇒ $h=\sqrt{169}$ ⇒ $h=13$ cm We know, The circumradius of a right-angled triangle is half of its hypotenuse. So,
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. Some pens are books. II. All books are compasses. III. Some compasses are pins. Conclusions: I. Some compasses are pens. II. All compasses are pens. III. Some pins are books. IV. Some compasses are books.
Option 1: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and IV follow
Option 4: Only conclusions III and IV follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and IV follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some compasses are pens – From the Venn diagram, we can see that the two circles representing compasses and pens
Question : Consider the following statements about the main reasons for the excessive cold in north India during the cold weather season and identify which of the statements are correct. 1. States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, being far away from the moderating influence of sea, experience continental climate. 2. The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates a cold wave situation. 3. Around February, the cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring a cold wave along with frost and fog over the northwestern parts of India.
Option 1: 1 and 2 only
Option 2: 2 and 3 only
Option 3: 1, 2 and 3
Option 4: 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Solution : The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Reasons for excessive cold during the cold weather season in North India are:
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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."
College girls seldom wear (1) / sarees these days, (2) / do they? (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Explanation: The sentence is a question and follows a question tag. A question tag is a very short clause at the end of a statement that changes the statement into a question. If the
Question : The following table shows the production of different types of two-wheelers from 1993 to 1998. Number of two-wheelers (in 1000s)
In which year is the percentage increase in the total production minimum in comparison to the previous year?
Option 1: 1994
Option 2: 1995
Option 3: 1996
Option 4: 1997
Correct Answer: 1995
Solution : Percentage increase in total production in 1994 in comparison to the previous year = $\frac{237-215}{215}×100$ = 10.23% Percentage increase in total production in 1995 in comparison to the previous year = $\frac{251.5-237}{237}×100$ = 6.12% Percentage increase in total production in 1996 in comparison to the
Question : The smallest fraction which should be added to the sum of $2\frac{1}{2}, 3\frac{1}{3}, 4\frac{1}{4}$ and $5\frac{1}{5}$ to make the result a whole number is:
Option 1: $\frac{13}{60}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{4}$
Option 3: $\frac{17}{60}$
Option 4: $\frac{43}{60}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{43}{60}$
Solution : Given: $2\frac{1}{2} +3\frac{1}{3} + 4\frac{1}{4} +5\frac{1}{5}$ To make this expression a whole number, add fractions: $ = (\frac{1}{2} +\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4} +\frac{1}{5})$ $ = \frac{(30+20+15+12)}{60}$ $ = \frac{77}{60}$ $ = 1 +\frac{17}{60}$ The smallest fraction to be added = $1 -\frac{17}{60} =\frac{43}{60}$ Hence, the correct
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. $\frac{W}{S}$, $\frac{U}{O}$, $\frac{S}{K}$, $\frac{Q}{G}$, ?
Option 1: $\frac{P}{R}$
Option 2: $\frac{C}{O}$
Option 3: $\frac{R}{J}$
Option 4: $\frac{O}{C}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{O}{C}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{W}{S}$, $\frac{U}{O}$, $\frac{S}{K}$, $\frac{Q}{G}$, ?
In the given series, subtract 2 from the place value of the letter in the numerator and subtract 4 from the place value of the letter in the denominator to obtain the missing term – $\frac{W\text{ – }2}{S\text{ –
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation of the figure is not allowed, so we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures.
From the above, it is clear that the given question figure is embedded in the third option figure. Hence, the
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The government's utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.
Option 1: thrust
Option 2: fanciful
Option 3: useful
Option 4: distasteful
Correct Answer: useful
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
Utilitarian means designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. In the given sentence, the government's utilitarian stance suggests that their approach prioritises practicality and usefulness.
Therefore, useful is the most suitable synonym in this context, which
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