Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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).
No sooner did the teacher come into the class when we stood up.
(1) since
(2) then
(3) than
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"When'' should be replaced with ''than'' to form a pair of correlative conjunctions, as no sooner...... than is the appropriate pair of conjunctions to be used here. The sentence wants to convey that the speaker, along with
Question : Directions: Which two signs and two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 98 − 9 × 21 ÷ 7 + 56 = 69
Option 1: 56 and 9, + and ×
Option 2: 56 and 21, + and ×
Option 3: 98 and 9, + and ×
Option 4: 21 and 7, + and −
Correct Answer: 56 and 9, + and ×
Solution : Given: 98 − 9 × 21 ÷ 7 + 56 = 69
Let's check the given options – First option: 56 and 9, + and × On interchanging the signs and numbers, we get – ⇒ 98 − 56 +
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The activist is working really hard and is determined to ________ for this cause.
Option 1: have feet of clay
Option 2: blow his own trumpet
Option 3: move heaven and earth
Option 4: keep the wolf from the door
Correct Answer: move heaven and earth
Explanation: The phrase "move heaven and earth" is an idiom that means to make a tremendous effort or do everything possible to achieve a goal or cause. In the context of the sentence,
Question : Who is known as the Father of 'Indian Unrest' ?
Option 1: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Option 2: Lalalajpat Rai
Option 3: Aurobindo Ghosh
Option 4: Bipin Chandrapal
Correct Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Solution : The Correct Answer is Bal Gangadhar Tilak
One of the first leaders to advocate for Swaraj, or self-rule, in India was Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who is reputedly referred to as "The father of the Indian unrest. "Prior to Gandhi, he was the most
Question : The average of n numbers is 45. If 60% of the numbers are increased by 5 each and the remaining numbers are decreased by 10 each, then what is the average of the numbers so obtained?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 43
Option 3: 46
Option 4: 44
Correct Answer: 44
Solution : Let the n = $10x$ 60% of n = $6x$ Each of the $6x$ numbers increased by 5. So, Net increase = $+30x$ 40% of n = $4x$ Each of the $4x$ numbers decreased by 10. So, Net decrease = $-40x$ Net increment or decrement
Question : The real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers with the _____________ as its head.
Option 1: Prime Minister
Option 2: Speaker of Rajya Sabha
Option 3: Vice President
Option 4: President
Correct Answer: Prime Minister
Solution : The correct answer is Prime Minister.
The real executive power in a parliamentary system of government, such as in India, is vested in the Council of Ministers, with the Prime Minister as its head. The Prime Minister is typically the leader of the
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. The Sun is the star at the centre of (1) __________ Solar System. It is a nearly perfect ball of hot plasma. The Sun has inspired us since ancient times. It’s central to mythology and religion in (2) ____________ around the world. It keeps our planet warm enough for living things to grow. It gives us light, so we can see. It is by far the most important (3) _________of energy for life on Earth. It is about a hundred times as wide (4)________ the Earth. If there were no sun, many things wouldn’t occur, like photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have caused no existence of life. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: scenes
Option 2: processes
Option 3: cultures
Option 4: types
Correct Answer: cultures
Explanation: Culture is the collection of collective beliefs, customs, behaviours, and all other values that are associated with a particular group of people, and it refers to a way of life that is shared by those
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at PQ as shown below.
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 PQ). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : A man walks at a speed of 8 km/h. After every kilometre, he takes a rest for 4 minutes. How much time will he take to cover a distance of 6 km?
Option 1: 70 minutes
Option 2: 60 minutes
Option 3: 69 minutes
Option 4: 65 minutes
Correct Answer: 65 minutes
Solution : Speed of man = 8 km/hr Distance = 6 km Time of rest = 4 minute Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$ 8 km distance covered by man in 1 hour ⇒ 6 km distance will be covered by man in $\frac{1}{8}×6$ hrs i.e. in 45 minutes.
Question : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
American alligators were P. now this species is classified as least concern Q. list in 1967, their population increased and R. once threatened by extinction but S. after being placed on the endangered species
Option 1: SQPR
Option 2: RPQS
Option 3: RSQP
Option 4: PQSR
Correct Answer: RSQP
Part R initiates the narrative by emphasising the initial challenge, underscoring the past vulnerability of American alligators to extinction. Part S marks a crucial turning point when they were officially listed on the endangered species register in
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