Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.) Trembling : Fear :: Sigh : ?
Option 1: Pain
Option 2: Relief
Option 3: Hope
Option 4: Anger
Correct Answer: Relief
Solution : Given: Trembling : Fear :: Sigh : ?
Like, Trembling is a sign of fear. Similarly, Sigh is a sign of relief.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.
Option 1: Children are fond to sweets.
Option 2: Children are fond off sweets.
Option 3: Children are fond with sweets.
Option 4: Children are fond of sweets.
Correct Answer: Children are fond of sweets.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The correct preposition to use after fond in this context is of. The preposition of is used after the adjective fond to indicate what the children have an affection for or liking for. In
Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
BMX, DNW, FOV, ?
Option 1: GHO
Option 2: GPS
Option 3: HPS
Option 4: HPU
Correct Answer: HPU
Solution : Given:
Each letter of a letter cluster in the above series is following a different pattern as explained below –
First letter (B, D, F) –
B + 2 → D + 2 → F + 2 → H
Second letter
Question : What is meant by "dual citizenship", as exemplified in the case of citizenship in the United States?
Option 1: Citizenship of two states simultaneously with two countries
Option 2: Citizenship of a country along with that of a constituent state, where one resides or is born
Option 3: Citizenship of two states along with two countries
Option 4: Citizenship of two countries simultaneously
Correct Answer: Citizenship of a country along with that of a constituent state, where one resides or is born
Solution : The correct answer is Citizenship of a country along with that of a constituent state, where one resides or is born.
American citizens have certain rights, obligations, protections, and
Question : Directions: Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the series were to be continued?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure series, in every alternate box, the geometrical figures/ numbers/ letters shift their position following the below pattern – 1. From Box 1 to Box 2 – Top left→Centre-left→Top centre→Top left; Top right→Centre-right→Bottom right→Bottom centre→Bottom left→Centre of the box→Top right
2. From
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."
In the background they could hear John laughing and joking loudly. (1) / John was the life and soul of any party (2) / and he was cracking a joke every few minutes. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The definite article "the" is used to refer to a specific object or person that is already known or has been previously mentioned in the context. On the other hand, "any" is used to refer
Question : Who among the following is the executive head of state in India?
Option 1: Prime Minister
Option 2: President
Option 3: Cabinet Secretary
Option 4: Finance Secretary
Correct Answer: President
Solution : The correct answer is President.
Article 77 of the Indian constitution mentions that all the executive actions of the Union of India should be done on the name of President. It mentions President as the executive head of the state. Article 58 provides for 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. Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently, educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: considering
Option 2: varying
Option 3: convincing
Option 4: experiencing
Correct Answer: varying
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Varying means showing diversity or differences. In the context of the sentence, the term varying accurately conveys the idea that individuals have diverse and differing characteristics.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Considering means thinking about
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 600, 565, 530, 495, 460, ?
Option 1: 420
Option 2: 428
Option 3: 430
Option 4: 425
Correct Answer: 425
Solution : Given: 600, 565, 530, 495, 460, ?
Subtract 35 from each term to find the next term of the series. 600 – 35 = 565; 565 – 35 = 530; 530 – 35 = 495; 495 – 35 = 460; 460 – 35 = 425
Question : Who among the following was the President of the Indian National Congress during the 1915 session?
Option 1: Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
Option 2: Ambica Charan Mazumdar
Option 3: Bhupendra Nath Bose
Option 4: Madan Mohan Malaviya
Correct Answer: Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
Solution : The correct answer is Satyendra Prasanna Sinha.
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 empowered the Governor-General to appoint one Indian member to the Executive Council, resulting in the election of Satyendra Prasanna Sinha as the first Indian member. He was elected as the
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