Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The snow-storm might have delayed Mira.
Option 1: Mira might have been delayed by the snow-storm.
Option 2: Mira may be delayed by the snow-storm.
Option 3: Mira might be delayed by the snow-storm.
Option 4: Mira may have been delayed by the snow-storm.
Correct Answer: Mira might have been delayed by the snow-storm.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
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 subject in
Question : In which battle was Siraj ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
Option 1: Battle of Plassey
Option 2: Battle of Buxar
Option 3: Battle of Panipat
Option 4: Battle of Haldighati
Correct Answer: Battle of Plassey
Solution : The correct option is the Battle of Plassey.
The British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj Ud-Daulah, and his French allies at the Battle of Plassey on June 23, 1757. The conflict aided in Bengal's capture
Question : Which of the following river basins is present in Odisha?
Option 1: Narmada
Option 2: Mahanadi
Option 3: Krishna
Option 4: Kaveri
Correct Answer: Mahanadi
Solution : The correct option is Mahanadi.
The Mahanadi River basin is present in the state of Odisha, India. The Mahanadi is one of the major rivers in the region, and its basin covers a significant part of Odisha and parts of Chhattisgarh.
Question : For what sum will the simple interest at $R$% per annum for 2 years be $R$?
Option 1: Rs. $\frac{100}{2R}$
Option 2: Rs. $50$
Option 3: Rs. $\frac{100}{R}$
Option 4: Rs.$\frac{200}{R}$
Correct Answer: Rs. $50$
Solution : Given: Simple interest = $R$ Rate = $R$ % Time = 2 years Simple interest =$\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$ ⇒ Principal = $\frac{R×100}{2×R}$ ⇒ Principal = Rs.$50$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs.$50$.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. MAGNET : AMNGTE :: FAMILY : AFIMYL :: BLOCKS : ?
Option 1: LCBOSK
Option 2: OLBSKC
Option 3: LBCOSK
Option 4: LBOCSK
Correct Answer: LBCOSK
Solution : Given: MAGNET : AMNGTE :: FAMILY : AFIMYL :: BLOCKS : ?
Likewise,
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. If + means divided by, – means multiplied by, × means minus, ÷ means plus, which of the following will be the value of the expression, 16 ÷ 8 – 4 + 2 × 4 = ?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 44
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : Given: + means divided by, – means multiplied by, × means minus, ÷ means plus. 16 ÷ 8 – 4 + 2 × 4 = ?
After interchanging the symbols according to the question, the equation becomes – = 16 + 8 × 4 ÷
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
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