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).
I made a lecture.
(1) will make
(2) gave
(3) would make
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option "gave".
It accurately conveys the action of delivering a lecture, which is the intended meaning. "Gave a lecture" is the standard phrase used to describe the act of presenting a lecture.
The meanings of the other options
Question : A man spends Rs. 1,800 monthly on average for the first four months and Rs. 2,000 monthly for the next eight months and saves Rs. 5,600 a year. His average monthly income is:
Option 1: Rs. 2,000
Option 2: Rs. 2,200
Option 3: Rs. 2,400
Option 4: Rs. 2,600
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,400
Solution : Sum of expenditure of first 4 months = 4 × 1,800 = 7,200 Sum of expenditure of last 8 months = 8 × 2,000 = 1,6000 Savings = 5,600 We know that, Total income = expenditure + savings = 7,200 + 16,000 + 5,600
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Vinay missed his flight, but good luck came to him from bad circumstances as the flight crashed in the sea.
Option 1: it was a tinker's curse
Option 2: it was counting his blessings
Option 3: it was a blessing and a curse
Option 4: it was a blessing in disguise
Correct Answer: it was a blessing in disguise
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The idiom a blessing in disguise is used when something initially appears to be a misfortune or a bad circumstance, but it ultimately turns out to be beneficial or fortunate. In this context,
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Aristotle said that some persons are fit to rule, while others are fit to be ruled _____.
Option 1: over
Option 2: of
Option 3: on
Option 4: at
Correct Answer: over
Solution : The correct choice is the first option, "over."
The intended meaning of the sentence is that some people are fit to rule, and other people are ruled over by them. In the second option, "of" is the error of the preposition, as in this sentence,
Question : Direction: Which one of the given responses is the meaningful order of the following?
(A) Plant
(B) Seed
(C) Fruit
(D) Seedling
Option 1: (D), (B), (C), (A)
Option 2: (B), (C), (A), (D)
Option 3: (B), (D), (A), (C)
Option 4: (C), (B), (D), (A)
Correct Answer: (B), (D), (A), (C)
Solution : Given:
Seed: First we need seeds to plant a tree.
Seedling: The seed grows into a seedling as it starts to sprout and develop.
Plant: The seedling further grows into a mature plant.
Fruit:
Question : ‘Mission Kushal Karmi’ was launched to upgrade the skills of construction workers. This programme was launched by the government of _______.
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Haryana
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Delhi
Correct Answer: Delhi
Solution : The correct answer is Delhi.
Mission Kushal Karmi was launched to upgrade the skills of construction workers in the UT of Delhi. The main motive of this scheme is to make them market-competitive in this technologically advanced world.
Question : In February 2022, the West Bengal government launched an open-air classroom programme for students from Class 1 to 7, by the name ________.
Option 1: Shiksha Abhiyan
Option 2: Samagra Shiksha
Option 3: SHREYAS
Option 4: Paray Shikshalaya
Correct Answer: Paray Shikshalaya
Solution : The correct answer is Paray Shikshalaya.
The West Bengal government has started offering primary and pre-primary pupils lessons outside through the Paray Shikshalaya (neighbourhood schools) scheme. The pupils of "Paray Shikshalaya" will also receive midday meals from the state government.
Question :
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Everybody was alarmed with the news of his murder.
(1) on
(2) after
(3) at
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
It is an appropriate preposition to use in this context. When someone is alarmed or shocked by the news, they are typically alarmed at the news. This preposition conveys the correct meaning.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Everybody
Question : Directions: A driver left his village and drove north for 20 kilometres, after which he stopped for breakfast. Then he turned left and drove another 30 km when he stopped for lunch. After some rest, he again turned left and drove 20 km before stopping for evening tea. Once more, he turned left and drove 30 kilometres to reach the town where he had supper. After evening tea, in which direction did he drive?
Option 1: West
Option 2: East
Option 3: North
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
So, the driver is in the east direction. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. According to the information provided, if the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB), the right of the reflected image will appear as the left, and
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