Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The patient remembers his son taking him to the temple.
Option 1: The patient remembers he was taken to the temple by his son.
Option 2: The patient remembers taken to the temple by his son.
Option 3: The patient remembers himself being taken to the temple by his son.
Option 4: The patient remembers being taken to the temple by his son.
Correct Answer: The patient remembers being taken to the temple by his son.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth 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
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 12 * 24 * 4 * 2 * 60
Option 1: +, ×, ÷, =
Option 2: −, ×, +, =
Option 3: +, ×, −, =
Option 4: +, ÷, ×, =
Correct Answer: +, ×, ÷, =
Solution : Given: 12 * 24 * 4 * 2 * 60
Let's check the given options – First option: +, ×, ÷, = ⇒ 12 + 24 × 4 ÷ 2 = 60 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 12 +
Question : Well preferred tree fossil supposed to be from Jurasic Age in India is reported from:
Option 1: Pithauragarh
Option 2: Chhattisgarh
Option 3: Ramgarh
Option 4: Bahadurgarh
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Solution : The Correct Answer is Chhattisgarh
Researchers at the State Forest Research and Training Institute (SFRTI) in Chhattisgarh announced their discovery of tree fossils in November 2012. This discovery may fascinate geologists all over the world. The Sarguja region, known for its abundant fossil reserves, may
Question : Direction: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: ACEG
Option 2: HJLN
Option 3: MNOL
Option 4: TVXZ
Correct Answer: MNOL
Solution : Let's check the options–
Option first: ACEG
A + 2 = C
C + 2 = E
E + 2 = G
Option second: HJLN
H + 2 = J
J + 2 = L
L + 2 = N
Option third: MNOL
M +
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 12 : 132 :: 20 : 380 :: 2 : ?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: 12 : 132 :: 20 : 380 :: 2 : ?
Here, 12 : 132→(12)2 – 12 = 144 – 12 = 132 20 : 380→(20)2 – 20 = 400 – 20 = 380 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 2 –
Question : Direction: In the following question you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols:
If '+' stands for division, '×' stands for addition, '–' stands for multiplication, and '÷' stands for subtraction, which of the following is correct?
Option 1: 46 ÷ 6 × 4 – 5 + 3 = 75.5
Option 2: 46 × 6 – 4 + 5 ÷ 3 = 70.1
Option 3: 46 – 6 + 4 × 5 ÷ 3 = 71
Option 4: 46 × 6 ÷ 4 – 5 + 3 = 74
Correct Answer: 46 – 6 + 4 × 5 ÷ 3 = 71
Solution : Given:
'+' stands for division
'×' stands for addition
'–' stands for multiplication
'÷' stands for subtraction
Option first: 46 ÷ 6 × 4 – 5 + 3 = 75.5
Now, replacing the symbols as
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.
Jim suffered a ____________ of fortune.
Option 1: reversal
Option 2: reverse
Option 3: revert
Option 4: regress
Correct Answer: reversal
Solution : The correct answer is in option one.
The correct sentence is: "Jim suffered a reversal of fortune."
A reversal of fortune is a sudden change from good luck to bad luck. In this context, it means that Jim had a sudden and unexpected setback.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We decided to ___________ as we were missing him a lot.
Option 1: give a visit
Option 2: take a visit
Option 3: bring in a visit
Option 4: pay him a visit
Correct Answer: pay him a visit
Solution : The correct choice will be the fourth option.
The phrase "pay a visit" means to go see someone.
Literally, "pay a visit" means the same thing as a visit. It means to go and see somebody or something. However, there is
Question : If $2r=h+\sqrt{r^{2}+h^{2}}$, then the ratio of $r:h (r\neq 0)$ is:
Option 1: $1:2$
Option 2: $2:3$
Option 3: $4:3$
Option 4: $3:5$
Correct Answer: $4:3$
Solution : Given: $2r=h+\sqrt{r^{2}+h^{2}}$ ⇒ $2r-h=\sqrt{r^{2}+h^{2}}$ By squaring both sides, we get, ⇒ $4r^{2}+h^{2}-4rh=r^{2}+h^{2}$ ⇒ $3r^{2}=4rh$ ⇒ $3r=4h$ $\therefore r:h=4:3$ Hence, the correct answer is $4:3$.
Question : British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
Option 1: Battle of Plassey
Option 2: Battle of Panipat
Option 3: Battle of Buxar
Option 4: Battle of Wandiwash
Correct Answer: Battle of Plassey
Solution : The correct answer is the Battle of Plassey.
The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757 and is considered a turning point in Indian history. It was fought between the East India Company led by Robert Clive and the allied forces of Nawab
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