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).
You will be late if you do not leave now.
(1) will not leave now
(2) did not leave now
(3) left now
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
As per the first conditional, if one part of the sentence is in simple future tense, the other part should be in the simple present tense.
So, the correct sentence is: "You will be late if you
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Animal living both on land and water.
Option 1: Marine
Option 2: Amphibian
Option 3: Arboreal
Option 4: Terrestrial
Correct Answer: Amphibian
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
The word amphibian is the most appropriate one-word substitute for the group of words because it specifically refers to animals that can live both on land and in water. Amphibians are a class of vertebrates that includes animals
Question : Directions: If + means subtraction, – means multiplication, ÷ means addition, and × means division, then what is the value of the following expression? 14 – 19 + 240 × 16 ÷ 61
Option 1: 284
Option 2: 312
Option 3: 274
Option 4: 329
Correct Answer: 312
Solution : Given: 14 – 19 + 240 × 16 ÷ 61 = ?
After replacing the symbols as directed, the equation becomes – = 14 × 19 – 240 ÷ 16 + 61 = 14 × 19 – 15 + 61 = 266 – 15 +
Question : Direction: In the following question, study the following diagram carefully and answer the question based on it.
The above diagram shows the survey on a sample of 1000 persons concerning their knowledge of English, Hindi, and Marathi. How many knew only Hindi?
Option 1: 85
Option 2: 175
Option 3: 78
Option 4: 200
Correct Answer: 200
Solution : Given:
Based on the above diagram, the number of persons knowing only the Hindi language is 200.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Direction: P 3 C, R 5 F, T 8 I, V 12 L, ?
Option 1: X 17 M
Option 2: X 17 O
Option 3: Y 17 O
Option 4: X 16 O
Correct Answer: X 17 O
P 3 C, R 5 F, T 8 I, V 12 L
The given series of letter clusters adheres to the following pattern:
P 3 C → ( P + 2 ) ( 3 + 2 ) ( C + 2 )
Question : Directions: A @ B means A is the sister of B. A & B means A is the brother of B. A # B means A is the wife of B. A ^ B means A is the mother of B. A + B means A is the father of B. If A + G & I + R @ S @ T # U & V, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Option 1: I is the father-in-law of U
Option 2: A is the maternal grandfather of T
Option 3: G is the brother of I
Option 4: R is the paternal granddaughter of A
Correct Answer: A is the maternal grandfather of T
Solution : Given: A + G & I + R @ S @ T # U & V
The family tree will be as follows – Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. After the government interventions, the enrolment and retention of female students have increased by leaps and bounds.
Option 1: Systematically
Option 2: Swiftly
Option 3: Intermittently
Option 4: Gradually
Correct Answer: Swiftly
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The idiom by leaps and bounds, is used to describe progress or growth that happens quickly and significantly. In the given sentence, the enrollment and retention of female students increased rapidly and substantially after government interventions.
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The manager assured the employees that none of them will be dismiss.
Option 1: would be dismissed
Option 2: is being dismiss
Option 3: No improvement required
Option 4: would have been dismissed
Correct Answer: would be dismissed
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The original sentence uses "will be dismiss" which is grammatically incorrect; the verb "dismiss" should be in its past participle form i.e., "dismissed" as it is a passive construction.
So, the correct sentence would
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To turn the corner
Option 1: To change one's goal
Option 2: To wait for an opportunity
Option 3: To pass the critical stage
Option 4: To go back to the past
Correct Answer: To pass the critical stage
Solution : The correct solution is the third option.
Explanation: The idiom to turn the corner is a figurative expression that does not have a direct literal meaning. It is often used metaphorically to convey the idea of overcoming a difficult or
Question : Which of the following sponsors Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)?
Option 1: RBI
Option 2: Foreign banks
Option 3: National commercial banks
Option 4: Co-operative banks
Correct Answer: National commercial banks
Solution : The correct option is National commercial banks.
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are collectively owned by the Government of India, the respective state government, and a sponsor bank, which is a nationalised commercial bank. The sponsor bank extends financial aid, technological assistance and
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