Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: If A × B means that A is the father of B, A – B means that A is the mother of B, and A ÷ B means that A is the brother of B, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the father of R?
Option 1: P ÷ Q × R
Option 2: P × Q ÷ R
Option 3: P × Q – R
Option 4: P – R ÷ Q
Correct Answer: P × Q ÷ R
Solution : Given: A × B means that A is the father of B. A ÷ B means that A is the brother of B. A – B means that A is the mother of B.
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Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. P. The prices of cooking gas, pulses and vegetables have registered a sharp rise. Q. In recent years the prices of essential commodities have gone up sharply. R. The low-income groups and the salaried classes are the worst sufferers. S. Living has become quite a costly affair these days.
Option 1: RPSQ
Option 2: QSRP
Option 3: SRQP
Option 4: PQRS
Correct Answer: SRQP
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The paragraph starts with a general statement about the high cost of living (sentence S), setting the overall theme. Following that, the impact is specified, focusing on the low-income groups and salaried classes as the
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I told Rahul on wait for two hours at the bus stop.
Option 1: at
Option 2: for
Option 3: told
Option 4: on
Correct Answer: on
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Explanation:
In general, after the verb told, we usually use an object followed by the infinitive form of the verb when giving instructions or commands. The use of on in the original sentence is incorrect in this context. Instead,
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).
The climate of Shillong is somewhat like Kohima.
(1) as Kohima
(2) as Kohima's
(3) No Improvement
(4) like Kohima's
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is: like Kohima's
Explanation: This option is also correct because it uses the word "like" to compare the climate of Shillong to the climate of Kohima. It does not show possession, which is appropriate in this context.
as Kohima
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. In fact, he began his career as a peon in a small firm. B. Before he joined us as the accounts officer, he was a junior clerk. C. He learnt typing, accounting and even graduated. D. But he gradually improved his qualifications.
Option 1: CDAB
Option 2: BADC
Option 3: CBAD
Option 4: BCDA
Correct Answer: BADC
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
It starts with the introduction of the narrator's role as a junior clerk before becoming an accounts officer (B). The paragraph then provides additional context by revealing that the narrator began their career as a peon at a
Question : Which of the following vitamins are water-soluble?
Option 1: Vitamin A and Vitamin B
Option 2: Vitamin B and Vitamin C
Option 3: Vitamin C and Vitamin D
Option 4: Vitamin A and Vitamin E
Correct Answer: Vitamin B and Vitamin C
Solution : The correct option is Vitamin B and Vitamin C.
Water-soluble vitamins can dissolve in water and are not significantly stored in the body. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and the vitamin B complex, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid),
Question : If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs. 4,400 that is marked at Rs. 5,000, then what is the discount that he is offering?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 12%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 12%
Solution : Given: The shopkeeper sells an item at Rs. 4,400 that is marked at Rs. 5000. Marked price (MP) = Rs. 5000 Selling price (SP) = Rs. 4400 We know, Discount percentage = $\frac{\text{MP – SP}}{\text{MP}}×100$ = $\frac{5000 – 4400}{5000}×100$ = 12% Hence, the correct answer
Question : The length of a beach volleyball court is:
Option 1: 12 m
Option 2: 16 m
Option 3: 20 m
Option 4: 15 m
Correct Answer: 16 m
Solution : The correct answer is 16 m.
The length of a beach volleyball court is 16 m. The height of the net is 2.43 meters for men's competitions and 2.24 meters for women's competitions. Beach volleyball is governed internationally by the Federation Internationale de
Question : Which of the following statements is not correct about surface tension?
Option 1: Surface tension is typically measured in dynes cm.
Option 2: The shape of the water drop is spherical due to surface tension.
Option 3: At room temperature, the surface tension of water is less than ethyl alcohol.
Option 4: The cohesive forces between liquid molecules are responsible for the phenomenon known as surface tension.
Correct Answer: At room temperature, the surface tension of water is less than ethyl alcohol.
Solution : The correct option is At room temperature the surface tension of water is less than ethyl alcohol.
Water has a greater surface tension than ethyl alcohol at a normal temperature. At room
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 46
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 38
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Given:
Like, in the first row → 46 – 22 = 24
And, in the second row → 58 – 27 = 31
Similarly, in the third row → 68 – 32 = 36
So, the
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