Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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. After a few months, the two countries engaged in the Kargil War. B. Furthermore, a number of violent wars were fought between India and Pakistan. C. In February 1999, during the winter invasion, India and Pakistan signed the Lahore Declaration, which was predicated on peace. D. The engagements were extremely challenging for the Indian army since they had to fight on rough rocky terrain.
Option 1: DCAB
Option 2: CABD
Option 3: CDBA
Option 4: DABC
Correct Answer: CABD
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The first sentence should be (C) since it introduces the Lahore Declaration. Sentence (A) is also supporting sentence C, so it should come next. Sentence (B) provides additional information about the history of conflicts between India and Pakistan.
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 2, 10, 40, 120, 240, ?
Option 1: 480
Option 2: 300
Option 3: 360
Option 4: 240
Correct Answer: 240
Solution : Given: 2, 10, 40, 120, 240, ?
In the above-given series, multiply the numbers by the consecutive natural numbers (in decreasing order) – 2 × 5 = 10; 10 × 4 = 40; 40 × 3 = 120; 120 × 2 = 240; 240 ×
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence. The young boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
Option 1: born with a spoon stuck in his mouth
Option 2: born to riches and luxury
Option 3: born with a spoon that was not of gold
Option 4: born to not so rich parents
Correct Answer: born to riches and luxury
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The idiom born with a silver spoon in his mouth is used to describe someone who is born into a wealthy and privileged family, enjoying a life of comfort and abundance from the beginning.
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).
She has no pen to write.
(1) write with
(2) write at
(3) write in
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : In this sentence, the word "write" is used correctly, but it needs a preposition to complete the sentence and to specify the purpose of having the pen.
"Write with" is the correct alternative because it provides the appropriate preposition as withis used for objects and
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades, or professions, as well as mental, moral, and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: fundamental
Option 2: personal
Option 3: beautiful
Option 4: long standing
Correct Answer: fundamental
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word fundamental in this context emphasises the significance of the right to education as a foundational or basic human right. It underscores the essential nature of education in society, highlighting its importance as a core principle
Question : The area of the two triangles is in the ratio 5 : 3 and their heights are in the ratio 5 : 7. Find the ratio of their bases.
Option 1: 3 : 5
Option 2: 7 : 3
Option 3: 7 : 5
Option 4: 2 : 3
Correct Answer: 7 : 3
Solution : Area of triangle = $\frac{1}{2}×{\text{Base × Height}}$ $\frac{\text{Area of triangle 1}}{\text{Area of triangle 2}}=\frac{\frac{1}{2}\times \text{Base}_1 \times \text{Height}_1}{\frac{1}{2}\times \text{Base}_2 \times \text{Height}_2}$ ⇒ $\frac{5}{3}=\frac{\text{Base}_1 \times 5}{\text{Base}_2 \times 7}$ ⇒ $\frac{\text{Base}_1}{\text{Base}_2}=\frac{7}{3}$ Hence, the correct answer is 7 : 3.
Question : Directions: Out of the following five figures, four are alike in some manner and one differs from these in that manner. Select the odd figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Comparing the figures carefully, it can be noted that each row and each column has at least one figure inside the smaller boxes. Only in the second figure, there is no smaller figure in the second column. So, the second image differs from the other images,
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB.
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
Question : Select the correctly spelt option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Patrrol is very costly these days.
Option 1: Petrole
Option 2: Petrul
Option 3: Patrole
Option 4: Petrol
Correct Answer: Petrol
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
This is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a flammable liquid used as fuel in internal combustion engines. In the context of the sentence, Petrol is very costly these days" is the correct form, meaning
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. We acted on a___ impulse.
Option 1: momentary
Option 2: momentous
Option 3: memorable
Option 4: meritorious
Correct Answer: momentary
Solution : The first option is the correct answer: momentary.
Momentary: Lasting for a very brief period; transient or fleeting. Momentous: Of great significance or importance; having a major impact. Memorable: Worthy of being remembered; leaving a strong impression due to its significance or
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