Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error free, your answer is "No Error".
While I was driving home, (1) / I heard some shocking news (2) / at the radio. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The error in the sentence is in the third part.
The correct sentence should be: "While I was driving home, I heard some shocking news on the radio.
The error is in the preposition used. It should be "on the radio" instead of "
Question : Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan ?
Option 1: Rauf.
Option 2: Jhora.
Option 3: Veedhi.
Option 4: Suisini.
Correct Answer: Suisini.
Solution : The correct answer is Suisini.
Folk dance is regional representation of the culture of the place. Suisini folk dance is associated with the state of Rajasthan. Other folk dance of Rajasthan are Ghoomar, Chakri, jhulan etc. Folk dances of some other states are-
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. No country has yet achieved the combination of very high human development with a light ecological footprint and the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss are growing. B. Compounded by a climate emergency, political polarisation and challenged multilateralism, continued conflicts, and forced displacement, the number of people living in poverty rose in 2020 for the first time since 1998 by an estimated 119-124 million and inequalities are growing, and the traditional social contract is no longer working for many. C. The challenge of reaching Agenda 2030 was already significant, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. D. Today’s development challenges are dynamic, interconnected puzzles of multidimensional risk that require systemic solutions and multilateral cooperation is vital in addressing these shared challenges that cross boundaries of geography and time.
Option 1: DBAC
Option 2: ABDC
Option 3: BCDA
Option 4: CBDA
Correct Answer: CBDA
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The paragraph discusses the challenges of achieving Agenda 2030, noting pre-existing issues and compounding factors like climate emergencies and political polarisation (C and B). It emphasises the need for systemic solutions and multilateral cooperation in
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? NAME, NEME, ?, NOME, NUME
Option 1: NMME
Option 2: NKME
Option 3: NIME
Option 4: NJME
Correct Answer: NIME
Solution : Given: NAME, NEME, ?, NOME, NUME
N, M, and E are constant in each term and each second letter of the given terms is a vowel (a, e, i, o, u). Put these vowels in second place to obtain the next term in the series.
Question : Directions: Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the given conclusions can be drawn from the given statements. Statements: All fruits are leaves. Some fruits are grapes. Conclusions: I. Some leaves are grapes. II. All grapes are fruits.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some leaves are grapes – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing leaves and grapes overlap each other
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement."
Under the principle of cross-retaliation, these penalties could be imposed on exports from a sector different from there the dispute was located.
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The word "where" is used as a relative adverb instead of 'there'. The word "dispute" should be followed by "was" as per subject-verb agreement. The word dispute refers to a disagreement or argument between parties that
Question : To become a member of the Rajya Sabha, a person should be at least _____ years old.
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : The correct answer is 30.
According to Article 84 of the Indian Constitution, the eligibility for becoming a member of the rajya Sabha is as follows:
Question : Commonwealth Games 2022 was held in _______.
Option 1: Birmingham
Option 2: Beijing
Option 3: Tokyo
Option 4: New Delhi
Correct Answer: Birmingham
Solution : The correct answer is Birmingham.
Birmingham, England hosted the Commonwealth Games 2022. It was the 22nd Commonwealth Games and England was hosting the Games for the third time. Over 5,000 athletes from 72 Commonwealth nations competed in 280 events in 20 sports from July 28
Question : A trader allows a discount of 15% on a trolley bag having a list price of Rs. 1360 and earns a profit of 15.6%. What is the cost price (in Rs.) of the trolley bag?
Option 1: 1000
Option 2: 1005
Option 3: 1050
Option 4: 1156
Correct Answer: 1000
Solution : Marked price = Rs. 1360 Discount = 15% of marked price = 15% of Rs. 1360 Selling price = Marked price – Discount = Rs. 1360 – 15% of Rs. 1360 = 85% of Rs. 1360 Profit = 15.6% of cost price Selling price =
Question : Direction : In the following question,one / two statements are given followed by two Conclusions /assumptions I and II.You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can be definitely be drawn from the given statement.
Statement : The crop condition continues to be critical even after the rains.
Conclusions :
I. The crop condition was not critical before rains.
II. The crop condition was expected to improve after the rains.
Option 1: Only Conclusion I follow.
Option 2: Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.
Option 3: Both Conclusions I and II follow.
Option 4: Only Conclusion II follows.
Correct Answer: Only Conclusion II follows.
Solution : Conclusion I: The crop condition was not critical before rains. In the above statement, it's clearly mentioned that 'even after the rains' which means it was critical before rains as well. Hence it's incorrect.
Conclusion II: The crop condition was expected to
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