Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 9 : 25 :: 49 : ?
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 54
Option 3: 64
Option 4: 81
Correct Answer: 81
Solution : Given: 9 : 25 :: 49 : ?
The given number pair are the squares of the consecutive odd numbers. Like, (9 : 25)→(3)2 = 9; (5)2 = 25 Similarly, 49 : ?→(7)2 = 49; (9)2 = 81
So, 49 is
Question : The following sentence has been divided into segments. One of them may contain an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No Error’ as your answer.
No talking / on the dinner table / is an absolute rule.
Option 1: No talking
Option 2: No Error
Option 3: on the dinner table
Option 4: is an absolute rule.
Correct Answer: No Error
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The phrase "no talking" serves as a complete sentence in the given context, functioning as an imperative sentence. Imperative sentences often omit the subject (in this case, an implied "you"). The structure "No talking on
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. She ___ him angrily because he made the floor dirty with his muddy shoes.
Option 1: scold
Option 2: scolds
Option 3: scolded
Option 4: scolding
Correct Answer: scolded
Solution : The third option is the correct answer: scolded.
The sentence is set in the past tense. Hence, the missing word must be in the past simple tense as well.
Therefore, the correct answer is "She scolded him angrily because he made the floor dirty with
Question : Which of the following international prizes / awards is given for outstanding contribution in the field of Journalism ?
Option 1: Oscar Award
Option 2: Booker Prize
Option 3: Pulitzer Prize
Option 4: Sullivan Award
Correct Answer: Pulitzer Prize
Solution : The correct answer is Pulitzer Prize.
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 and is dedicated to newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer. It is administered by Columbia University and is given out annually in 22 categories for newspaper, magazine, online journalism, photojournalism, and literature, etc.
Question : A man gains 20% by selling an article for a certain price. If he sells it at double the price, the percentage of profit will be:
Option 1: 40%
Option 2: 100%
Option 3: 120%
Option 4: 140%
Correct Answer: 140%
Solution : Let the cost price (CP) be Rs. 100. Profit = 20% Selling price (SP) = 100 + 20 = Rs. 120 When the selling price is doubled, SP × 2 = (120 × 2) = Rs. 240 New profit = (New SP – CP) =
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".
I really do regret not to learn to play the violin when I had so many opportunities to learn and practise in school.
(1) No Error
(2) I really do regret not to learn to play the violin
(3) when I had so many opportunities
(4) to learn and practise in school.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The phrase "not to learn" should be changed to "not learning" to make the sentence grammatically correct. In English, we typically use "regret + verb + ing" to express regret about not doing something in the past. So, "not learning" is the correct form in
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (5, 2, 23) (6, 2, 34)
Option 1: (3, 3, 3)
Option 2: (3, 2, 9)
Option 3: (3, 5, 11)
Option 4: (3, 2, 7)
Correct Answer: (3, 2, 7)
Solution : Given: (5, 2, 23); (6, 2, 34) Find the square of the first number and subtract the second number from it to get the third number of the set. (5, 2, 23)→5² = 25; 25 – 2 = 23 (6, 2, 34)→6² =
Question : Which of the following acts of the British Parliament stated that a member of the British Cabinet was appointed Secretary of State for India?
Option 1: Indian Council Act of 1861
Option 2: Government of India Act of 1858
Option 3: Regulating Act of 1773
Option 4: Charter Act of 1853
Correct Answer: Government of India Act of 1858
Solution : The correct answer is the Government of India Act of 1858.
A member of the British Cabinet was designated Secretary of State for India by the Government of India Act of 1858, an act of the British Parliament. On
Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. CARPENTER
Option 1: NECTAR
Option 2: CARPET
Option 3: PAINTER
Option 4: REPENT
Correct Answer: PAINTER
Solution : Given: CARPENTER
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word CARPENTER – First option: NECTAR; All the letters of NECTAR are present in the word CARPENTER. Second option: CARPET; All the letters of CARPET are present in the word CARPENTER. Third option: PAINTER;
Question : Which of the following Genetically Modified vegetable is being made available in Indian Market?
Option 1: Carrot
Option 2: Radish
Option 3: Brinjal
Option 4: Potato
Correct Answer: Brinjal
Solution : The correct option is Brinjal.
In India, especially in the state of Maharashtra, Bt brinjal (genetically modified aubergine) has been allowed for commercial production. Bt brinjal was created to resist some insect pests, potentially lowering the need for chemical pesticides and improving harvests.
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