Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, which one set of letters, when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series, will complete it? MN_O_NM_M_NO
Option 1: NMMN
Option 2: NMON
Option 3: MNOO
Option 4: NMMM
Correct Answer: NMON
Solution : Given: MN_O_NM_M_NO
Divide the series into three parts→MN_O / _NM_ / M_NO Now, check the order of the letters in the given series→MNNO / MNMO / MNNO (The third letter of each part is either N or M alternately
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: NSWX
Option 2: KPSU
Option 3: HMQR
Option 4: EJNO
Correct Answer: KPSU
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: NSWX; N + 5 = S; S + 4 = W; W + 1 = X Second option: KPSU; K + 5 = P; P + 3 = S; S + 2 = U Third option: HMQR; H
Question : Directions: Which two signs and numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? (31 × 3) – (27 × 4) + (81 ÷ 9) = 126
Option 1: 27 and 81, + and –
Option 2: 31 and 27, + and –
Option 3: 3 and 4, + and ÷
Option 4: 27 and 9, + and –
Correct Answer: 27 and 9, + and –
Solution : Given: (31 × 3) – (27 × 4) + (81 ÷ 9) = 126
Replace the original symbols and numbers given in the equation with the assigned symbols and numbers in the options one by one – First option: 27
Question : Which measuring instrument consists of a metal triangular frame supported on three legs, used to measure the radius of curvature of an object such as lenses and curved mirrors that are spherical?
Option 1: Viscometer
Option 2: Spherometer
Option 3: Vernier calliper
Option 4: Screw gauge
Correct Answer: Spherometer
Solution : The correct answer is Spherometer.
A spherometer is a precise tool used to calculate a spherical surface's radius of curvature. A spherometer is a measuring instrument with three legs supporting a metallic triangular frame. The three legs' tips lie on the radius, forming an equilateral
Question : Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence. She wondered if she had enough money to buy a pullover.
Option 1: She said, “I wonder that she has enough money to buy a pullover.”
Option 2: She said, “I wonder if I have enough money to buy a pullover.”
Option 3: She said, “I wondered that she has enough money to buy a pullover.”
Option 4: She said, “I am wondering that she has enough money to buy a pullover.”
Correct Answer: She said, “I wonder if I have enough money to buy a pullover.”
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
In order to convert the given sentence from indirect to direct form, there will be some changes:
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.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)______ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)_______ and can be a fun experience.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: insignificant
Option 2: rewarding
Option 3: pointless
Option 4: customising
Correct Answer: rewarding
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
It means providing a sense of satisfaction or gain.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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.
In the $19^{\text {th }}$ century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the (1)_____ and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner, (2)_______ environment. There are fewer jobs in 'heavy' industries like steel and power generation. (3)_____ there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Besides, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to (4)_____ to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but (5)_____, away from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Option 1: downward
Option 2: outwards
Option 3: upward
Option 4: inward
Correct Answer: outwards
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation: Outwards is the correct choice because it indicates a movement or direction away from the centre or core, which fits the context of people moving out of major cities.
The meanings of the other options
Question : Rahim bought a TV at 20% discount on the list price. Had he bought it on a 25% discount, he would have saved Rs. 500. At what price did he buy the TV?
Option 1: Rs. 16,000
Option 2: Rs. 12,000
Option 3: Rs. 10,000
Option 4: Rs. 8,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 8,000
Solution : Let the marked price be $y$, (25 – 20 )% of $y$ = 500 ⇒ 5% of $y$ = 500 ⇒ $\frac{y×5}{100}=500$ ∴ $y= 10000$ ∴ Initial selling price of TV = 80% of the marked price =$\frac{10000×80}{100}$ = Rs. 8,000 Hence, the correct
Question : Study the following pie chart and table to answer the question Distribution of the number of students into various fields:
Total number of students admitted in a university in various fields = 5000
The ratio of the number of boys in Economics to the number of students in Economics is:
Option 1: 14 : 25
Option 2: 12 : 25
Option 3: 13 : 25
Option 4: 17 : 25
Correct Answer: 14 : 25
Solution : There are 12% of students studying Economics. ⇒ The total number of students in economics = $\frac{12\times 5000}{100}$. The number of boys students in Economics = 56% of the total students in economics ⇒ The number of boys students in Economics = $\frac{5000\times
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. fictitious
Option 1: factual
Option 2: imaginary
Option 3: confirmed
Option 4: genuine
Correct Answer: imaginary
Solution : The second option is correct.
Explanation: Imaginary is the most appropriate synonym for fictitious because both terms convey the idea of something not real, existing only in the realm of imagination or fiction. Imaginary captures the essence of being created in the mind rather than
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