Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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 ____ made him angry.
Option 1: have absolutely
Option 2: has certainly
Option 3: have certainly
Option 4: has absolutely
Correct Answer: has certainly
Solution : The second option is the correct answer: has certainly.
Here, "she", is a singular noun. So, the verb must be "has." "Certainly" and "absolutely" have a similar meaning. But, "absolutely" is a much stronger
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, if CBVQ is written as 652520 and FRJT is written as 9211323, how will EHLP be written in the same code language?
Option 1: 80121421
Option 2: 7910520
Option 3: 8012514
Option 4: 8111519
Correct Answer: 8111519
Solution : Given: CBVQ is written as 652520 and FRJT is written as 9211323.
Add 3 to the place values of each letter of CBVQ, to obtain the required code – C = 3 + 3 = 6; B = 2 + 3 = 5; V =
Question : Which of the following cities was sacked by victorious armies after the battle of Talikota?
Option 1: Vijayanagara
Option 2: Ahmednagar
Option 3: Bijapur
Option 4: Golconda
Correct Answer: Vijayanagara
Solution : The correct answer is Vijayanagara.
After the Battle of Talikota, the victorious Deccan Sultanate's army devastated Vijayanagara. The Battle of Talikota, fought in modern-day Karnataka, was a pivotal event in South Indian history. The troops of the Deccan Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagara Empire, notably the
Question : Directions: Ramesh is richer than Satish but Jaya is less rich than Ramesh. Ram is less rich than Jaya but richer than Satish, but is not as rich as Ramesh. Ramesh is less rich than Navin. Who is the richest among them?
Option 1: Ramesh
Option 2: Satish
Option 3: Navin
Option 4: Jaya
Correct Answer: Navin
Solution : Given: Ramesh is richer than Satish. Ramesh > Satish Jaya is less rich than Ramesh. Jaya < Ramesh Ram is less rich than Jaya but richer than Satish, but not as rich as Ramesh. Satish < Ram < Jaya < Ramesh Ramesh is less rich
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 30 * 4 * 2 * 1 * 121
Option 1: ×, +, −, =
Option 2: ×, −, ÷, =
Option 3: ×, −, +, =
Option 4: ÷, +, −, =
Correct Answer: ×, +, −, =
Solution : Given: 30 * 4 * 2 * 1 * 121
Let's check the options – First option: ×, +, −, = ⇒ 30 × 4 + 2 − 1 = 121 Solving the L.H.S. of the given equation – = 30 ×
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".
The artist, plainly a better critic (1) / than a painter, destroyed what (2) / he made over for ten years. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The correct usage is, "he had made over ten years".
This is because the action of making the paintings took place before the action of destroying them. In the sentence, the past perfect tense
Question : Select the sentences that contain no spelling errors.
Option 1: He screeched hystericalli after seeing the accident.
Option 2: He screeched hystericaly after seeing the accident.
Option 3: He screeched hysteerically after seeing the accident.
Option 4: He screeched hysterically after seeing the accident.
Correct Answer: He screeched hysterically after seeing the accident.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correct spelling is "hysterically" which means an extremely emotional, uncontrollable, or frenzied manner, often associated with strong emotions such as fear, panic, or distress.
So, the sentence, "he screeched hysterically
Question : Raju and Rajat working together take 5 days to complete a piece of work. If Raju alone can do it in 7 days, how long would Rajat take to complete the same work?
Option 1: 18 days
Option 2: 16.5 days
Option 3: 17 days
Option 4: 17.5 days
Correct Answer: 17.5 days
Solution : Raju and Rajat working together take 5 days to complete a task. Raju alone can do it in 7 days. Rajat alone can do the work in 1 day = $\frac{1}{5} – \frac{1}{7} = \frac{7-5}{35}=\frac{2}{35}$th of the task. Rajat can complete the whole task
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Her parents asked her if the match proposed by them would be acceptable to her.
Option 1: Her parents said her, "Would the match proposed by them be acceptable to her?"
Option 2: Her parents said to her, "Was the match proposed by them acceptable to her?"
Option 3: Her parents said her, "Will the match proposed by us be acceptable to you?"
Option 4: Her parents said to her, "Will the match proposed by us be acceptable to you?"
Correct Answer: Her parents said to her, "Will the match proposed by us be acceptable to you?"
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : When was 'Vayudoot' airline set up in India?
Option 1: 1981
Option 2: 1991
Option 3: 1971
Option 4: 1969
Correct Answer: 1981
Solution : The correct answer is 1981.
Established in 1981, it was a small airline operating in India. Indian Airlines and Air India jointly own the business. Safdarjung Airport in New Delhi served as its headquarters. The airline's area of service was northeastern India.
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