Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
An enquiry is demanded by us.
Option 1: We demand an enquiry
Option 2: We will demand an enquiry
Option 3: We are demanding an enquiry
Option 4: we have demanded an enquiry
Correct Answer: We demand an enquiry
Solution : The first option is correct.
Active voice is the voice in which the subject performs the action expressed by the verb. In an active voice construction, the subject is the doer of the action, and the recipient of the action, if there
Question : A man invested a sum of money at compound interest. It amounted to Rs. 2420 in 2 years and Rs. 2662 in 3 years. Find the sum:
Option 1: Rs. 1000
Option 2: Rs. 2000
Option 3: Rs. 5082
Option 4: Rs. 3000
Correct Answer: Rs. 2000
Solution : Given: A man invested a sum of money at compound interest. It amounted to Rs. 2420 in 2 years and Rs. 2662 in 3 years. Let the sum be p and the rate of interest per annum be r%. Here, Rs. 2420 yield interest
Question : The foreign traveller who visited India during the reign of Shah Jahan was
Option 1: Thomas Roe
Option 2: William Hawkins
Option 3: Ibn Battuta
Option 4: Manucci
Correct Answer: Manucci
Solution : The correct answer is Niccolao Manucci.
Niccolao Manucci was a self-taught physician and traveller from Venice and the first person to write accounts of the Mughal Empire. His writings are regarded as one of the most valuable sources of information about India during the Mughal
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 : Let's check each option – First option: Here, the black parts given in the eyes of the smiley are in the opposite direction. Second option: Here, the black parts given in the eyes of the smiley are in the same direction. Third option: Here, the black
Question : Which part becomes modified as the tusk of the elephant?
Option 1: canine
Option 2: premolar
Option 3: second incisor
Option 4: molar
Correct Answer: second incisor
Solution : The correct option is - second incisor
The tusk of an elephant is a specialized elongated tooth that grows out of the upper jaw. It is a modification of the incisor teeth, specifically the second incisor.The tusks are composed of ivory, which is a
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
The old woman invited the children (to become a part) in the celebration in her house.
(1) to be apart
(2) to take part
(3) to take apart
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
In this sentence, the phrase to become a part is incorrect to use. It's like saying she invited them to be a part of the celebration, which doesn't make sense. In the sentence, to take part means she
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: A @ B means A is the sister of B; A & B means A is the brother of B; A # B means A is the wife of B; A ^ B means A is the mother of B; A + B means A is the father of B. If H @ V @ U # W & E ^ X # Z & R ^ S, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Option 1: Z is the maternal grandfather of S
Option 2: W is the husband of U
Option 3: E is the mother-in-law of Z
Option 4: U is the sister of H
Correct Answer: Z is the maternal grandfather of S
Solution : Given: A @ B ⇒ A is the sister of B A & B ⇒ A is the brother of B A # B ⇒ A is the wife of B A ^ B ⇒ A is the mother
Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The boy requested his mother to give him a mango.
Option 1: The boy said to his mother, “Will you give me a mango?”
Option 2: The boy said to his mother, “Give me a mango now.”
Option 3: The mother said to the boy, “Give him a mango.”
Option 4: The boy said to his mother, “Please give me a mango.”
Correct Answer: The boy said to his mother, “Please give me a mango.”
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.:
The indirect form (also known as reported speech) involves reporting or paraphrasing what someone else has said.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: ABD
Option 2: FGI
Option 3: LMO
Option 4: STU
Correct Answer: STU
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: ABD; A + 1 = B; B + 2 = D Second option: FGI; F + 1 = G; G + 2 = I Third option: LMO; L + 1 = M; M + 2 = O Fourth
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