Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Who is the Administrative Head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department?
Option 1: Accountant General
Option 2: Principal Accountant General
Option 3: Director General
Option 4: The Comptroller and Auditor General
Correct Answer: The Comptroller and Auditor General
Solution : The correct option is The Comptroller and Auditor General.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the administrative head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. Accountability and openness in the use of public funds are ensured by the
Question : In the early 1800s, who discovered that each chemical element is made up of a unique type of atom and that atoms differ by their mass?
Option 1: Antoine Lavoisier
Option 2: John Dalton
Option 3: Amedeo Avogadro
Option 4: Robert Boyle
Correct Answer: John Dalton
Solution : The correct answer is John Dalton.
In the early 1800s, the English chemist John Dalton was credited with discovering and proposing the atomic theory. He suggested that each chemical element is made up of a unique type of atom and that atoms differ from
Question : Raghav went to a shopping mall to purchase clothes. He had two coupons with him, but only one can be used on a single day. Using the first coupon, a total discount of 30% could be obtained on the total amount. Using the second coupon, he will get 80% off on the price of the costliest shirt if he buys at least 3 shirts. What is the price at which Raghav can purchase 3 shirts at a minimum price if the prices of the three shirts are Rs.1,250, Rs.1,540, and Rs.1,375?
Option 1: INR 2,760
Option 2: INR 2,915.50
Option 3: INR 2,775
Option 4: INR 2,933
Correct Answer: INR 2,915.50
Solution : For 30% discount: Actual cost price = (1250 + 1540 + 1375) $\times$ 70% = 4165 $\times$ 70% = 2915.5 For 80% off on the price of the costliest shirt: Actual cost price = 1250 + 1540 $\times$ 20% + 1375 = 1250 +
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.
He waited with ______ breath for the door to open.
Option 1: baited
Option 2: bated
Option 3: beaten
Option 4: bitten
Correct Answer: bated
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
Bated means to hold back or suspend, and the phrase "bated breath" is a common expression used to describe someone who is holding his breath or waiting with great anticipation.
The meanings of the other options are
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".
We received much help from the neighbours.
(1) We received
(2) much help
(3) No Error
(4) from the neighbours.
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
The word much is used to refer to a large quantity or degree of something. In positive statements, especially when discussing a large quantity of something, it's more appropriate to use a lot of or lots of.
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
If he has time he will telephone.
(1) could
(2) might
(3) would
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The sentence is already correct and does not need any improvement. In the sentence, "If he has time he will telephone," the use of "will" is appropriate and grammatically correct. It expresses a future action that is conditional upon having time. Therefore, the correct answer
Question : If the state government dissolves the Panchayati Raj Institutions before the end of their five-year term, fresh elections should ordinarily be held within _____.
Option 1: one month
Option 2: six months
Option 3: one year
Option 4: three months
Correct Answer: six months
Solution : The correct option is six months.
If a state government dissolves Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) before the end of their five-year term, fresh elections should ordinarily be held within six months.
This is due to the provisions of the Constitution of India and
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The officer asked the recruit (1) / which district (2) / he came from. (3) / No Error (4)
Solution : The fourth option is appropriate because in the above sentence, the officer is referring to the recruit's past actions from which district he came. Since the sentence is in the reported speech, there is no error in the sentence.
Hence it would be ''The officer
Question : Directions: A @ B means A is the husband of B; A & B means A is the mother of B; A # B means B is the daughter of A. If D # E # F & G @ H # I, then how is G related to E?
Option 1: Daughter
Option 2: Son
Option 3: Father
Option 4: Daughter’s son
Correct Answer: Daughter’s son
Solution : Given: A @ B ⇒ A is the husband of B A & B ⇒ A is the mother of B A # B ⇒ B is the daughter of A
As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Question : Which of the following can alter the boundary of a state or change its name?
Option 1: State government
Option 2: Parliament
Option 3: Supreme Court
Option 4: High court
Correct Answer: Parliament
Solution : The correct option is the Parliament.
In India, the power to alter the boundaries or change the name of a state lies with the parliament. This authority is derived from Article 3 of the Indian Constitution. Article 3 empowers the Parliament to form a
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