Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The following table shows the scores of three attempts of Archery players in a tournament.
The player scoring the highest average score was declared the best player. Who was the best player?
Option 1: Angela
Option 2: Maria
Option 3: Deepika
Option 4: Preeti
Correct Answer: Preeti
Solution : From the table, it is clear that Preeti has the best score 1, score 2, and score 3. Preeti's average = $\frac{74.30+75+77.50}{3}=\frac{226.8}{3}=75.6$ So, Preeti has the best average. Hence, the correct answer is Preeti.
Question : The areas of a circle and a square are the same. The ratio of the side of the square to the radius of the circle is:
Option 1: $2\pi :1$
Option 2: $1:\sqrt{\pi}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{\pi}:1$
Option 4: $1:\pi$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{\pi}:1$
Solution : Let the radius of the circle = $r$ Side of square = $a$ Given: Area of the circle = Area of square ⇒ $\pi r^2=a^2$ ⇒ $\frac{a^2}{r^2}=\pi$ ⇒ $\frac{a}{r}=\frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{1}$ ⇒ $a:r=\sqrt \pi:1$ Hence, the correct answer is $\sqrt{\pi}:1$.
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters/numbers when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? a _ ca _ c _ dc _ d _ ad _
Option 1: ddacdc
Option 2: daadca
Option 3: dadaac
Option 4: ddaacc
Correct Answer: ddaacc
Solution : Given: a _ ca _ c _ dc _ d _ ad _
To fill the series we have to divide the series – a _ c / a _ c / _ dc / _ d _ / ad _ Let's check each option
Question : Directions: Which of the following letters will replace the question mark (?) and complete the letter series? J, D, X, R, L, ?
Option 1: F
Option 2: D
Option 3: E
Option 4: G
Correct Answer: F
Solution : Given: J, D, X, R, L, ?
Subtract 6 from the place value of each letter to get the required missing letter. J – 6 = D, D – 6 = X, X – 6 = R, R – 6 = L, L – 6
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Last evening I went to the optician and bought spectacles.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice for the sentence is the third option.
"A pair of spectacles" is used because the two lenses that make up the glasses are meant to be used together.
So, the correct sentence should be: Last evening I went to the optician and
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The reputed officer was removed from his post as he was having a clandestine affair.
Option 1: Surreptitious
Option 2: Overt
Option 3: Amorous
Option 4: Casual
Correct Answer: Overt
Solution : The second option is correct.
Clandestine means secret or done in a concealed or hidden manner, and overt, on the other hand, means done openly or without any attempt at concealment.
The sentence mentions the officer being removed due to a clandestine affair, indicating
Question : In a rainforest, the vegetation that grows under the shade of a canopy is known as:
Option 1: Crown
Option 2: Canopy
Option 3: Understorey
Option 4: Forest floor
Correct Answer: Understorey
Solution : The correct option is Understorey.
The understorey is the layer of vegetation that develops beneath the thick canopy of higher trees in a rainforest habitat. Because of the canopy above, this layer gets filtered sunlight, resulting in a distinct microclimate with reduced light levels. To
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans (1)______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display (2)______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, (3) ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has (4) ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most (5) ______ pastimes ever.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (3).
Option 1: though
Option 2: in spite of
Option 3: as
Option 4: despite
Correct Answer: though
Solution : The first option is correct.
The word though here serves as a contrasting conjunction, implying that despite the phenomenon being common worldwide, it is particularly noticeable or prevalent in the specific countries mentioned, indicating a contrast or exception to what might be expected.
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".
Just outside my house are a playground for school boys and girls.
(1) Just outside my house
(2) are a playground
(3) No Error
(4) for school boys and girls.
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The subject "a playground" is singular, so the verb should also be singular, which is "is" in this case. The original sentence incorrectly uses "are," which is the plural form.
To correct the sentence, it should be:
"Just outside my house is a playground for
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, THIN is coded as 1723, and WITH is coded as 2417. What is the code for W in the given code language?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: 1. THIN ⇒ 1723 2. WITH ⇒ 2417
By comparing the coded words, we find that – In words 1 and 2, the common letters are T, H, and I, and the common codes are 1, 7, and 2. The remaining letters and code
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