Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Sita was cooking in the kitchen when her husband was ringing the bell
(1) would have been ringing
(2) had rung
(3) rang
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
In this sentence, the use of the past continuous tense "was ringing" suggests an ongoing action in the past. However, the word when indicates that the action of her husband ringing the bell should be in the
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.
The phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1)______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2)______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3)______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific environmental concerns or human rights (4)______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: thought
Option 2: trust
Option 3: belief
Option 4: idea
Correct Answer: trust
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the second option.
Explanation:
In the context of the sentence, the blank describes the level of confidence or reliance that the public has on NGOs. The word that fits best in this context is trust.
Question : Direction: Find the missing term in the following question.
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 37
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 57
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Given:
In the first column, 20 + 18 = 28 + 10 = 38
In the second column, 14 + 26 = 34 + 6 = 40
In the third column, 17 +
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Sudhir’s harrassment is not only perceivable and occasional but also has become a matter of humorous incident before his colleague.
Option 1: colleague
Option 2: harrassment
Option 3: Humorous
Option 4: perceivable
Correct Answer: harrassment
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is harassment with only one "r". The incorrect spelling "harrassment" has an extra "r". The correct spelling reflects the proper usage of the word in the context of the sentence.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. AREA : BRFA :: BABY : CACY :: GOLD : ?
Option 1: IOMD
Option 2: HOME
Option 3: HOMD
Option 4: HOND
Correct Answer: HOMD
Solution : Given: AREA : BRFA :: BABY : CACY :: GOLD : ?
Like, AREA : BRFA→A + 1 = B; R; E + 1 = F; A BABY : CACY→B + 1 = C; A; B + 1 = C; Y Similarly, for GOLD→G +
Question : Identify the odd one out.
Option 1: Modern agricultural technology
Option 2: White revolution
Option 3: Green revolution
Option 4: Seed-fertilizer-water technology
Correct Answer: White revolution
Solution : The correct option is the White Revolution.
Modern agricultural technology encompasses tools, equipment, and techniques that enhance agricultural efficiency. The Green Revolution signifies heightened crop productivity, notably in developing nations, using high-yielding crop varieties. Seed-Fertilizer-Water Technology optimizes seed, fertilizer, and water usage in agriculture.
Question : What is true about the origin of Naxalism?
Option 1: A peasant revolt which began in Naxalbari village of West Bengal
Option 2: It was led by Charu Mazumdar, Kanu Sanyal, and Jungal Santhal
Option 3: It was inspired by the Marxism-Leninism-Maoism
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The correct answer is All of the above.
Naxalism, also known as the Naxalite movement, originated in the late 1960s in the village of Naxalbari in the Indian state of West Bengal. It emerged as a radical left-wing, communist, and agrarian movement.
Question : The bill which provided for the trial of British or European persons by Indians was ______.
Option 1: Hastings Bill
Option 2: Dalhousie Bill
Option 3: Ilbert Bill
Option 4: George Bill
Correct Answer: Ilbert Bill
Solution : The correct answer is Ilbert Bill.
A legislative measure authored by Sir Courtenay Peregrine Ilbert, the Ilbert Bill was presented in 1883 while Viceroy Ripon was in office. Judges in India could try Europeans, according to the act. On January 25, 1884, the Indian
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the number that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 11
Option 2: 31
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 37
Correct Answer: 31
In each column, the fourth number is the sum of the square of the second number and the product of the first and the third numbers.
Column 1: (2 × 7) +
Question : A farmer travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot at a speed of 4 km/hr and partly on bicycle at a speed of 9 km/hr. The distance travelled on foot is:
Option 1: 14 km
Option 2: 16 km
Option 3: 20 km
Option 4: 18 km
Correct Answer: 16 km
Solution : Let the time the farmer travelled on foot be $x$ hour. Then at a speed of 4 km/hour, the distance travelled by him on foot = $4x$ km Now the time the farmer travelled on bicycle = $(9-x) $ hours and at a speed
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