Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: .
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figures – 1. A L-shape structure rotates 90° in the clockwise direction. 2. The star and the circle are placed alternately at the corner and are shifting their positions in the clockwise direction. 3. A triangle and a line are increased by
Question : A can complete a task in 25 days while B can complete the same task in 30 days. They work on alternate days, starting with A. Both A and B follow this pattern for 5 days and then, A leaves. In how many days will B finish the remaining work?
Option 1: $24 \frac{2}{5}$
Option 2: $5 \frac{2}{5}$
Option 3: $5 \frac{3}{5}$
Option 4: $24 \frac{3}{5}$
Correct Answer: $24 \frac{2}{5}$
Solution : A can complete the task in 25 days. Work done by A in one day = $\frac{1}{25}$ B can complete the task in 30 days. Work done by B in one day = $\frac{1}{30}$ They work on alternate days for 5 days. In 5
Question : Rohan borrowed a certain sum of money at simple interest. The rate of interest was 3% per annum for the first 3 years, 4% per annum for the next 5 years and 6% per annum for the next 7 years. If he paid Rs. 2,059 as interest, then what is the sum borrowed (in Rs.)?
Option 1: 2400
Option 2: 2500
Option 3: 2900
Option 4: 3100
Correct Answer: 2900
Solution : Let the sum borrowed be $p$. We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ So for the first 3 years at a 3% rate per annum, the interest of $p$ rupees is = $\frac{p×3×3}{100}$ = $\frac{9p}{100}$ For the next 5 years at 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 SSB will interview the candidate between (11 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.)
(1) 11.00 am to 3 pm
(2) 11.00 a.m. from 3 p.m.
(3) 11 a.m. by 3.00 p.m.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The original sentence is already correct and effectively conveys the intended time range. It uses "between" to indicate the starting and ending points of the interview period.
Therefore, the sentence is: The SSB will interview the candidate between
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The news about the surge in Covid-19 cases is broadcasted every morning.
Option 1: are broadcast
Option 2: is broadcast
Option 3: are broadcasted
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: is broadcast
Solution : The correct option is the second option: is broadcast.
Explanation: In this context, "The news" is a singular noun, and when used as a subject, it requires a singular verb and broadcasted is not the preferred past participle for broadcast in standard English as
Question : Players that stop dribbling in handball have to pass or shoot within:
Option 1: 5 seconds
Option 2: 30 seconds
Option 3: 10 seconds
Option 4: 3 seconds
Correct Answer: 3 seconds
Solution : The correct option is 3 seconds.
In handball, players who stop dribbling must pass or shoot the ball within 3 seconds. This time constraint is enforced to keep the game fast-paced and dynamic.
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 leader (1) / with all his followers (2) / are send to prison. (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.
Explanation: The subject of the sentence is "the leader with all his followers", which is a singular entity. Therefore, the verb should be singular and it should be "was sent" instead of "are send". The
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. My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and ___ her hand.
Option 1: scalded
Option 2: scolded
Option 3: scorched
Option 4: wounded
Correct Answer: scalded
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: "Scalded" means to injure or burn the skin with hot liquid or steam. In this context, it accurately describes what happened to the mother's hand when she upset the kettle of boiling water.
The meanings of the
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 is ______ connected.
Option 1: respectively
Option 2: respective
Option 3: respectably
Option 4: respectable
Correct Answer: respectably
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
It means in a manner worthy of respect; fairly or moderately good. This option fits the context of describing the level or quality of connection in a way that is worthy or respectable.
The meanings of the other
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The students asked how they would benefit from online classes.
Option 1: The students said, "How will we benefit from online classes?"
Option 2: The students said, "How will they be benefited from online classes?"
Option 3: The students said, "How they will benefit from online classes?"
Option 4: The students said, "How we would benefit from online classes?"
Correct Answer: The students said, "How will we benefit from online classes?"
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Direct speech involves directly quoting what someone says within quotation marks. The steps of conversion are as follows:
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
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