Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A cricketer whose bowling average was 12.4 runs per wicket takes 5 wickets for 22 runs in a match, thereby decreasing his average by 0.4. The number of wickets taken by him before this match was:
Option 1: 78
Option 2: 87
Option 3: 95
Option 4: 105
Correct Answer: 95
Solution : Given: Bowling average is 12.4. Let the number of wickets taken by him before the match be $x$. The total runs = $12.4x$ The runs scored including this match are given by $12.4x + 22$ with an average of 12. According to the question, ⇒
Question : If the cost price of 20 books is the same as the selling price of 25 books, then the loss percentage is:
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 22%
Option 4: 24%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : Let each book's cost price (CP) be Rs. $x$. Selling price (SP) of 25 books = CP of 20 books = Rs. 20$x$ CP of 25 books = Rs. 25$x$ ⇒ Loss on 25 books = 25$x$ – 20$x$ = Rs. 5$x$ So, loss %
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. They will go to bed / early since they / have to get up / at five on the morning.
Option 1: have to get up
Option 2: at five on the morning
Option 3: They will go to bed
Option 4: early since they
Correct Answer: at five on the morning
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
The phrase "at five on the morning" contains a grammatical error. The correct expression is "at five in the morning." The preposition "in" is used to indicate the time within a specific part of
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
Why (1) / on earth (2) has he not come? (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
This is an interrogative sentence that uses the expression on earth to emphasise the question. The sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning without any errors.
Question : Human Development Index (HDI) is an aggregate measure of progress in which of the three dimensions?
Option 1: Health, Education, Income
Option 2: Food security, Employment, Income
Option 3: Agriculture, Industry, Services
Option 4: Height, weight, colour
Correct Answer: Health, Education, Income
Solution : The correct answer is Health, Education and Income.
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure of progress that considers three characteristics of Human well-being. These aspects are as follows: Health, Education, and living standards.
Question : International Non-Violence Day is observed on:
Option 1: 15 August
Option 2: 31 October
Option 3: 2 October
Option 4: 14 November
Correct Answer: 2 October
Solution : The correct answer is 2 October.
On October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian freedom movement and the creator of the non-violent philosophy and tactic, is honoured as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Question : With which of the following states is the folk dance Tarangmel associated?
Option 1: Goa
Option 2: Madhya Pradesh
Option 3: Tamil Nadu
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Goa
Solution : The correct option is Goa.
Tarangmel is Goa's vibrant and youthful dance. The Tarangmel dance is typically performed during the Dussehra and Holi festivities. Young girls and boys flood the streets, waving flags and streamers. This gathering of young people invites everyone else to
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. "Well, you can't make me", she said, looking back at me. B. She went on, "Well, you might try", I responded, and she laughed. C. She came in and we said hello, then she just looked at me and said, "What do you want?" McKechnie remembered. D. "Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased", I added.
Option 1: ACBD
Option 2: DCBA
Option 3: BCDA
Option 4: CDAB
Correct Answer: CDAB
The paragraph starts with sentence C, which sets the scene by describing the entrance of a person into the situation and initiating a conversation with a direct question, followed by sentence D, which follows the
Question : Which of the following is the correct match of column A with column B?
Option 1: i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d
Option 2: i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
Option 3: i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Option 4: i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Correct Answer: i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Solution : The correct option is i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b.
Egg white is a high-quality protein source that contains all nine necessary amino acids. It is a meal that is rich in protein. It is low in fat and great for repairing and growing
Question : The top of a broken tree touches the ground at a distance of 15 metres from its base. If the tree is broken at a height of 8 metres from the ground, then the actual height of the tree is:
Option 1: 17 metres
Option 2: 20 metres
Option 3: 25 metres
Option 4: 30 metres
Correct Answer: 25 metres
Solution : Given: The top of a broken tree touches the ground at a distance of 15 metres from its base and the tree is broken at a height of 8 metres from the ground. Let h be the actual height of the tree. From the
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