Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The average monthly expenditure of a family for the first four months is Rs. 2,570 and for the next three months Rs. 2,490, and for the last five months Rs. 3,030. If the family saves Rs. 5,320 during the whole year, the average monthly income of the family during the year is:
Option 1: Rs. 3,000
Option 2: Rs. 3,185
Option 3: Rs. 3,200
Option 4: Rs. 3,580
Correct Answer: Rs. 3,185
Solution : Sum of expenditure of first 4 months = 4 × 2570 = 10,280 Sum of expenditure of next 3 months = 3 × 2490 = 7,470 Sum of expenditure of last 5 months = 5 × 3030 = 15,150 Savings = 5,320 We know
Question : Parts of a sentence/paragraph are given below. While the first and the last parts (A and F) are in the correct order, the parts in between are jumbled up. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent sentence/paragraph.
A. I love
B. so that C. every morning D. for a walk E. to go
F. I can keep myself fit and healthy.
Option 1: B, C, D, E
Option 2: D, E, B, C
Option 3: C, B, D, E
Option 4: E, D, C, B
Correct Answer: E, D, C, B
Solution : The correct order of the sentence is the fourth option.
Therefore, the sentence in the correct order is: I love to go for a walk every morning so that I can keep myself fit and healthy.
Question : The oilseeds production programme (OPP) was launched in
Option 1: 1986
Option 2: 1987
Option 3: 1988
Option 4: 1990
Correct Answer: 1986
Solution : The correct option is 1986
The Technology Mission on Oilseeds, which was established in 1986, sought to increase oilseed production through the application of cutting-edge technologies and rational practices. Rajiv Gandhi, came up with the idea for the Technology Missions. An offshoot of the Seventh
Question : In which of the following States is Dampa Tiger Reserve situated ?
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: Karnataka
Option 3: Mizoram
Option 4: Orissa
Correct Answer: Mizoram
Solution : The correct answer is Mizoram.
Dampa Tiger Reserve was declared as a tiger reserve in 1994. It is located in Lushai Hills in Mizoram and is a part of Project Tiger. It also shares border with Bangladesh. According to the official report of Union Government
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. According to the information provided, if the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure, the right of the reflected image will appear as the left, and the left will
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. Culture can be a beautiful thing. There are many aspects that make up one’s culture. Whether it may be the clothing, language, religion, food, traditions, or even music, all aspects play a (1)____ role in making up a person’s culture. I think culture is so important because it does not affect only one person; it affects the (2)____ and also affects the other people around it. I am happy to know my culture and to know where my family (3)____ from. It gives me the sense of being whole and, at the same time, makes me feel (4)____ and different from other people. Different cultures and different people make our country the beautiful melting pot we are (5)_____ to call it. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: calm
Option 2: busy
Option 3: huge
Option 4: clumsy
Correct Answer: huge
Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.
The sentence discusses the significance of various aspects in shaping a person's culture. The word huge in this context suggests that each aspect (clothing, language, religion, etc.) plays a significant and substantial role in forming a person's
Question : Badland topography is a characterstic
Option 1: Chambal Valley
Option 2: Coastal Area
Option 3: Sundarban Area
Option 4: Gulf of Kachchh
Correct Answer: Chambal Valley
Solution : The correct answer is Chambal valley.
Chambal ravines are also known as Badland Topography because of its gully erosion. Chambal valley has extreme gully erosion making it infertile for agricultural purposes and vegetation. It has very steep slopes and is a semi-arid region. Here
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
Water contamination has become more serious (1) / since chemists have begun to use (2) / new substances. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The correct sentence should use a gerund instead of an infinitive verb because the infinitive verb ("to use") emphasises the action itself whereas the gerund ("using") emphasises the ongoing or repeated nature of the action.
Therefore, the
Question : Direction: Sheela and Belah start from their office and walk in opposite directions, each travelling 10 km. Shila then turns left and walks 10 km. Belah turns right and walks 10 km. How far are they now from each other?
Option 1: 10 km
Option 2: 5 km
Option 3: 8 km
Option 4: 20 km
Correct Answer: 20 km
Solution : As per the given information, the movement of Shiela and Belah will look as follows –
The distance between the sheila and Belah = BD = OA + OC = 10 + 10 = 20 km.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The boy asked his mother why she hadn't woken him up.
Option 1: The boy said, "Why don't you wake me up, mother?"
Option 2: The boy said, "Why you didn't wake me up, mother?"
Option 3: The boy said, "Why didn't you wake me up, mother?"
Option 4: The boy said, "Why didn't I wake you up, mother?"
Correct Answer: The boy said, "Why didn't you wake me up, mother?"
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Direct form refers to the representation of spoken or written words exactly as they were originally expressed by the speaker or writer. In grammar and linguistics, direct form
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