Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary.
(i) Ambitious
(ii) Ambiguous
(iii) Ambiguity
(iv) Animation
(v) Animals
Option 1: (iii), (ii), (i), (v), (iv)
Option 2: (iii), (ii), (iv), (v), (i)
Option 3: (iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v)
Option 4: (iii), (ii), (v), (iv), (i)
Correct Answer: (iii), (ii), (i), (v), (iv)
Solution : Given:
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since, all the words start with the same letter A, after that move on to the next letter.
Step 2:
Question : Direction: In this question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. 'A' can be represented by 12,24, etc., and 'R' can be represented by 57, 76, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word.
'ROSE'
Option 1: 86, 67, 33, 44
Option 2: 88, 76, 31, 32
Option 3: 95, 75, 02, 32
Option 4: 57, 87, 32, 33
Correct Answer: 95, 75, 02, 32
Solution : Given: ROSE
Number representations of each letter: R → 95, 76, 57, 88, 69 O → 75, 56, 87, 68, 99 S → 40, 21, 02, 33, 14 E → 20, 01, 32, 13, 44
First option: 86, 67, 33, 44
Question : Which of the following books was written by Aryabhata?
Option 1: Dhatupatha
Option 2: Aryabhatiya
Option 3: Natya Shastra
Option 4: Romaka Siddhanta
Correct Answer: Aryabhatiya
Solution : The correct option is Aryabhatiya.
Aryabhatiya was written by Aryabhata, an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer. Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, made significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy.
Question : Which of the following statements is correct?
Option 1: Mahadeo hills are in the west of Maikala hills
Option 2: Mahadeo hills are the part of Karnataka Plateau.
Option 3: Mahadeo hills are in the east of ChhotaNagpur Plateau
Option 4: Mahadeo hills are the part of Aravallis ranges.
Correct Answer: Mahadeo hills are in the west of Maikala hills
Solution : The correct answer is Mahadeo hills are in the west of Maikala hills.
Mahadeo Hills are located in central India in as an extension of Satpura range and Maikal hills is located in eastern Madhya Pradesh and
Question : A saves 35% of his income. If his income increases by 20.1% and his expenditure increases by 20%, then by what percentage do his savings increase or decrease? (correct to one decimal place)
Option 1: 18.5% of decrease
Option 2: 21.9% of increase
Option 3: 20.3% of increase
Option 4: 19.75% of decrease
Correct Answer: 20.3% of increase
Solution : Let the income of A be 100. Savings = 35, expenditure = 65 According to the question, Increase in income of A = 20.1% = 100 × $\frac{20.1}{100}$ = 20.1 New income = 100 + 20.1 = 120.1 Increase in the expenditure of
Question : Anand covered a certain distance in the first leg lasting 5 hours, at the speed of 50 km/hr. In the second leg, he increased his speed by 20% due to which he covered 20% more distance than in the first leg. He covered the third leg at the average speed of the first two legs and covered 10% more distance than in the second leg. How much time (in hours) did he take to complete all three legs?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : Anand took 5 hours for the first leg, at 50 km/hr speed. He covered a distance of 5 × 50 = 250 km Then, he increased his speed by 20%. New speed = $50 + \frac{20}{100} \times 50$ = 60 km/hr New distance = $250
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All computers are laptops. All laptops are mobiles. Some mobiles are tablets. Conclusions: I. Some mobiles are computers. II. All computers are mobiles. III. Some computers are tablets.
Option 1: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 4: All conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some mobiles are computers – From the above Venn diagram, we can see that the circle of computers is completely
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Years ago, I met a man which was President and Chairman of the board of a company.
(1) whom
(2) No Improvement
(3) who
(4) whose
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : In this sentence, one should use "who" as the relative pronoun to introduce the clause describing the man. Therefore, the improved sentence reads, "Years ago, I met a man who was President and Chairman of the board of a company." This choice follows proper grammar
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
A big dictionary _______the table near the door.
Option 1: are on
Option 2: is over
Option 3: is on
Option 4: is up
Correct Answer: is on
Solution : The first option is incorrect as dictionary is single and 'are' is used with plural nouns.
The second option is incorrect as things are kept 'on' the surface and not over the surface.
The fourth option is incorrect as it is a prepositional phrase.Therefore
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
By whom was the coffee made?
Option 1: Who made the coffee?
Option 2: Who had made the coffee?
Option 3: Who has made the coffee?
Option 4: Who makes the coffee?
Correct Answer: Who made the coffee?
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive voice to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
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