Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a circle facing the centre. B is between F and C, A is between E and D, and F is to the immediate left of D. Who is between A and F?
Option 1: D
Option 2: E
Option 3: C
Option 4: B
Correct Answer: D
Solution : Given: B is between F and C, A is between E and D, and F is to the immediate left of D. Following the above instructions, the seating arrangement is as follows –
So, D is between A and F. Hence, the first option is
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence:
Being a conscentious and single-minded person, Tubai has become inquisitive and perseverant in exploring young talents.
Option 1: inquisitive
Option 2: perseverant
Option 3: conscentious
Option 4: exploring
Correct Answer: conscentious
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word conscientious is misspelt as "conscentious". The correct spelling is crucial for conveying the intended meaning, as conscientious means guided by one's conscience and characterised by careful and diligent work.
So, the correct sentence is: Being
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the given figure, follow the directions to find the next term –
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : If A's salary is 30% more than that of B, then by how much percent is B's salary less than that of A?
Option 1: 13.1%
Option 2: 13.07%
Option 3: 23.07%
Option 4: 23.01%
Correct Answer: 23.07%
Solution : Given: A's salary is 30% more than that of B. Let the salary of B be 100 units. So, salary of A will be = 100 + (100 × $\frac{30}{100}$) = 130 units The percentage B is less than A = $\frac{A-B}{A}\times 100$ = $\frac{(130-100)}{130}×
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Drama : Stage :: Trial : ?
Option 1: Police station
Option 2: Jail
Option 3: Platform
Option 4: Court
Correct Answer: Court
Solution : Given: Drama : Stage :: Trial : ?
Like, Drama is performed on the stage. Similarly, a trial takes place in the courtroom.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related letter/ word/ number from the given alternatives.
D × H : 4 × 8, as M × Q : ?
Option 1: 14 × 18
Option 2: 12 × 17
Option 3: 12 × 16
Option 4: 13 × 17
Correct Answer: 13 × 17
Solution : Given:
D × H : 4 × 8, M × Q : ?
The position value of D and H are 4 and 8 respectively. So, D × H : 4 × 8.
Similarly, M × Q : 13 × 17.
Hence,
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".
Although I have never seen the girl before, (1) / I recognised her at once (2)/ from her photograph. (3)/ No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
It correctly uses the past perfect tense (had never seen) to refer to a time before the recognition, and the past simple tense (recognised) for the action that occurred later. Additionally, the use of "at
Question : In the following figure, O is the centre of the circle. Its two chords AB and CD intersect each other at point P inside the circle. If AB =18 cm, PB = 6 cm, and CP = 4 cm, then find the measure of PD.
Option 1: 14 cm
Option 2: 18 cm
Option 3: 16 cm
Option 4: 20 cm
Correct Answer: 18 cm
Solution : Given: Two chords AB and CD intersect each other at point P inside the circle. AB =18 cm, PB = 6 cm and CP = 4 cm AP = AB – PB = 18 – 6 = 12 cm According to the formula, AP
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 had wonderful gifts of ________ and spoke to the birds.
Option 1: Uptight
Option 2: Folly
Option 3: Insight
Option 4: Dullness
Correct Answer: Insight
Solution : The correct answer is the third option: Insight.
Uptight: Tense, anxious, or overly concerned about rules and details. Folly: A lack of good sense or wisdom, often resulting in foolish actions. Insight: A deep understanding of a situation or issue, often gained
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
It is been seen as a "prestige battle" for the PM and a litmus test for the president of the opposition party.
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The phrase "It is being seen" is the correct present continuous form. The sentence discusses a perception or observation that is ongoing, and the present continuous tense ("is being seen") is appropriate in this context. "Been" is not
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