Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Kalamkari painting refers to
Option 1: a hand-painted cotton textile in South India.
Option 2: a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in Northeast India.
Option 3: a block-painted woollen cloth in the Western Himalayan region of India.
Option 4: a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North Western India.
Correct Answer: a hand-painted cotton textile in South India.
Solution : The correct option is a hand-painted cotton textile in South India.
A style of hand-painted cotton cloth known as kalamkari is made in the Deccan region of India, in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, which were
Question : The difference between a discount of 25% and two successive discounts of 15% and 10% on a certain bill was 25. Find the amount of the bill.
Option 1: 3,333.33
Option 2: 2,500
Option 3: 833.33
Option 4: 1,666.67
Correct Answer: 1,666.67
Solution : Effective discount after two successive discounts of 15% and 10% = 15 + 10 – ($\frac{15×10}{100}$) = 25 – 1.5 = 23.5% Difference = (25% – 23.5%) of the bill amount ⇒ 25 = 1.5% of the bill amount $\therefore$ Bill amount = $\frac{2500}{1.5}$ =
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 6 : 12 :: 9 : 21 :: 3 : ?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: 6 : 12 :: 9 : 21 :: 3 : ?
Multiply the first number by 3 and then subtract 6 from the resultant to obtain the second number. Like, 6 : 12→(6 × 3) – 6 = 18 – 6 = 12 And,
Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.
Option 1: Analogy
Option 2: Amalgamation
Option 3: Apathy
Option 4: Ambiguity
Correct Answer: Analogy
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
He knows that / he has no other option / but to work hard.
Option 1: He knows that
Option 2: but to work hard.
Option 3: he has no other option
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: but to work hard.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: "No other" is followed by "than", as this combination makes them a correlative conjunction. This structure is used to indicate that the person has no choice except to work hard.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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'.
I had finished my household chores (1) / before he reached (2) / to my place after so long. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence as reach means 'to arrive at a place' and does not follow any preposition, so it is incorrect to use to after reached.
Therefore the correct sentence is "I had finished my household chores
Question : If 177 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio of $\frac{1}{2}:\frac{2}{3}:\frac{4}{5}$, then the second part is:
Option 1: 75
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given ratio: $\frac{1}{2}:\frac{2}{3}:\frac{4}{5}$ LCM of 2, 3 and 5 = 30 Multiplying all ratios by 30, we get, $(\frac{1}{2} × 30) : (\frac{2}{3} × 30) : (\frac{4}{5} × 30)$ $=15 : 20 : 24$ The sum of the terms of the ratio = 15 +
Question : Who has authored the book 'One Life is Not Enough'?
Option 1: V.S. Naipal
Option 2: Natwar Singh
Option 3: K.P.S.Gill
Option 4: Khushwant Singh
Correct Answer: Natwar Singh
Solution : The correct answer is Kunwar Natwar Singh
One Life Is Not Enough is an autobiography by K. Natwar Singh, IFS is an Indian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of External Affairs from May 2004 to December 2005 and senior Indian National
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Someone who is reserved and shy.
Option 1: Introvert
Option 2: Extrovert
Option 3: Chauffeur
Option 4: Talkative
Correct Answer: Introvert
An introvert is a term used in psychology to characterise individuals who tend to be more inward-focused, reflective, and reserved in social situations. They often prefer solitary activities or smaller groups.
The meanings of the other words
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Although Edward had noble blood, his ignoble qualities made him incapable of taking over the kingdom.
Option 1: Salient
Option 2: Strange
Option 3: Ostentatious
Option 4: Unworthy
Correct Answer: Unworthy
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Ignoble refers to qualities or actions that are not noble, lacking honour, or lacking moral principles. Unworthy means not deserving of respect or honour, indicating that Edward's qualities are insufficient to merit the respect associated with his noble
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