Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The silver coin 'tanka' was introduced by _______.
Option 1: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Option 2: Iltutmish
Option 3: Balban
Option 4: Bairam Khan
Correct Answer: Iltutmish
Solution : The correct option is Iltutmish.
Iltutmish is credited with introducing the silver coin known as the tanka. Iltutmish's reign was recognized for the implementation of some noteworthy administrative and economic changes. The tanka had a major role in stabilizing the Sultanate's monetary system.
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.
She was so __________ in her manner that he was mesmerized by her.
Option 1: Deferential
Option 2: Disputatious
Option 3: Impertinent
Option 4: Insolent
Correct Answer: Deferential
Solution : To complete the sentence correctly, we need a word that conveys how the person's manner made the other person feel, which is mesmerized. The word "deferential" means showing respect or humble submission. If someone's manner is deferential, it implies a high level of respect and
Question : The following pie chart shows the spending of a country on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in various states during a particular year. Total spending of the country = 1620 crores. Study the pie chart and answer the following question.
How much less money is spent on state P than on state S?
Option 1: 211 crores
Option 2: 211.2 crores
Option 3: 205 crores
Option 4: 210.6 crores
Correct Answer: 210.6 crores
Solution : Total spending of the country =1620 crores Percentage of the amount spent in state P = 13% Percentage of the amount spent in state S = 26% Amount spent in state P = 13% of 1620 = $\frac{13}{100}\times 1620$ crores = 210.6 Crores Amount
Question : In an election contested between two candidates, 15% of the total voters did not cast their votes and 100 votes got disqualified. The candidate who won the election won by securing 45% of the total votes and won by a margin of 400 votes. Find the total number of voters.
Option 1: 6,000
Option 2: 3,600
Option 3: 10,000
Option 4: 3,500
Correct Answer: 6,000
Solution : Let total voters be $x$ Votes that got disqualified $= 100$ Percentage of votes for winner = 45% The margin between the winner and loser = 400 votes Total votes cast = Total voters – voters who did not cast votes – Number of votes
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation. Always be in ______ with your near and dear ones as life is uncertain and fragile.
Option 1: touch
Option 2: relation
Option 3: communication
Option 4: connection
Correct Answer: touch
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The collocation be in touch means to maintain communication or contact with someone. In the given sentence, the phrase conveys the idea of staying connected or maintaining communication with loved ones.
The meanings of other options are as
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? VTHJ, ?, TRJL, SQKM, RPLN
Option 1: USIP
Option 2: UZIK
Option 3: USIK
Option 4: USLK
Correct Answer: USIK
Solution : Given: VTHJ, ?, TRJL, SQKM, RPLN
Here, subtract 1 from the place value of the first and second letters and add 1 to the place value of the third and fourth letters of the given letter clusters to get the next term of the series
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I take my _______ off to our freedom fighters for their service to our country.
Option 1: boots
Option 2: hat
Option 3: gun
Option 4: socks
Correct Answer: hat
Solution : The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is the second option.
The phrase take my hat off to someone is an idiomatic expression that means to express respect or admiration for someone. It is a sign of showing appreciation and is the appropriate
Question : Study the given graph and answer the questions that follow
The number of weeks, in which the cost of living index was 160 or more but less than 190, is approximate what percent more than the number of weeks in which the cost of living index was 200 or more but less than 220 (correct to one decimal place)?
Option 1: 58.3
Option 2: 36.8
Option 3: 60.6
Option 4: 44.4
Correct Answer: 58.3
Solution : The number of weeks, in which the cost of living index was 160 or more but less than 190 = (4 + 6 + 9) = 19 The number of weeks in which the cost of living index was 200 or more but less than
Question : Directions: Select the odd group of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
Option 1: (600 – 120 – 24)
Option 2: (400 – 80 – 14)
Option 3: (300 – 60 – 12)
Option 4: (500 – 100 – 20)
Correct Answer: (400 – 80 – 14)
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: (600 – 120 – 24); 600 ÷ 5 = 120 and 120 ÷ 5 = 24 Second option: (400 – 80 – 14); 400 ÷ 5 = 80 and 80 ÷ 5 = 16
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The new owners hired a lot of new servers.
Option 1: A lot of new servers were hired by the new owners.
Option 2: A lot of new servers are being hired by the new owners.
Option 3: A lot of new servers are hired by the new owners.
Option 4: A lot of new servers had been hired by the new owners.
Correct Answer: A lot of new servers were hired by the new owners.
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who acts. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes
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