Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The ratio of candidates passing and failing within the State.
What is the number of passing students in State B?
Option 1: 0.6 lakh
Option 2: 0.7 lakh
Option 3: 0.4 lakh
Option 4: 0.3 lakh
Correct Answer: 0.6 lakh
Solution : Total number of students in state B = 1.4 lakh The ratio of passing and failing in state B = 3 : 4 Number of student passed in state B $= \frac{3}{(3+4)} \times 1.40$ lakh = 0.6 lakh Hence, the correct answer is 0.6
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A marketplace is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)__________a visit in the evenings. A (2)_________range of items are on display. (3) _________and getting a satisfactory (4) _________give the necessary sense of (5) __________to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6) _________her face. People from all (7) __________of life, rich and poor, (8) ___________shoulders with each other. From their busy (9). ___________, here people find time to (10) _________a greeting with friends or neighbours.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 7.
Option 1: steps
Option 2: walks
Option 3: parts
Option 4: tours
Correct Answer: walks
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence would be, "People from all walks of life, rich and poor, shouldered shoulders with each other."
The expression "walks of life" refers to different occupations, backgrounds, or social positions.
It is a common idiom used to
Question : Number p is 15% more than 150. If k is 15% less than p, then k is equal to:
Option 1: 136.324
Option 2: 166.625
Option 3: 116.328
Option 4: 146.625
Correct Answer: 146.625
Solution : Given that $p$ is 15 % more than 150, we can calculate p as follows: $p = 150 + (\frac{15}{100}\times150)= 172.5$ Now, $k$ is 15% less than $p$ $k = p - (\frac{15}{100}\times p)$ $= 172.5 - (\frac{15}{100}\times172.5)= 146.625$ Hence, the correct answer is 146.625.
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.
In ancient times, Hieun Tsang, a Chinese traveller came to India during the (1)______ of King Harsha. He praised the Indians (2)______ 'people with pure moral principles’. In 2014, India (3)______ 85th in the corruption perception index of the Transparency International. What (4)______ downfall! Isn’t it ironical that we Indians (5)______ by the ideals of honesty and integrity, self-denial and (6)______ but in practice willingly resort to the (7) ______ forms of corruption to promote our interests? The (8)______ of corruption is eating into the (9) ______ of our society and we have become helpless (10)______ of our own degradation.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: as
Option 2: by
Option 3: like
Option 4: such
Correct Answer: as
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the given sentence, there needs to be a preposition since the blank is followed by a noun. The preposition as is used when we are describing the role or purpose of a person or thing
Question : A and B enter into a partnership with capital in the ratio 5: 6. After 4 months, A withdraws $\frac{1}{5}$ of his capital, while B increases his capital by $33 \frac{1}{3} \%$, What is the share (in INR lakhs) of B in the annual profit of INR 6.3 lakhs?
Option 1: 2.34
Option 2: 3.96
Option 3: 2.61
Option 4: 3.69
Correct Answer: 3.96
Solution : Let money invests by A and B be $5x$ and $6x$ Total money invests by A in first 4 months = $5x \times 4 = 20x$ Total money invests by B in first 4 months = $6x \times 4 = 24x$ According to the question,
Question : Directions: If HOUSE is written as FQSUC, then how can CHAIR be written in that code?
Option 1: DIBJS
Option 2: SBJID
Option 3: SHBGD
Option 4: AJYKP
Correct Answer: AJYKP
Solution : Given: HOUSE is written as FQSUC.
Add and subtract 2 to the place values of the letters of the HOUSE alternatively – H – 2 = F; O + 2 = Q; U – 2 = S; S + 2 = U; E – 2
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."
Can I have (1) / a loaf of bread and (2) / and jam jar? (3) No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Explanation: The error is in the structure of the list. For parallelism, it's better to maintain consistency in the structure of items in a list. In this case, "a loaf of bread" and "a jar
Question : Which of the following was published by Gandhiji during his stay in South Africa?
Option 1: Young India
Option 2: Indian Opinion
Option 3: Nav Jivan
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Indian Opinion
Solution : The correct answer is Indian Opinion.
Mahatma Gandhi lived in South Africa before leading the Indian freedom movement to combat inequality and racial prejudice. To inform the European community in South Africa about the plight of Indian immigrants, Mahatma Gandhi, who was at the
Question : Directions: If C is coded as 3, DASH is coded as 32, then how will DANCE be coded as?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 26
Option 4: 27
Correct Answer: 27
Solution : Given: C is coded as 3 and DASH is coded as 32.
Add the place value of the letters to get the required code – Like, the place value of the letter C; C→3 Thus, C is coded as 3. Place values of the letters
Question : Directions: Which two numbers, from amongst the given options, should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (6)³ ÷ 12 + [(√81) x 4] – (28 ÷ 2) + 24 = 43
Option 1: 12 and 24
Option 2: 6 and 24
Option 3: 81 and 4
Option 4: 28 and 24
Correct Answer: 12 and 24
Solution : Given: (6)³ ÷ 12 + [(√81) x 4] – (28 ÷ 2) + 24 = 43
Interchanging the numbers as given in the options – First option: 12 and 24 (6)³ ÷ 24 + [(√81) x 4] – (28 ÷ 2) + 12
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