Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 21, 26, 33, 42, 53, ?
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 63
Option 3: 66
Option 4: 69
Correct Answer: 66
Solution : Given: 21, 26, 33, 42, 53, ?
Add consecutive odd numbers (starting from 5) to the previous number to get the next number of the series – 21 + 5 = 26; 26 + 7 = 33; 33 + 9 = 42; 42 + 11
Question : Direction: In each of the following questions, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements to indicate your answer.
Statements
a. Best performance in the Olympics fetches a gold medal.
b. The player X got a gold medal but later was found to be using a prohibited drug.
Conclusions
I. X should be allowed to keep the gold medal.
II. The gold medal should be withdrawn and given to the next person.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : Given:
Now, let's consider the conclusions:
I. X should be allowed to keep
Question : Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission (PSC)?
Option 1: The Chief Minister
Option 2: The Governor
Option 3: The Chief Justice
Option 4: The Vice President
Correct Answer: The Governor
Solution : The correct answer is The Governor.
The Governor of the State appoints the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission. The Chairman and members of the Joint Public Service Commission are chosen by the Indian President.
Question : One of the features of a free market economy is
Option 1: active state intervention
Option 2: public ownership of factors of production
Option 3: rationing and price control
Option 4: consumer's sovereignty
Correct Answer: consumer's sovereignty
Solution : The correct option is consumer's sovereignty .
A key principle of a free market economy is consumer sovereignty. It means that, depending on their preferences and purchasing behavior, consumers in a market economy ultimately control what commodities and services are produced, and in what
Question : 2 men and 1 woman can complete a piece of work in 14 days, while 4 women and 2 men can do the same work in 8 days. If a man gets Rs. 180 per day, then a woman will get:
Option 1: Rs. 150
Option 2: Rs. 140
Option 3: Rs. 120
Option 4: Rs. 160
Correct Answer: Rs. 120
Solution : Given: 2 men and 1 woman can complete a piece of work in 14 days, while 4 women and 2 men can do the same work in 8 days and a man gets Rs. 180 per day. Let work done by a man in
Question : Which of the following is essential to form Haemoglobin in blood?
Option 1: Fats
Option 2: Iron
Option 3: Calcium
Option 4: Protein
Correct Answer: Iron
Solution : The correct answer is Iron.
Iron is essential for the formation of Haemoglobin in blood. Haemoglobin (Hb) is a protein in red blood cells that binds with oxygen and carries it throughout the body. Without adequate iron, the body cannot produce sufficient Haemoglobin, which
Question : In which industrial policy was the investment limit for tiny industry units increased to INR 2 lakh?
Option 1: 1977
Option 2: 1991
Option 3: 1980
Option 4: 1956
Correct Answer: 1980
Solution : The correct option is 1980.
The investment limit for tiny industry units was increased to INR 2 lakh in the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1980. This was a significant policy shift, as it provided much-needed support to small businesses in India.
Question : Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The game continued due to heavy rainfall after the pitch became completely wet.
Option 1: ongoing
Option 2: played
Option 3: stopped
Option 4: disregarded
Correct Answer: stopped
Solution : The right option is the third option.
Among the given words, stopped is the most suitable antonym for continued in the given sentence, as it directly opposes the idea of something persisting without interruption by indicating an end or cessation.
The meanings of the
Question : Virtually treeless, sparse vegetation is found in:
Option 1: Taiga
Option 2: Alpine
Option 3: Tundra
Option 4: Chapparal
Correct Answer: Tundra
Solution : The correct answer is Tundra.
According to latitudinal extent hilly areas are divided into Tundra and Taiga. Tundra is the snow covered region which extends from 65 degree to 90 degrees latitude, while taiga are coniferous forests which are commonly found between 55 to 65
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".
The museum's revolving doors (1) / stopped the crooks (2) / as they jam halfway round. (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.
Jam should be replaced with jammed as per the simple past tense. The given sentence is in the past tense which is indicated by the word stopped. So the past form of the verb
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