Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which of the following folk /tribal dance is associated with Uttar Pradesh ?
Option 1: Veedhi .
Option 2: Thora.
Option 3: Tamasha.
Option 4: Rauf .
Correct Answer: Thora.
Solution : The correct answer is Thora.
Folk dances are the cultural and recreational expression of the culture of a region. Thora, Nautanki, Dadra and Kajri etc. are the folk dances of Uttar Pradesh. Folk dances of some other states are-
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary. 1. Assign 2. Associate 3. Assist 4. Assistant 5. Assignment
Option 1: 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
Option 2: 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
Option 3: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
Option 4: 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
Correct Answer: 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
Solution : Given: 1. Assign 2. Associate 3. Assist 4. Assistant 5. Assignment
Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letters of each word. Since the first, second, and third letters of the words are the same A, s, and s,
Question : Rohan scored twice as many marks in English as he did in Science. His total marks in English, Science, and Mathematics are 126. If the ratio of his marks in English and Mathematics is 2 : 3, his marks in English are:
Option 1: 63
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 21
Option 4: 42
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Let us denote marks of Rohan in English, Science, and Mathematics be E, S, and M, respectively. Given, $\text{E=2S}$ And, $\text{E + S + M} = 126$ The ratio of his marks in English and Mathematics is 2 : 3. From $\text{E + S +
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The audience sneered at the monologue uttered by the veteran actor.
Option 1: Waved
Option 2: Lauded
Option 3: Unleashed
Option 4: Ascribed
Correct Answer: Lauded
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Sneer means to express contempt or scorn through a facial expression or a manner of speaking. The antonym, lauded, means to praise or commend someone or something highly.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question :
An instrument for measuring blood pressure is called
Option 1:
Barometer
Option 2:
Spirometer
Option 3:
Sphygmomanometer
Option 4: Haemocytometer
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is - sphygmomanometer
The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called a sphygmomanometer. It consists of an inflatable cuff to collapse and then release the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner, and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. TQT, ZSB, FUJ, LWR, ?
Option 1: RYZ
Option 2: RMZ
Option 3: RYA
Option 4: RNZ
Correct Answer: RYZ
Solution : Given: TQT, ZSB, FUJ, LWR, ?
In the given series, add 6, 2, and 8 to the place value of the first, second, and third letters of the previous term to get the next term. TQT→T + 6 = Z; Q + 2 = S;
Question : Directions: A question is given, followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and select the appropriate answer. Question: How many people are standing in the row where all people are facing north? Statements: (I) A is fourth from the left end, M is second to the right of A and R is second from the left end. (II) M is fourth from the right end, only two people stand between M and B.
Option 1: Data in either statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
Option 2: Data in statements I and II together is sufficient to answer the question
Option 3: Data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not
Option 4: Data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not
Correct Answer: Data in statements I and II together is sufficient to answer the question
Solution : Given: (I) A is fourth from the left end; M is second to the right of A; and R is second from the left end.
(II) M is fourth from the right end
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
(Except him), no one could answer the question.
(1) Exception of him
(2) Excepting him
(3) Except for him
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
"Except for" means "with the exception of" or "excluding" and is the right choice for this sentence to convey the intended meaning that apart from him, no one could answer the question.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : The mountain range that divides North and South India is
Option 1: Himalayas
Option 2: Western Ghats
Option 3: Vindhyas
Option 4: Satpura
Correct Answer: Vindhyas
Solution : The correct answer is Vindhyas.
In west-central India, the Vindhya Range is a complex, discontinuous network of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands, and plateau escarpments. It divides India geographically into northern and southern parts. It spans Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Question : A trader allows a trade discount of 20% and a cash discount of $6\frac{1}{4}$% on the marked price of the goods and gets a net gain of 20% of the cost. By how much above the cost should the goods be marked for sale?
Option 1: 40%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 60%
Option 4: 70%
Correct Answer: 60%
Solution : Given: A trader allows a tread discount of 20% and a cash discount of $6\frac{1}{4}=\frac{25}{4}$% on the marked price of the goods and gets a net gain of 20% of the cost. Substitute the given values in the formula, net discount = $x+y-\frac{xy}{100}$% $=20+\frac{25}{4}-\frac{20\times25}{100\times4}$ =
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