Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: Study the bar diagram and answer the following question. The bar diagram shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points in time. The charge for parking is INR 1 per hour. What will be the total collection from 9 am to 7 pm?
Option 1: INR 625
Option 2: INR 635
Option 3: INR 685
Option 4: INR 695
Correct Answer: INR 695
Solution : Given: The parking costs equal INR 1 each hour. The number of cycles parked between 9 am and 7 pm = 95 + 75 + 85 + 65 + 75 + 55 + 65 + 45 + 55 + 35 + 45 = 695
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. NTR, TCE, ZLR, FUE, ?
Option 1: LMR
Option 2: LDR
Option 3: RNQ
Option 4: RMO
Correct Answer: LDR
Solution : Given: NTR, TCE, ZLR, FUE, ?
Add 6, 9, and 13 to the positional values of the first, second, and third letters of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series – NTR→N + 6 = T; T + 9
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".
(Forewarned is forearmed).
(1) Forewarned is forearmed
(2) Before warned is forearmed
(3) Forewarned is for armed
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
This is an idiomatic expression, and the correct form of it is forewarned is forearmed, meaning that being informed or alerted in advance is a form of being prepared.
Therefore, the correct answer would be: No Improvement.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bold part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
It was fortunate that the time bomb had burst only after the crowd had dispersed.
(1) exploded
(2) No Improvement
(3) blown up
(4) erupted
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option "exploded".
It is the most appropriate and common word to use in this context. It accurately conveys the idea that the time bomb detonated, resulting in an explosion.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Directions: The following bar diagram shows the percentage of Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims in a state during the years from 2004 to 2007. Examine the bar diagram and answer the following question:
Hindu
Sikhs
Muslims
If the total population of the state in 2004 was 5 lakhs, then the Hindu and Muslim population in that year was:
Option 1: 200000
Option 2: 275000
Option 3: 250000
Option 4: 225000
Correct Answer: 275000
Solution : $\text{We have,}$
$\text{ Total population of the state in 2004 = 5 lakhs }$
$\text{Total percent of Hindu and Muslim population of the state in 2004 = 30 + 25 = 55%}$
$\text{Total of both Hindus and Muslims population in 2004 = 55% of 5
Question : Directions: If A × B means that A is the brother of B, A ÷ B means that A is the sister of B, and A + B means that A is the father of B, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the sister of R?
Option 1: P + Q × R
Option 2: P ÷ Q × R
Option 3: P × Q ÷ R
Option 4: P ÷ Q + R
Correct Answer: P ÷ Q × R
Solution : Let's check the given options – First option: P + Q × R According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
Someone, they don't know (1) / who, knocked at (2) / their door in midnight. (3) / No Error (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The error in the original sentence was the use of "in midnight", which should be corrected to "at midnight" to indicate a specific time.
"At" is the preposition commonly used to denote a specific time, including midnight. So,
Question :
Magnifera Indica is the scientific name of________.
Option 1:
Guava
Option 2:
Mango
Option 3: Amla
Option 4: Jackfruit
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is Mango
In the scientific name Mangifera indica, for example, Magnifera is the genus name and Indica is the species name for mango. This naming system guarantees that various species are identified and communicated clearly and consistently across languages and areas.
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 3:
Option 4:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Three of the following four triads are alike in a certain way as they are formed by performing the same mathematical operations among themselves and thus form a group. Which triad does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: 24 : 25 : 5
Option 2: 35 : 36 : 6
Option 3: 8 : 15 : 3
Option 4: 3 : 10 : 2
Correct Answer: 35 : 36 : 6
Solution : Let's check the given options – First option: 24 : 25 : 5→(5)2 – 1 = 25 – 1 = 24; 5 × 5 = 25 Second option: 35 : 36 : 6→(6)2 – 1 = 36 – 1
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