Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence.
The river (flowing) under the bridge.
Option 1: was flow
Option 2: flows
Option 3: is flow
Option 4: is flowed
Correct Answer: flows
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence is in the simple present tense, as it is giving a general statement. The singular base form of the verb, that is, flows, is the correct choice, as a singular noun should be followed
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. The thing nodded vigorously; as it nodded, the left button-eye fell off and (1)__________ (2)___________ the concrete floor. The thing looked around (3)__________ with its one eye, as if it had lost her. The thing twisted bonelessly (4)___________. its one eye was again facing her. And it (5)__________ across the cellar towards her then. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: wittily
Option 2: ferociously
Option 3: vacantly
Option 4: involuntarily
Correct Answer: vacantly
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
An adverb that describes the manner in which the thing looked around with its one eye should be used. Vacantly is the most appropriate option, indicating that the thing looked around in an absent-minded, empty, or unfocused manner.
Question : In the given sentence, the underlined word may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling. If there is no error in the spelling, select ‘No Error’. During my time-taking and gradual convaelescenc after my back injury, my family was by my side.
Option 1: convalesaence
Option 2: No Error
Option 3: convalecense
Option 4: convalescence
Correct Answer: convalescence
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: Convalescence refers to the gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness or injury. It signifies the period during which someone is recuperating and getting better after being unwell or injured.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Question : The area of a sector is 1848$\mathrm{~m}^2$ and the central angle of the sector is $270°$. Find the radius of the circle. (Take $\pi=\frac{22}{ 7}$)
Option 1: 784 m
Option 2: 22 m
Option 3: 27 m
Option 4: 28 m
Correct Answer: 28 m
Solution : Given: Central angle of the sector = 270° Area of given sector = 1848 m2 We know, area of a sector = $\frac{\theta}{360°}\times{\pi r^2}$ So, $\frac{270°}{360°}\times{\frac{22}{7} r^2}=1848$ ⇒ $ r^2=1884\times\frac{4}{3}\times\frac{7}{22}$ ⇒ $r^2 = 28\times 28$ ⇒ $r=28$ m Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'stagnant' from the following sentence.
Reeta was motionless after knowing that her brother had become mentally unstable after seeing the fatal accident on Tuesday night.
Option 1: Motionless
Option 2: Fatal
Option 3: Unstable
Option 4: Accident
Correct Answer: Motionless
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
"Stagnant" means not developing. "Motionless" means not moving, making it a fitting synonym.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
Fatal: It means causing death.
Unstable: It denotes not being firmly fixed.
Accident: It means an
Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
325, 259, 204, 160, 127, 105, ?
Option 1: 94
Option 2: 96
Option 3: 98
Option 4: 100
Correct Answer: 94
Solution : Given –
The pattern follow for the series is –
325 – 66 = 259; 259 – 55 = 204; 204 – 44 = 160; 160 - 33 = 127; 127 – 22 =
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. So, the problems of India should not be viewed as the failure of this great nation. B. The uniqueness of this nation lies in its unity in diversity due to which there are problems here and there at times. C. India, a very large country with many religions, many mini-cultures and many languages, has been achieving success in all fields. D. But even small countries with monolithic societies have more problems than this second-largest country.
Option 1: DBAC
Option 2: CADB
Option 3: CBDA
Option 4: BDAC
Correct Answer: CBDA
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Sentence (C) introduces the diverse nature of India and its achievements in various fields. Sentence (B) explains that the diversity of India contributes to its uniqueness but can also lead to occasional problems. Sentence (D) contrasts India's challenges
Question : The population of country A decreased by p% and the population of country B decreased by q% from the year 2020 to 2021. Here 'p' is greater than ‘q’. Let 'x' be the ratio of the population of country A to the population of country B in the given year. What is the percentage decrease in 'x' from 2020 to 2021?
Option 1: $\frac{100(p-q)}{(100-q)}$
Option 2: $\frac{100(p-q)}{(100+P)}$
Option 3: $\frac{100(p-q)}{(100-p)}$
Option 4: $\frac{100(p-q)}{(100+q)}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{100(p-q)}{(100-q)}$
Solution : Let the initial population of Country A and B be $J$ and $K$ respectively. Hence, $x = \frac{J}{K}$ Let the ratio of the population of country A to the population of country B for the next year be $x_{1}$. According to the question, $(J \times
Question : Minhaj-i Siraj Juzjani was a chronicler during the rule of ______.
Option 1: Sultan Iltutmish
Option 2: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Option 3: Ghiyas ud din Balban
Option 4: Alauddin Khalji
Correct Answer: Sultan Iltutmish
Solution : The correct answer is Sultan Iltutmish.
Minhaj-i Siraj was a chronicler during the rule of the Delhi Sultanate in India. Specifically, he wrote during the reign of Sultan Iltutmish, who ruled from 1211 to 1236.
Question : 20 students of a college went to a hotel. 19 of them spent INR 175 each on their meal and the 20th student spent INR 19 more than the average of all the 20. Find the total money spent by them.
Option 1: INR 3,490
Option 2: INR 3,540
Option 3: INR 3,520
Option 4: INR 3,500
Correct Answer: INR 3,520
Solution : Given: 19 of them spent INR 175 each on their meal. Let the 20th one spend INR $x$. We know that Average = $\frac{\text{Total money spent}}{\text{Total number of students}}$ According to the question, $x=\frac{19×175+x}{20}+19$ ⇒ $x=\frac{3325+x}{20}+19$ ⇒ $x=\frac{3325+x+380}{20}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{3325+x+380}{20}$ ⇒ $19x=3705$ $\therefore x=195$
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