Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Six letters M, N, O, P, Q, and R are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Find the letter on the face opposite to a vowel.
Option 1: M
Option 2: N
Option 3: P
Option 4: R
Correct Answer: R
Solution : According to the given positions of the cube, the common face is Q. Moving in the clockwise direction from the common face Q, the following opposite pairs of faces will be formed –
So, the face opposite to the one with the vowel is R.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The secretary to my boss is very efficient as he not only gives him the required information and also handles correspondence independently.
Option 1: yet also handles
Option 2: but also handles
Option 3: along with also handles
Option 4: not also handles
Correct Answer: but also handles
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The preposition "but" is better suited in place of "and", as "but also" is a correlative conjunction, which helps in joining equal elements in a sentence. The correlative conjunctions "not only..but also" are always used together
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 31, ?, 40, 49, 61, 76
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 34
Option 3: 35
Option 4: 37
Correct Answer: 34
Solution : Given: 31, ?, 40, 49, 61, 76
Add the consecutive multiples of 3 in the previous term to get the next term. 31 + 3 = 34; 34 + 6 = 40; 40 + 9 = 49; 49 + 12 = 61; 61 + 15
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Coins : Mint :: Bricks : ?
Option 1: Kiln
Option 2: Foundry
Option 3: Cementary
Option 4: Finance
Correct Answer: Kiln
Solution : Given: Coins : Mint :: Bricks : ?
A mint is a place where coins are manufactured. Similarly, the place where bricks are made is called a kiln.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figure – The triangle on the top left side is shaded alternatively while the image in the center remains unaltered.
Therefore, the following figure will complete the given series –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Many a pilgrim were hurt during the festival.
(1) have been
(2) was
(3) have
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
In this sentence, there is a subject-verb agreement error. The subject many a pilgrim is singular, so the verb should also be in the singular form, which is was.
So, the correct sentence is: "Many a pilgrim was
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following signs. If + means –, – means ×, × means ÷, ÷ means +, then, 2 ÷ 6 × 6 ÷ 2 = ?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 0
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: + means –, – means ×, × means ÷, ÷ means +. 2 ÷ 6 × 6 ÷ 2 = ?
Replace the signs in the given equation as per the instructions and solve the equation – = 2 + 6 ÷ 6 +
Question : Directions: If FLOTSAM is coded as UOLGHZN, how will PIN be coded?
Option 1: KRM
Option 2: GEH
Option 3: OBI
Option 4: DVW
Correct Answer: KRM
Solution : Given: FLOTSAM is coded as UOLGHZN.
Opposite letter pairs of FLOTSAM –
Thus, FLOTSAM is coded as UOLGHZN. Similarly, follow the same pattern for PIN – Opposite
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the following figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed.)
Solution : Since there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the first option figure.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Foot : Man :: Hoof : ?
Option 1: Leg
Option 2: Dog
Option 3: Horse
Option 4: Shoe
Correct Answer: Horse
Solution : Given: Foot : Man :: Hoof : ?
The foot is the body part of a human being. Similarly, the hoof is the body part of a horse.
Hence, the third option is correct.
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