Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. He loses his tempers on the slightest provocation.
Option 1: He loses
Option 2: provocation
Option 3: the slightest
Option 4: his tempers on
Correct Answer: his tempers on
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: Some uncountable nouns don't take the articles "a/an", many, few, or plural form. For example, furniture, scenery, luggage, temper, hair, knowledge, equipment, pottery, music, jewellery, etc.
In the same way, "temper" will
Question : Sohan and Amit started a car race from the same point in the same direction and at the same time on a circular track of length 1125 m with speeds of 36 km/h and 54 km/h, respectively. After how much time (in seconds) will they meet for the first time since the start of the race?
Option 1: 220
Option 2: 215
Option 3: 210
Option 4: 225
Correct Answer: 225
Solution : Given: Speed of Sohan = 36 km/h Speed of Amit = 54 km/h Length of circular track = 1125 m Relative speed of Sohan and Amit (same direction) = 54 – 36 = 18 km/h 18 km/h = 18 × $\frac{5}{18}$ = 5 m/s Time
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 10, 15, 25, 45, 85, (?)
Option 1: 160
Option 2: 165
Option 3: 170
Option 4: 150
Correct Answer: 165
Solution : Given: 10, 15, 25, 45, 85, (?)
Here, the difference between terms is twice the difference between the previous number – 10 + 5 = 15, 15 + 10 = 25, 25 + 20 = 45, 45 + 40 = 85, 85 + 80 =
Question : Directions: Ajit, starting from a fixed point, goes 10 m towards the north, and then after turning to his right, he goes 10 m. then he goes 5, 10, and 10 metres after turning to his left each time. How far is he from his starting point?
Option 1: 15 m
Option 2: 10 m
Option 3: 5 m
Option 4: 3 m
Correct Answer: 5 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions – Now, we have to find the distance between the starting point and the endpoint.
In the figure, A is the starting point and F is the finishing point. So, AF is the
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