Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The 14th Finance Commission has recommended an increase in states' share in net proceeds from tax collection from 32% to
Option 1: 35%
Option 2: 40%
Option 3: 42%
Option 4: 45%
Correct Answer: 42%
Solution : The correct answer is 42%.
The following ways that the states were able to strengthen their fiscal position as a result of the 14th Finance Commission. The commission suggested raising the States' current 32% share of the Center's divisible tax pool to 42%. The
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists
Option 1: Native
Option 2: Ancient
Option 3: Aboriginal
Option 4: Original
Correct Answer: Aboriginal
Solution : The most appropriate choice that can be used as a one-word substitute is the third option.
Explanation: The term "aboriginal" specifically refers to the original inhabitants of a region, particularly before the arrival of colonists. It encapsulates the idea of existing on land from the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
I meant to repair the radio but hadn't time to do it today.
(1) No Error
(2) to do it today
(3) I meant to repair the radio
(4) but hadn't time
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The sentence means that the speaker planned to repair the radio but did not have the time to do it today. The phrase had no time should be used instead of hadn't.
Therefore, the correct sentence is,
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A marketplace is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)_________a visit in the evenings. A (2)________range of items are on display. (3) ________and getting a satisfactory (4) _______give the necessary sense of (5) _________to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6) ________her face. People from all (7) ___________of life, rich and poor, (8) __________shoulders with each other. From their busy (9). _____________, here people find time to (10) __________a greeting with friends or neighbours.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: wide
Option 2: tall
Option 3: short
Option 4: narrow
Correct Answer: wide
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word wide is commonly used to describe a broad or extensive range of items. In the context of a marketplace, it suggests that there is a diverse selection of products available for display.
Therefore, the right word
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined words in the given sentence.
Developed countries are at a disadvantage to have access to modern science and technologies.
Option 1: powered
Option 2: privileged
Option 3: useless
Option 4: unhappy
Correct Answer: privileged
At a disadvantage means being in an unfavourable or less advantageous position. Privileged is the opposite, indicating that someone or something has special advantages or benefits.
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Lesage 2. Laudatory 3. Laureate 4. Latitude 5. Legacy 6. Laudanum 7. Launder
Option 1: 4, 6, 7, 3, 2, 1, 5
Option 2: 4, 6, 7, 2, 3, 1, 5
Option 3: 4, 6, 2, 7, 3, 5, 1
Option 4: 4, 6, 2, 3, 7, 1, 5
Correct Answer: 4, 6, 2, 7, 3, 5, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Lesage 2. Laudatory 3. Laureate 4. Latitude 5. Legacy 6. Laudanum 7. Launder
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter L, move on to the
Question : If Rs. 10000 amounts to Rs. 11664 invested in compound interest (compounded annually) for two years then the annual rate of compound interest is:
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 9%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 6%
Correct Answer: 8%
Solution : Principal ($P$) = Rs. 10000 Let the rate of Interest be $R$. Time ($n$) = 2 years $11664= P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{n} = 10000(1+\frac{R}{100})^{2}$ $(\frac{11664}{10000}) = (1+\frac{R}{100})^{2}$ $(\frac{108}{100})^{2} = (1+\frac{R}{100})^{2}$ $\frac{R}{100} = \frac{108}{100} - 1 = \frac{8}{100}$ $R = 8$% Hence, the correct answer is 8%.
Question : Which of the following is not correct ?
Option 1: CISF- Central Insustrial Security Force
Option 2: BSF- Border Security Force
Option 3: UNDP- United Nation's Development Project
Option 4: SIT-Special Investigation Team
Correct Answer: UNDP- United Nation's Development Project
Solution : The Correct Answer is UNDP- United Nation's Development Project
A UN agency, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is charged with helping countries to eliminate poverty and enhance economic growth and human development. Despite having locations in about 170 nations and
Question : An umbrella is marked for INR 150 and sold for INR 138. The rate of discount is:
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 8%
Option 3: 6%
Option 4: 9%
Solution : Given: An umbrella is marked for INR 150 and sold for INR 138. Use the formulas, Discount = Marked price – Selling price, Discount percentage = $\frac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Marked price}}\times 100$. ⇒ Discount = 150 – 138 = INR 12 The rate of discount = $\frac{12}{150}\times 100=8$%
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
One group of the club has raised an undigestible criticism against the manager.
Option 1: An undigestible criticism would have been raised by one group of the club against the manager.
Option 2: An undigestible criticism was being raised by one group of the club against the manager.
Option 3: An undigestible criticism had been raised by one group of the club against the manager.
Option 4: An undigestible criticism has been raised by one group of the club against the manager.
Correct Answer: An undigestible criticism has been raised by one group of the club against the manager.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in
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