Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: From the given option figures, select the one in which the question figure is embedded.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all possible angles where the question figure can fit itself in all the given option figures. The question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.
Hence, the third option is
Question : The following table shows the marks distribution among students in a class.
How many students scored less than 20 marks?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : It is given in the table that 5 students scored less than 20 marks. Hence, the correct answer is 5.
Question : Which of the following gharanas does Padma Bhushan Kishori Amonkar belong to?
Option 1: Gwalior
Option 2: Kirana
Option 3: Patiala
Option 4: Jaipur-Atrauli
Correct Answer: Jaipur-Atrauli
Solution : The correct answer is Jaipur-Atrauli.
Padma Bhushan Kishori Amonkar, the renowned Indian classical vocalist, belonged to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is a school or tradition of Hindustani classical music known for its distinct style and approach to singing.
Question : Direction: If the words are organized in reverse order of what they appear in the dictionary, which word will come in third place?
Option 1: Odium
Option 2: Ordeum
Option 3: Occulist
Option 4: Odious
Correct Answer: Odious
Solution : Given:
1. Odium
2. Ordeum
3. Occulist
4. Odious
Start from Occulist because c comes before d
Occulist
Now, write Odious because o comes before u
Odious
Now, write Odium because d comes before r
Odium
Ordeum
So, the
Question : What is the volume of a cube if the perimeter of one face of the cube is 40 cm?
Option 1: 1000 cm3
Option 2: 820 cm3
Option 3: 600 cm3
Option 4: 800 cm3
Correct Answer: 1000 cm3
Solution : The perimeter of one face of a cube is = 40 cm We know that each face of the cube is a square. So, the side of the cube is = $\frac{40}{4}$ = 10 cm The volume of the cube = 10$^3$ =
Question : Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. Granny had given Uncle Ken a good lecture on how to be a responsible adult.
Option 1: Uncle Ken was giving a good lecture to Granny on how to be a responsible adult.
Option 2: Granny was given a good lecture by Uncle Ken on how to be a responsible adult.
Option 3: Uncle Ken was being given a good lecture by Granny on how to be a responsible adult.
Option 4: Uncle Ken had been given a good lecture by Granny on how to be a responsible adult.
Correct Answer: Uncle Ken had been given a good lecture by Granny on how to be a responsible adult.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 7183 : 3850 :: 6957 : ? :: 8972 : 5639
Option 1: 3426
Option 2: 3624
Option 3: 3246
Option 4: 3642
Correct Answer: 3624
Solution : Given: 7183 : 3850 :: 6957 : ? :: 8972 : 5639
Like, 7183 : 3850→7183 – 3850 = 3333 And, 8972 : 5639→8972 – 5639 = 3333 Similarly, for 6957 : ?→Let the missing number be a. ⇒ 6957 + a = 3333 ⇒
Question : Directions: If P denotes ÷, Q denotes ×, R denotes + and S denotes –, then what is the value of 18 Q 12 P 4 R 5 S 6 = ?
Option 1: 53
Option 2: 54
Option 3: 57
Option 4: 95
Correct Answer: 53
Solution : Given: 18 Q 12 P 4 R 5 S 6 = ?
After replacing the letters with mathematical signs, the equation becomes – = 18 × 12 ÷ 4 + 5 – 6 = 18 × 3 + 5 – 6 = 54 + 5
Question : Direction: In this question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. L can be represented by 12,24, etc., and R can be represented by 55, 67, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word TONE.
Option 1: 85, 40, 58, 75
Option 2: 66, 21, 77, 56
Option 3: 97, 33, 65, 44
Option 4: 78, 57, 89, 32
Correct Answer: 97, 33, 65, 44
Solution : Given – TONE
Option first: 85, 40, 58, 75
TONK
Option second: 66, 21, 77, 56
Option third: 97, 33, 65, 44
TONE.
The third set represents the word TONE.
Option fourth: 78, 57, 89, 32
TUNE
Hence, third option
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. Castles are home to a rich history. From blood feuds to tragic pasts, (1)______ love affairs to alleged ghosts, no castle is ever (2)______ a secret to unveil. Known locally as Chateaux Picomtal, Picomtal Castle (3)______ came under new ownership. During the renovation of the (4)______, a surprising discovery was made. Messages (5)______long ago were found on the floorboards of (6)______ upper chambers. The messages were written (7)______1880 and 1881 by Joachim Martin; the carpenter (8)______ installed the flooring. His messages were a diary of 72 entries of his daily (9)______, personal thoughts along with his emotions and feelings. Joachim’s (10)______is indeed a very personal account of the history of those times. The discovery gives us an honest look at an average person’s daily life over 135 years ago. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: momentarily
Option 2: presently
Option 3: recently
Option 4: justly
Correct Answer: recently
Solution : The correct choice will be the third option.
To complete the sentence logically, the word recently is the most suitable option. This indicates that the castle has recently changed ownership.
Therefore, the completed sentence would read: "Known locally as Chateaux Picomtal, Picomtal Castle recently came
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