Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Joey said to the girl, “How are you doing?”
Option 1: Joey asked the girl if she was doing fine.
Option 2: Joey asked the girl how was she doing.
Option 3: Joey asked the girl that how was she doing.
Option 4: Joey asked the girl how she was doing.
Correct Answer: Joey asked the girl how she was doing.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
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Question : The average of nine observations was found to be 35. Later on, it was detected that observation 81 was misread as 18. The correct average of the observations is:
Option 1: 28
Option 2: 42
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Given: The average of 9 observations was found to be 35. The sum of all observations = 9 × 35 = 315 A wrong entry of 18 instead of 81 is also included. The difference made by the wrong entry of 18 instead of 81
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (19, 23, 4) (13, 27, 14)
Option 1: (25, 26, 2)
Option 2: (25, 27, 4)
Option 3: (25, 27, 2)
Option 4: (25, 26, 4)
Correct Answer: (25, 27, 2)
Solution : Given: (19, 23, 4) (13, 27, 14)
Here, the pattern followed is as follows – ⇒ (19, 23, 4)→23 – 19 = 4 ⇒ (13, 27, 14)→27 – 13 = 14
Let's check each option – First option: (25, 26, 2)→26 – 25
Question : What is the radius of the circle that circumscribes the triangle ABC whose sides are 16, 30, and 34 units respectively?
Option 1: 16 Units
Option 2: 17 Units
Option 3: 28 Units
Option 4: 34 Units
Correct Answer: 17 Units
Solution : Dimension of triangle = 16, 30, 34 units In triangle ABC, $\because$ 342 = 162 + 302 This means it is a Pythagorean triplet and the triangle ABC is a right-angle triangle. $\therefore$ Radius of circle which circumscribes the triangle ABC=
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The man which was present at the meeting spoke against the chairperson.
Option 1: The man which were present
Option 2: The men which was present
Option 3: The man whom was present
Option 4: The man who was present
Correct Answer: The man who was present
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
In this context, the pronoun who is the correct relative pronoun to use when referring to a person. "Whom" is used in formal writing or when the relative pronoun is the object of a
Question : A can do a piece of work in 20 days and B in 30 days. They work together for 7 days and then both leave the job. Then C alone finishes the remaining work in 10 days. In how many days will C finish the full work?
Option 1: 25 days
Option 2: 30 days
Option 3: 24 days
Option 4: 20 days
Correct Answer: 24 days
Solution : Given: A can do a piece of work in 20 days and B in 30 days. They work together for 7 days and then both leave the job. The total work of A and B is LCM of (20, 30) = 60 units So,
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. Lord Ganesha, the Destroyer of Obstacles, is worshipped for his wisdom and brilliance. B.People adore the goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on Diwali. C.This 'New Year' i.e., Diwali is marked by merchants establishing new account books. D.Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped on Diwali for wealth and success.
Option 1: DABC
Option 2: BADC
Option 3: ADBC
Option 4: CDBA
Correct Answer: BADC
Solution : The correct choice is the second option: BADC.
The meaning of the paragraph is related to the celebration of Diwali, a significant festival in Hinduism. It mentions the worship of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity and Lord Ganesha for wisdom and brilliance. The reference
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".
She stopped singing as soon as the telephone rings from across the hall.
(1) She stopped singing
(2) as soon as the telephone
(3) rings from across the hall.
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The sentence is in the past tense ("She stopped singing"), the verb "rang" (past tense) should be used to maintain tense consistency. Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "She stopped singing as soon as the telephone rang from across the hall."
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).
The little boy fell from the roof.
(1) Fell below the roof
(2) Fell down the roof
(3) Fell off the roof
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The phrase fell off the roof is the most appropriate and idiomatic way to describe someone falling from the top of a building or structure.
The other options fell below the roof or fell down the roof, do
Question : How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Five
Option 2: Six
Option 3: Seven
Option 4: Eight
Correct Answer: Six
Solution : The correct answer is Six.
The Indian Constitution secures six fundamental rights. The Right to Equality (14-18) ensures equal treatment; the Right to Freedom (19-22) covers speech, assembly, association, and movement; the Right against Exploitation (23-24) prohibits human trafficking and forced labour; the Right
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