Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the series were to be continued?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure series, in every alternate box, the geometrical figures/ numbers/ letters shift their position following the below pattern – 1. From Box 1 to Box 2 – Top left→Centre-left→Top centre→Top left; Top right→Centre-right→Bottom right→Bottom centre→Bottom left→Centre of the box→Top right
2. From
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."
In the background they could hear John laughing and joking loudly. (1) / John was the life and soul of any party (2) / and he was cracking a joke every few minutes. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The definite article "the" is used to refer to a specific object or person that is already known or has been previously mentioned in the context. On the other hand, "any" is used to refer
Question : Who among the following is the executive head of state in India?
Option 1: Prime Minister
Option 2: President
Option 3: Cabinet Secretary
Option 4: Finance Secretary
Correct Answer: President
Solution : The correct answer is President.
Article 77 of the Indian constitution mentions that all the executive actions of the Union of India should be done on the name of President. It mentions President as the executive head of the state. Article 58 provides for the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently, educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: considering
Option 2: varying
Option 3: convincing
Option 4: experiencing
Correct Answer: varying
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Varying means showing diversity or differences. In the context of the sentence, the term varying accurately conveys the idea that individuals have diverse and differing characteristics.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Considering means thinking about
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 600, 565, 530, 495, 460, ?
Option 1: 420
Option 2: 428
Option 3: 430
Option 4: 425
Correct Answer: 425
Solution : Given: 600, 565, 530, 495, 460, ?
Subtract 35 from each term to find the next term of the series. 600 – 35 = 565; 565 – 35 = 530; 530 – 35 = 495; 495 – 35 = 460; 460 – 35 = 425
Question : Who among the following was the President of the Indian National Congress during the 1915 session?
Option 1: Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
Option 2: Ambica Charan Mazumdar
Option 3: Bhupendra Nath Bose
Option 4: Madan Mohan Malaviya
Correct Answer: Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
Solution : The correct answer is Satyendra Prasanna Sinha.
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 empowered the Governor-General to appoint one Indian member to the Executive Council, resulting in the election of Satyendra Prasanna Sinha as the first Indian member. He was elected as the
Question : The compound used in prickly heat powder to prevent excessive sweating is
Option 1: Boric acid
Option 2: Phosphoric acid
Option 3: Carbonic acid
Option 4: Sulphonic acid
Correct Answer: Boric acid
Solution : The correct option is Boric acid.
Because of its antibacterial and astringent qualities, boric acid is frequently used in prickly heat powder. These substances aid in the prevention of excessive perspiration, and the calming of the skin. Boric acid has long been used to
Question : Direction: Find the missing term in the following question.
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 120
Option 4: 51
Correct Answer: 120
Solution : Given:
In the first column, (6 x 8 + 3) = 51
In the second column, (15 x 4 + 5) = 65
In the third column, (20 x 5 + 20) =
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".
Many a man want to be rich quickly.
(1) rich quickly
(2) want to be
(3) many a man
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The phrase "Many a man" is singular in meaning, and therefore, the verb should be in the singular form "wants" to maintain proper subject-verb agreement.
The corrected sentence is, "Many a man wants to be rich quickly."
Question : Which of the following statement best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
Option 1: The last effort of theold political order to regain power .
Option 2: Mutiny of section of sepo.ys of the British Army
Option 3: A struggle of the common people of overthrow common rule
Option 4: An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Correct Answer: The last effort of theold political order to regain power .
Solution : Correct Answer is The last effort of theold political order to regain power .
The British East India Company was shaken to its foundations by the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which highlighted the company's poor
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