Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The sum of money that will give Re. 1 as interest per day at the rate of 5% per annum is:
Option 1: Rs. 3650
Option 2: Rs. 36500
Option 3: Rs. 730
Option 4: Rs. 7300
Correct Answer: Rs. 7300
Solution : Given: Interest is Re. 1 per day Therefore, annual interest = Rs. 365 Rate = 5% Time = 1 year Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$ ⇒ $365=\frac{p×5×1}{100}$ $\therefore p$ = 7300 So, the sum of money is Rs. 7300. Hence, the correct answer is Rs.
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".
You have been working very hard (1) / for the past two years, (2) / isn't it? (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The error arises from an inappropriate tag question, "isn't it?" which is unsuitable for a positive statement. The correct tag question, "haven't you?" aligns with the positive statement's present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action
Question : According to the latest estimates the literacy rate (% of population) in India is
Option 1: 70%
Option 2: 75%
Option 3: 67%
Option 4: 68%
Correct Answer: 75%
Solution : The correct option is 75%.
According to 2011 census data, the literacy rate in India is about 75.04%. It is frequently used as a measure of a population's educational achievement and ability to successfully engage with textual content.
Question : In these questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
The train rolls along the track.
(1) rumbles
(2) rattles
(3) ripples
(4) No Improvement
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice for the sentence is the first option.
Rumbles means to move slowly and heavily. In the context of a train, it conveys the idea of a train moving along the track with a low, continuous, and heavy sound, which is a suitable
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The commander ordered the soldiers to march ahead and not to think of their enemy's large numbers.
Option 1: The commander said to the soldiers, "Please march ahead. Do not think of your enemy's large numbers."
Option 2: The commander said to the soldiers, "March ahead. Do not think of your enemy's large numbers."
Option 3: The commander said to the soldiers, "March ahead. Do not think of their enemy's large numbers."
Option 4: The commander said to the soldiers, "March ahead and not think of their enemy's large numbers."
Correct Answer: The commander said to the soldiers, "March ahead. Do not think of your enemy's large numbers."
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Direct speech involves directly quoting what someone says within quotation marks. When converting a sentence from reported speech (indirect speech) to direct speech,
Question : Kullu Dussehra is a colourful festival majorly celebrated in which state/union territory?
Option 1: Delhi
Option 2: Telangana
Option 3: Uttar Pradesh
Option 4: Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.
The well-known International Mega Dussehra festival, known as Kullu Dussehra, is celebrated in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh in October. Kullu Dussehra is connected to Raja Jagat Singh and has its origins in the 17th
Question : Two runners, Sony and Mony, start running on a circular track of length 200 m at speeds of 18 km/h and 24 km/h, respectively, in the same direction. After how much time from the start will they meet again at the starting point?
Option 1: 120 sec
Option 2: 110 sec
Option 3: 100 sec
Option 4: 90 sec
Correct Answer: 120 sec
Solution : We know, Sony and Mony, running on a circular track in the same direction of length 200 m at speeds of 18 km/h and 24 km/h. Speed of Sony = 18 km/h = 18 × $\frac{5}{18}$ m/s = 5 m/s So, time taken by
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the above-given figures, the following pattern is being followed –
1. The middle number of each box is multiplied by 2 to give the next middle number. 2 × 2 = 4, 4 × 2 = 8, 8 × 2 = 16 and 16 ×
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Option 1: To keep a secret
Option 2: To show your true emotions
Option 3: To look attractive
Option 4: To love someone secretly
Correct Answer: To show your true emotions
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The idiom is used to describe someone who openly displays his emotions, making his feelings apparent and transparent to others. If someone wears his heart on his sleeve, it means he does not hide
Question : Direction: In the following question a word is followed by four other words, one of which can not be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find this word.
TENDENTIOUS
Option 1: INTENTION
Option 2: DENTIST
Option 3: TENT
Option 4: STUDENT
Correct Answer: INTENTION
Solution : Given:
First option: INTENTION;
The letter I is present two times in the above word. But, the letter I is present only once in the word TENDENTIOUS. So, INTENTION can not be formed by using the letters of TENDENTIOUS.
Second option: DENTIST;
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