Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: 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. K can be represented by 00, 24, 32, etc. and L can be represented by 57, 68, 89, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the given word.
MUTE
Matrix I
Matrix II
Option 1: 66, 30, 02, 68
Option 2: 88, 21, 03, 76
Option 3: 66, 03, 20, 95
Option 4: 99, 20, 13, 95
Correct Answer: 66, 03, 20, 95
Solution : Here, from the matrices (Matrix 1 and Matrix 2), the numbers that represent the letters of the word MUTE —
M – 55, 66, 77, 88, 99
U – 03, 21, 12, 30, 44
T – 02, 13, 20, 34,
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Refinery 2. Reflect 3. Reference 4. Refugee 5. Refillable 6. Reformist
Option 1: 3, 5, 1, 2, 6, 4
Option 2: 5, 1, 3, 2, 4, 6
Option 3: 5, 1, 3, 2, 6, 4
Option 4: 3, 1, 5, 2, 6, 4
Correct Answer: 3, 5, 1, 2, 6, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Refinery 2. Reflect 3. Reference 4. Refugee 5. Refillable 6. Reformist
Step 1: The first three letters of each word are the same – r, e, f so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The fourth
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error. Mother said that / it was quite all right / for her to get upset / for scoring less.
Option 1: Mother said that
Option 2: it was quite all right
Option 3: for scoring less.
Option 4: for her to get upset
Correct Answer: it was quite all right
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The use of quite in this context is superfluous. The word quite means to a certain extent or not very. In this sentence, it is not necessary to emphasise the fact that the mother
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 50 : 65 :: 122 : ?
Option 1: 157
Option 2: 145
Option 3: 147
Option 4: 155
Correct Answer: 145
Solution : Given: 50 : 65 :: 122 : ?
Like, 50 : 65→(7)2 + 1 = 49 + 1 = 50; (7 + 1)2 + 1 = (8)2 + 1 = 64 + 1 = 65 Similarly, (11)2 + 1 = 121
Question : Which Vitamin D analogue is used to treat hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets and familial hypophosphatemia?
Option 1: Tacalcitol
Option 2: Tocopherol
Option 3: Ergocalciferol
Option 4: Retinol
Correct Answer: Ergocalciferol
Solution : The correct answer is Ergocalciferol.
Ergocalciferol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (when the body does not produce enough parathyroid hormone), refractory rickets (bone softening and weakness that does not respond to treatment), and familial hypophosphatemia (rickets or osteomalacia caused by an inherited condition with a
Question : The marked price of a geyser is INR 9,400 and the shopkeeper allows a discount of 4% on it. Find the selling price of the geyser.
Option 1: INR 9,024
Option 2: INR 9,124
Option 3: INR 9,324
Option 4: INR 9,224
Correct Answer: INR 9,024
Solution : MP = INR 9,400 Discount = 4% $SP = MP - \frac{\text{MP × Discount rate}}{100}$ where SP is the selling price and MP is the marked price SP = $9400 – 9400 \times \frac{4}{100}= 9400 – 376 = 9024$ Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (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.) (189, 148, 107) (206, 165, 124)
Option 1: (84, 67, 39)
Option 2: (121, 85, 45)
Option 3: (76, 46, 26)
Option 4: (108, 67, 26)
Correct Answer: (108, 67, 26)
Solution : Given: (189, 148, 107); (206, 165, 124)
Here, (189,148,107)→(148 × 2) – 107 = 296 – 107 = 189 (206, 165, 124)→(165 × 2) – 124 = 330 – 124 = 206
Let's check the options – First option: (84, 67, 39)→(67 ×
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The investigator asked me, "Did you see or hear anything in the dead of night?"
Option 1: The investigator asked me if I saw or heard anything in the dead of night.
Option 2: The investigator asked me if I see or hear anything in the dead of night.
Option 3: The investigator asked me if I had seen or heard anything in the dead of night.
Option 4: The investigator asked me that if I had seen or heard anything in the dead of night.
Correct Answer: The investigator asked me if I had seen or heard anything in the dead of night.
Solution : The correct solution is the third option.
When transforming a direct question into reported speech, it's important to use an appropriate reporting verb, adjust the tense, and make necessary changes
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Fight shy of
Option 1: to invite
Option 2: to avoid
Option 3: to challenge
Option 4: to perform
Correct Answer: to avoid
The idiom fight shy of typically means to avoid or be hesitant about something. When someone is described as fighting shy of something, it implies that they are unwilling to engage with it or are actively avoiding
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 41, 43, 47, 53, ?
Option 1: 59
Option 2: 63
Option 3: 61
Option 4: 65
Correct Answer: 61
Solution : Given: 41, 43, 47, 53, ?
Add even numbers from 2 onwards to the previous term to get the next term of the series – 41 + 2 = 43; 43 + 4 = 47; 47 + 6 = 53; 53 + 8 = 61
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