Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Who was the first Indian to qualify for covenanted service?
Option 1: Subhas Chandra Bose
Option 2: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Option 3: Satyendranath Tagore
Option 4: Surendranath Banerjee
Correct Answer: Satyendranath Tagore
Solution : The correct answer is Satyendranath Tagore.
In 1863, Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service (ICS). He was assigned to the Bombay Presidency cadre. The ICS was a respected service in charge of governing British India. It was
Question : Direction: At present, the ratio between the ages of Arun and Deepak is 4:3. After 6 years, Arun's age will be 26 years. What is the age of Deepak at present?
Option 1: 12 years
Option 2: 15 years
Option 3: 19.5 years
Option 4: 25 years
Correct Answer: 15 years
Solution : The ratio between the ages of Arun and Deepak is 4:3
Arun's present age = 4x and Deepak's present age = 3x
After 6 years, Arun's age will be 26 years.
⇒ 4x + 6 = 26
⇒ 4x = 20
⇒ x =
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error."
The chief guest (1) / entered into (2) / the room (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. When someone goes from one place to another, we typically use the verb "enter" followed by the destination without the preposition "into". So, the correct and concise phrase here is "entered" instead of "entered into".
Question : Ms. Bhakti Pradip Kulkarni was conferred with the Arjuna Award 2022 for her outstanding contribution in which of the following sports?
Option 1: Table Tennis
Option 2: Chess
Option 3: Badminton
Option 4: Wrestling
Correct Answer: Chess
Solution : The correct answer is -Chess
In chess, the winners of the 2022 Arjuna Award are GM R Praggnanandha and IM Bhakti Kulkarni. They each received a bronze statue, a scroll of honor, and a cash prize totaling Rs. 15 lakh. She is not
Question : Which of the following dance forms did not originate in South India?
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Kuchipudi
Option 3: Sattriya
Option 4: Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: Sattriya
Solution : The correct option is Sattriya.
The northeastern Indian state of Assam is where the traditional dance style is known as Pattaya. Although Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam are among the well-known classical dance styles of South India, Sattriya is unique among them due to its
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Goiter : Iodine :: Anaemia : ?
Option 1: Vitamin D
Option 2: Iron
Option 3: Vitamin E
Option 4: Calcium
Correct Answer: Iron
Solution : Given: Goiter : Iodine :: Anaemia : ?
Goitre is caused due to the deficiency of Iodine. Similarly, Anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of Iron.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Three of the following words are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which word does NOT belong to that group? (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be grouped based on the number of letters/ number of consonants/ vowels in the word.)
Option 1: Engineer
Option 2: Doctor
Option 3: Carpenter
Option 4: Teacher
Correct Answer: Carpenter
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: Engineer→To pursue a career as an engineer, one needs to obtain higher education or certain advanced degrees. Second option: Doctor→To pursue a career as a doctor, one needs to obtain higher education or certain advanced degrees. Third option:
Question : Directions: Asha is taller than Pratima. Prabhas is shorter than Pratima. Alka is shorter than Asha. Alka is taller than Prabhas. Who among the following is the shortest?
Option 1: Pratima
Option 2: Alka
Option 3: Prabhas
Option 4: Asha
Correct Answer: Prabhas
Solution : Given: Asha is taller than Pratima. Asha > Pratima Prabhas is shorter than Pratima. Prabhas < Pratima Alka is shorter than Asha. Alka < Asha Alka is taller than Prabhas. Alka > Prabhas According to the above data, there are two possibilities – I. Prabhas
Question : Children especially in Western countries who receive very little sunshine suffer from
Option 1: rickets
Option 2: dermatitis
Option 3: scurvy
Option 4: kwashiorkor
Correct Answer: rickets
Solution : The correct option is rickets.
Rickets can occur in children who have inadequate sunshine exposure owing to climate, indoor lives, or cultural practices. Rickets is a medical condition characterised by weak, brittle, and deformed bones that mostly affect developing bones. It is usually caused
Question : Direction: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
PMT, OOS, NQR, MSQ, ?
Option 1: LVR
Option 2: LVP
Option 3: LWP
Option 4: LUP
Correct Answer: LUP
Solution : Given: PMT, OOS, NQR, MSQ, ?
First letter of the series → P – 1 = O; O – 1 = N; N – 1 = M; M – 1 = L
Second letter of the series → M + 2 = O; O +
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