Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
Act of giving up the throne
Option 1: Abdication
Option 2: Adulation
Option 3: Admiration
Option 4: Addiction
Correct Answer: Abdication
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Abdication is the act of renouncing a position of authority, particularly a throne. It specifically refers to the voluntary surrender of a ruling position, thus making it the correct one-word substitute.
The meanings of the other options
Question : Directions: Rana walks 20 m straight in the north direction and 20 m to the right. Then every time turning to his left, he walks 5 m, 25 m, and 25 m respectively. How far is he from his starting point now?
Option 1: 5 m
Option 2: 20 m
Option 3: 25 m
Option 4: 30 m
Correct Answer: 5 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions – Now, we have to find the distance between the starting point and the endpoint.
In the figure, A is the starting point and G is the endpoint. So, AG is the distance
Question : The cost of 4 pens, 6 notebooks, and 9 files is Rs. 305. The cost of 3 pens, 4 notebooks and 2 files is Rs. 145. What is the cost (in Rs.) of 5 pens, 8 notebooks, and 16 files?
Option 1: 515
Option 2: 565
Option 3: 540
Option 4: Can not be determined
Correct Answer: 565
Solution : Let the cost of 1 pen, 1 notebook and 1 file be Rs. $x, y$ and $z$, respectively. The cost of 4 pens, 6 notebooks, and 9 files is Rs. 305. The cost of 3 pens, 4 notebooks and 2 files is Rs. 145. So,
Question : A number when divided by 221, leaves a remainder of 30. If the same number is divided by 13, the remainder will be:
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Let the number be $x$ According to the question, $x$ = 221 × q + 30 (Let q be the quotient) ⇒ $x$ = 13 × 17 × q + 26 + 4 ⇒ $x$ = 13 × (17 × q + 2) + 4
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, MANAGE is written as HJDQDP, and LITTLE is written as HOWWLO. How will POLICY be written in that language?
Option 1: CPMDOZ
Option 2: QPMJDZZ
Option 3: YCILOP
Option 4: BFLORS
Correct Answer: BFLORS
Solution : Given: MANAGE is written as HJDQDP and LITTLE is written as HOWWLO.
Add 3 to the place value of each letter of MANAGE and, then reverse the letters, to get the required code – M + 3 = P; A + 3 = D; N
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He described about the scenery yesterday.
Option 1: described about the scenary
Option 2: described the scenery
Option 3: describing about the scenery
Option 4: describe the scenery
Correct Answer: described the scenery
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Describe does not require the use of the preposition about when discussing something.
Thus, the correct statement is: He described the scenery yesterday.
Question : Direction: The bar graph given indicates the income of a firm. Study the graph and answer the question given.
During which month, the ratio of the income to that of the previous month is the largest?
Option 1: February
Option 2: March
Option 3: April
Option 4: May
Correct Answer: March
Solution : May's percentage drop = $\frac{450 – 400}{450}\times 100=11.11$% April's percentage drop = $\frac{200 – 180}{200}\times 100=10$% March's percentage rise = $\frac{240 – 110}{110}\times 100=118.18$% February's percentage reduction = $\frac{350 – 300}{350}\times 100=14.28$% January's percentage rise = $\frac{230 – 220}{220}\times 100=4.54$% Thus, the maximum growth occurred
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Owl : Hoots :: Hen : ?
Option 1: Chirps
Option 2: Clucks
Option 3: Coos
Option 4: Cackles
Correct Answer: Clucks
Solution : Given: Owl : Hoots :: Hen : ?
Owl produces a sound called hoots. Similarly, hen produces a sound called clucks.
Hence, the second option is correct.
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".
The old curtains were torn and they flapped in the light breeze.
(1) The old curtains were torn
(2) and they flapped
(3) in the light breeze.
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Solution : The original sentence is grammatically correct, and each part of the sentence functions as intended. It describes the condition of the old curtains being torn and their movement in the light breeze. There are no errors in grammar, punctuation, or word choice in this sentence.
Question : Who among the following was the Maharana of Mewar and composed a book on music called 'Sangeet Raj'?
Option 1: Maharana Sanga
Option 2: Maharana Pratap
Option 3: Maharana Kumbha
Option 4: Maharana Udai Singh II
Correct Answer: Maharana Kumbha
Solution : The correct option is Maharana Kumbha.
The Maharana of Mewar who composed a book on music called 'Sangeet Raj' was Maharana Kumbha. He was a prominent ruler of the Mewar region in Rajasthan, India, during the 15th century. In addition to his achievements in
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