Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 268 * 4 * 8 * 5 * 14 = 41
Option 1: +, ×, −, ÷
Option 2: ×, ÷, +, −
Option 3: ÷, ×, +, −
Option 4: ÷, −, ×, +
Correct Answer: ÷, −, ×, +
Solution : Given: 268 * 4 * 8 * 5 * 14 = 41
Let's check the options – First option: +, ×, −, ÷ ⇒ 268 + 4 × 8 − 5 ÷ 14 = 41 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation –
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. The management gave us permission to _____ with the new curriculum.
Option 1: go fixed
Option 2: go about
Option 3: go ahead
Option 4: go round
Correct Answer: go ahead
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
"Go about" means to engage in or undertake a task or activity.
"Go ahead" means to proceed or continue with something.
"Go around" means to circulate or move in a specific direction or path.
"Go fixed" is
Question : Radhe Shyam Barle received the Padma Shri in 2020-21 for promoting the Panthi dance of tribals from the Santnami community on the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasidas. Which state does this dance form belong to?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Chhattisgarh
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Odisha
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Solution : The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.
Panthi dance is a popular folk dance form that belongs to the state of Chhattisgarh. One of its famous proponents is Radhe Shyam Barle, who was awarded the Padma Shri award in 2021. It is a fast-paced dance that is
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No Error’ as your answer.
Amla juice / is rich with / Vitamin C. / No Error
Option 1: Vitamin C.
Option 2: Amla juice
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: is rich with
Correct Answer: is rich with
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In this sentence, the error lies in the preposition used after the word "rich".
Rich is typically followed by the preposition "in" when describing the abundance or high concentration of something within a
Question : The average of three consecutive even numbers is A. If the next five even numbers are added, what is the average of these eight numbers?
Option 1: A + 3
Option 2: A + 4
Option 3: A + 5
Option 4: A + 7
Correct Answer: A + 5
Solution : Let $(x - 2)$, $x$, and $(x + 2)$ be the three consecutive even numbers. Average = A = middle term = $x$ Let the next five consecutive even numbers added be $(x + 4), (x + 6), (x + 8), (x +
Question : The number of mobile sim cards in 4 states/UT is given in the bar diagram. Study the diagram and answer the question. In Delhi, the ratio of BSNL sim cards and Airtel sim cards sold is:
Option 1: 1 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 1
Option 3: 3 : 2
Option 4: 2 : 3
Correct Answer: 1 : 2
Solution : From the graph, for Delhi, it can be seen that BSNL sim cards sold are 10 and Airtel sim cards are 20 So, the required ratio = $\frac{10}{20}=\frac{1}{2}=1:2$ Hence, the correct answer is 1 : 2.
Question : Which method will be employed to test the hardness of water?
Option 1: Boiling
Option 2: Distillation
Option 3: Formation of lather with soap
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Formation of lather with soap
Solution : The correct option is the Formation of lather with soap.
To determine the hardness of water, the lather or soap test is widely employed. Hard water combines with soap to generate soap scum or curd, an intractable material. When you
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 12, 25, 51, 103, ?, 415, 831
Option 1: 208
Option 2: 207
Option 3: 206
Option 4: 200
Correct Answer: 207
Solution : Given: 12, 25, 51, 103, ?, 415, 831
Multiply the previous term by 2 and add 1 to the resultant term to get the next term. (12 × 2) + 1 = 25; (25 × 2) + 1 = 51; (51 × 2) + 1
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Believe
Option 2: Audible
Option 3: Throat
Option 4: Pronounciation
Correct Answer: Pronounciation
Solution : The incorrectly spelt word is the fourth option.
Explanation: The correct spelling is pronunciation. It refers to the way in which a word is spoken with emphasis on the correct sounds and articulation. The use of ou instead of u constitutes a spelling error.
The
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Words that begin with the same letter, syllable, or sound.
Option 1: Metaphor
Option 2: Pun
Option 3: Hyperbole
Option 4: Alliteration
Correct Answer: Alliteration
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Alliteration is the appropriate term. It specifically refers to the repetition of initial consonant sounds, adding a rhythmic and melodic quality to language.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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