Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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
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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
Correct Answer: 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
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
He promised them / that he would sure repay / the loan urgently.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: He promised them
Option 3: the loan urgently
Option 4: that he would sure repay
Correct Answer: that he would sure repay
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The error is the word sure. It should be replaced with surely to make the sentence grammatically correct. The word surely is the correct adverb to modify the verb repay and indicate that he
Question : Directions: Which two signs and two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 189 ÷ 2 × 30 + 18 – 5 = 159
Option 1: 189, 30 and +, ÷
Option 2: 18, 30 and ÷, −
Option 3: 2, 30 and ÷, ×
Option 4: 30, 18 and –, ×
Correct Answer: 18, 30 and ÷, −
Solution : Given: 189 ÷ 2 × 30 + 18 – 5 = 159
Replace the given symbols and numbers in the options one by one with the original symbols and numbers in the given equation. First option: 189, 30 and +, ÷
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 56 : 41 :: 94 : ?
Option 1: 49
Option 2: 53
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 89
Correct Answer: 49
Solution : Given: 56 : 41 :: 94 : ?
Like, 56 : 41→(5 + 6) + (5 × 6) = 11 + 30 = 41 Similarly, 94 : ?→(9 + 4) + (9 × 4) = 13 + 36 = 49
49 is related to 94.
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 : According to the given figure series – 1. In the second, fourth and sixth boxes of the figure, the line with a symbol at the corner moves from the third position to the first position, and the line with a symbol at the corner moves from
Question : Steel sheets used in the production of furnitures is an example of
Option 1: An intermediate good
Option 2: A final good
Option 3: An investment good
Option 4: Aconsumption good
Correct Answer: An intermediate good
Solution : The correct option is An intermediate good.
Furniture made from steel sheets is regarded as an example of an intermediate good. Products that are used as raw materials to produce other commodities or services are referred to as intermediate goods. Instead of being
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank
The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: ventured
Option 2: started
Option 3: continued
Option 4: appeared
Correct Answer: started
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Started refers to initiating or commencing an action or process. In this context, it indicates that the individual began the process of creating the title of Baronet as a means to raise money.
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