Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Astute
Option 2: Absolute
Option 3: Abrupt
Option 4: Abendance
Correct Answer: Abendance
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correct spelling is abundance. It means a large quantity or plenty of something.
Question : Directions: In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer. I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce. II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.
Option 1: I is the cause and II is its possible effect
Option 2: Both I and II are independent causes
Option 3: II is the cause and I is its possible effect
Option 4: Both I and II are effects of independent causes
Correct Answer: Both I and II are effects of independent causes
Solution : Given: I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce. II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average Rainfall
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? EGI, KMO, QSU, ?
Option 1: WYA
Option 2: XAD
Option 3: XYZ
Option 4: VWY
Correct Answer: WYA
Solution : Given: EGI, KMO, QSU, ?
In the above-given series, add 6 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to get the next term. EGI→E + 6 = K; G + 6 = M; I + 6 = O KMO→K + 6
Question : Direction: Naseebah runs for 10 kilometres in the eastern direction. She then turns left and starts walking for 6 kilometres. Again, she turns left and starts running for 6 kilometres. Then she turns left and walks again for 6 km. How far is she from the starting point?
Option 1: 4 km
Option 2: 5 km
Option 3: 6 km
Option 4: 3 km
Correct Answer: 4 km
Solution : As per the given information, movement of Naseeba will look as follows -
In the Given Figure, A is the starting point and E is the finishing point. So, AE is the distance from the starting point.
Here, AB = 6km, BC = CD
Question : Direction: The age of the father 4 years ago was 8 times the age of his son. At present, the father's age is 4 times that of his son. Find the present age of son.
Option 1: 9 years
Option 2: 7 years
Option 3: 14 years
Option 4: 18 years
Correct Answer: 7 years
Solution : Let the present age of the son be x years.
So, father's present age = 4x.
The age of the father 4 years ago was 8 times the age of his son
age of son 4 years ago = (x – 4) years.
age
Question : Direction: Which one of the given responses is the meaningful order of the following?
1. Artists
2. Practice
3. Script
4. Feedback
5. Drama
Option 1: 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Option 2: 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
Option 3: 4, 3, 5, 1, 2
Option 4: 1, 5, 2, 3, 4
Correct Answer: 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
Solution : The meaningful order of the words is given below →
3. Script → Story of a video or movie is written in script form.
1. Artists → After that artists are selected according to the script.
2. Practice → Then artists
Question : Golden Globe Awards are associated with
Option 1: Social work
Option 2: Journalism
Option 3: Peace initiative
Option 4: Films
Correct Answer: Films
Solution : The correct option is - Films.
Golden Globe Award, any of the awards presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) in recognition of outstanding achievement in motion pictures and television during the previous year , work in both American and foreign film and
Question : If the salary of Manoj is 40% less than that of Subhash, then by what percentage is the salary of Subhash more than that of Manoj?
Option 1: $60$%
Option 2: $66\frac{1}{4}$%
Option 3: $66\frac{2}{3}$%
Option 4: $65$%
Correct Answer: $66\frac{2}{3}$%
Solution : Let Subhash's salary be Rs. 100. The salary of Manoj is 40% less than that of Subhash Then, Manoj's salary = (100 – 40% of 100) = Rs. 60 So, the required Percentage = $\frac{\text{Difference in salary}}{\text{Salary of Manoj}} × 100$% = $\frac{40}{60} $× 100%
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was ______ at his brother’s refusal to help him financially.
Option 1: indignant
Option 2: indicted
Option 3: enchanted
Option 4: enamoured
Correct Answer: indignant
Solution : The correct option will be the first option.
Indignant is the most suitable option to fill in the blank. Indignant means feeling angry or annoyed at what is perceived as unfair treatment or injustice.
In the given context, the word conveys a sense of strong
Question : 12 men can complete a work in 10 days. How many more men are required to complete the work in 6 days?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: 12 men can complete a work in 10 days. The total work done is proportional to the number of men and the number of days. $M_1×D_1= M_2×D_2$ ⇒ $12×10=M_2×6$ ⇒ $M_2=20$ To complete the work in 6 days, we need 20 men. Since we
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