Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
AZ, CX, FU, ?
Option 1: IR
Option 2: IV
Option 3: JQ
Option 4: KP
Correct Answer: JQ
Solution : Given: AZ, CX, FU, ?
The first letter of the series:– AZ, CX, FU, ? A + 2 = C; C + 3 = F; F + 4 = J
The second letter of the series:– AZ, CX,
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
I am (1) / looking forward for (2) / the day of my wedding. (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.
The phrase looking forward is followed by the preposition to and not for. It's the standard way to express anticipation or excitement about a future event or occasion.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: I
Question : The following bar graph shows the sales of books (in thousands) from six branches of a publishing company during two consecutive years 2018 and 2019. What is the ratio of the total sales of the first branch for both years to the total sales of the fourth branch for both years?
Option 1: 4 : 3
Option 2: 5 : 9
Option 3: 8 : 11
Option 4: 37 : 36
Correct Answer: 37 : 36
Solution : Total sales of 1st branch for both the years = 80 + 105 = 185 Total sales of 4th branch for both the years = 85 + 95 = 180 $\therefore$ Ratio of 1st to 4th = 185 : 180 = 37 :
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Tertiary 2. Terrace 3. Terrain 4. Termite 5. Territory 6. Terminate
Option 1: 4, 6, 3, 2, 5, 1
Option 2: 4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5
Option 3: 6, 4, 2, 3, 5, 1
Option 4: 6, 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
Correct Answer: 6, 4, 2, 3, 5, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Tertiary 2. Terrace 3. Terrain 4. Termite 5. Territory 6. Terminate
Step 1: The first, second, and third letters of each word are the same, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The fourth letter of
Question : According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, with spending of $55.9 Billion in 2016, which country became the world's fifth-largest military spender?
Option 1: China
Option 2: USA
Option 3: Russia
Option 4: India
Correct Answer: India
Solution : The correct option is India.
In 2016, India's defence budget saw a notable increase of 8.5 per cent, reaching a total of $55.9 billion, solidifying its position as the world's fifth-largest contributor to military expenditure. In 2023, India's defence budget of INR 5.94 trillion (equivalent
Question : Which of the following countries lies in the east of India?
Option 1: Sri Lanka
Option 2: Nepal
Option 3: Bangladesh
Option 4: Afghanistan
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Solution : The correct option is Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is located to the east of India. Bangladesh shares its eastern border with the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura. To the west, north, and south of Bangladesh, it shares borders with India as well.
Question : When a number is divided by 45, the remainder is 21. What will be the remainder when the number is divided by 15?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Let the quotient when the number is divided by 45 be $x$. Then, the number should be 45$x$ + 21 = (15 × 3$x$) + 21 Let 3$x$ = P. So, 45$x$ + 21 = 15P + 21 So, it is clear that 15P is
Question : Directions: In this question, some equations are solved on the same basis as a certain system. On the same basis, find out the correct answer out of the four alternatives for the unsolved equation. If 17 + 17 = 2895, 19 + 19 = 3615, then 23 + 23 = ?
Option 1: 5765
Option 2: 5295
Option 3: 2565
Option 4: 4005
Correct Answer: 5295
Solution : Given: 17 + 17 = 2895; 19 + 19 = 3615
Like, 17 + 17 = 2895→172 = 289 Now, on adding 5 at the unit place the result will be 2895. And, 19 + 19 = 3615→192 = 361 Now, on adding
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. Mangoes do not ___ all at the same time. Hence, they are not plucked on the same day.
Option 1: germinate
Option 2: ripen
Option 3: grow
Option 4: age
Correct Answer: ripen
Solution : The second option is correct as 'ripen' means to become mature and is ready to be plucked, which contextually fits in the sentence, while plucking of mangoes doesn't go contextually well with other options namely 'germinate', 'age' and 'grow'.
Therefore, the correct statement should
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
It also indicates the caveats and failure modes in the model need to be improved before been used independently.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In passive constructions, the present continuous tense often employs being, followed by the past participle of the main verb. In this context, being used independently is the appropriate structure.
So, the correct sentence is: It also indicates
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