Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? CXW, EVU, GTS, IRQ, ?
Option 1: NOL
Option 2: ONM
Option 3: MNO
Option 4: KPO
Correct Answer: KPO
Solution : Given: CXW, EVU, GTS, IRQ, ?
In the above-given series, add 2 to the place value of the first letter and subtract 2 from the place value of the second and third letters of the previous term to obtain the next term. CXW→C + 2
Question : Directions: Three of the following letter clusters are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which letter cluster does not belong to that group?
Option 1: UCF
Option 2: ZXA
Option 3: NJM
Option 4: HDX
Correct Answer: HDX
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: UCF; U, and F are opposite pairs, and C + 3 = F Second option: ZXA; Z, and A are opposite pairs, and X + 3 = A Third option: NJM; N, and M are opposite pairs, and
Question : Which of the following sports was initially known as Poona?
Option 1: Badminton
Option 2: Baseball
Option 3: Volleyball
Option 4: Kho-Kho
Correct Answer: Badminton
Solution : The correct option is Badminton.
The sport initially known as "Poona" is badminton. The game was named after the Indian city of Pune, which was formerly known as Poona.
Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party - and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4)_________ read and she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end. However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________right out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter. “But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2
Option 1: before
Option 2: already
Option 3: once
Option 4: earlier
Correct Answer: already
Solution : The second option is correct.
Let''s look at the meaning of the given words:
Question : The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. The division was usually based on temperature, which allows for different vegetation growth. Q. Köppen’s map used different colours and shades to represent the different climate zones of the world. R. Wladimir Köppen developed a climate classification system at the end of the 19th century. S. The system divides the world into five climate zones.
Option 1: RSPQ
Option 2: SPQR
Option 3: QPSR
Option 4: RPQS
Correct Answer: RSPQ
Solution : The correct choice is the first option: RSPQ.
Explanation:
Question : Directions: After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in the Fifth position? 1. Devotional 2. Devolution 3. Devotement 4. Devocalize 5. Devoutness
Option 1: Devotement
Option 2: Devocalize
Option 3: Devoutness
Option 4: Devotional
Correct Answer: Devoutness
Solution : Given: 1. Devotional 2. Devolution 3. Devotement 4. Devocalize 5. Devoutness
Step 1: Compare the first, second, third, and fourth letters of each word. Since all the words have the same letters D, e, v, and o, so move on to
Question : The 14th Finance Commission has recommended an increase in states' share in net proceeds from tax collection from 32% to
Option 1: 35%
Option 2: 40%
Option 3: 42%
Option 4: 45%
Correct Answer: 42%
Solution : The correct answer is 42%.
The following ways that the states were able to strengthen their fiscal position as a result of the 14th Finance Commission. The commission suggested raising the States' current 32% share of the Center's divisible tax pool to 42%. The
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists
Option 1: Native
Option 2: Ancient
Option 3: Aboriginal
Option 4: Original
Correct Answer: Aboriginal
Solution : The most appropriate choice that can be used as a one-word substitute is the third option.
Explanation: The term "aboriginal" specifically refers to the original inhabitants of a region, particularly before the arrival of colonists. It encapsulates the idea of existing on land from the
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".
I meant to repair the radio but hadn't time to do it today.
(1) No Error
(2) to do it today
(3) I meant to repair the radio
(4) but hadn't time
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The sentence means that the speaker planned to repair the radio but did not have the time to do it today. The phrase had no time should be used instead of hadn't.
Therefore, the correct sentence is,
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A marketplace is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)_________a visit in the evenings. A (2)________range of items are on display. (3) ________and getting a satisfactory (4) _______give the necessary sense of (5) _________to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6) ________her face. People from all (7) ___________of life, rich and poor, (8) __________shoulders with each other. From their busy (9). _____________, here people find time to (10) __________a greeting with friends or neighbours.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: wide
Option 2: tall
Option 3: short
Option 4: narrow
Correct Answer: wide
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word wide is commonly used to describe a broad or extensive range of items. In the context of a marketplace, it suggests that there is a diverse selection of products available for display.
Therefore, the right word
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