Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The mother said that the kids were playing.
Option 1: The mother said, “The kids have been playing.”
Option 2: The mother has said, “The kids were playing.”
Option 3: The mother told, “The kids had been playing.”
Option 4: The mother said, “The kids are playing.”
Correct Answer: The mother said, “The kids are playing.”
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: When converting from indirect to direct speech, we maintain accuracy by adjusting verb tenses and pronouns.
Steps of conversion:
In this case, the past continuous (were playing) should be
Question : The greatest king of the Pratihara dynasty was
Option 1: Vatsaraj
Option 2: Bhoj (Mihir - Bhoj)
Option 3: Dantidurga
Option 4: Nagbhatta II
Correct Answer: Bhoj (Mihir - Bhoj)
Solution : Correct Answer is Bhoj (Mihir - Bhoj)
The Pratihara ruler Bhoja was the largest ruler of the dynasty and the founder of the Pratihara empire. The rulers of Kannauj who ruled for a long time are also known as Gurjar-Pratiharas. The Gurjar
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".
Several prominent figures (1) / involved in the scandal are required to (2) / appear to the investigation committee. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The reason for this is that when individuals are summoned to present themselves for questioning or participation in an investigation, we say they are required to appear before the committee or authority. The appropriate preposition
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".
After months of aggressive planning, the former president brandished his business success and first term in office as a proofs of competence.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The article "a" is generally followed by a singular noun, "proof".
Proof is an uncountable noun that means information, documents, facts, etc. that indicate that something is true.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: After months of
Question : The rate of interest for the first 2 years is 6% p.a., for the next 3 years is 10% p.a., and for the period beyond 5 years is 12% p.a. If a person gets INR 12,771 as simple interest after 7 years, then how much money did he invest?
Option 1: INR 20,000
Option 2: INR 19,350
Option 3: INR 19,450
Option 4: INR 19,300
Correct Answer: INR 19,350
Solution : Let the principal be $P$. Here SI is simple interest, R is the rate and T is the time. For the first 2 years SI = $\frac{\text{(P × 6 × 2)}}{100}=\frac{3P}{25}$ For the next 3 years SI = $\frac{\text{(P × 10 × 3)}}{100}=\frac{3P}{10}$ For
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying, etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (4, 11, 137) (3, 12, 153)
Option 1: (7, 8, 113)
Option 2: (13, 14, 365)
Option 3: (9, 11, 202)
Option 4: (4, 3, 61)
Correct Answer: (4, 3, 61)
Solution : Given: (4, 11, 137); (3, 12, 153)
Here, (4, 11, 137)→(4)2 + (11)2 = 16 + 121 = 137 (3, 12, 153)→(3)2 + (12)2 = 9 + 144 = 153
Let's check the options – First option: (7, 8,
Question : Directions: Which two numbers, from amongst the given options, should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 14 + 39 – (√(144) ÷ 4) + (5 × 3) – 6 = 63
Option 1: 14 and 6
Option 2: 5 and 39
Option 3: 4 and 3
Option 4: 4 and 6
Correct Answer: 4 and 3
Solution : Given: 14 + 39 – (√(144) ÷ 4) + (5 × 3) – 6 = 63
Let's check the options – First option: 14 and 6 On interchanging the given numbers, the equation becomes – ⇒ 6 + 39 – (√(144) ÷ 4)
Question : Which one of the following cities of Iraq is located on the Tigris River?
Option 1: Baghdad
Option 2: Mosul
Option 3: Kirkuk
Option 4: Basra
Correct Answer: Baghdad
Solution : The correct answer is Baghdad
The Tigris River is the second largest river in Western Asia. Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, Where the Tigris River flows through it. This river flows through Iraq and drains into the Persian Gulf.
Question : Fermentation is a type of _______________ process.
Option 1: aerobic respiration
Option 2: anaerobic respiration
Option 3: exothermic reaction
Option 4: transpiration
Correct Answer: anaerobic respiration
Solution : The answer is anaerobic respiration.
Fermentation is an anaerobic process that involves the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and other end products, such as alcohol or acids, in the absence of oxygen.
Question : Refer to the following data table and answer the question.
If the imports in 2012 were Rs. 600 crore and the total exports in the years 2012 and 2013 together were Rs. 4400 crore, then the imports in 2013 were (in Rs. crore)?
Option 1: 3232
Option 2: 4622
Option 3: 3666
Option 4: 3938
Correct Answer: 3938
Solution : Imports in 2012 = Rs. 600 crore Let the exports in 2012 = Rs. $y$ crore The ratio of imports and exports in 2012 = 1.3 ⇒ $\frac{600}{y} = 1.3$ ⇒ $y=\frac{600}{1.3} = 461.53$ Total exports In the years 2012 and 2013 together = Rs.
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