Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: If BASKET is written as TEKSAB, how can PILLOW be written in that code?
Option 1: LOWPIL
Option 2: WOLLIP
Option 3: LOWLIP
Option 4: WOLPIL
Correct Answer: WOLLIP
Solution : Given: BASKET is written as TEKSAB.
Like, the code for BASKET – Thus, BASKET is coded as TEKSAB. Similarly, the code for PILLOW – So, PILLOW is coded as WOLLIP in that code language. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The average weight of 12 persons increases by 3.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 58 kg. The weight of the new person is:
Option 1: 100 kg
Option 2: 16 kg
Option 3: 70 kg
Option 4: 42 kg
Correct Answer: 100 kg
Solution : Let the average weight of 12 persons be $x$. Total weight of 12 persons = $12x$ If a person with 58 kg weight is replaced by a new person of $y$ kg weight, Average weight increases by 3.5 kg. ⇒ $12x - 58 +
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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".
The priest class took upon itself the monopoly (1) / of scriptural knowledge and interpretation (2) / of the same to its own advantage. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the original sentence, "the priest class" is used as a noun phrase to refer to a group of priests. However, the adjective form "priestly" is more suitable in this context to describe a class associated with
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.
ABC, PQR, DEF, STU, ?
Option 1: VWX
Option 2: GHI
Option 3: IJK
Option 4: GKL
Correct Answer: GHI
Solution : Given:
Alternate letter cluster pairs are the consecutive alphabetical series.
(ABC), PQR, (DEF), STU
The missing term in the series is alternate to DEF, therefore, the missing term is GHI.
The series is as follows –
ABC, PQR,
Question : Oxyntic cell is meant for the secretion of
Option 1: Pepsin
Option 2: Enterokinase
Option 3: Hydrochloric acid
Option 4: Lactic acid
Correct Answer: Hydrochloric acid
Solution : The correct option is Hydrochloric acid.
Oxyntic cells are in control of secreting hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is essential in the digestive process. Hydrochloric acid aids in the breakdown of proteins and the absorption of certain nutrients in the stomach by activating enzymes and
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. SMQ, WUZ, ACI, EKR, ?
Option 1: ISA
Option 2: IMR
Option 3: NMR
Option 4: QRT
Correct Answer: ISA
Solution : Given: SMQ, WUZ, ACI, EKR, ?
Add 4, 8, and 9 to the place value of the first, second, and third letters of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series – SMQ→S + 4 = W; M + 8 = U;
Question : Two equal circles of radius 18 cm intersect each other, such that each passes through the centre of the other. The length of the common chord is ______.
Option 1: $6 \sqrt{27}\ \text{cm}$
Option 2: $9 \sqrt{27}\ \text{cm}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{3}\ \text{cm}$
Option 4: $3 \sqrt{3}\ \text{cm}$
Correct Answer: $6 \sqrt{27}\ \text{cm}$
Solution : Given: Two equal circles of radius $18\ \text{cm}$ intersect each other. From the given figure, $AD = DB$ (the perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord) and $OC = OA = CA =\text{Radius}= 18\ \text{cm}$ $\angle ADO
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series 12.8, 13.5, 14.9, 17, ?
Option 1: 19.8
Option 2: 19.5
Option 3: 20.5
Option 4: 18.9
Correct Answer: 19.8
Solution : Given: 12.8, 13.5, 14.9, 17, ?
Add the multiples of 0.7 to the previous term to obtain the next term. 12.8 + 0.7 = 13.5; 13.5 + 1.4 = 14.9; 14.9 + 2.1 = 17; 17 + 2.8 = 19.8
So, 19.8 is the missing
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Have you / ever spoke / to anyone / about your problems?
Option 1: ever spoke
Option 2: about your problems
Option 3: to anyone
Option 4: Have you
Correct Answer: ever spoke
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
In English, the present perfect tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb have (or has, depending on the subject) along with the past participle form of the main verb.
The correct past participle of the verb
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related similar to the numbers of the given 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.) (12, 5, 29); (19, 12, 50)
Option 1: (8, 15, 21)
Option 2: (16, 12, 34)
Option 3: (15, 14, 44)
Option 4: (17, 11, 55)
Correct Answer: (15, 14, 44)
Solution : Given: (12, 5, 29); (19, 12, 50)
Here, (12, 5, 29)→(12 × 2) + 5 = 24 + 5 = 29 (19, 12, 50)→(19 × 2) + 12 = 38 + 12 = 50
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