Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The difference between the greatest and the least five-digit numbers formed by 2, 5, 0, 6, and 8 is (repetition of digits is not allowed):
Option 1: 69552
Option 2: 65925
Option 3: 65952
Option 4: 63952
Correct Answer: 65952
Solution : The greatest 5-digit number formed by 0,2,5,6,8 is 86520 The smallest 5-digit number formed by 0,2,5,6,8 is 20568 (we cannot start with 0 because this makes it a 4-digit number). Required Difference = Greatest 5-digit number – Smallest 5-digit number Required Difference = 86520 –
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 1 : 8 :: ? : 64
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 27
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 27
Solution : Given: 1 : 8 :: ? : 64
The numbers in the given analogy are the perfect cubes of 1, 2, 3, and 4. Like, (1)3 = 1; (2)3 = 8 Similarly, (3)3 = 27; (4)3 = 64
27 is related
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Whole country applauded the courage of our soldiers.
Option 1: applauded the
Option 2: our soldiers
Option 3: Whole country
Option 4: courage of
Correct Answer: Whole country
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The definite article the is missing before whole country. This makes the sentence grammatically accurate, as the definite article is used before a specific noun for emphasis.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The whole country
Question : Directions: Select the odd group of numbers. (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.)
Option 1: (7 – 343 – 331)
Option 2: (6 – 216 – 206)
Option 3: (5 – 125 – 115)
Option 4: (4 – 64 – 54)
Correct Answer: (7 – 343 – 331)
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: (7 – 343 – 331)→7³ = 343; 343 – 10 = 333 (333 ≠ 331) Second option: (6 – 216 – 206)→6³ = 216; 216 – 10 = 206 Third option: (5 – 125
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The essayist’s sole intention was to baffle his readers.
Option 1: Puzzle
Option 2: Influence
Option 3: Scold
Option 4: Annoy
Correct Answer: Puzzle
Solution : The most appropriate synonym is the first option.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the word baffle is used to convey the essayist's intention to confuse or perplex his readers. Puzzle aligns closely with this meaning, indicating the act of creating confusion or difficulty
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘ACQUISITION’ from the given sentence. The head coach got surprised with the level of enthusiasm shown by the players as they all were demoralised after the first loss.
Option 1: Enthusiasm
Option 2: Demoralised
Option 3: Surprised
Option 4: Loss
Correct Answer: Loss
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Acquisition typically refers to obtaining, gaining, or acquiring something, while loss stands as its antonym, signifying the opposite—when something is diminished, gone, or no longer in possession, thereby contrasting with the idea of acquisition.
In the sentence, the players were
Question : The table given below shows the number of persons participating in a survey from 6 different states.
What is the ratio of the number of person participating in a survey from state S3 to the number of person participating in a survey from state S4?
Option 1: 3 : 5
Option 2: 5 : 4
Option 3: 4 : 3
Option 4: 4 : 5
Correct Answer: 4 : 5
Solution : The number of persons participating in a survey from state S3 = 400 The number of persons participating in a survey from state S4 = 500 $\therefore$ Required ratio = 400 : 500 = 4 : 5 Hence, the correct answer is 4
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.
ACE, BDF, CEG, ?
Option 1: DEF
Option 2: DFH
Option 3: DEH
Option 4: DFE
Correct Answer: DFH
Solution : Given:
First letter of each letter cluster is the consecutive alphabetical series (A, B, C). Therefore, first letter of next cluster will be D.
Second letter of each letter cluster is the consecutive alphabetical series (C, D, E). Therefore, second
Question : Which from the following, is a landlocked sea ?
Option 1: Timor Sea
Option 2: Arafura Sea
Option 3: Greenland Sea
Option 4: Aral Sea
Correct Answer: Aral Sea
Solution : The correct answer is Aral Sea.
Aral Sea is a landlocked sea lying between Kazakhastan and Uzbekistan. It is an endorheic lake, i.e. it has underground source of water and is not getting water from any other outside sea. This lake has largely dried
Question : When did the All India Congress formalise the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' or full independence for India?
Option 1: At its Karachi Session in 1931
Option 2: At its Lahore Session in 1929
Option 3: At its Guwahati Session in 1926
Option 4: At its Madras Session in 1927
Correct Answer: At its Lahore Session in 1929
Solution : The correct option is At its Lahore Session in 1929.
The All India Congress formally adopted the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' or full independence for India, on December 19, 1929. This historic decision was made during the Lahore session of
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