Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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 will not (1) / stay here another minute (2) / if I can help it! (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : There is no error in the sentence.
The sentence is devoid of any grammatical or idiomatic errors. It conveys frustration and a strong resolve to depart. The subject, verb, and tenses are synchronised with each other.
Question : According to Article ___ of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop a scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
Option 1: 52A
Option 2: 50A
Option 3: 49A
Option 4: 51A
Correct Answer: 51A
Solution : The Correct Option is 51A.
Fundamental duties were suggested by the Swaran Singh Committee in 1976, and their importance became apparent during the internal emergency of 1975–1977. Ten Fundamental Duties were introduced to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. Later, the 11th Fundamental Duty was added to the list by the 86th Amendment Act of 2002.
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figures, two types of patterns are followed alternatively – 1. The first two elements are interchanging their positions and the last two elements are interchanging their positions respectively. 2. The first two elements are interchanging their positions with the last two elements.
So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –
Therefore, the figure in the second option is the required figure. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are 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.) (36, 24, 65) (40, 54, 19)
Option 1: (10, 21, 321)
Option 2: (20, 18, 16)
Option 3: (13, 8, 98)
Option 4: (30, 14, 56)
Correct Answer: (20, 18, 16)
Solution : Given: (36, 24, 65); (40, 54, 19)
The pattern followed here is – (36, 24, 65) = {(36 ÷ 4) + (24 ÷ 6)} × {(36 ÷ 4) – (24 ÷ 6)} = {9 + 4} × {9 – 4} = 13 × 5 = 65 (40, 54, 19) = {(40 ÷ 4) + (54 ÷ 6)} × {(40 ÷ 4) – (54 ÷ 6)} = {10 + 9} × {10 – 9} = 19 × 1 = 19 Let's check the options – First Option: (10, 21, 321) = {(10 ÷ 4) + (21 ÷ 6)} × {(10 ÷ 4) – (21 ÷ 6)} = {2.5 + 3.5} × {2.5 – 3.5} = 6 × –1 = –6 ≠ 321 Second Option: (20, 18, 16) = {(20 ÷ 4) + (18 ÷ 6)} × {(20 ÷ 4) – (18 ÷ 6)} = {5 + 3} × {5 – 3} = 8 × 2 = 16 Third Option: (13, 8, 98) = {(13 ÷ 4) + (8 ÷ 6)} × {(13 ÷ 4) – (8 ÷ 6)} = {3.25 + 1.33} × {3.25 – 1.33} = 4.58 × 1.92 = 8.7936 ≠ 98 Fourth Option: (30, 14, 56) = {(30 ÷ 4) + (14 ÷ 6)} × {(30 ÷ 4) – (14 ÷ 6)} = {7.5 + 2.33} × {7.5 – 2.33} = 9.83 × 5.17 = 50.8211 ≠ 56
So, only the second option follows the same pattern as followed by the given set of numbers. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Which one of the following has greatest mass?
Option 1: electron
Option 2: proton
Option 3: neutron
Option 4: hydrogen nucleus
Correct Answer: neutron
Solution : The correct option is neutron.
The neutron has the greatest mass among the proton, neutron, electron, and nucleus of hydrogen. The mass of a proton is 1.672621777(74) × 10-27 kg. The mass of a neutron is 1.674927498(94) × 10-27 kg. The mass of an electron is 9.1093837015(28) × 10-31 kg. The mass of a hydrogen nucleus is 1.674927498(94) × 10-27 kg. A neutron's mass is somewhat larger than that of a proton. An electron's mass is substantially lower than that of a proton or neutron. Because a hydrogen nucleus contains just one proton, its mass is the same as that of a proton.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
The heavy medications and strong drugs at the sanatorium will surely turn a patient completely lifeless and unresponsive.
Option 1: tombic
Option 2: cadaverous
Option 3: zonic
Option 4: wasted
Correct Answer: cadaverous
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation: Cadaverous means resembling a corpse, having a deathly or pale appearance. In the context of the sentence, it fits well because it suggests that heavy medications and strong drugs might make a patient look lifeless and unresponsive.
The other options are not correct, as they do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
So, the sentence should be: "The heavy medications and strong drugs at the sanatorium will surely turn a patient cadaverous."
Question : The President can dismiss members of the Council of Ministers
Option 1: with the consent of the Speaker
Option 2: only under emergency conditions
Option 3: on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Option 4: on his own
Correct Answer: on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Solution : The correct answer is on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
The President appoints the council of ministers and gives each member of the council their appropriate portfolios based on the Prime Minister's recommendation. Upon his recommendation, the President may dismiss any minister from the council of ministers. Article 74 of the Indian Constitution grants the Council of Ministers the power to support and counsel the President.
Question : Short-term contractions and expansions in economic activity are called ____________.
Option 1: expansions
Option 2: recessions
Option 3: deficits
Option 4: business cycle
Correct Answer: business cycle
Solution : The correct answer is a business cycle.
The business cycle refers to the short-term contractions and expansions of economic activity. The business cycle is a cyclical pattern of economic expansion and contraction. It is distinguished by intervals of growth and contraction.
Question : In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, the side AB is extended to a point X. If $\angle XBC=82°$ and $\angle ADB=47°$, then the value of $\angle BDC$ is:
Option 1: 40°
Option 2: 35°
Option 3: 30°
Option 4: 25°
Correct Answer: 35°
Solution : Given: In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, $\angle XBC=82°$ and $\angle ADB=47°$. A cyclic quadrilateral's exterior angle is equal to its opposite interior angle. So, $\angle XBC= \angle ADC=82°$. Also, $\angle ADB=47°$ ⇒ $\angle BDC=82°-47°$ ⇒ $\angle BDC=35°$ Hence, the correct answer is 35°.
Question : A man wills 40% of his wealth to his wife and the rest to his children. What percentage of the wealth willed to the wife do the children get?
Option 1: 150
Option 2: 66.6
Option 3: 50
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 150
Solution : Let the total wealth be $x$. The man wills 40% of his wealth to the wife = 40% of $x$ = 0.4$x$ Wealth for the children = $x$ – 0.4$x$ = 0.6$x$ So, the required percentage $=\frac{\text{wealth for children}}{\text{wealth to the wife}} × 100 = \frac{0.6x}{0.4x} ×100 = 150$% Hence, the correct answer is 150.
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