Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If $8 a^3+27 b^3=16$ and $2 a+3 b=4$, then find the value of $16 a^4+81 b^4$.
Option 1: 26
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 28
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 32
Solution : Given, $8 a^3+27 b^3=16$ and $2 a+3 b=4$ Consider $8 a^3+27 b^3=16$ ⇒ $(2a)^3+(3b)^3=16$ ⇒ $(2a+3b)(4a^2-6ab+9b^2)=16$ ⇒ $(4)(4a^2-6ab+9b^2)=16$ ⇒ $4a^2-6ab+9b^2=4$ ......(1) Now, consider $2a+3b=4$ Squaring both sides, we get, ⇒ $(2a+3b)^2=4^2$ ⇒ $4a^2+12ab+9b^2=16$ ......(2) Solving (1) and (2), we get, $18 ab=12$ ⇒ $ab=\frac{2}{3}$ And,
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
A ten-year-old girl was taking art classes for children.
Option 1: Art classes for children had been taken by a ten-year-old girl.
Option 2: Art classes for children were taken by a ten-year-old girl.
Option 3: Children for art classes were being taken by a ten-year-old girl.
Option 4: Art classes for children were being taken by a ten-year-old girl.
Correct Answer: Art classes for children were being taken by a ten-year-old girl.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes
Question : If the numbers $\sqrt[3]{9}, \sqrt[4]{20}$ and $\sqrt[6]{25}$ are arranged in ascending order, then the right arrangement is:
Option 1: $\sqrt[6]{25}<\sqrt[4]{20}< \sqrt[3]{9}$
Option 2: $\sqrt[3]{9}<\sqrt[4]{20}<\sqrt[6]{25}$
Option 3: $\sqrt[4]{20}<\sqrt[6]{25}<\sqrt[3]{9}$
Option 4: $\sqrt[6]{25}<\sqrt[3]{9}<\sqrt[4]{20}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt[6]{25}<\sqrt[3]{9}<\sqrt[4]{20}$
Solution : Given: The numbers are $\sqrt[3]{9}$, $\sqrt[4]{20}$, $\sqrt[6]{25}$. LCM of 3, 4, and 6 = 12 $⇒ \sqrt[3]{9}=9^{\frac{1}{3}}=9^{\frac{4}{12}}=\sqrt[12]{6561}$ $⇒ \sqrt[4]{20}=20^{\frac{1}{4}}=20^{\frac{3}{12}}=\sqrt[12]{8000}$ $⇒ \sqrt[6]{25}=25^{\frac{1}{6}}=25^{\frac{2}{12}}=\sqrt[12]{625}$ By comparing these values, we get: $\sqrt[12]{625}<\sqrt[12]{6561}<\sqrt[12]{8000}$ $⇒\sqrt[6]{25}<\sqrt[3]{9}<\sqrt[4]{20}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\sqrt[6]{25}<\sqrt[3]{9}<\sqrt[4]{20}$.
Question : Ice is packed in sawdust because
Option 1: sawdust will not get melted easily
Option 2: sawdust is a poor conductor of heat
Option 3: sawdust is a good conductor of heat
Option 4: sawdust does not stick to the ice
Correct Answer: sawdust is a poor conductor of heat
Solution : The correct answer is sawdust is a poor conductor of heat.
Heat conducts poorly through the sawdust. Heat is insulated by the air that is present in sawdust's tiny pores. This air prevents heat from the environment from reaching
Question : 'Tsunami' is the name given to which of the following?
Option 1: Earthquake
Option 2: Cyclone
Option 3: Tidal Waves
Option 4: Undersea Waves
Correct Answer: Undersea Waves
Solution : The correct answer is Undersea waves.
Tsunami are high energy tidal waves which originate under the sea because of undersea volcanic eruption. Tsunami waves are not visible in ocean water but when they strike continental shelf their height goes on increasing, having a dangerous
Question : Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The average production of fertilisers by country Z in 2017, 2018 and 2020 is what percentage more than the average production of fertilisers by country X in 2018 and 2020?
Option 1: 48%
Option 2: 32.4%
Option 3: 49.6%
Option 4: 45%
Correct Answer: 48%
Solution : The average production of fertilisers by country Z in 2017, 2018 and 2020 = $\frac{330+360+420}{3}$ = $\frac{1110}{3}$ = $370$ The average production of fertilisers by country X in 2018 and 2020 = $\frac{240+260}{2}$ = $\frac{500}{2}$ = $250$ Required percentage = $\frac{370-250}{250}\times100=\frac{120}{250}\times 100= 48\%$ Hence, the
Question : A trader marks his goods in such a way that after allowing a discount of 10%, he gains 15%. If an article costs him Rs. 720, his marked price is:
Option 1: Rs. 920
Option 2: Rs. 900
Option 3: Rs. 820
Option 4: Rs. 950
Correct Answer: Rs. 920
Solution : Given: A trader marks his goods in such a way that after allowing a discount of 10%, he gains 15% and his cost price is Rs. 720. Let the marked price = 100 units Discount = 10% So, the selling price = (100 –
Question : Direction: Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary.
(A) Necrology
(B) Necromancy
(C) Necropolis
(D) Necrophilia
Option 1: (A), (B), (C), (D)
Option 2: (A), (B), (D), (C)
Option 3: (B), (A), (C), (D)
Option 4: (B), (A), (D), (C)
Correct Answer: (A), (B), (D), (C)
Solution : Given:
Start from Necrology because l comes before m
Necrology
Now, write Necromancy because m comes before p
Necromancy
Now, write Necrophilia because h comes before o
Necrophilia
Question : Direction: In the following question, the Number of letters skipped in between adjacent letters in the series is successive even numbers. Which of the following series observes this rule?
Option 1: ADGJM
Option 2: BEJQZ
Option 3: BDGKQ
Option 4: FINUZ
Correct Answer: BEJQZ
Solution : Let's check the option–
First option: ADGJM A + 3 = D; D + 3 = G; G + 3 = J; J + 3 = M This option does not follow the given pattern.
Second option: BEJQZ B + 3 = E; E +
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