Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I will not go out if is raining.
Option 1: raining
Option 2: it rains
Option 3: will rain
Option 4: rained
Correct Answer: it rains
Solution : The correct choice is the second option, i.e., it rains.
Explanation:
In conditional sentences, especially those using "if," the present simple tense is often used to refer to general truths or facts.
In this sentence, "it rains" is a present simple
Question : In a partnership firm two partners, Vijay and Praveen are working on an assignment. It will take 12 weeks for Vijay to complete the entire assignment alone, while Praveen will take 8 weeks to complete it alone. Due to work pressure, they decided to work on that assignment on an alternate weekly basis. In the first week, Praveen will work and in the second week, Vijay will work, and so on. In how many weeks the work will be completed if they work on an alternate week basis?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 8.5
Option 3: 9.5
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 9.5
Solution : Given, Vijay completes the work in 12 weeks, Praveen completes the work in 8 weeks. They work on alternate weeks starting with Praveen. Let the total work = LCM of 12 and 8 = 24 units ⇒ Efficiency of Vijay $= \frac{\text{Work}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{24}{12} =
Question : In $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$, $\angle \mathrm{ABC} = 90^{\circ}$, $\mathrm{BP}$ is drawn perpendicular to $\mathrm{AC}$. If $\angle \mathrm{BAP} = 50^{\circ},$ what is the value of $\angle \mathrm{PBC}?$
Option 1: $30^{\circ}$
Option 2: $45^{\circ}$
Option 3: $50^{\circ}$
Option 4: $60^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $50^{\circ}$
Solution :
In right-angled $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$, where $\angle \mathrm{ABC} = 90^{\circ}$, $\mathrm{BP}$ is drawn perpendicular to $\mathrm{AC}$. Given that $\angle \mathrm{BAP }= 50^{\circ}$ In $\triangle\mathrm{ ABC}$, $\mathrm{\angle C = 180^{\circ} - \angle A - \angle B = 180^{\circ} - 50^{\circ} - 90^{\circ} = 40^{\circ}}$ In $\mathrm{\triangle BPC}$,
Question : Directions: By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equations will be not correct? 4 and 2
Option 1: 4 × 3 – 8 ÷ 2 + 7 = 11
Option 2: 8 ÷ 4 × 2 – 6 + 9 = 18
Option 3: 4 – 8 × 3 + 2 ÷ 1 = –18
Option 4: 6 × 4 – 8 ÷ 2 + 7 = 17
Correct Answer: 8 ÷ 4 × 2 – 6 + 9 = 18
Solution : Given: 4 and 2
Replace the given numbers in the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. First option: 4 × 3 – 8 ÷ 2 + 7 = 11
Question : The first protocol to ban the emissions of chloroflurocarbons in the atmosphere was made in:
Option 1: Montreal
Option 2: Osaka
Option 3: Geneva
Option 4: Florida
Correct Answer: Montreal
Solution : The correct option is Montreal.
The Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987, was the first to prohibit the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) into the atmosphere. The Montreal Protocol sought to reduce the production and use of CFCs and other ozone-depleting compounds in order to protect the
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 24 – 42
Option 2: 36 – 63
Option 3: 37 – 73
Option 4: 35 – 51
Correct Answer: 35 – 51
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 24 – 42→On reversing the digits, 24 becomes 42. Second option: 36 – 63→On reversing the digits, 36 becomes 63. Third option: 37 – 73→On reversing the digits, 37 becomes 73. Fourth option: 35 – 51→On
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Expensive 2. Expedition 3. Experience 4. Expel 5. Expenditure
Option 1: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
Option 2: 2, 4, 5, 3, 1
Option 3: 5, 2, 1, 4, 3
Option 4: 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Expensive 2. Expedition 3. Experience 4. Expel 5. Expenditure Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter E, move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second,
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
In ancient times, Hieun Tsang, a Chinese traveller came to India during the (1)______ of King Harsha. He praised the Indians (2)______ 'people with pure moral principles’. In 2014, India (3)______ 85th in the corruption perception index of the Transparency International. What (4)______ downfall! Isn’t it ironical that we Indians (5)______ by the ideals of honesty and integrity, self-denial and (6)______ but in practice willingly resort to the (7) ______ forms of corruption to promote our interests? The (8)______ of corruption is eating into the (9) ______ of our society and we have become helpless (10)______ of our own degradation.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.
Option 1: declare
Option 2: affirm
Option 3: swear
Option 4: assert
Correct Answer: swear
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Swear means to make a solemn statement or promise, undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case. It helps convey the intended meaning that Indians live by the ideals of honesty and integrity.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'. Delegates of the conflicting countries formally meet at a conference to ironing out their differences.
Option 1: No substitution
Option 2: to ironed
Option 3: for iron in
Option 4: to iron out
Correct Answer: to iron out
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrasal verb "to iron out" means to solve or settle difficulties or problems. This is also the only option that is set in the correct tense, which is the present.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 68 : 130 :: 222 : ?
Option 1: 345
Option 2: 365
Option 3: 355
Option 4: 350
Correct Answer: 350
Solution : Given: 68 : 130 :: 222 : ? Like, 68 : 130 – (4)3 + 4 = 64 + 4 = 68 (5)3 + 5 = 125 + 5 = 130 Numbers 4 and 5 are the consecutive numbers. Similarly, 222 : ?
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