Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If $x=a(\sin\theta+\cos\theta), y=b(\sin\theta-\cos\theta)$, then the value of $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: –2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $x=a(\sin\theta+\cos\theta), y=b(\sin\theta-\cos\theta)$ So, $\frac{x}{a}=(\sin\theta+\cos\theta), \frac{y}{a}=(\sin\theta-\cos\theta)$ Now, $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}$ = $(\sin\theta+\cos\theta)^2+(\sin\theta-\cos\theta)^2$ = $\sin^2\theta+2×\sin\theta×\cos\theta+\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta-2×\sin\theta×\cos\theta+\cos^2\theta$ = $\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta$ = $1+1$ = $2$ Hence, the correct answer is $2$.
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 95 × 5 + 19 ÷ 2 − 21 = 36
Option 1: ÷ and ×
Option 2: + and −
Option 3: ÷ and −
Option 4: + and ×
Correct Answer: ÷ and ×
Solution : Given: 95 × 5 + 19 ÷ 2 − 21 = 36
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: ÷ and × ⇒ 95 ÷ 5 + 19 × 2
Question : Direction: In a certain coding system APPLE stands for ETTPI. What is the code for DELHI?
Option 1: HIPLM
Option 2: CQMND
Option 3: CQPLM
Option 4: ZAHDE
Correct Answer: HIPLM
Solution : For APPLE to become ETTPI, each letter is shifted four positions forward –
Now, using
Question : Who introduced the term 'Hindu rate of growth'?
Option 1: Amartya Sen
Option 2: Raj Krishna
Option 3: V. K. R. V. Rao
Option 4: Kaushik Basu
Correct Answer: Raj Krishna
Solution : The correct answer is Raj Krishna.
Some of the early economists who coined the term used the word "Hindu" to suggest that the slow growth was due to the Hindu outlook of contentedness and hopelessness. In 1978, Professor Raj Krishna, an economist from
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Fungi : Mycology :: Tissue : ?
Option 1: Haematology
Option 2: Cytology
Option 3: Histology
Option 4: Bacteriology
Correct Answer: Histology
Solution : Given: Fungi : Mycology :: Tissue : ?
The study of fungi is known as Mycology. Similarly, the study of tissue is known as Histology.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Which part of the plant gives us saffron?
Option 1: Roots
Option 2: Petals
Option 3: Stem
Option 4: Stigma
Correct Answer: Stigma
Solution : The correct option is Stigma.
Saffron is obtained from the stigma of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) flower, which is the female reproductive part. The stigmas are carefully collected, dried, and used to make saffron, which is a prized spice. Jammu and Kashmir, and
Question : A boat goes a certain distance at 30 km/hr and comes back the same distance at 60 km/hr. What is the average speed (in km/hr) for the total journey?
Option 1: 45 km/hr
Option 2: 50 km/hr
Option 3: 40 km/hr
Option 4: 35 km/hr
Correct Answer: 40 km/hr
Solution : Given: The speed of the boat is 30 km/hr and 60 km/hr for the same distance. So, average speed = $\frac{2xy}{x+y}$, where $x$ and $y$ are two given speeds of the boat (for the same distance). Putting the values $x$ = 30 and $y$
Question : If $x+y+z = 22$ and $xy+yz+zx = 35$, then what is the value of $\small (x-y)^{2}+(y-z)^{2}+(z-x)^{2}$?
Option 1: 793
Option 2: 681
Option 3: 758
Option 4: 715
Correct Answer: 758
Solution : Given: $x+y+z = 22$ and $xy+yz+zx = 35$ We know that $(x+y+z)^2 = x^2+y^2+z^2+2(xy+yz+zx)$ ⇒ $22^2 = x^2+y^2+z^2+2\times 35$ ⇒ $484 = x^2+y^2+z^2+70$ ⇒ $x^2+y^2+z^2 = 484-70 = 414$ So, $(x-y)^2+(y-z)^2+(z-x)^2 = 2[x^2+y^2+z^2-(xy+yz+zx)]$ ⇒ $(x-y)^2+(y-z)^2+(z-x)^2 = 2[414-35]$ $\therefore(x-y)^2+(y-z)^2+(z-x)^2 = 758$ Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Direction: In the following question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions / Assumptions. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statement.
Statement
If people are intelligent they should be creative.
Assumptions
I. Creativity and intelligence are related.
II. Creative people are intelligent.
Option 1: Both assumptions I and II are invalid
Option 2: Only assumption I is valid
Option 3: Only assumption II is valid
Option 4: Both assumptions I and II are valid
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is valid
Solution : Given:
If people are intelligent, they should be creative.
Now, let's assess the assumptions:
I. Creativity and intelligence are related. This assumption is supported by the statement. The statement implies that there is a relationship between intelligence and creativity. It
Question : If two successive discounts of 20% and 30% are given, what is the net discount (in %)?
Option 1: 40
Option 2: 44
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 44
Solution : Single equivalent discount = $(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, where $a$% and $b$% are successive discounts. So, the single discount of two successive discounts of 20% and 30% $=20+30-\frac{20×30}{100}=44\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 44.
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