Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Two statements are given, each followed by two Conclusions or assumptions, I and II. 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 or assumptions can be drawn from the given statements. Indicate your answer. Statements: All Hindus are God-fearing. No Japanese is a Hindu. Conclusions: I. The Japanese are not God-fearing. II. All God-fearing are Hindus.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Option 4: Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows
Solution : Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: The Japanese are not God-fearing. The statement does not say anything about Japanese are God-fearing or not. It only says that no Japanese is a Hindu. Hence, this conclusion does not follow
Question : 7 is added to a certain number and the sum is multiplied by 5. The product is then divided by 3 and 4 is subtracted from the quotient. If the result comes to 16, then what is the original number?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Let $x$ be the original number. According to the question, $\frac{(x+7)×5}{3}$ – 4 = 16 ⇒ $\frac{(x+7)×5}{3}$ = 16 + 4 = 20 ⇒ ($x$ + 7) × 5 = 20 × 3 = 60 ⇒ $x$ + 7 = $\frac{60}{5}$ = 12 ⇒ $x$
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Henry is so servile that other people take advantage of him.
Option 1: Arrogant
Option 2: Sheepish
Option 3: Bickering
Option 4: Cunning
Correct Answer: Arrogant
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the first option.
Servile means showing an excessive willingness to please others, whereas arrogant is someone who behaves unpleasantly towards others because they believe that they are more important than others, thereby being the opposite of servile.
The meanings
Question : After allowing a discount of 15%, the value of a washing machine is Rs. 29750. If no discount is allowed, then the shopkeeper gains 12%. The cost price of the washing machine is:
Option 1: Rs. 31250
Option 2: Rs. 31500
Option 3: Rs. 31750
Option 4: Rs. 32000
Correct Answer: Rs. 31250
Solution : Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 29750 Discount = 15% Profit = 12% Discount = 15% = $\frac{3}{20}$ (fractional equivalent) Let the marked price be 20$x$. Then the discount will be 3$x$. Selling Price = Marked Price – Discount SP = 20$x$$-$3$x$ = 17$x$ According
Question : A sum of money is paid back in two annual instalments of Rs. 17,640 each, allowing 5% Compound interest compounded annually. The sum borrowed was:
Option 1: Rs. 32,800
Option 2: Rs. 32,200
Option 3: Rs. 32,000
Option 4: Rs. 32,400
Correct Answer: Rs. 32,800
Solution : Given: Installment = Rs. 17,640 Rate = 5% Total installments = 2 1st instalment includes 5% interest on the given instalment. Required sum borrowed = 1st installment + 2nd installment $P(1+\frac{5}{100})^2= 17640(1+\frac{5}{100})+17640$ ⇒ $P(\frac{105}{100})^2 = 17640(1+\frac{5}{100}+1)$ ⇒ $P = 17640×\frac{205}{100}×\frac{100}{105}×\frac{100}{105}$ So, P = 32800
Question : Direction: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
WFB, TGD, QHG, ?
Option 1: NIL
Option 2: NIK
Option 3: NLK
Option 4: NJL
Correct Answer: NIK
Solution : Given: WFB, TGD, QHG, ?
First letter of the series → W – 3 = T; T – 3 = Q; Q – 3 = N
Second letter of the series → F + 1 = G; G + 1 = H; H + 1
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."
It is best (1) / to be silent (2) / than to speak in anger. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error is in the first part of the sentence due to the use of "best" instead of "better." The word "better" is the appropriate comparative form in this context. The word "best" is the superlative form, which is used when comparing more than two
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. The thing nodded vigorously; as it nodded, the left button-eye fell off and (1)__________ (2)____________ the concrete floor. The thing looked around (3)_________ with its one eye, as if it had lost her. The thing twisted bonelessly (4)__________. its one eye was again facing her. And it (5)__________ across the cellar towards her then. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: up
Option 2: to
Option 3: at
Option 4: on to
Correct Answer: on to
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The use of on to is appropriate here because it conveys the idea of movement from one place (attached to the thing) to another (on the concrete floor). The preposition to is often used to indicate a
Question : Unemployment arising due to a mismatch between job availability in the market and the skills of available workers is called ___________?
Option 1: seasonal
Option 2: structural
Option 3: economical
Option 4: frictional
Correct Answer: structural
Solution : The correct answer is structural.
The situation where there is a misalignment between the skills possessed by the available workforce and the skills required by the available jobs in the market is commonly referred to as "structural unemployment." Structural unemployment occurs when there is a
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. In a certain code language, + represents ×, – represents +, × represents ÷, and ÷ represents –. What is the answer to the following question? 27 × 3 ÷ 30 + 5 – 125 = ?
Option 1: 69
Option 2: 67
Option 3: –15
Option 4: –16
Correct Answer: –16
Solution : Given: 27 × 3 ÷ 30 + 5 – 125 = ?
After replacing the symbols as per the instruction, the equation becomes – = 27 ÷ 3 – 30 × 5 + 125 = 9 – 30 × 5 + 125 = 9 –
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