Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Ten men begin to do a work. But after some days, four of them left the job. As a result, the job that could have been completed in 40 days is completed in 50 days. How many days after the commencement of the work did the four men leave?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 35
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : Number of days taken by 10 men to complete the work = 40 Number of days taken to complete the work after 4 men left after some days = 50 Total work = 10 × 40 = 400 units Let the number of days after the commencement of the work when the four men left be $x$. So, 10$x$ + 6(50 – $x$) = 400 ⇒ 4$x$ = 100 ⇒ $x$ = 25 Hence, the correct answer is 25.
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 British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: resourceful
Option 2: opulent
Option 3: healthy
Option 4: wealthy
Correct Answer: wealthy
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Wealthy describes individuals who have a significant amount of wealth or are financially affluent. In the context provided, selling the title of Baronet is likely to appeal to wealthy candidates, as they would have the means to purchase such titles.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with an alphabet missing. Choose the correct alternative from the ones given that will complete the series. L, N, Q, S, V, (?)
Option 1: W
Option 2: Y
Option 3: Z
Option 4: X
Correct Answer: X
Solution : Given: L, N, Q, S, V, (?)
Add 2 and 3 alternately in the series to find the required alphabet in the series. L + 2 = N; N + 3 = Q; Q + 2 = S; S + 3 = V; V + 2 = X
X is the missing alphabet in the series. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
In these days of inflation, we all have to ______our belts.
Option 1: shorten
Option 2: strengthen
Option 3: tighten
Option 4: lesson
Correct Answer: tighten
Solution : The correct word to fill in the blank is the third option.
It means that when prices are going up (inflation), people need to spend less money and be careful with their finances.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Shorten: It means to make something shorter in length or duration.
Strengthen: It means to make something stronger or more robust.
Lesson: It refers to a teaching or learning experience.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "In these days of inflation, we all have to tighten our belts."
Question : Which among the following is also called as 'the power house of the cell'?
Option 1: Plastids
Option 2: Mitochondria
Option 3: Golgi bodies
Option 4: Cell wall
Correct Answer: Mitochondria
Solution : The correct option is Mitochondria.
Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles present in eukaryotic cells such as plants, animals, and fungi. They are essential in the production of energy which is the cell's primary energy currency. Mitochondria are known as a; powerhouse because of their critical involvement in cellular respiration, a process that transforms glucose and oxygen into ATP via a series of chemical processes.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, LABOUR is written as XZSECM, and GAINED is written as JJRLCH. How will EARNED be written in that language?
Option 1: JJRUCF
Option 2: KJRVCF
Option 3: FCVRJJ
Option 4: JIRVCF
Correct Answer: JJRUCF
Solution : Given: LABOUR is written as XZSECM and GAINED is written as JJRLCH.
Reverse the letters of LABOUR and then add consecutive numbers to the place value of each letter to obtain the required code – LABOUR→RUOBAL Now, add consecutive numbers – R + 6 = X; U + 5 = Z; O + 4 = S; B + 3 = E; A + 2 = C; L + 1 = M Thus, LABOUR is coded as XZSECM. And, GAINED is written as JJRLCH – GAINED→DENIAG Now, add consecutive numbers – D + 6 = J; E + 5 = J; N + 4 = R; I + 3 = L; A + 2 = C; G + 1 = H Similarly, follow the same pattern for EARNED – EARNED→DENRAE Now, add consecutive numbers – D + 6 = J; E + 5 = J; N + 4 = R; R + 3 = U; A + 2 = C; E + 1 = F
Thus, EARNED is related to JJRUCF. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : ____ is a welfare scheme started by the Prime Minister to provide LPG connections to domestic households that fall under the below-the-poverty line category.
Option 1: Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan
Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Option 3: Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Yojana
Option 4: Vidyanjali Yojana
Correct Answer: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Solution : The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is the scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi started it in 2016 for the 50 million Indian households below the poverty line (BPL). The PMUY offers a free LPG connection to the household's head, who must be an adult woman. A stove and a regulator are included in the connection. The recipient also receives a three-year supply of free LPG petrol refills.
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Each self is unique, and therefore cannot be compared.
(1) incomparable
(2) non-comparable
(3) incomparably
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct alternative is the first option: "incomparable."
The adjective "incomparable" effectively conveys the idea that each individual's uniqueness makes him incomparable to others.
Other options suggest changes to the phrase, but they do not improve the sentence. The sentence is now clear and concise in conveying the intended meaning.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Each self is unique, and therefore incomparable."
Question : What is 'Biodiversity' ?
Option 1: Many types of flora & fauna in one forest
Option 2: Many types of flora and fauna in many forests
Option 3: Many population of one species in one forest
Option 4: All the above are true
Correct Answer: Many types of flora & fauna in one forest
Solution : The correct answer is many types of flora and fauna in one forest.
Biodiversity is a broad term which indicates the variety of living organisms in a certain geographical area. Biodiversity can be seen at different levels like a species biodiversity, ecosystem biodiversity, genetic biodiversity etc. Generally it indicates the variety and complexity of an ecosystem.Western ghats is one of the mega-diverse biodiversity hotspots in India.
Question : Directions: Study the following bar graph and answer the question. The bar graph gives the annual rates of inflation in percentage for 1975 and 1987. Comparing the figures for the USA vis-à-vis the developed nations, it can be concluded that:
Option 1: USA had better control of inflation
Option 2: Developed nations had better control of inflation
Option 3: The inflation rate continues to be the same for the USA and developed nations
Option 4: No conclusions can be drawn
Correct Answer: Developed nations had better control of inflation
Solution : For the Developed nations, The change in the rate of inflation in the developed nations = $\frac{14.2-11.8}{11.8}×100$ The change in the rate of inflation in the developed nations = 20.34% For the USA, The change in the rate of inflation in the USA = $\frac{12.7-10.3}{10.3}×100$ The change in the rate of inflation in the USA = 23.3% Hence, the correct answer is 'Developed nations had better control of inflation'.
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