Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The Upanishads are the:
Option 1: great epics
Option 2: story books
Option 3: source of Hindu philosophy
Option 4: law books
Correct Answer: source of Hindu philosophy
Solution : The correct answer is the source of Hindu philosophy.
The Upanishad is a Hindu philosophical literature written by various sages from the mid-5th century BC to the 2nd century BC. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is the first and the most famous one among the 108 Upanishads.
Question : Who was the Mughal emperor when a massive rebellion against British rule broke out in 1857?
Option 1: Farrukhsiyar
Option 2: Bahadur Shah Zafar
Option 3: Akbar II
Option 4: Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: Bahadur Shah Zafar
Solution : The correct option is Bahadur Shah Zafar.
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor. The 1857 rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny, marked a significant moment in Indian history as a widespread uprising against British colonial rule.
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).
He is wanting in a little common sense.
(1) No Improvement
(2) lacks
(3) is lacking in
(4) needs some
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is: lacks
Explanation: This option suggests replacing "is wanting in" with "lacks." "He lacks a little common sense" is a more straightforward and commonly used expression. It means that the person does not possess some common sense, making it a suitable improvement for clarity and simplicity.
is lacking in
needs some
Question : _________ is a collection of data values of same types having a common name.
Option 1: Object
Option 2: String
Option 3: Array
Option 4: Numbers
Correct Answer: Array
Solution : Correct answer is - Array
An array is a linear data structure that consists of a group of items kept in close proximity to one another in memory. It is a productive method of organizing memory. It is a type of data structure that can hold a group of values of the same type. Logically related data values are stored in arrays under a common name. For instance, in a search engine, web pages are stored in an array and then found through a user search.
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Felicilate
Option 2: Coterminous
Option 3: Ambient
Option 4: Announce
Correct Answer: Felicilate
Solution : The first option is the incorrectly spelled word.
The correct spelling is felicitate which means to congratulate or express happiness for someone's achievements.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Coterminous: Sharing a common boundary; coextensive.
Ambient: Relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a certain atmosphere.
Announce: To make known or officially declare something.
Question : In programming, repeating some statements is usually called
Option 1: Compiling
Option 2: Structure
Option 3: Looping
Option 4: Control structure
Correct Answer: Looping
Solution : The correct answer is Looping.
In programming, repeating a series of commands is known as "looping." Loops are used to run code many times, either depending on a specific condition or for a set number of iterations, to speed up the process of executing repeated activities inside a programme.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
He was uncomfortable at the sports event.
Option 1: Easeful
Option 2: Difficult
Option 3: Awkward
Option 4: Troublesome
Correct Answer: Easeful
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The adjective uncomfortable means causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort, whereas easeful is characterised by comfort and a lack of difficulty, making things easy and relaxed. Thus, it is the opposite of "uncomfortable".
Question : Evaluate: $\frac{1}{15}+\frac{1}{35}+\frac{1}{63}+\frac{1}{99}+\frac{1}{143}$
Option 1: $\frac{4}{39}$
Option 2: $\frac{5}{39}$
Option 3: $\frac{10}{39}$
Option 4: $\frac{7}{39}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{5}{39}$
Solution :
$\frac{1}{15}+\frac{1}{35}+\frac{1}{63}+\frac{1}{99}+\frac{1}{143}$ $=\frac{1}{(3×5)}+\frac{1}{(5×7)}+\frac{1}{(7×9)}+\frac{1}{(9×11)}+\frac{1}{(11×13)}$ $= \frac{1}{2}×[( \frac{1}{3}− \frac{1}{5})+( \frac{1}{5}− \frac{1}{7})+( \frac{1}{7}− \frac{1}{9})+( \frac{1}{9}− \frac{1}{11})+( \frac{1}{11}− \frac{1}{13})]$ $= \frac{1}{2}×( \frac{1}{3}− \frac{1}{13})$ $= \frac{1}{2}×( \frac{13-3}{39})$ $= \frac{5}{39}$ Hence, the correct answer is $ \frac{5}{39}$.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep your head
Option 1: Protect yourself
Option 2: Respect yourself
Option 3: Remain calm
Option 4: Be furious
Correct Answer: Remain calm
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Keep your head is an idiom that means to remain calm in challenging situations.
This is correctly explained in the third option, which says remain calm.
Question : The average salary of male employees in a firm was Rs. 5200 and that of females was Rs. 4200. The mean salary of all the employees was Rs. 5000. What is the percentage of female employees?
Option 1: 80%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 40%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : Given: The average salary of male employees in a firm = Rs. 5200 The average salary of female employees in a firm = Rs. 4200 The average salary of all employees in a firm = Rs. 5000 By using the rule of alligation, The ratio of the male employees to the female employees = (Higher value – Mean value) : (Mean value – Lower value) = 800 : 200 = 4 : 1 So, the required percentage of female employees $=\frac{1}{(1+4)} × 100 = 20$% Hence, the correct answer is 20%.
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