Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number pairs, except one. Find that odd number pair.
Option 1: (7, 89)
Option 2: (8, 102)
Option 3: (5, 60)
Option 4: (6, 76)
Correct Answer: (5, 60)
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: (7, 89); (7 × 12) + (7 – 2) = 84 + 5 = 89 Second option: (8, 102); (8 × 12) + (8 – 2) = 96 + 6 = 102 Third option: (5, 60); (5 × 12) + (5 – 2) = 60 + 3 = 63 ≠ 60 Fourth option: (6, 76); (6 × 12) + (6 – 2) = 72 + 4 = 76
So, the third option does not follow the logic and is different from the others. Hence, the third option is correct.
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".
The reason for (1) / his failure is because (2) / he did not work hard (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
Explanation: The phrase, "the reason for his failure is because" is redundant. Both "the reason" and "because" convey the idea of causation. To correct this redundancy, we should use "the reason for his failure is that". In this case, using "that" results in a clearer and more concise sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "The reason for his failure is that he did not work hard."
Question : Blood group AB has
Option 1: no antigen
Option 2: no antibody
Option 3: neither antigen nor antibody
Option 4: both antigen and antibody
Correct Answer: no antibody
Solution : The correct option is no antibody.
Individuals with blood type AB do not naturally develop antibodies against the ABO blood group antigens. The four major blood types are A, B, AB, and O. Each blood type has different antigens on the surface of red blood cells, and people may have naturally occurring antibodies against antigens they don't have. Because type AB people have both A and B antigens on their red blood cells and do not normally create anti-A or anti-B antibodies, their plasma may be safely transfused to people with other blood types without provoking an immunological reaction.
Question : If a + b + c = 0, the value of (a3 + b3 + c3) is:
Option 1: abc
Option 2: 2abc
Option 3: 3abc
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 3abc
Solution : Given: a + b + c = 0 a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca) ⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (0)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca) ⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = 0 ⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc Hence, the correct answer is 3abc.
Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words. Safe to drink
Option 1: Delectable
Option 2: Potable
Option 3: Feasible
Option 4: Edible
Correct Answer: Potable
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The meaning of the marked option is:
The meanings of the other options are:
Hence, the correct answer is potable.
Question : Which of the following organisations was established in 1885?
Option 1: Communist Party of India
Option 2: Muslim League
Option 3: East India Organisation
Option 4: Indian National Congress
Correct Answer: Indian National Congress
Solution : The correct answer is the Indian National Congress.
The Indian National Congress was established on December 28, 1885, and it was started by a retired British Civil Servant, A. O Hume. It was founded by a group of educated people in Bombay, with 72 founding members. The first president of the Indian National Congress was W. C. Banerjee. Mahatma Gandhi also became the President of this party in the 1924 session. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, also belonged to this party.
Question : Pathans in North-West India organised the society of Khudai Khidmatgars, popularly known as Red Shirt, under whose leadership?
Option 1: Muhammad Ali
Option 2: Mukhtar Ansari
Option 3: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Option 4: Hasrat Mohani
Correct Answer: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Solution : The correct answer is Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
The Red Shirt movement, also known as Khudai Khidmatgar (Persian for "Servants of God"), was founded in 1930 in India's North-West Frontier Province in support of the Indian National Congress. This organisation was formed under the leadership of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, who was also known as "Bacha Khan" or "Frontier Gandhi." Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was a prominent leader and social reformer among the Pashtuns (Pathans) and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Question : The value of $\frac{p^{2}- (q - r)^{2}}{(p + r)^{2} - (q)^{2}}$ + $\frac{q^{2} - (p - r)^{2}}{(p + q)^{2} - (r)^{2}}$ + $\frac{r^{2}- (p - q)^{2}}{(q + r)^{2} - (p)^{2}}$ is:
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : $\frac{p^{2} - (q - r)^{2}}{(p + r)^{2} - (q)^{2}}$ + $\frac{q^{2} - (p - r)^{2}}{(p + q)^{2} - (r)^{2}}$ + $\frac{r^{2} - (p – q)^{2}}{(q + r)^{2} - (p)^{2}}$ = $\frac{(p + q - r)(p - q + r)}{(p + q + r)(p - q + r)} + \frac{(p + q - r)(-p + q + r)}{(p + q + r)(p + q - r)} + \frac{(p - q + r)(–p+ q + r)}{(p + q + r)(–p + q + r)}$ = $\frac{p + q - r - p + q + r + p -q + r}{p + q+ r}$ = $\frac{p + q + r}{p + q + r}$ = $1$ Hence, the correct answer is 1.
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure series, in every alternate box, the geometrical figures/ numbers/ letters shift their position following the below pattern – 1. From Box 1 to Box 2 – Top centre ⇔ Bottom centre; Bottom left ⇔ Bottom right; Top left→Centre of the box→Top right→Top left
2. From Box 2 to Box 3 – Top centre→Bottom centre→Centre of the box→Top centre; Top left→Top right→Bottom left→Bottom right 3. After every two boxes, the bottom right symbol changes to an uncommon symbol (not used previously in the given figure series) while shifting its position to the top left. So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be – Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Vinegar is
Option 1: Diluted acetic acid
Option 2: Glacial acetic acid
Option 3: Glacial formic acid
Option 4: Diluted formic acid
Correct Answer: Diluted acetic acid
Solution : The correct answer is Diluted acetic acid.
Vinegar is a diluted acetic acid solution often comprising 4-8% acetic acid in water. Glacial acetic acid, on the other hand, is pure acetic acid in its concentrated state and often appears as a clear, colourless liquid. Although vinegar includes Acetic acid, it differs from glacial acetic acid due to its lower concentration and the presence of other components in the solution.
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