Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. BDFH : YWUS :: JLNP : ?
Option 1: QOMK
Option 2: ACEF
Option 3: ZXUT
Option 4: UVWX
Correct Answer: QOMK
Solution : Given: BDFH : YWUS :: JLNP : ?
Like, BDFH : YWUS→(BY, DW, FU, HS) are opposite pairs. Similarly, for JLNP : (?)→(JQ, LO, NM, PK) are opposite pairs.
Thus, JLNP is coded as QOMK. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Hence, the second option is
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
“Please lend me some money, Raman. I need it urgently,” said Sumesh.
Option 1: Sumesh requested Raman to lend him some money as he needed it urgently.
Option 2: Sumesh requested Raman please lend me some money as I need it urgently.
Option 3: Sumesh requested to Raman to please lend him some money as he needed it urgently.
Option 4: Sumesh requested Raman to lend me some money as I needed it urgently.
Correct Answer: Sumesh requested Raman to lend him some money as he needed it urgently.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The steps for conversion are as follows:
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. The temperature of the world has increased, resulting in global warming. B. The melting of the ice caps will increase the sea level, thereby drowning many islands and coastal regions. C. The increased amount of carbon emission is considered as the reason behind global warming. D. The increase in the global temperature is melting the polar ice caps.
Option 1: ABCD
Option 2: ACBD
Option 3: ACDB
Option 4: BADC
Correct Answer: ACDB
Solution : The third option is correct.
Here, the given sentences discuss the progression and consequences of global warming. So, the logical flow of the sequence would be:
Question : If the seven-digit number 52A6B7C is divisible by 33, and A, B, and C are primes, then the maximum value of 2A + 3B + C is:
Option 1: 32
Option 2: 23
Option 3: 27
Option 4: 34
Correct Answer: 23
Solution : 5 + 2 + A + 6 + B + 7 + C = 20 + A + B + C Possible values of (A + B + C) = 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25 Again, 5 + A + B
Question : Direction: Study the bar graph given below, which shows the percent distribution of total expenditures of a company under various expenses, and answer the question.
If the interest on loans amounted to INR 2.45 crores, then the total amount of expenditure on advertisement, taxes, and research and development is:
Option 1: INR 7 crores
Option 2: INR 4.2 crores
Option 3: INR 5.4 crores
Option 4: INR 3 crores
Correct Answer: INR 4.2 crores
Solution : Let the total expenditure be INR $100x$. According to the question, Interest on Loans = 17.5% $\frac{17.5}{100} \times 100x = 24500000$ $⇒17.5x=24500000$ $⇒x=1400000$ Total expenditure = 14,00,00,000 Expenditure on advertisement = 15% Expenditure on taxes = 10% Expenditure on research = 5% Total
Question : Directions: In this question, some equations are solved based on a certain system. On the same basis, find out the correct answer out of the four alternatives for the unsolved equation. If 6 × 2 × 9 = 269, 8 × 7 × 1 = 781, then 4 × 1 × 3 = ?
Option 1: 431
Option 2: 413
Option 3: 341
Option 4: 143
Correct Answer: 143
Solution : Given: 6 × 2 × 9 = 269; 8 × 7 × 1 = 781
The third number remains at the third position while the first and second numbers swap positions. Like, 6 × 2 × 9 = 269 And, 8 × 7 × 1
Question : What is the ratio of the mean proportional between 1.6 and 3.6 and the third proportional of 5 and 8?
Option 1: 2 : 15
Option 2: 5 : 16
Option 3: 3 : 16
Option 4: 4 : 15
Correct Answer: 3 : 16
Solution : Mean proportion of 1.6 and 3.6 $=\sqrt{ab}=\sqrt{1.6\times 3.6}=2.4$ Now, the third proportion of 5 and 8 $=\frac{b^2}{a}=\frac{8^2}{5}=\frac{64}{5}$ $\therefore$ Ratio of mean proportion to third proportion = $2.4:\frac{64}{5}$ = 12 : 64 = 3 : 16 Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 16.
Question : Directions: In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: I. No streak is a line. II. Some lines are bonds. III. All bonds are flashes. Conclusions: I. Some flashes are streaks. II. No flash is a line.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some flashes are streaks – From the above diagram, it can be seen that there is no direct relation between
Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
A group of lions
Option 1: Herd
Option 2: Pack
Option 3: Pride
Option 4: Colony
Correct Answer: Pride
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this context, pride refers to a social group of lions. This term is specific to lions and reflects their social structure.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
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