Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
a_bba_bba_bb
Option 1: aab
Option 2: abb
Option 3: bbb
Option 4: bba
Correct Answer: bbb
Solution : Given:
Let's check the given options –
First option: aab
The series becomes aabbaabbabbb
There is no pattern in the above series.
Second option: abb
The series becomes aabbabbbabbb
There is no
Question : Rs. 5000 is divided into two parts such that if one part is invested at 4% and the other at 5%, then the whole annual interest from both sums is 223. How much was invested at 4%?
Option 1: Rs. 2600
Option 2: Rs. 2700
Option 3: Rs. 2400
Option 4: Rs. 2300
Correct Answer: Rs. 2700
Solution : Let the part of the money invested at 4% as \(x\) and the part invested at 5% as $(5000 - x)$. The total annual interest from both investments is Rs. 223. $⇒0.04x + 0.05(5000 - x) = 223$ $⇒0.04x + 250 - 0.05x =
Question : One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is
Option 1: Australia
Option 2: Russia
Option 3: Canada
Option 4: Armenia
Correct Answer: Russia
Solution : The correct answer is Russia.
Russia is the largest producer and exporter in the world. It is composed of thin, small microfibrils of silicate, which are resistant to heat and corrosion. Humans should avoid asbestos because long-term exposure to the material can lead to
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. EACH : AEHC :: GAME : AGEM :: IDOL : ?
Option 1: OLDI
Option 2: DILO
Option 3: IDLO
Option 4: DIOL
Correct Answer: DILO
Solution : Given: EACH : AEHC :: GAME : AGEM :: IDOL : ?
In each pair, the position of the first and second letters of the first letter cluster is reversed, and the position of the third and fourth letters is reversed as well. Like, for
Question : In the given figure, ABCDEF is a regular hexagon whose side is 6 cm. APF, QAB, DCR, and DES are equilateral triangles. What is the area (in cm2) of the shaded region?
Option 1: $24\sqrt{3}$
Option 2: $18\sqrt{3}$
Option 3: $72\sqrt{3}$
Option 4: $36\sqrt{3}$
Correct Answer: $72\sqrt{3}$
Solution : Given that ABCDEF is a regular hexagon with a side length of 6 cm, and APF, QAB, DCR, and DES are equilateral triangles. The area of an equilateral triangle = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} s^2 $ where $s$ is the side length of the triangle. On substituting $s$
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Eat humble pie.
Option 1: To apologise humbly.
Option 2: To live in penury.
Option 3: To live a life of humility.
Option 4: To enjoy life to the fullest.
Correct Answer: To apologise humbly.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
The idiom "eat humble pie" is an expression that means to admit one's faults or errors, often in a humble or apologetic manner. It is associated with acknowledging a mistake or wrongdoing and expressing
Question : Which of these methods is used for the conservation of land rescore?
Option 1: Deforestation
Option 2: Poaching
Option 3: Land reclamation
Option 4: Indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides
Correct Answer: Land reclamation
Solution : The correct answer is Land reclamation.
Land reclamation is the process by which any organisation or governing body lawfully acquires land and forested areas, either by clearing or by converting unproductive waste, fallow, or unauthorised land for any purpose related to economic or
Question : Directions: In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair, the number on the left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three pairs are similar based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Option 1: 8 – 60
Option 2: 6 – 33
Option 3: 12 – 141
Option 4: 10 – 97
Correct Answer: 8 – 60
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 8 – 60; (8)2 – 3 = 64 – 3 = 61 ≠ 60 Second option: 6 – 33; (6)2 – 3 = 36 – 3 = 33 Third option: 12 – 141; (12)
Question : The numerator of a fraction is 6 less than its denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 1 and the denominator is increased by 5, then the denominator becomes 4 times the numerator. Find the fraction.
Option 1: $\frac{5}{11}$
Option 2: $\frac{3}{11}$
Option 3: $\frac{4}{11}$
Option 4: $\frac{7}{11}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{5}{11}$
Solution : Let the numerator of the fraction be '$x$' and the denominator = $x$ + 6 According to the question, ⇒ 4 × ($x$ - 1) = ($x$ + 6) + 5 ⇒ 4$x$ - 4 = $x$ + 11 ⇒ $x$ = 5 So, The
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
The most talented of these three boys are my friend's son.
Option 1: of these three boys
Option 2: No error
Option 3: The most talented
Option 4: are my friend's son
Correct Answer: are my friend's son
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The given sentence talks about a single person, the most talented among three other boys, who is my friend's son. Thus, it should take a singular verb. Hence, are should be replaced with is to make the
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