Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.
We believe our value is in direct proportion to the value of our accomplishments. If we cannot accomplish certain results, we tend to feel (1)_____ about ourselves. Some of us try too hard and become workaholics and over-achievers. With a few genuine feelings of self-worth, we try to create some and prove that we are somebody by our successes and (2)_____. Because our desire for perfection is so great, we (3)_____ to set unrealistic goals and place unreasonable demands on ourselves. Failing, rather than encouraging us to have realistic aspirations, only leads to a mere punishing round of self-blame and a resolve to drive ourselves harder next time. If we do not finally achieve our goals, we are (4)____; despite everything we have done, we still feel (5)_____ inside.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: satisfied
Option 2: empty
Option 3: lively
Option 4: honoured
Correct Answer: empty
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Considering the context where unachieved goals lead to disappointment and despite everything done, the persisting feeling is described, "empty" best fits the emotional void or lack of fulfilment after not achieving the goals, making it the most
Question : Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. Down the tubes.
Option 1: Minting money.
Option 2: Failing completely.
Option 3: Being informal.
Option 4: Going to swim.
Correct Answer: Failing completely.
Explanation: Down the tubes is an idiomatic expression used to indicate that something has failed or gone terribly wrong. The phrase implies a situation where something, such as a plan, project, or situation, has not succeeded
Question : Hepatitis affects which organ of the human body?
Option 1: Liver
Option 2: Pancreas
Option 3: Spleen
Option 4: Small intestine
Correct Answer: Liver
Solution : The correct option is - Liver.
Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation. Liver is a crucial organ that filters blood, processes nutrients, and fights infections. The function of the liver can be impacted by inflammation or damage.
Question : A can do a job in 36 days and B in 12 days. If they work together, in how many days will they be able to do the work?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: A's work in a day is $\frac{1}{36}$ unit. B works in one day is $\frac{1}{12}$ unit. Together, A and B's work in a day = $(\frac{1}{36}+\frac{1}{12})= (\frac{1+3}{36})=\frac{4}{36}=\frac{1}{9}$ unit. Together, A and B can complete the work in $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{9}}$ = 9 days. Hence, the correct
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).
The meeting was advanced until the following Monday.
(1) adjourned
(2) suspended
(3) forwarded
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
When a meeting is advanced, it means it has been moved to an earlier date. However, the sentence intends to convey that the meeting was rescheduled or moved to a later date. The more appropriate word to
Question : If $x, y,$ and $z$ are the three factors of $a^3-7a-6$, then the value of $x+y+z$ will be:
Option 1: $3a$
Option 2: $3$
Option 3: $6$
Option 4: $a$
Correct Answer: $3a$
Solution : Given: $a^3-7a-6$ = $a^3-a-6a-6$ = $a(a^2-1)-6(a+1)$ = $a(a-1)(a+1)-6(a+1)$ = $(a+1)(a^2-a-6)$ = $(a+1)(a-3)(a+2)$ So, three factors x, y, z are $(a+1)(a-3)(a+2)$. $\therefore x+y+z= (a+1)+(a-3)+(a+2)=3a$ Hence, the correct answer is $3a$.
Question : After replacing an old member with a new member. It was found that the average age of five members of a club is the same as it was three years ago. The difference between the ages of the replaced and the new members is:
Option 1: 2 years
Option 2: 4 years
Option 3: 8 years
Option 4: 15 years
Correct Answer: 15 years
Solution : The total age difference of the group = number of members × change in average age = 5 × 3 = 15 As the average remains the same, the required difference is 15 years. Hence, the correct answer is 15 years.
Question : Which of the following cannot be beaten into sheets?
Option 1: Gold
Option 2: Silver
Option 3: Potassium
Option 4: Aluminium
Correct Answer: Potassium
Solution : The correct option is potassium.
Malleability refers to the quality of metals that permits them to be hammered or moulded into thin sheets. Because of its softness and limited mechanical strength, potassium cannot be beaten into sheets. It reacts quickly with oxygen and moisture,
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The action of damaging the good reputation of someone.
Option 1: Delegate
Option 2: Degeneration
Option 3: Defamation
Option 4: Defection
Correct Answer: Defamation
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Defamation specifically refers to the action of damaging the good reputation of someone through false statements or actions.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
A delegate refers to a person designated to represent others or
Question : A fraction is greater than its reciprocal by $\frac{9}{20}$. What is the fraction?
Option 1: $\frac{5}{4}$
Option 2: $\frac{4}{5}$
Option 3: $\frac{3}{4}$
Option 4: $\frac{4}{3}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{5}{4}$
Solution : Let the fraction be $x$. According to the question, $x-\frac{1}{x}=\frac{9}{20}$ $\Rightarrow 20x^2-9x-20=0$ $\Rightarrow 20x^2-25x + 16x-20=0$ $\Rightarrow 5x (4x-5) + 4x (4x-5)=0$ $\Rightarrow (4x-5) (5x+4)=0$ $\Rightarrow (4x-5) =0$ or $ (5x+4)=0$ $\therefore x=\frac{-4}{5},\frac{5}{4}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{5}{4}$.
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