Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If the sum and difference of two angles are 135° and $\frac{\pi}{12}$, respectively, then the value of the angles in degree measure is:
Option 1: 70° and 65°
Option 2: 75° and 60°
Option 3: 45° and 90°
Option 4: 80° and 55°
Correct Answer: 75° and 60°
Solution : Let the two angles be x and y. So, x + y = 135°------------------------------(1) The difference of the two angles is $\frac{\pi}{12}$. So, x – y = $\frac{\pi}{12}=\frac{180}{12}$ = 15° ---------------------------(2) Solving equations (1) and (2), we get, x = 75° So, y
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (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 first option figure.
Hence, the first option is
Question : Match the personalities mentioned below with the activity they are associated with :
(a) Mark Spitz
(b) Sabeer Bhatia
(c) Shovana Narayan
(d) Adoor Gopalakrishnan
(1) Kathak Dancing
(2)Films
(3)Swimming
(4) Software Industry
Option 1: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1 3 2 4
Option 2: (a) (b) (c) (d)
2 4 3 1
Option 3: (a) (b) (c) (d)
3 4 1 2
Option 4: (a) (b) (c) (d)
4 2 1 3
Correct Answer: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Solution : The correct answer is
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Mark Spitz is a former American swimmer and won 9 gold medals in the 1972 Summer Olympics, the most ever won by a single athlete at
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. I could not sleep because I was too eager, so I got up early and dressed.
Option 1: Apathetic
Option 2: Tensed
Option 3: Satisfied
Option 4: Exhilarated
Correct Answer: Exhilarated
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: Exhilarated means feeling very happy, animated, or excited about something. In the context of the sentence, the speaker couldn't sleep due to being too eager, indicating a high level of excitement or enthusiasm, which aligns well
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Harsh has applied for leave.
Option 1: Leave was applied by Harsh.
Option 2: Leave is applied for by Harsh.
Option 3: Leave has been applied for by Harsh.
Option 4: Leave had been applied by Harsh
Correct Answer: Leave has been applied for by Harsh.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject in the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. We lived a very frugal life during our childhood.
Option 1: Reckless
Option 2: Weary
Option 3: Severe
Option 4: Extravagant
Correct Answer: Extravagant
Frugal means to be economical, thrifty, or to live a simple and cost-effective life. In contrast, extravagant refers to spending or living in a lavish, wasteful, or excessive manner.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Direction: Which of the following interchange of numbers and signs would make the given equation correct? 512 × 64 ÷ 5 + 30 – 50 = 20
Option 1: 50 and 64, + and ×
Option 2: 20 and 30, + and ÷
Option 3: 20 and 50, × and ÷
Option 4: 5 and 20, + and –
Correct Answer: 20 and 50, × and ÷
Solution : Given: 512 × 64 ÷ 5 + 30 – 50 = 20
Replace the given symbols and numbers in the options one by one with the original symbols and numbers in the given equation.
Let's check the options – First
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
2/3 : 19/29 :: 8/7 : ?
Option 1: 89/79
Option 2: 79/79
Option 3: 79/69
Option 4: 80/70
Correct Answer: 79/69
Solution : Given:
In the given sequence, 2/3 corresponds to 19/29. This relationship can be expressed as 2/3 is to (2 × 10 - 1) / (3 × 10 - 1)
Similarly, when we apply this same logic to the
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
My office is (within a stone's throw) from the university
(1) In a stone's throw
(2) within a stone throw
(3) at a stone's throw
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The phrase "a stone's throw" is already idiomatic and well-accepted in English. It means a very short distance or proximity to something.
Therefore, it doesn't require any changes.
Question : Directions: One or two statements are given, each followed by two conclusions or assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions or assumptions, if any, follows from the given statement. Statement: If people are intelligent, they should be creative. Conclusions / Assumptions: I. Creativity and intelligence are related. II. Creative people are intelligent.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : Conclusion I: Creativity and intelligence are related. According to the given statement, there is a relationship between intelligence and creativity. Therefore, this conclusion follows. Conclusion II: Creative people are intelligent. According to the statement, it means that intelligent people should be creative
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