Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The lengths of the three sides of a triangle are 30 cm, 42 cm, and $x$ cm. Which of the following is correct?
Option 1: $12 \leq x<72$
Option 2: $12>x>72$
Option 3: $12<x<72$
Option 4: $12 \leq x \leq 72$
Correct Answer: $12<x<72$
Solution : The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side. Also, the difference in lengths of any two sides of a triangle is smaller than the third side. According to the question, $(30+42)>x>(42-30)$ ⇒ $72>x>12$ ⇒ $12<x<72$.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
I know___ certain that he has gone to England.
Option 1: with
Option 2: of
Option 3: by
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: for
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: "I know for certain" is a common phrase that means to be absolutely sure or confident about something. It accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.
So, the sentence would be: "I know for certain that
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 232, 221, 199, ?, 122, 67
Option 1: 155
Option 2: 165
Option 3: 177
Option 4: 166
Correct Answer: 166
Solution : Given: 232, 221, 199, ?, 122, 67
Subtract the consecutive multiples of 11 from the previous number to get the next number of the series. 232 – 11 = 221; 221 – 22 = 199; 199 – 33 = 166; 166 – 44 = 122;
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Are you blaming me for ruining your business?
Option 1: Have I been blamed for ruining your business?
Option 2: Am I being blamed for ruining your business?
Option 3: Am I blaming you for ruining your business?
Option 4: I am being blamed for ruining your business.
Correct Answer: Am I being blamed for ruining your business?
Solution : The correct choice is the second 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 voice becomes the subject
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? XLO, VOM, TRK, RUI, ?
Option 1: PXH
Option 2: SXH
Option 3: PXG
Option 4: QXG
Correct Answer: PXG
Solution : Given: XLO, VOM, TRK, RUI, ?
To determine the next letter cluster in the series, subtract 2 from the place values of the first and the third letters and add 3 to the place value of the second letter. XLO→X – 2 = V, L
Question : 'Uday Desh ka Aam Nagrik' (UDAN) scheme for regional air connectivity will provide travel to tier 2 and tier 3 cities at the rate of Rs. ----------per hour.
Option 1: 1500
Option 2: 2000
Option 3: 2500
Option 4: 3000
Correct Answer: 2500
Solution : The correct option is 2500.
The UDAN Scheme aims to enhance accessibility and affordability of air travel for individuals heading to tier 2 and tier 3 cities by charging a nominal fee of Rs 2500 per hour. Its primary goal is to stimulate comprehensive economic
Question : Which industrialist has been honoured with Bharat Ratna?
Option 1: Ghanshyamdas Birla
Option 2: JRD Tata
Option 3: Dhirubhai Ambani
Option 4: Sir Shriram
Correct Answer: JRD Tata
Solution : The correct option is - JRD Tata.
JRD Tata was the chairman of the Tata Group as well as an Indian aviator, industrialist, and businessman. He was India's first pilot to receive a license in 1929. In addition, he is best known for founding
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. A wide-ranging effort is being made to safeguard lives and livelihoods by addressing the devastating near-term socio-economic, humanitarian, and human rights aspects of the crisis with attention to those hit the hardest.
Option 1: flourishing
Option 2: destructive
Option 3: emerging
Option 4: fortunate
Correct Answer: destructive
Explanation:
Flourishing: Thriving or growing well, often in a positive and prosperous manner.
Destructive: Causing great damage or harm, aligning with the negative impact suggested by "devastating".
Emerging: Coming into view or becoming apparent,
Question : Sonali applied for a job as a Science teacher in a school. In the job test, she scored 8 in Physics, 8 in Chemistry, 6 in Biology, and 6.5 in the interview. For calculating the final score, weightage of 2, 3, 3, and 4 were assigned to Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and interview, respectively. What is the weighted average score of Sonali?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 8.4
Option 3: 7.2
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Score in physics = 8 Score in Chemistry = 8 Score in Biology = 6 Score in Interview = 6.5 The weightage assigned to Sonali in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Interview = 2, 3, 3, 4 Weighted average = $\frac{(2 \times 8 + 3 \times
Question : Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank. This statement of the political leader has created________confusion.
Option 1: utter
Option 2: heavy
Option 3: weighty
Option 4: vast
Correct Answer: utter
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The most appropriate word to fill in the blank would be "utter", as utter confusion is a common collocation, expressing a complete or absolute state of confusion caused by the statement of the political
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