Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : An article is sold at a 25% loss. If its cost price is doubled and the selling price is increased by INR 660, then there is a profit of 20%. What is the original cost price of the article?
Option 1: INR 480
Option 2: INR 500
Option 3: INR 400
Option 4: INR 360
Correct Answer: INR 400
Solution : Given: An article is sold at a 25% loss. If its cost price is doubled and the selling price is increased by INR 660, then there is a profit of 20%. Profit = SP – CP Loss = CP – SP Loss percentage =
Question : What is the total surface area of a cone, if the slant height and radius of a cone are 30 cm and 14 cm, respectively?
Option 1: 1980 cm2
Option 2: 1963 cm2
Option 3: 1908 cm2
Option 4: 1936 cm³
Correct Answer: 1936 cm³
Solution : The slant height and radius of a cone are 30 cm and 14 cm. Total surface area of a cone = $\pi r(r+l)$ = $\frac{22}{7}×14(14+30)$ = 44 × 44 = 1936 Hence, the correct answer is 1936 cm2.
Question : The sum of the digits of the least number which when divided by 36, 72, 80 and 88 leaves the remainder 16, 52, 60 and 68, respectively, are:
Option 1: 17
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : In this case, the differences between the divisors and the respective remainders are the same (20) for all four cases. Therefore, the least number is given by LCM(36, 72, 80, 88) – 20. The LCM of 36, 72, 80, and 88 is 7920. Therefore, the
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. According to him, Rupees 75 lakhs has been spent to make the gymnasium fully equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machines. B. The Honourable Commissioner of Police inaugurated the Gymnasium and Swimming pool and appended the management for their efforts in providing such amenities to students. C. A new indoor gymnasium and swimming pool was inaugurated at APJ International School, Goa. D. Mr.Mercia, the Principal of the school familiarised the guests with the cost incurred and the various facilities available.
Option 1: CBDA
Option 2: BDCA
Option 3: ADBC
Option 4: DABC
Correct Answer: CBDA
Solution : The correct choice is the first option, i.e., CBDA.
Explanation: The paragraph begins with the introduction of the new gymnasium and swimming pool (sentence C). Then, it mentions the inauguration ceremony and praise from the Commissioner of Police (sentence B), followed by
Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement required’.
I have withdraw money from the bank.
Option 1: have withdrawing
Option 2: No improvement required
Option 3: have withdrew
Option 4: have withdrawn
Correct Answer: have withdrawn
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The sentence contains a verb-tense error. When forming the present perfect tense, the past participle of the verb should be used. The past participle of withdraw is withdrawn. The use of the present perfect tense suggests a
Question : Pope Benedict XVI who has been elected recently is the :
Option 1: 250th Pope
Option 2: 260th Pope
Option 3: 265th Pope
Option 4: 270th Pope
Correct Answer: 265th Pope
Solution : The correct option is - 265th Pope
From 19 April 2005 to his resignation on February 28, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI served as the leader of the Catholic Church and the head of the Vatican City State. When Benedict resigned, he opted to use
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: Year 2012
Option 2: Year 1998
Option 3: Year 2005
Option 4: Year 1997
Correct Answer: Year 2012
Solution : A year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4. So, the divisibility of the given years by 4 is checked.
Let's check the options —
First option: Year 2012; 2012 ÷ 4 = 503. 2012 is divisible by 4. So, it
Question : The curved surface area of a cylinder is five times the area of its base. Find the ratio of the radius and height of the cylinder.
Option 1: 2 : 3
Option 2: 3 : 5
Option 3: 2 : 5
Option 4: 3 : 4
Correct Answer: 2 : 5
Solution : Given: The curved surface area of a cylinder is five times the area of its base. Use the formulas, The curved surface area of the cylinder = $2\pi rh$, The area of the base of the cylinder = $\pi r^2$, where $r$ and
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.
The child is the father of the man. Childhood is a (1)______ of what one is going to be when one (2)______ maturity. The natural instincts of a man are (3)______ in his childhood. Time modifies them but cannot (4)______ them. History contains numerous examples of great men who gave (5)______ of their future when they were children. A child’s mind is (6)______ and flexible. The mould he receives before his clay (7)______ becomes his permanent mark. The values and standards of (8)______ which will determine his life as a man (9)______ in childhood itself. There may be certain (10)______ of course. A bright morning may end in a storm!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 10.
Option 1: concessions
Option 2: rejections
Option 3: exceptions
Option 4: exemptions
Correct Answer: exceptions
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word exceptions implies that there are specific cases or circumstances where the usual rule or pattern doesn't apply. In this context, it recognises the possibility that not every individual's future is solely determined by their childhood
Question : Directions: Three of the following four letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: FGJP
Option 2: ABEJ
Option 3: TUXC
Option 4: VWZE
Correct Answer: FGJP
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: FGJP; F + 1 = G; G + 3 = J; J + 6 = P Second option: ABEJ; A + 1 = B; B + 3 = E; E + 5 = J Third option: TUXC; T
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