Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. But he seems to have become weary when it came to the ears. B. The result is that we spend all our hours hankering after something unattainable, namely silence. C. God constructed the human body with a lot of forethought and solicitude. D. He left them as the most vulnerable part of a human being.
Option 1: DABC
Option 2: CDBA
Option 3: CADB
Option 4: BCDA
Correct Answer: CADB
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The logical flow of sentences are as follows:
The flow of information follows a logical sequence, starting with the construction of the human body, addressing a vulnerability, and concluding with the consequence of that vulnerability.
Therefore, the correct order is CADB.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given set. (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.) (3,13,18) (29, 39, 44)
Option 1: (17, 27, 42)
Option 2: (25, 30, 55)
Option 3: (26, 30, 47)
Option 4: (16, 26, 31)
Correct Answer: (16, 26, 31)
Solution : Given: (3,13,18), (29, 39, 44) Add 10 to the first number to get the second number and add 5 to the second number to get the third number – ⇒ (3,13,18)→3 + 10 = 13, 13 + 5 = 18 ⇒ (29, 39, 44)→29 + 10 = 39, 39 + 5 = 44
Let's check each option – First option: (17, 27, 42)→17 + 10 = 27, 27 + 5 = 32 ≠ 42 Second option: (25, 30, 55)→25 + 10 = 35 ≠ 30, 30 + 5 = 35 ≠ 55 Third option: (26, 30, 47)→26 + 10 = 36 ≠ 30, 30 + 5 = 35 ≠ 47 Fourth option: (16, 26, 31)→16 + 10 = 26, 26 + 5 = 31
So, only the fourth option follows the same pattern as followed by the given set of numbers. Hence, the fourth option is 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).
If he wants farther help, send him to me.
(1) further
(2) much
(3) best
(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.
Farther should be replaced with further to convey the intended meaning that if he requires additional help, he should be directed to the speaker.
Farther is used to signify physical distance, whereas further is used to refer to something additional to what already exists. Hence, further would be a more appropriate choice for this sentence. The other options, much and best do not go contextually with the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "If he wants further help, send him to me".
Question : If $a = 101, b = 102,$ and $c =103$, then $a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} -ab - bc - ca$ =_____
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : $(a + b + c)^{2} = a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} + 2(ab + bc + ca)$ $⇒(a + b + c)^{2} -3(ab + bc + ca) = a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} + 2(ab + bc + ca) –3(ab + bc + ca)$ Putting the values of $a, b,$ and $c$, we get, $⇒(101 + 102 + 103)^{2}-3(101 \times 102 + 102 \times 103 + 103\times 101) = a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} - (ab + bc + ca)$ $⇒a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} -ab - bc - ca = 306^2 -3(10302 + 10506 + 10403)$ $⇒a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} -ab - bc - ca = 93636 -3(31211)$ $⇒a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} -ab - bc - ca = 93636 -93633$ $\therefore a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} -ab - bc - ca= 3$ Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question :
Which one of the following animals belongs to Mollusca?
Option 1:
Haliotis
Option 2:
Hare
Option 3: Hydra
Option 4: Hyla
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is Haliotis.
"Haliotis" refers to the phylum Mollusca and the genus of sea mollusks usually known as abalones. Abalones are gastropod mollusks prized for their iridescent shells, which are frequently utilised in food and ornamental arts. The term "hyla" typically refers to a genus of tree frogs, and these animals belong to the animal kingdom (Kingdom: Animalia). "Hydra" belongs to the phylum Cnidaria. Hares are mammals, specifically from the family Leporidae, and they are closely related to rabbits.
Question : Find the value of $x$ in the given figure where TP (tangent on point T) = 15 cm, PB = 2$x$ + 3 cm, PA = 9 cm.
Option 1: 21 cm
Option 2: 18 cm
Option 3: 15 cm
Option 4: 11 cm
Correct Answer: 11 cm
Solution : TP = 15 cm PB = 2$x$ + 3 cm PA = 9 cm If a secant AB and tangent at the point T of a circle intersect at a point T of a circle intersect at a point P outside the circle, then PA × PB = PT2 9 × (2$x$ + 3) = 152 ⇒ 2$x$ + 3 = $\frac{225}{9}$ = 25 ⇒ $x$ = $\frac{25-3}{2}$ = 11 Hence, the correct answer is 11 cm.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
I will not (1) / stay here another minute (2) / if I can help it! (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : There is no error in the sentence.
The sentence is devoid of any grammatical or idiomatic errors. It conveys frustration and a strong resolve to depart. The subject, verb, and tenses are synchronised with each other.
Question : According to Article ___ of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop a scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
Option 1: 52A
Option 2: 50A
Option 3: 49A
Option 4: 51A
Correct Answer: 51A
Solution : The Correct Option is 51A.
Fundamental duties were suggested by the Swaran Singh Committee in 1976, and their importance became apparent during the internal emergency of 1975–1977. Ten Fundamental Duties were introduced to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. Later, the 11th Fundamental Duty was added to the list by the 86th Amendment Act of 2002.
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 3:
Option 4:
Solution : According to the given figures, two types of patterns are followed alternatively – 1. The first two elements are interchanging their positions and the last two elements are interchanging their positions respectively. 2. The first two elements are interchanging their positions with the last two elements.
So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –
Therefore, the figure in the second option is the required figure. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (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.) (36, 24, 65) (40, 54, 19)
Option 1: (10, 21, 321)
Option 2: (20, 18, 16)
Option 3: (13, 8, 98)
Option 4: (30, 14, 56)
Correct Answer: (20, 18, 16)
Solution : Given: (36, 24, 65); (40, 54, 19)
The pattern followed here is – (36, 24, 65) = {(36 ÷ 4) + (24 ÷ 6)} × {(36 ÷ 4) – (24 ÷ 6)} = {9 + 4} × {9 – 4} = 13 × 5 = 65 (40, 54, 19) = {(40 ÷ 4) + (54 ÷ 6)} × {(40 ÷ 4) – (54 ÷ 6)} = {10 + 9} × {10 – 9} = 19 × 1 = 19 Let's check the options – First Option: (10, 21, 321) = {(10 ÷ 4) + (21 ÷ 6)} × {(10 ÷ 4) – (21 ÷ 6)} = {2.5 + 3.5} × {2.5 – 3.5} = 6 × –1 = –6 ≠ 321 Second Option: (20, 18, 16) = {(20 ÷ 4) + (18 ÷ 6)} × {(20 ÷ 4) – (18 ÷ 6)} = {5 + 3} × {5 – 3} = 8 × 2 = 16 Third Option: (13, 8, 98) = {(13 ÷ 4) + (8 ÷ 6)} × {(13 ÷ 4) – (8 ÷ 6)} = {3.25 + 1.33} × {3.25 – 1.33} = 4.58 × 1.92 = 8.7936 ≠ 98 Fourth Option: (30, 14, 56) = {(30 ÷ 4) + (14 ÷ 6)} × {(30 ÷ 4) – (14 ÷ 6)} = {7.5 + 2.33} × {7.5 – 2.33} = 9.83 × 5.17 = 50.8211 ≠ 56
So, only the second option follows the same pattern as followed by the given set of numbers. Hence, the second option is correct.
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