Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: From the given option figures, select the one in which the question figure is embedded.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all possible angles where the question figure can fit itself in all the given option figures. The question figure is embedded only in the first option figure.
Hence, the first option is
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Weight : Pound :: Height : ?
Option 1: Dozen
Option 2: Metres
Option 3: High
Option 4: Kilograms
Correct Answer: Metres
Solution : Given: Weight : Pound :: Height : ?
Like, a Pound is a unit used to measure Weight. Similarly, the unit used to measure Height is metre.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
156, 506, ?, 1806
Option 1: 1056
Option 2: 856
Option 3: 1456
Option 4: 1506
Correct Answer: 1056
Solution : Given:
Here,
122 + 12 = 156
222 + 22 = 506
322 + 32 = 1056
422 + 42 = 1806
So, the missing number is 1056.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Keen
Option 1: Happy
Option 2: Enthusiastic
Option 3: Wild
Option 4: Imitate
Correct Answer: Enthusiastic
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word keen has a few potential synonyms, but the most appropriate one among the options provided would be enthusiastic.
The meanings of other words are as follows:
Question : The number of students in section A and section B of a class are 40 and 52, respectively. The average score in mathematics of all the students is 75. If the average score of the students in A is 20 % more than that of students in B then what is the average score of students in B?
Option 1: 71
Option 2: 65
Option 3: 69
Option 4: 63
Correct Answer: 69
Solution : Total number of students = 40 + 52 = 92 ⇒ $75 = \frac{\text{(Sum of scores of all students)}}{92}$ ⇒ Total score in mathematics = 75 × 92 = 6900 Now, Let the average score of section B students be $x$ ⇒ Average score of
Question : A _______ thread is stronger than steel wire.
Option 1: Wool
Option 2: Cotton
Option 3: Jute
Option 4: Nylon
Correct Answer: Nylon
Solution : The correct option is Nylon.
Nylon is a synthetic polymer noted for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it a good material for manufacturing threads, and fibres stronger than similar steel wires. The molecular structure of nylon has high intermolecular forces due to amide bonds,
Question : Which of the following groups of classical dancers is related to Kathak?
Option 1: Yamini Krishnamurthy, Shobha Naidu and Swapnasundari
Option 2: Sitara Devi, Saswati Sen and Urmila Nagar
Option 3: Alarmel Valli, Malavika Sarukkai and Sucheta Chaphekar
Option 4: Kumkum Mohanty, Sonal Mansingh and Kiran Sehgal
Correct Answer: Sitara Devi, Saswati Sen and Urmila Nagar
Solution : The correct answer is Sitara Devi, Saswati Sen and Urmila Nagar.
Kathak is a traditional dance genre from northern India. Its precise footwork, beautiful hand gestures and expressive facial expressions distinguish it. Kathak is organised into three major gharanas,
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 5125
Option 2: 8564
Option 3: 7343
Option 4: 6216
Correct Answer: 8564
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 5125 Here, the first digit is 5. (5)3 = 125→So, the number formed is 5125. Second option: 8564 Here, the first digit is 8. (8)3 = 512→So, the number formed should be 8512. Third option: 7343
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. Social media can have (1)______ effects on mental health, with studies suggesting that excessive use can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. To combat these negative effects, experts recommend setting (2)______ for social media use. Other strategies include (3)_______ with friends and family in person, engaging in hobbies or physical activity, and seeking professional (4)_______ if necessary. As such, it's important to be (5)________ of its potential drawbacks and take steps to use it in a healthy and balanced way. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: principles
Option 2: goals
Option 3: rules
Option 4: standards
Correct Answer: rules
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the third option.
Rules are specific guidelines or regulations that dictate how social media should be used. In this context, experts recommend setting rules to combat the negative effects of excessive social media use.
The meanings of the other
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the missing number from the given alternative.
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 120
Option 3: 151
Option 4: 154
Correct Answer: 120
Here,(6 × 8) + 3 = 48 + 3 = 51
And, (15 × 4) + 5 = 60 + 5 = 65
Similarly, (20 × 5) + 20 = 100 +
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