Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which one of the following has greatest mass?
Option 1: electron
Option 2: proton
Option 3: neutron
Option 4: hydrogen nucleus
Correct Answer: neutron
Solution : The correct option is neutron.
The neutron has the greatest mass among the proton, neutron, electron, and nucleus of hydrogen. The mass of a proton is 1.672621777(74) × 10-27 kg. The mass of a neutron is 1.674927498(94) × 10-27 kg. The mass of an electron is 9.1093837015(28) × 10-31 kg. The mass of a hydrogen nucleus is 1.674927498(94) × 10-27 kg. A neutron's mass is somewhat larger than that of a proton. An electron's mass is substantially lower than that of a proton or neutron. Because a hydrogen nucleus contains just one proton, its mass is the same as that of a proton.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
The heavy medications and strong drugs at the sanatorium will surely turn a patient completely lifeless and unresponsive.
Option 1: tombic
Option 2: cadaverous
Option 3: zonic
Option 4: wasted
Correct Answer: cadaverous
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation: Cadaverous means resembling a corpse, having a deathly or pale appearance. In the context of the sentence, it fits well because it suggests that heavy medications and strong drugs might make a patient look lifeless and unresponsive.
The other options are not correct, as they do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
So, the sentence should be: "The heavy medications and strong drugs at the sanatorium will surely turn a patient cadaverous."
Question : The President can dismiss members of the Council of Ministers
Option 1: with the consent of the Speaker
Option 2: only under emergency conditions
Option 3: on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Option 4: on his own
Correct Answer: on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Solution : The correct answer is on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
The President appoints the council of ministers and gives each member of the council their appropriate portfolios based on the Prime Minister's recommendation. Upon his recommendation, the President may dismiss any minister from the council of ministers. Article 74 of the Indian Constitution grants the Council of Ministers the power to support and counsel the President.
Question : Short-term contractions and expansions in economic activity are called ____________.
Option 1: expansions
Option 2: recessions
Option 3: deficits
Option 4: business cycle
Correct Answer: business cycle
Solution : The correct answer is a business cycle.
The business cycle refers to the short-term contractions and expansions of economic activity. The business cycle is a cyclical pattern of economic expansion and contraction. It is distinguished by intervals of growth and contraction.
Question : In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, the side AB is extended to a point X. If $\angle XBC=82°$ and $\angle ADB=47°$, then the value of $\angle BDC$ is:
Option 1: 40°
Option 2: 35°
Option 3: 30°
Option 4: 25°
Correct Answer: 35°
Solution : Given: In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, $\angle XBC=82°$ and $\angle ADB=47°$. A cyclic quadrilateral's exterior angle is equal to its opposite interior angle. So, $\angle XBC= \angle ADC=82°$. Also, $\angle ADB=47°$ ⇒ $\angle BDC=82°-47°$ ⇒ $\angle BDC=35°$ Hence, the correct answer is 35°.
Question : A man wills 40% of his wealth to his wife and the rest to his children. What percentage of the wealth willed to the wife do the children get?
Option 1: 150
Option 2: 66.6
Option 3: 50
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 150
Solution : Let the total wealth be $x$. The man wills 40% of his wealth to the wife = 40% of $x$ = 0.4$x$ Wealth for the children = $x$ – 0.4$x$ = 0.6$x$ So, the required percentage $=\frac{\text{wealth for children}}{\text{wealth to the wife}} × 100 = \frac{0.6x}{0.4x} ×100 = 150$% Hence, the correct answer is 150.
Question : The fourth proportion of the numbers 8, 12, and 14 is:
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given: The numbers are 8, 12, and 14. Let the fourth proportion be $x$. So, $8:12::14:x$ ⇒ $\frac{8}{12} = \frac{14}{x}$ ⇒ $x = \frac{14 \times 12}{8}=21$ Hence, the correct answer is 21.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Never changing, and therefore boring.
Option 1: Outdated
Option 2: Impractical
Option 3: Idealistic
Option 4: Monotonous
Correct Answer: Monotonous
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Monotonous means lacking in variety and interest, being repetitive and dull, which precisely describes the concept of never changing and being boring.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Outdated: This term refers to something that is no longer current or fashionable.
Impractical: This word describes something that is not useful or effective in practice.
Idealistic: It refers to having high moral or ethical principles.
Therefore, the correct one-word substitute is monotonous.
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".
Two of the biggest corporate firms in the world are Apple and IBM (which both are) in the computer business.
(1) which are both
(2) both of which are
(3) which are
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
"Both of which are" is the most appropriate choice for the context, providing a clear and idiomatic way to express the idea that both Apple and IBM are in the computer business.
So, the correct sentence would be: "Two of the biggest corporate firms in the world are Apple and IBM, both of which are in the computer business."
Question : A train 180 m long moving at a speed of 20 m/sec overtakes a man moving at a speed of 10 m/sec in the same direction. The train passes the man in:
Option 1: 6 sec
Option 2: 9 sec
Option 3: 18 sec
Option 4: 27 sec
Correct Answer: 18 sec
Solution : Distance = length of train = 180 m Speed of train = 20 m/s Speed of main = 10 m/s The direction of both the train and the man is the same. So, relative speed = 20 - 10 = 10 m/s Required time = $\frac{180}{10}$ = 18 sec. Hence, the correct answer is 18 sec.
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