Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Three of the following letter clusters are alike in some manner and hence, form a group. Which letter cluster does not belong to that group?
Option 1: WDLF
Option 2: YBXR
Option 3: PKSM
Option 4: IRMT
Correct Answer: IRMT
Solution : Let's check each option – First Option: WDLF; W and D are opposite pairs; L – 6 = F Second Option: YBXR; Y and B are opposite pairs; X – 6 = R Third Option: PKSM; P and K are opposite pairs; S – 6
Question : Each member of a club contributes an amount in rupees and paise equal to the number of members in the club. If the total contribution is Rs. 2525, then what is the number of members in the club?
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 55
Option 4: 50
Correct Answer: 50
Solution : Let the number of members be $x$. So each member contributes $x$ rupees and $x$ paise. According to the given information, $x × x + x × \frac{x}{100}= 2525$ ⇒ $x^2 + \frac{x^2}{100} = 2525$ ⇒ 101$x^2= 252500$ ⇒ $x^2= 2500$ ⇒ $x = 50$
Question : A is 20% more efficient than B. How much time will they working together take to complete a job which A alone could have done in 29 days?
Option 1: $\frac{145}{11}$ days
Option 2: $\frac{116}{11}$ days
Option 3: $\frac{203}{11}$ days
Option 4: $\frac{174}{11}$ days
Correct Answer: $\frac{174}{11}$ days
Solution : According to the question, The efficiency of A is 20% more than that of B Let the efficiency of B be 100% $\therefore$ The efficiency of A = 120% of the efficiency of B ⇒ Efficiency of A = $\frac{6}{5}$ of efficiency of B
Question : Who is the-author of the book "No Full Stops in India"?
Option 1: R.K. Narayan
Option 2: Ved Mehta
Option 3: Nirad C. Choudhuri
Option 4: Mark Tolly
Correct Answer: Mark Tolly
Solution : The Correct Answer is Mark Tolly
Ten essays from Mark Tolly's collection "No Full Stops in India" are based on the author's diaries from his time living in India. Tolly, a multiple award winner, has written nine books. He belongs to the Oriental Club.
Question : Directions: 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. 2, 7, 14, 23, 34, ?
Option 1: 47
Option 2: 39
Option 3: 42
Option 4: 46
Correct Answer: 47
Solution : Given: 2, 7, 14, 23, 34, ?
In the given series, add consecutive odd numbers to the previous number to obtain the next number. 2 + 5 = 7; 7 + 7 = 14; 14 + 9 = 23; 23 + 11 = 34; 34
Question : If $x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8 \sqrt{7+4 \sqrt{3}}}}$ where $x > 0$, then the value of $x$ is equal to:
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8 \sqrt{7+4 \sqrt{3}}}}$ where $x > 0$. Use the algebraic identity, $(a+b)^2=a^2+b^2+2ab$. $⇒x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8 \sqrt{4+3+4 \sqrt{3}}}}$ $⇒x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8 \sqrt{(2+\sqrt{3}}})^2}$ $⇒x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8 (2+\sqrt{3}})}$ $⇒x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+16+8\sqrt{3}}}$ $⇒x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{(4+\sqrt{3}})^2}$ $⇒x=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+4+\sqrt{3}}$ $\therefore x=\sqrt4=2$ Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: FIHG
Option 2: CGEF
Option 3: JMLK
Option 4: VYXW
Correct Answer: CGEF
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: FIHG; F + 3 = I; I – 1 = H; H – 1 = G Second option: CGEF; C + 4 = G; G – 2 = E; E + 1 = F Third option: JMLK; J
Question : Which one of the following is not a scheme/project of the present government as of 2023?
Option 1: AMRUT
Option 2: Swachh Bharat
Option 3: AYUSH
Option 4: Jan Dhan Yojana
Correct Answer: Swachh Bharat
Solution : The correct answer is Swachh Bharat.
On October 2nd, 2014, the Prime Minister of India launched the Swachh Bharat Mission to accelerate the work towards universal sanitation coverage and emphasise sanitation. The mission aimed to declare all villages, gram panchayats, districts, states, and
Question : The area of a rhombus is 256 square cm, and one of its diagonals is twice the other in length. The length of its larger diagonal is:
Option 1: 32 cm
Option 2: 16 cm
Option 3: 48 cm
Option 4: 24 cm
Correct Answer: 32 cm
Solution : Let the first diagonal be $x$ and the second diagonal be $2x$. Area of rhombus = $\frac{1}{2}\times$(Product of the diagonals) $256 = \frac{1}{2}\times x \times 2x$ ⇒ $256 = x^2$ ⇒ $x=16$ So, the length of the larger diagonal = 2 × 16 =
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. Being constant (1) _________ repeating a task or action, or performing an activity without a stop or interval. Consistency can never be attained in a sporadic or (2) _______ manner. When you perform anything regularly or constantly, you will not only build expertise in that area, but you will also gain a better (3) ________ of it. Because of the greater amount of effort put in over a longer period of time, this enhanced comprehension is (4) ________. As a result, consistency is the (5) _________ that allows anyone to consistently put in the effort.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: decision
Option 2: comprehension
Option 3: estrangement
Option 4: ignorance
Correct Answer: comprehension
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The word comprehension fits well in the context of the sentence. The sentence discusses the benefits of performing anything regularly or constantly, indicating that it leads to a better understanding or grasp of the activity.
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