Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The amount to be paid, when principal = Rs. 2,000, rate of simple interest (R) = 5% and T = 2 years, is:
Option 1: Rs. 3,200
Option 2: Rs. 2,400
Option 3: Rs. 2,200
Option 4: Rs. 3,400
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,200
Solution : Given: Principal = Rs. 2,000 Rate (R) = 5% Time = 2 years, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$ ⇒ Simple interest $=\frac{2000×5×2}{100}$ ⇒ Simple interest $=200$ ∴ Required amount = Principal + Simple interest = Rs.(2000 + 200) = Rs. 2200 Hence, the correct answer
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : If $pq(p+q)=1$, then the value of $\frac{1}{p^{3}q^{3}}-p^{3}-q^{3}$ is equal to:
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: $pq(p+q)=1$ ⇒ $(p+q)=\frac{1}{pq}$ Cubing both sides, ⇒ $p^3+q^3+3pq(p+q)=\frac{1}{p^3q^3}$ Thus, $\frac{1}{p^3q^3}–p^3–q^3= 3pq(p+q)$ Putting the value of $(p+q)=\frac{1}{pq}$ $= \frac{3}{pq}(pq)$ $=3$ $\therefore\frac{1}{p^3q^3}–p^3–q^3=3$ Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Being an ardent professional, the lawyer always kept his clients at an arm’s length.
Option 1: Away from each other.
Option 2: At a distance.
Option 3: Under wraps.
Option 4: Alert and prepared.
Correct Answer: At a distance.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In the context of the sentence "Being an ardent professional, the lawyer always kept his clients at an arm’s length which means to maintain a professional distance or detachment from some person.
The meanings of
Question : Rajaraja I and Rajendra I belonged to the ____________ dynasty.
Option 1: Chola
Option 2: Pallava
Option 3: Pandya
Option 4: Chalukya
Correct Answer: Chola
Solution : The correct answer is Chola.
Rajendra Chola I, also known as Gangaikonda Chola or the Bringer of the Ganges, was a formidable Chola Emperor who reigned from 1014 to 1044 CE. In 1014 CE, he ascended to the throne, succeeding his father, Rajaraja I.
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the symbols. If + means subtraction, ÷ means addition, < means multiplication, and > means division, then find the value of the given statement. 9 ÷ 7 < 8 > (4 > 2) + 5 = ?
Option 1: 32
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 32
Solution : Given: 9 ÷ 7 < 8 > (4 > 2) + 5 = ?
After replacing the symbols in the equation with the assigned mathematical signs, the equation becomes – = 9 + 7 × 8 ÷ (4 ÷ 2) – 5 = 9 +
Question : Rate of interest is determined by
Option 1: The rate of return on the capital invested
Option 2: Central Government
Option 3: Liquidity preference
Option 4: Commercial Banks
Correct Answer: Liquidity preference
Solution : Correct Answer is Liquidity preference
In a free market where supply and demand are in flux, interest rates are set. The amount of money available depends on how willing consumers, businesses, and governments are to save. Some of these interest rates in India are
Question : The value of $\text{cot 17°}(\text{cot 73°} \cos^{2}22°+\frac{1}{\cot 17°\sec^{2}68°})$ is:
Option 1: $0$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $2$
Option 4: $\sqrt{3}$
Correct Answer: $1$
Solution : Use: $\cot 73°= \tan(90°-73°)= \tan17°$ and $\cos^{2}22° = \cos^{2}(90°-68°) = \sin^2 68°$ $\text{cot 17°}(\text{cot 73°} \cos^{2}22°+\frac{1}{\cot17°\sec^{2}68°})$ = $\text{cot 17°}(\text{tan 17°} \sin^{2}68°+{\tan17°\cos^{2}68°})$ = $\text{cot 17°}[\text{tan 17°}(\sin^{2}68°+\cos^{2}68°)]$ = $\text{cot 17°}\text{tan 17°}$ [$\because(\sin^{2}68°+\cos^{2}68°)=1]$ = $\text{cot 17°}\frac{1}{\cot 17°}$ = $1$ Hence, the correct answer is 1.
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 British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: banished
Option 2: rejected
Option 3: unaccepted
Option 4: abandoned
Correct Answer: rejected
Given the context of a decision not being approved or accepted by the British parliament, rejected best describes the situation, indicating that the decision was not endorsed or accepted by the parliamentarians.
The meanings of other options
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Being careful that every detail of something is correct
Option 1: Fastidious
Option 2: Squeamish
Option 3: Stubborn
Option 4: Impregnable
Correct Answer: Fastidious
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
It means being careful about every detail and paying great attention to accuracy and detail, often to an excessive degree.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Squeamish: Easily disgusted or affected by nausea; having a
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