Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If $2+4x<5-\frac{x}{2}$ and $3x+3>-5-3x$, then $x$ can take which of the following values?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: –2
Option 4: –1
Correct Answer: –1
Solution : Given: $2+4x<5-\frac{x}{2}$ and $3x+3>-5-3x$ Or, $2+4x<\frac{10-x}{2}$ and $3x+3x>-5-3$ Or, $2(2+4x)<10-x$ and $6x>-8$ Or, $4+8x<10-x$ and $x>\frac{-8}{6}$ Or, $x+8x<10-4$ and $x>\frac{-4}{3}$ Or, $9x<6$ and $x>-1.33$ Or, $x<\frac{6}{9}$ and $x>-1.33$ Or, $x<0.67$ and $x>-1.33$ Or, $-1.33<x<0.67$ Amongst all the given values –1 satisfies the above condition. Hence,
Question : If $abc = 5$, what is the value of $(\frac{1}{1+a+b^{-1}}+\frac{1}{1+b+5 c^{-1}}+\frac{1}{1+\frac{c}{5}+a^{-1}})$?
Option 1: $5$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{5}$
Option 4: $(a+b+c)$
Correct Answer: $1$
Solution : $abc = 5$ ⇒ $b = \frac{5}{ac}$ ⇒ $b^{-1} = \frac{ac}{5}$ ⇒ $\frac{c}{5} = \frac{1}{ab}$ Now, $(\frac{1}{1+a+b^{-1}}+\frac{1}{1+b+5 c^{-1}}+\frac{1}{1+\frac{c}{5}+a^{-1}})$ = $(\frac{1}{1+a+\frac{ac}{5}}+\frac{1}{1+ \frac{5}{ac}+5 c^{-1}}+\frac{1}{1+ \frac{1}{ab}+a^{-1}})$ = $(\frac{5}{5+5a+ac} +\frac{ac}{5+ 5a +ac}+\frac{5a}{5+5a+ac})$ = $\frac{5+5a+ac}{5+5a+ac}$ = $1$ Hence, the correct answer is $1$.
Question : If $\sqrt{3^{n}} = 2187$, then the value of $n$ is:
Option 1: 13
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Given: $\sqrt{3^{n}} = 2187$ $⇒\sqrt{3^{n}} = 3^{7}$ By squaring both sides, $⇒(\sqrt{3^{n}})^{2} = (3^{7})^{2}$ $⇒3^{n} = 3^{14}$ $\therefore n=14$ Hence, the correct answer is 14.
Question : Directions: Which of the answer figures is the exact mirror image of the given problem figure when the mirror is held on the right side?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
I told the teacher (1) / that the homework set for the day (2) / was much too heavy for us to complete. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
There is no error in the given sentence and the sentence is grammatically correct and follows the standard structure.
The phrase "much too heavy" is used to indicate that the homework is excessively or extremely difficult, so it
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Play it by ear.
Option 1: To do something without special preparation.
Option 2: To plan.
Option 3: To listen carefully.
Option 4: To improve.
Correct Answer: To do something without special preparation.
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Play it by ear is an idiomatic expression that means to handle a situation in an impromptu or flexible manner without having a predetermined plan. It implies adapting to circumstances as they unfold
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. If + means division, – means multiplication, ÷ means subtraction, × means addition, and < means less than, then which of the following is false?
Option 1: (10 + 2) ÷ 7 < (10 ÷ 7) + 2
Option 2: (10 – 7) × 2 < (10 × 2) – 7
Option 3: (10 × 7) – 2 < (10 – 2) × 7
Option 4: (10 ÷ 2) + 7 < (10 ÷ 7) × 2
Correct Answer: (10 × 7) – 2 < (10 – 2) × 7
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: (10 + 2) ÷ 7 < (10 ÷ 7) + 2 On replacing with symbols as directed, we get – (10 ÷ 2) – 7 < (10 –
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Tour
Option 2: Triumph
Option 3: Sandwitch
Option 4: Process
Correct Answer: Sandwitch
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The incorrectly spelt word is "sandwitch". The correct spelling is sandwich, which is a food item consisting of one or more fillings between slices of bread.
The other words are correctly spelt, and their meanings are as
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
After knowing truth, / the jury took the right decision / in the case.
Option 1: The jury took the right decision
Option 2: In the case
Option 3: After knowing truth
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: After knowing truth
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
This part should be "After knowing the truth", by adding the article the before "truth". The definite article the is used when referring to a specific or known truth.
The correct sentence is: "After knowing
Question : If $a+b=2c$, then the value of $\frac{a}{a–c}+\frac{c}{b–c}$ is equal to (where $a\neq b\neq c$):
Option 1: $–1$
Option 3: $0$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{2}$
Solution : Given: $a+b=2c$ ⇒ $a-c=c-b$ Now, $\frac{a}{a-c}+\frac{c}{b-c}$ can be written as, $=\frac{a}{a-c}-\frac{c}{c-b}$ $=\frac{a}{a-c}-\frac{c}{a-c}$ $=\frac{a-c}{a-c}= 1$ Hence, the correct answer is $1$.
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