Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following interchange of numbers and signs would make the given equation correct? 24 × 9 + 6 ÷ 24 – 18 = 22
Option 1: 18 and 22, + and –
Option 2: 24 and 6, × and +
Option 3: 6 and 9, ÷ and +
Option 4: 6 and 18, ÷ and ×
Correct Answer: 6 and 9, ÷ and +
Solution : Given: 24 × 9 + 6 ÷ 24 – 18 = 22
Let's check the given options – First option: 18 and 22, + and – ⇒ 24 × 9 – 6 ÷ 24 + 22 = 18 Solving the
Question : Given that $\sqrt3=1.732$, the value of $\frac{3+\sqrt6}{5\sqrt3-2\sqrt{12}-\sqrt{32}+\sqrt{50}}$ is:
Option 1: 4.899
Option 2: 2.551
Option 3: 1.414
Option 4: 1.732
Correct Answer: 1.732
Solution : Given: $\sqrt{3}=1.732$ $\frac{3+\sqrt{6}}{5\sqrt{3}-2\sqrt{12}-\sqrt{32}+\sqrt{50}}$ Now evaluate: $= \frac{3+\sqrt{6}}{5\sqrt{3}-2\sqrt{4\times3}-\sqrt{16\times2}+\sqrt{25\times2}}$ $=\frac{3+\sqrt{6}}{5\sqrt{3}-4\sqrt{3}-4\sqrt{2}+5\sqrt{2}}$ $=\frac{3+\sqrt{6}}{5(\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2})-4(\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2})}$ $=\frac{3+\sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}$ Now multiply and divide with $\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}.$ $=\frac{3+\sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}\times\frac{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}$ $=\frac{3\sqrt{3}-3\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{18}-\sqrt{12}}{3-2}$ $=\frac{3\sqrt{3}-3\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{9\times2}-\sqrt{4\times3}}{1}$ $=3\sqrt{3}-3\sqrt{2}+3\sqrt{2}-2\sqrt{3}$ $=3\sqrt{3}-2\sqrt{3}$ $=\sqrt{3}(3-2)$ $=\sqrt{3}$ $=1.732$ Hence, the correct answer is 1.732.
Question : At Barren Island ,the only active volcano in India is situated in
Option 1: Andaman Island
Option 2: Nicobar Island
Option 3: Lakshdweep
Option 4: Minicoy
Correct Answer: Andaman Island
Solution : The correct answer is Andaman Island.
Andaman and Nicobar islands are of volcanic origin. Barren Island is the only active stratovolcano in India. It is located in Andaman Island. Recently it has erupted in May 2023. It also had small eruptions in 2017 and
Question : If $p-\frac{1}{p}=6$, then what is the value of $p^4+\frac{1}{p^4}$?
Option 1: 1562
Option 2: 1432
Option 3: 1442
Option 4: 1444
Correct Answer: 1442
Solution : $\mathrm{p}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{p}}=6$ Squaring both sides, we get, $⇒p^2+\frac{1}{p^2}-2(p)(\frac{1}{p})=36$ $⇒p^2+\frac{1}{p^2}-2=36$ $⇒p^2+\frac{1}{p^2}=38$ Squaring both sides again, we get, $⇒p^4+\frac{1}{p^4}+2(p^2)(\frac{1}{p^2})=1444$ $⇒p^4+\frac{1}{p^4}+2=1444$ $\therefore p^4+\frac{1}{p^4}=1442$ Hence, the correct answer is 1442.
Question : The table given below shows the production and consumption of coals in 6 different countries.
What is the value of the total consumption of coal in all 6 countries?
Option 1: 1010
Option 2: 401
Option 3: 1210
Option 4: 201
Correct Answer: 1210
Solution : Total consumption of coal of all the 6 countries = 132 + 248 + 185 + 245 + 226 + 174 = 1210 Hence, the correct answer is 1210.
Question : A boat covers 35 km downstream in 2 h and covers the same distance upstream in 7 h. Find the speed (in km/h) of the boat in still water.
Option 1: 11.25
Option 2: 28.75
Option 3: 18.25
Option 4: 10.55
Correct Answer: 11.25
Solution : A boat covers 35 km downstream in 2 h and covers the same distance upstream in 7 h. Let the speed of the boat in still water be $x\ \text{km/h}$. Let the speed of the stream be $y\ \text{km/h}$. According to the question, Speed of
Question : If $x+\frac{1}{x}=c+\frac{1}{c}$, then the value of $x$ is:
Option 1: $c,\frac{1}{c}$
Option 2: $c,c^{2}$
Option 3: $c,2c$
Option 4: $0, 1$
Correct Answer: $c,\frac{1}{c}$
Solution : Given: $x+\frac{1}{x}=c+\frac{1}{c}$ ⇒ $x-c=\frac{1}{c}–\frac{1}{x}$ ⇒ $x-c=\frac{(x–c)}{xc}$ ⇒ $(x-c)-\frac{(x–c)}{xc}=0$ ⇒ $(x-c)[1-\frac{1}{xc}]=0$ Taking, $(x-c)=0$ ⇒ $x=c$ Now, taking $[1-\frac{1}{xc}]=0$ ⇒ $\frac{1}{xc}=1$ ⇒ $x=\frac{1}{c}$ Hence, the correct answer is $c,\frac{1}{c}$.
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences correctly to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. It's because the 'practical people' in society boast of having a practical approach to life. B. It is very likely for youngsters to seek advice from their elders. C. Emphasising upon the times that prevailed, the youth very much get their queries answered systematically. D. In a similar context even the elders are, in most likelihood, expected to give their advice as a word of guidance.
Option 1: BDCA
Option 2: CDAB
Option 3: ACDB
Option 4: DCAB
Correct Answer: BDCA
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Sentence B introduces the idea that young people often seek advice from their elders, setting the context for the paragraph. Sentence D explains that elders are also expected to provide advice in similar situations, establishing a reciprocal relationship.
Question : Which of the following is a natural acid-base indicator?
I. Litmus
II. Turmeric
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Only I
Option 3: Neither I nor II
Option 4: Both I and II
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct answer is Both I and II.
Both litmus and turmeric are natural acid-base indicators.
I. Litmus is a natural indicator used to test for the presence of acids or bases. It turns red in the presence of an acid
Question : In 6 minutes, $\frac{4}{13}$ of a bucket is filled. How much time will it take to fill the remaining bucket?
Option 1: 13 minutes 30 seconds
Option 2: 14 minutes 30 seconds
Option 3: 11 minutes 30 seconds
Option 4: 12 minutes 30 seconds
Correct Answer: 13 minutes 30 seconds
Solution : Work = Efficiency × Time Let the capacity of the bucket be 13 units, then 4 units will be filled in 6 minutes. then, 1 unit is filled in $\frac{6}{4}$ minutes = 1.5 minutes So, the remaining 9 units be filled in
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