Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: A group of alphabets are given with each being assigned a number. These have to be unscambled into a meaningful word and correct order of letters may be indicated from the given responses.
Option 1: 0 2 5 3 1 4
Option 2: 3 1 5 4 0 2
Option 3: 4 0 5 3 1 2
Option 4: 5 0 4 2 3 1
Correct Answer: 4 0 5 3 1 2
Solution : Given:
Let's compare the given options –
First option:
This option does not form a meaningful
Question : If the angle of elevation of the sun decreases from $45^\circ$ to $30^\circ$, then the length of the shadow of a pillar increases by 60 m. The height of the pillar is:
Option 1: $60(\sqrt{3}+1)$ metres
Option 2: $30(\sqrt{3}–1)$ metres
Option 3: $30(\sqrt{3}+1)$ metres
Option 4: $60(\sqrt{3}–1)$ metres
Correct Answer: $30(\sqrt{3}+1)$ metres
Solution : Given: If the angle of elevation of the sun decreases from $45^\circ$ to $30^\circ$, then the length of the shadow of a pillar increases by 60 m. Let AB = height of the pole = $h$ m CD = 60 metres. In $\triangle ABD$,
Question : Every law enacted by the government has to conform with the ________________.
Option 1: fundamental right
Option 2: directive principles
Option 3: constitution
Option 4: preamble
Correct Answer: constitution
Solution : The correct answer is the constitution.
Every law enacted by the government has to conform to the "constitution." The constitution of a country serves as the supreme law of the land and outlines the fundamental principles, rights, and structure of the government.
Question : ______was the chairman of the planning commission when the first five-year plan was formulated in India.
Option 1: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Option 2: Subhas Chandra Bose
Option 3: Lal Bahadur Shastri
Option 4: Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution : The correct option is Jawaharlal Nehru.
Following India's independence, a structured planning model was embraced, leading to the establishment of the Planning Commission on March 15, 1950. The commission reported directly to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who served as its chairman.
Question : The bar chart given below shows the number of audience members in a multiscreen theatre for three shows.
What is the percentage increase in the number of the audience in Screen 1 from the second show to the third show?
Option 1: 50%
Option 2: 100%
Option 3: 120%
Option 4: 150%
Correct Answer: 100%
Solution : As per the given graph: The number of audiences in Screen 1 from the second show = 3 × 100 = 300 The number of audiences in Screen 1 from the third show = 6 × 100 = 600 The increases in the number of
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits.) (2, 4, 18) (1, 9, 50)
Option 1: (3, 5, 32)
Option 2: (2, 5, 49)
Option 3: (6, 4, 10)
Option 4: (5, 4, 18)
Correct Answer: (3, 5, 32)
Solution : Given: (2, 4, 18); (1, 9, 50)
Here, (2, 4,18)→2 + 4 = 6; 6 ÷ 2 = 3; 6 × 3 = 18 (1, 9, 50)→1 + 9 = 10; 10 ÷ 2 = 5; 10 × 5 = 50
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Question : Which Part of the Constitution of India reflects the Fundamental Duties?
Option 1: Part X
Option 2: Part XII
Option 3: Part IV-A
Option 4: Part IX-B
Correct Answer: Part IV-A
Solution : The correct answer is Part IV-A.
The Fundamental Duties of citizens in India are given in Part IV-A of the Constitution, which was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, of 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh committee. This part outlines the
Question : Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table shows the number of candidates who appeared (App), qualified (Qual), and selected (Sel) in a competitive examination from four states Delli, Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra over the years 2012 to 2016. The number of candidates selected from Maharashtra during the period is approximately what percentage of the number selected from Delhi during this period?
Option 1: 96.79%
Option 2: 92.79%
Option 3: 93.39%
Option 4: 94.79%
Correct Answer: 94.79%
Solution : Number of candidates selected from Maharashtra during the period 2012-2016 = 85 + 70 + 84 + 60 + 65 = 364 Number of candidates selected from Delhi during the period 2012-2016 = 94 + 48 + 90 + 70 + 82 = 384 Number
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ABACK is written as MECDC, and CABAL is written as NCDCE. How will EAGER be written in that language?
Option 1: TGICG
Option 2: TGCIG
Option 3: TCIDG
Option 4: TFICG
Correct Answer: TGICG
Solution : Given: ABACK is written as MECDC, and CABAL is written as NCDCE.
Here, add 2 to the place value of each letter of the given words and then arrange the letters following a certain pattern as shown below – ABACK is written as MECDC→
CABAL
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.) Tortoise : Hatchling :: Rabbit : ?
Option 1: Shoat
Option 2: Kitten
Option 3: Piglet
Option 4: Calf
Correct Answer: Kitten
Solution : Given: Tortoise : Hatchling :: Rabbit : ?
Like, a baby tortoise is called a hatchling. Similarly, a baby rabbit is called a kitten.
Hence, the second option is correct.
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