Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related similarly to the numbers of the given sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (4, 5, 83) (5, 5, 102)
Option 1: (8, 9, 330)
Option 2: (3, 3, 11)
Option 3: (7, 6, 170)
Option 4: (8, 3, 123)
Correct Answer: (8, 3, 123)
Solution : Given: (4, 5, 83); (5, 5, 102)
In the given sets, add the first and second numbers, then find the square of the resultant and add 2 to it, to obtain the third number. (4, 5, 83)→4 + 5 = 9; (9)2
Question : What will be the effect on inferior commodities when the income of the consumers rises?
Option 1: Negative effect
Option 2: Positive effect
Option 3: No effect
Option 4: First increase then decrease
Correct Answer: Negative effect
Solution : The correct option is the Negative effect.
When people's incomes increase, the desire for lesser goods decreases. When the economy is weak or earnings are low, less-priced alternatives to more expensive things can be found. The term "inferior goods" might apply to a
Question : Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, a leading exponent, and guru of Indian classical Manipuri dance form, was awarded which of the following Indian civilian honours in 1986?
Option 1: Padma Bhushan
Option 2: Padma Shri
Option 3: Bharat Ratna
Option 4: Padma Vibhushan
Correct Answer: Padma Shri
Solution : The correct answer is Padma Shri.
Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, a leading exponent, and guru of the Indian classical Manipuri dance form, was awarded the prestigious civilian honour "Padma Shri" by the Government of India in 1986.
Question : A trader allows a 20% trade discount and a 30% cash discount. If the list price is INR 1,200, the selling price (in INR) is:
Option 1: 627
Option 2: 720
Option 3: 762
Option 4: 672
Correct Answer: 672
Solution : List Price = INR 1200 Selling Price = $\frac{100-Discount_1\%}{100}× \frac{100-Discount_2\%}{100}×$ Marked Price ⇒ Selling Price = $\frac{80}{100}× \frac{70}{100}×$ 1200 = INR 672 Hence, the correct answer is 672.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who draws or produces maps
Option 1: Calligrapher
Option 2: Choreographer
Option 3: Chauffeur
Option 4: Cartographer
Correct Answer: Cartographer
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
A cartographer is a person who draws or produces maps, charts, or geographical representations.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : X and Y can complete a work in 9 days and 36 days, respectively. X begins to do the work and they work alternately one at a time for one day each. The whole work will be completed in:
Option 1: $12\frac{1}{2}$ days
Option 2: $14\frac{1}{4}$ days
Option 3: $13\frac{1}{3}$ days
Option 4: $15\frac{1}{5}$ days
Correct Answer: $14\frac{1}{4}$ days
Solution : Let total Work = LCM (9, 36) = 36 units The rate of work done by X in 1 day = 4 units The rate of work done by Y in 1 day = 1 unit The combined work done by both X and
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 4 : 61 :: 9 : 726 :: 6 : ?
Option 1: 356
Option 2: 316
Option 3: 242
Option 4: 213
Correct Answer: 213
Solution : Given: 4 : 61 :: 9 : 726 :: 6 : ?
Subtract 3 from the cube of the first number to get the second number. Like, 4 : 61→(43 – 3) = 64 – 3 = 61 And, 9 : 726→(93 –
Question : In a division sum, the divisor is 10 times the quotient and four times the remainder. What is the dividend if the remainder is 45?
Option 1: 4123
Option 2: 3285
Option 3: 2895
Option 4: 5412
Correct Answer: 3285
Solution : Given: In a division sum, the divisor is 10 times the quotient and four times the remainder. We know that, Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder Here, the remainder = 45 ⇒ the divisor = (45 × 4) = 180 and the quotient =
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ______ chair was discarded by the tenant.
Option 1: broken
Option 2: broke
Option 3: break
Option 4: broking
Correct Answer: broken
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, the blank requires an adjective to describe the chair. "Broken" is the appropriate past participle adjective to convey that the chair is no longer in a functional or intact state. The correct form
Question : Selling costs have to be incurred in the case of the:
Option 1: perfect competition
Option 2: monopoly
Option 3: monopolistic competition
Option 4: none of the given options
Correct Answer: monopolistic competition
Solution : The correct answer is monopolistic competition.
Selling expenditures are critical in monopolistic competition. This is because monopolistic competition is a market system in which many suppliers develop items with few differences. This indicates that monopolistic businesses must spend money on advertising and other
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