Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If $\triangle A B C \sim \triangle E D F$ such that $AB=6$ cm, $DF=16$ cm, and $DE=8$ cm, then the length of $BC$ is:
Option 1: 12 cm
Option 2: 10 cm
Option 3: 14 cm
Option 4: 8 cm
Correct Answer: 12 cm
Solution : Given, $\triangle A B C \sim \triangle E D F$ such that $AB=6$ cm, $DF=16$ cm and $DE=8$ cm As $\triangle ABC$ ~ $\triangle EDF$ ⇒ $\frac{AB}{DE} = \frac{BC}{DF}$ ⇒ $\frac{6}{8} = \frac{BC}{16}$ $\therefore BC= 12$ cm Hence, the correct answer is 12 cm.
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 phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1)______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2)______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3)______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific environmental concerns or human rights (4)______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: comprises
Option 2: comprising
Option 3: comprised
Option 4: comprise
Correct Answer: comprise
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The phrase "to refer to" requires the base form of the verb, and in this case, comprise is the correct form. It means to consist of or be made up of. In the context of the sentence,
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Based on the given figure series, the central figure in the box rotates 90° anticlockwise, while the arrow mark moves along the corners in a clockwise direction and rotates 90° clockwise. The following figure will complete the given pattern –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : What percentage of world's freshwater is stored as glacial ice ?
Solution : The correct answer is 70%.
The oceans account for 97.3% of all water sources on Earth. As a result, freshwater sources account for only 2.7% of the total. Only 2.9% of all freshwater sources are available to humans in the form of freshwater lakes, rivers, and
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
How much do you pay as insurance premium?
Option 1: How much is been paid by you as insurance premium?
Option 2: How much has been paid by you as insurance premium?
Option 3: How much is being paid by you as insurance premium?
Option 4: How much is paid by you as insurance premium?
Correct Answer: How much is paid by you as insurance premium?
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes the subject
Question : Comptroller and Auditor General of India acts as friend , philosopher ,and Guide for
Option 1: Public Accounts Committee
Option 2: Estimates Commitee
Option 3: Finance Minister
Option 4: Committee on Public Undertakings
Correct Answer: Public Accounts Committee
Solution : Correct answer is Public Accounts Committee
CAG is a friend, philosopher and guide for the public accounts committee of the Parliament CAG is an independent authority under the constitution of India. Article 148 deals with the CAG appointment and conditions of service And
We have finalised the site for our new factory.
Option 1: The site for our new factory is finalised by us.
Option 2: The site for our new factory have been finalised by us.
Option 3: The site for our new factory has been finalised by us.
Option 4: The site for our new factory had been finalised by us.
Correct Answer: The site for our new factory has been finalised by us.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes
Question : Direction: In the given question, select the related letter from the given alternatives.
A – E : R – V :: B – F : ?
Option 1: G – J
Option 2: V – Q
Option 3: F – J
Option 4: E – J
Correct Answer: F – J
Solution : Given:
Here, A – E = –4; R – V = –4; B – F = –4;
Now, let's check each option:
First option: G – J = –3
Second
Question : In $\triangle A B C$, M is the midpoint of the side AB. N is a point in the interior of $\triangle A B C$ such that CN is the bisector of $\angle C$ and $C N \perp N B$. What is the length (in cm) of MN, if BC = 10 cm and AC = 15 cm?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 2.5
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2.5
Solution :
In $\triangle ABC, AM = MB$ In $\triangle NPC$ and $\triangle NBC,$ ⇒ $\angle BCN = \angle NCP$ ⇒ $\angle CNB = \angle CNP = 90^{\circ}$ ⇒ NC = NC (common side) $\therefore \triangle NPC$ is congruent to $\triangle NBC$ NB = NP BC =
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.
Deforestation, wildfires, and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: environment
Option 2: habitat
Option 3: husbandry
Option 4: domain
Correct Answer: habitat
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Habitat refers to the natural environment or surroundings in which an animal, plant, or organism lives. In the context of the passage, it fits well as it refers to the specific area or home of animals that
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update
