Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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 meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.) Ophthalmology : Eyes :: Dermatology : ?
Option 1: Nerves
Option 2: Skin
Option 3: Bones
Option 4: Brain
Correct Answer: Skin
Solution : Given: Ophthalmology : Eyes :: Dermatology : ?
Like, Ophthalmology is the study of medical conditions relating to the eye. Similarly, Dermatology is the scientific study of skin diseases.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The average of three consecutive odd numbers is 52 more than $\frac{1}{3}$rd of the largest number. What is the smallest of these numbers?
Option 1: 79
Option 2: 75
Option 3: 81
Option 4: 77
Correct Answer: 77
Solution : Let $(x–2), x$ and $(x+2)$ be the 3 consecutive odd numbers. Average of AP with an odd number of terms = middle term ⇒ Average = $x$ Since the average of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 52 more than $\frac{1}{3}$rd of the largest number, $x
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Steer clear of
Option 1: Show someone how to do a job or activity.
Option 2: Be very easy.
Option 3: Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you.
Option 4: Be mentally and physically exhausted.
Correct Answer: Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Steer clear of is an idiomatic expression that suggests keeping a safe distance or avoiding someone or something to prevent potential harm or trouble. It emphasises the
Question : Under which constitutional amendment, the state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children from the age of six to fourteen years?
Option 1: 42nd
Option 2: 62nd
Option 3: 73rd
Option 4: 86th
Correct Answer: 86th
Solution : The correct answer is 86th.
The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children from the age of six to fourteen years, as provided in the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act added Article 21A to the Constitution,
Question : Directions: If, B % D means B is the brother of D, B & D means B is the mother of D, B × D means B is the husband of D, B # D means B is the sister of D, B \$ D means B is the son of D, B @ D means B is the father of D. So how is A related to E in the given expression? A % D \$ F # B % E × S
Option 1: Husband
Option 2: Nephew
Option 3: Uncle
Option 4: Brother
Correct Answer: Nephew
Solution : Given: B % D means B is the brother of D. B & D means B is the mother of D. B × D means B is the husband of D. B # D means B is the sister of D. B \$ D means
Question : Direction: In this question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 3 and those of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. E can be represented by 00,11, etc. and I can be represented by 56, 86, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word TOLD.
Option 1: 67, 30, 55, 13
Option 2: 76, 02, 13, 55
Option 3: 76, 33, 55, 31
Option 4: 85, 02, 23, 31
Correct Answer: 76, 33, 55, 31
Solution : Given – TOLD
Option first: 67, 30, 55, 13
TOLT
Option second: 76, 02, 13, 55
TOTL
Option third: 76, 33, 55, 31
TOLD
The third set represents the word TOLD.
Option fourth: 85, 02, 23, 31
TOED
Hence, third option is
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.
Option 1: MPT
Option 2: FIM
Option 3: GJN
Option 4: DGI
Correct Answer: DGI
Solution : Let's check the given options – First option: MPT→M + 3 = P; P + 4 = T Second option: FIM→F + 3 = I; I + 4 = M Third option: GJN→G + 3 = J; J + 4 = N Fourth option: DGI→D
Question : Directions: A woman pointing to a man said "He is the widower of my paternal uncle's brother's daughter". How is the man related to the woman?
Option 1: Brother-in-law
Option 2: Brother
Option 4: Nephew
Correct Answer: Brother-in-law
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above family tree, the man is the brother-in-law of the woman. Hence, the
Question : In which market form a market or an industry is dominated by a few firms?
Option 1: Perfect competition
Option 2: Monopoly
Option 3: Oligopoly
Option 4: Monopolistic
Correct Answer: Oligopoly
Solution : The correct answer is Oligopoly.
An oligopoly is a market or industry dominated by a few enterprises. In an oligopoly, a limited number of companies produce a comparable product or service. An oligopoly's companies are interconnected, which means their price and output decisions impact
Question : A person travels 600 km by train at 80 km/hr, 800 km by ship at 40 km/hr, 500 km by aeroplane at 400 km/hr, and 100 km by car at 50 km/hr. What is the average speed for the entire distance?
Option 1: $65\frac{5}{123}$ km/hr
Option 2: 60 km./hr.
Option 3: $60\frac{5}{123}$ km/hr
Option 4: 62 km./hr.
Correct Answer: $65\frac{5}{123}$ km/hr
Solution : Average speed = $\frac{total \;distance}{total \;time}$ Average speed = $\frac{600+800+500+100}{\frac{600}{80}+\frac{800}{40}+\frac{500}{400}+\frac{100}{50}} = \frac{2000\times 400}{12300}$ =$ \frac{8000}{123}$ = $65\frac{5}{123}$ km/hr Hence, the correct answer is $65\frac{5}{123}$ km/hr.
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