Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
BLOATED
Option 1: Swollen
Option 2: Deflated
Option 3: Turgid
Option 4: Arrogant
Correct Answer: Deflated
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Bloated means to be swollen or inflated, often with fluid, air, or excessive matter.
Deflated means a reduction in size or volume, typically due to the release of air or pressure. Thus, it is the correct antonym.
Question : In a $\triangle$ABC, DE||BC, D and E lie on AB and AC, respectively. If AB = 7 cm and BD = 3 cm, then find BC : DE.
Option 1: 2 : 3
Option 2: 3 : 2
Option 3: 3.5 : 2
Option 4: 7 : 2
Correct Answer: 3.5 : 2
Solution : Given: AB = 7 cm BD = 3 cm ∴ AD = 7 – 3 = 4 cm DE || BC ∴ $\angle$ADE = $\angle$ABC $\angle$AED = $\angle$ACB ∴ By AA - similarity theorem, ∆ ADE $\sim$ ∆ ABC $\frac{AB}{AD}=\frac{BC}{DE}$ ⇒ $\frac{7}{4}=\frac{BC}{DE}$ ∴
Question : Which of the following is the newest geological era ?
Option 1: Permian
Option 2: Triassic
Option 3: Cretaceous
Option 4: Jurassic
Correct Answer: Cretaceous
Solution : The correct answer is Cretaceous.
Geological time scale is a methodology used in geography, in which the development of Earth into its present form is divided into periods according to major events and processes. The correct order of geological periods are- Permian - Triassic -
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 5 – 21
Option 2: 29 – 45
Option 3: 48 – 68
Option 4: 71 – 87
Correct Answer: 48 – 68
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 5 – 21→21 – 5 = 16 Second option: 29 – 45→45 – 29 = 16 Third option: 48 – 68→68 – 48 = 20 ≠ 16 Fourth option: 71 – 87→87 – 71 = 16
Question : The perimeter of a square is 124 metres. What is its area?
Option 1: 448 m2
Option 2: 884 m2
Option 3: 764 m2
Option 4: 961 m2
Correct Answer: 961 m2
Solution : Given: The perimeter of a square is 124 metres. Let the sides of the square be $a$. So, 4$a$ = 124 ⇒ $a$ = $\frac{124}{4}$ = 31 $\therefore$ Area = 312 = 961 m2 Hence, the correct answer is 961 m
Question : Herodotus is considered as the father of
Option 1: History
Option 2: Geography
Option 3: Political Science
Option 4: Philosophy
Correct Answer: History
Solution : Correct Answer is History
The first author to conduct a thorough analysis of historical events was Herodotus. He is referred to as "The Father of History," a moniker Cicero, an ancient Roman orator, bestowed upon him. He analyzed political developments like revolutions, elucidated the reasons
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. In a certain code language, + represents ×, – represents +, × represents ÷, and ÷ represents –. What is the answer to the following question? 234 × 9 – 12 + 4 = ?
Option 1: 74
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 94
Option 4: 82
Correct Answer: 74
Solution : Given: 234 × 9 – 12 + 4 = ?
After replacing the symbols as per the instruction, the equation becomes – = 234 ÷ 9 + 12 × 4 = 26 + 12 × 4 = 26 + 48 = 74
74 is the
Question : The costs of the two watches were in the ratio 16 : 23. The cost of the first watch increased by 10% and that of the second by Rs. 477. Now the costs of two watches are in a ratio of 11 : 20. The price of the second watch (in Rs.) in the beginning was:
Option 1: 932
Option 2: 1219
Option 3: 1696
Option 4: 848
Correct Answer: 1219
Solution : Let the initial costs of the first and second watches be $16x$ and $23x$ respectively. The cost of the first watch increased by 10%. The new cost, $=1.10 \times 16x = 17.6x$ The cost of the second watch increased by Rs. 477. The new cost,
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. The villager cried ____ his voice for help.
Option 1: on the top of
Option 2: in the top of
Option 3: from the top of
Option 4: at the top of
Correct Answer: at the top of
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: When describing someone crying out loudly, it is idiomatic to use "at the top of" one's voice. It accurately conveys the idea that the villager is shouting loudly for help.
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Question : If the simple interest on Re.1 for 1 month is 1 paisa, then the rate of interest per annum will be:
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 8%
Option 3: 12%
Option 4: 6%
Correct Answer: 12%
Solution : Given: Principal = Re.1 Time = 1 month = $\frac{1}{12}$ year Simple interest = 1 paisa = Rs.$\frac{1}{100}$ Simple interest =$\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$ ⇒ Rate = $\frac{\frac{1}{100}×100}{1×\frac{1}{12}}$ $\therefore$ Rate $=12$% per annum Hence, the correct answer is 12%.
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