Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which of the following Chola rulers built a temple for the goddess Nishumbhasudini?
Option 1: Aditya I
Option 2: Rajendra II
Option 3: Vijayalaya
Option 4: Rajaraja I
Correct Answer: Vijayalaya
Solution : The correct option is Vijayalaya.
Vijayalaya Chola built a temple for the goddess Nishumbhasudini in Thanjavur. He defeated Muttaraiyar, the ruler of the Kaveri Delta, and built the town of Thanjavur. He is also credited with building the first temple in Thanjavur, dedicated to
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Extol
Option 1: Reward
Option 2: Punish
Option 3: Dismay
Option 4: Praise
Correct Answer: Praise
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Extol means to praise, commend, or express approval of someone or something. Praise is its synonym because it also means to express approval or admiration for someone or something.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 64 : 8 :: 0.01 : ?
Option 1: 0.1
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 0.08
Correct Answer: 0.1
Solution : Given: 64 : 8 :: 0.01 : ?
The first number is the square of the second number in the given pair. 64 : 8→(8)2 = 64
Let's check the options – First option: 0.1→(0.1)2 = 0.01 Second option: 1→(1)2 = 1
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Her new shoes ensure her that she does not fall while running.
(1) ensures to her that
(2) ensures her that
(3) ensure that
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
The option ensures that is the correct alternative because it means to make sure that (a problem) does not occur. It effectively communicates that her new shoes prevent her from falling while running.
Therefore, the correct
Question : The quality or tone of a musical sound produced by a stringed instrument depends on:
Option 1: frequency of vibration
Option 2: length of strings in the instrument
Option 3: Amplitude of vibration
Option 4: wave form of the sound
Correct Answer: wave form of the sound
Solution : The correct option is wave form of the sound.
The waveform of a musical sound generated by a stringed instrument determines its quality or tone. The waveform is a basic property of sound that influences its timbre or tonal quality. The
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as 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, 1024, 64) (225, 81, 135)
Option 1: (30, 676, 78)
Option 2: (27, 125, 15)
Option 3: (49, 841, 203)
Option 4: (64, 256, 512)
Correct Answer: (49, 841, 203)
Solution : Given: (4, 1024, 64); (225, 81, 135)
In the above-given set of numbers, the product of the square root of the first and second numbers equals the third number. (4, 1024, 64)→(2)2 = 4; (32)2 = 1024; 2 × 32 =
Question : A dishonest dealer professes to sell his goods at cost price but uses a false weight and thus gains 15%. For a kilogram, he uses a weight of _________ (rounded off to one digit after decimal).
Option 1: 833.3 gm
Option 2: 876.7 gm
Option 3: 869.6 gm
Option 4: 898.33 gm
Correct Answer: 869.6 gm
Solution : Let the cost price of 1 kg good be Rs. $x$. Let the weight of faulty weight be $w$ kg. Selling price of $w$ kg good by unfair means = Rs. $x$ Cost price of $w$ kg good = Rs. $wx$ Profit% = $\frac{\text{Selling
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, MATCH is written as NYWYM, and BOARD is written as CMDNI. How is PRINT written in that code language?
Option 1: YJLPQ
Option 2: ZIMOR
Option 3: ROMIZ
Option 4: QPLJY
Correct Answer: QPLJY
Solution : Given: MATCH is written as NYWYM, and BOARD is written as CMDNI.
Add and subtract consecutive natural numbers alternatively to the place values of the letters in MATCH to get the required code – M + 1 = N; A – 2 = Y; T
Question : Two workers A and B are engaged to do a piece of work. Working alone A would take 8 hours more to complete the work than when working together. If B worked alone, would take $4\frac{1}{2}$ hours more than when working together. The time required to finish the work together is:
Option 1: 5 hours
Option 2: 4 hours
Option 3: 8 hours
Option 4: 6 hours
Correct Answer: 6 hours
Solution : Let A and B together take $x$ hours to complete the work. Then, A alone takes $(x+8)$ hours to complete the work. B alone takes $(x+\frac{9}{2})$ hours, According to the question, $\frac{1}{x+8}+\frac{1}{x+\frac{9}{2}}=1$ ⇒ $\frac{1}{x+8}+\frac{2}{2x+9}=1$ ⇒ $x(4x+25)=(x+8)(2x+9)$ ⇒ $2x^2 =72$ ⇒ $x^2 =36$ ⇒ $x=6$
Question : If $x=\sqrt[3]{x^{2}+11} –2$, then the value of $(x^3+5x^2+12x)$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: $x=\sqrt[3]{x^{2}+11} –2$ ⇒ $x+2=\sqrt[3]{x^{2}+11}$ ⇒ $(x+2)^3=(x^{2}+11)$ (Taking cube on both sides) ⇒ $x^3+6x^2+12x+8=x^{2}+11$ ⇒ $x^3+5x^2+12x=3$ Hence, the correct answer is 3.
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