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Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam

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Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
2, 10, 40, 120, 240, ?

Option 1: 480

Option 2: 300

Option 3: 360

Option 4: 240

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 240


Solution : Given:
2, 10, 40, 120, 240, ?

In the above-given series, multiply the numbers by the consecutive natural numbers (in decreasing order) –
2 × 5 = 10; 10 × 4 = 40; 40 × 3 = 120; 120 × 2 = 240; 240 ×

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
The young boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Option 1: born with a spoon stuck in his mouth

Option 2: born to riches and luxury

Option 3: born with a spoon that was not of gold

Option 4: born to not so rich parents

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: born to riches and luxury


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

The idiom born with a silver spoon in his mouth is used to describe someone who is born into a wealthy and privileged family, enjoying a life of comfort and abundance from the beginning.

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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).

She has no pen to write.

(1) write with

(2) write at 

(3) write in 

(4) No Improvement 

 

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : In this sentence, the word "write" is used correctly, but it needs a preposition to complete the sentence and to specify the purpose of having the pen.

 "Write with"  is the correct alternative because it provides the appropriate preposition as withis used for objects and

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Question : The area of the two triangles is in the ratio 5 : 3 and their heights are in the ratio 5 : 7. Find the ratio of their bases.

Option 1: 3 : 5

Option 2: 7 : 3

Option 3: 7 : 5

Option 4: 2 : 3

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7 : 3


Solution : Area of triangle = $\frac{1}{2}×{\text{Base × Height}}$
$\frac{\text{Area of triangle 1}}{\text{Area of triangle 2}}=\frac{\frac{1}{2}\times \text{Base}_1 \times \text{Height}_1}{\frac{1}{2}\times \text{Base}_2 \times \text{Height}_2}$
⇒ $\frac{5}{3}=\frac{\text{Base}_1 \times 5}{\text{Base}_2 \times 7}$
⇒ $\frac{\text{Base}_1}{\text{Base}_2}=\frac{7}{3}$
Hence, the correct answer is 7 : 3.

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Question : Directions: Out of the following five figures, four are alike in some manner and one differs from these in that manner. Select the odd figure.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : Comparing the figures carefully, it can be noted that each row and each column has at least one figure inside the smaller boxes. Only in the second figure, there is no smaller figure in the second column.
So, the second image differs from the other images,

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Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection.
According to the information provided, if the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB), the right of the reflected image will appear as the left, and

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Question : Select the correctly spelt option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

Patrrol is very costly these days.

Option 1: Petrole

Option 2: Petrul

Option 3: Patrole

Option 4: Petrol

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Petrol


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

This is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a flammable liquid used as fuel in internal combustion engines. In the context of the sentence, Petrol is very costly these days" is the correct form, meaning

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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.
We acted on a___ impulse.

Option 1: momentary

Option 2: momentous

Option 3: memorable

Option 4: meritorious

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: momentary


Solution : The first option is the correct answer: momentary.

Momentary: Lasting for a very brief period; transient or fleeting.
Momentous: Of great significance or importance; having a major impact.
Memorable: Worthy of being remembered; leaving a strong impression due to its significance or

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