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Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam

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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.

Four of the most popular forms, i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram, of social media (1)_________ great damage upon young people's mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2)_________ children's and young people's body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3)_________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors, and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyberbullying and social media (4)__________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK's psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic, and they (5)_________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

Option 1: concern

Option 2: consternate

Option 3: bridle

Option 4: poise

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Correct Answer: concern


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The word "concern" is the most suitable choice in the context of growing worry among politicians, health bodies, doctors, and parents. It indicates a heightened level of attention or unease about the impact of social media

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Question : A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 500 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. The thief and the policeman run at the rates of 17 km/hr and 20 km/hr, respectively. What is the distance between them after 8 minutes?

Option 1: 100 m

Option 2: 180 m

Option 3: 200 m

Option 4: 150 m

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Correct Answer: 100 m


Solution : The thief and the policeman run at the rates of 17 km/hr and 20 km/hr, respectively.
Relative speed between the thief and the policeman = 20 – 17 = 3 km/hr
Distance covered by them in 8 minutes $=3 \times\frac{5}{18} \times8\times  60= 400$ m

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Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs and numbers which of the following equations will be correct?
+ and –, 2 and 4

Option 1: 9 – 5 ÷ 4 × 2 + 8 = 80

Option 2: 7 × 4 – 2 ÷ 1 + 5 = 13

Option 3: 7 – 8 ÷ 2 + 16 × 4 = 18 

Option 4: 5 + 7 × 4 – 8 ÷ 2 = 5

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Correct Answer: 7 × 4 – 2 ÷ 1 + 5 = 13


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 9 – 5 ÷ 4 × 2 + 8 = 80
On interchanging the given signs and numbers, the equation becomes –
 9 + 5 ÷ 2

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Question : In ancient times, the area to the south of the Ganga was known as _____________.

Option 1: Magadha

Option 2: Kosala

Option 3: Anga

Option 4: Matsya

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Correct Answer: Magadha


Solution : The correct option is Magadha.

The region of India south of the Ganges River was formerly called Magadha. In the Indian subcontinent, Magadha was a prominent kingdom that had a major impact on early Indian history, especially during the time of the Buddha and

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Question : Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.
Nitha can assemble the students of her class ____________.

Option 1: perfect

Option 2: distract

Option 3: slow

Option 4: quickly

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Correct Answer: quickly


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

In the context of the sentence, the adverb quickly indicates that Nitha can gather the students in a fast and efficient manner. It reflects the speed with which she can organise or assemble the group.

The meanings of the other

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Question : Which of the following can make provisions for ancillary powers of the Supreme Court?

Option 1: President of India

Option 2: Law Commission of India

Option 3: Minister of Law & Justice

Option 4: Parliament of India

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Correct Answer: Parliament of India


Solution : The correct option is the Parliament of India.

Ancillary powers are essential for its effective functioning and to uphold the rule of law. These powers are not explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution but are implied from its provisions. These are:-

  1. Judicial Review
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Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and balance the given equation.
21 * 4 * 156 * 13 * 11 = 83

Option 1: –, ÷, ×, +

Option 2: ×, +, ÷, –

Option 3: ×, –, ÷, +

Option 4: +, ÷, –, ×

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Correct Answer: ×, –, ÷, +


Solution : Given:
21 * 4 * 156 * 13 * 11 = 83

Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equation using BODMAS.
Let's check the given options –
First option: –, ÷, ×, + 
⇒ 21 – 4 ÷ 156

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Question : Vipul and Manish invested the sum of INR 15,000 and INR 20,000 at the rate of 20% per annum and 30% per annum respectively on compound interest (compounding annually). If time period is 3 years for both, then what will be the total compound interest earned by Vipul and Manish?

Option 1: INR 32,480

Option 2: INR 31,688

Option 3: INR 29,460

Option 4: INR 34,860

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Correct Answer: INR 34,860


Solution : Given: Vipul and Manish invested the sum of INR 15,000 and INR 20,000 at the rate of 20% per annum and 30% per annum respectively on compound interest (compounding annually).
We know the formulas,
$A = P(1+\frac{R}{100})^T$
$CI = A-P$
where $CI$, $A$, $P$,

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Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –

Hence, the second option is correct.

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