Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The table given below shows the number of people in different states.
What is the average number of people in all the states?
Option 1: 396.5
Option 2: 482.5
Option 3: 498.6
Option 4: 476.6
Correct Answer: 498.6
Solution : Total number of people in all states = 474 + 500 +444 + 495 + 580 = 2493 Total number of states = 5 Average number of people in all states = $\frac{\text{Total number of people in all states}}{\text{Total number of states}}$ = $\frac{2493}{5}$ =
Question : The value of $x$ which satisfies the equation $\frac{x \:+\: a^2 \:+\: 2c^2}{b \:+\: c} + \frac{x \:+\: b^2 \:+\: 2a^2}{c+a} + \frac{x \:+\: c^2 \:+\: 2b^2}{a \:+\: b} = 0$ is:
Option 1: $(a^2+b^2+c^2)$
Option 2: $- (a^2+b^2+c^2)$
Option 3: $(a^2+2b^2+c^2)$
Option 4: $-(a^2+b^2+2c^2)$
Correct Answer: $- (a^2+b^2+c^2)$
Solution : Given: $\frac{x+a^2+2c^2}{b+c}+\frac{x+b^2+2a^2}{c+a}+\frac{x+c^2+2b^2}{a+b}=0$ We know the algebraic identity, $(x^2-y^2)=(x+y)(x-y)$. Substitute the value of $x=-(a^2+b^2+c^2)$ in the given equation, we get, $\frac{–a^2–b^2–c^2+a^2+2c^2}{b+c}+\frac{–a^2–b^2–c^2+b^2+2a^2}{c+a}+\frac{–a^2–b^2–c^2+c^2+2b^2}{a+b}=0$ $⇒\frac{c^2–b^2}{b+c}+\frac{a^2–c^2}{c+a}+\frac{b^2–a^2}{a+b}=0$ $⇒\frac{(c–b)(b+c)}{b+c}+\frac{(a–c)(c+a)}{c+a}+\frac{(b–a)(a+b)}{a+b}=0$ $⇒c-b+a-c+b-a=0$ $⇒0=0$ It satisfies the equation. Hence, the correct answer is $-(a^2+b^2+c^2)$.
Question : 'Dalkhai' is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?
Option 1: Punjab
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Odisha
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct option is Odisha.
A well-known Adivasi traditional dance from Odisha, India, is the Dalkhai. In the Sambalpur region of Odisha, the dance has its origins. Most often, it is presented during the Dussehra celebration. It is performed by the tribes, who use
Question : Directions: Which of the answer figures is the exact mirror image of the given problem figure when the mirror is held on the right side? Problem figure:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure. So, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the right
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error."
My friend (1) / has invited me (2) / for tea this Sunday. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The reason is that the verb "invite" is always followed by the preposition "to" in order to indicate the event or gathering to which someone is invited.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "My friend has
Question : Directions: In the given question, select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. JKLM : IIII :: PQRS : ?
Option 1: PPPP
Option 2: OOOO
Option 3: TTTT
Option 4: OOPP
Correct Answer: OOOO
Solution : Given: JKLM : IIII :: PQRS : ?
Subtract consecutive natural numbers from each letter of JKLM to get the required code – J – 1 = I; K – 2 = I; L – 3 = I; M – 4 = I Thus, JKLM
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
I am sorry but I (will not believe) the story you have told me.
(1) do not believe
(2) am not believe
(3) have not believed
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice to improve the sentence is the first option.
Explanation: This option is the correct improvement. It uses the present tense "do not believe," which is the appropriate way to express disbelief in the present. It maintains proper verb tense and clarity.
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Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. PREDICAMENT
Option 1: CEMENT
Option 2: DEMENTIA
Option 3: PREDICT
Option 4: PRIMER
Correct Answer: PRIMER
Solution : Given: PREDICAMENT
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word PREDICAMENT – First option: CEMENT; All the letters of the word CEMENT are present in the word PREDICAMENT. Second option: DEMENTIA; All the letters of the word DEMENTIA are present in the word
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
All in all
Option 1: having all authority
Option 2: first in line
Option 3: completely lost
Option 4: every person
Correct Answer: having all authority
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
All in all is an idiomatic expression that is used when one is considering all aspects of something together.
Thus, all things considered is the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.
Harangue
Option 1: Strict disciplinarian
Option 2: Breaker of idols
Option 3: Airplane shed
Option 4: A lengthy and aggressive speech
Correct Answer: A lengthy and aggressive speech
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The noun harangue is a lengthy and aggressive speech.
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