Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.
I always fall ______ old friends in times of need.
Option 1: over
Option 2: through
Option 3: back on
Option 4: off
Correct Answer: back on
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The phrase "fall back on" is a common expression that means to rely on or turn to something or someone for help or support in difficult times. In this context, it is used to indicate that
Question : If the volume of one brick is 0.0014 m3, how many bricks will be required to construct a wall of length 14 m, breadth 0.125 m, and height 5 m?
Option 1: 5250
Option 2: 3250
Option 3: 6250
Option 4: 4250
Correct Answer: 6250
Solution : Given: The volume of one brick is 0.0014 m3. The volume of a cuboid = Length × Width × Height Now, the volume of the wall = 14 × 0.125 × 5 = 8.75 m3 So, the required number of bricks =
Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equations will be correct? + and –
Option 1: 7 – 5 × 3 + 24 ÷ 6 = 7
Option 2: 20 ÷ 4 – 5 × 6 + 3 = 32
Option 3: 4 + 5 × 2 – 9 ÷ 3 = 5
Option 4: 7 × 3 – 10 + 8 ÷ 2 = 29
Correct Answer: 20 ÷ 4 – 5 × 6 + 3 = 32
Solution : Given: + and –
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: 7 – 5 × 3 + 24 ÷ 6 = 7
Question : The marked price of an article is 20% more than its cost price. What is the profit percent if a 5% discount is given on the marked price?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Let the cost price be Rs. 100. So, the marked price = (100 + 20) = Rs. 120 After a 5% discount the selling price = (120 – 120 × $\frac{5}{100}$) = Rs. 114 Therefore, the Profit percentage = $\frac{114-100}{100}×100$ = 14% Hence, the correct
Question : In the given sentence, one word may have been incorrectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word from the given alternatives. If there is no error, select ‘No error’ as your answer.
Decades of enimity between Lomovs and Chubukovs came to an end with the marriage between the two families.
Option 1: enemity
Option 2: enmity
Option 3: anaemity
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: enmity
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The correct spelling of this word is enmity. It refers to a state of deep-seated mutual hatred or animosity between individuals or groups. It signifies a hostile relationship or a long-standing feud.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equations will not be correct? – and ÷
Option 1: 20 × 8 – 4 ÷ 2 + 7 = 50
Option 2: 35 – 5 + 8 ÷ 4 × 3 = 3
Option 3: 10 + 8 × 6 – 4 ÷ 2 = 20
Option 4: 12 – 4 + 11 × 3 ÷ 8 = 28
Correct Answer: 20 × 8 – 4 ÷ 2 + 7 = 50
Solution : Let's check each option – First Option: 20 × 8 – 4 ÷ 2 + 7 = 50 On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get – 20 × 8 ÷ 4 – 2 + 7
Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs and numbers which of the following equations will be correct? + and –, 7 and 6
Option 1: 4 × 7 + 6 – 3 ÷ 1 = 20
Option 2: 8 × 7 + 5 ÷ 1 – 6 = 17
Option 3: 7 – 6 × 3 + 4 ÷ 1 = 8
Option 4: 7 × 2 – 6 + 4 ÷ 2 = 13
Correct Answer: 4 × 7 + 6 – 3 ÷ 1 = 20
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 4 × 7 + 6 – 3 ÷ 1 = 20 On interchanging the given numbers and signs, the equation becomes – ⇒ 4 × 6 – 7
Question : Directions: Consider the statement to be true and decide which of the given conclusions or assumptions can be drawn from the given statement. Statement: The situation calls for an immediate action. Assumptions: I. The situation is serious. II. Immediate action is possible.
Option 1: Only I is an assumption
Option 2: Only II is an assumption
Option 3: Both I and II are assumptions
Option 4: Neither I nor II is an assumption
Correct Answer: Both I and II are assumptions
Solution : Assumption I: The situation is serious. According to the statement, the situation calls for immediate action. Therefore, we can assume that the situation is serious. Assumption II: Immediate action is possible. According to the statement, the situation calls for immediate
Question : Which of the following sets of taxes belongs to the Central Government?
Option 1: Excise duty, sales tax and custom duty
Option 2: Income tax, custom duty and house tax
Option 3: Excise duty, custom duty and income tax
Option 4: Custom duty, entertainment tax, and income tax
Correct Answer: Excise duty, custom duty and income tax
Solution : The correct answer is excise duty, custom duty and income tax.
The Central Government of India collects excise duty, customs duty and income tax. Excise tax is paid on items manufactured or sold within India, whereas custom duty
Question : Which of the following is not a type of rock?
Option 1: Igneous rock
Option 2: Trace rock
Option 3: Metamorphic rock
Option 4: Sedimentary rock
Correct Answer: Trace rock
Solution : The correct answer is Trace Rock.
"Trace rock" is not a recognised type of rock.
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