Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: The bar graph given indicates the income of a firm. Study the graph and answer the question given.
The average monthly income of the firm (in INR lakhs) is:
Option 1: 7.6
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 8.8
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: 8.8
Solution : The average monthly income of the firm = $\frac{7+4+9+11+13}{5}$ = $\frac{44}{5}$ = INR 8.8 lakhs Hence, the correct answer is 8.8.
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
A stranger buys flowers for the dead man’s grave.
Option 1: Flowers is bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave
Option 2: Flowers were bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave
Option 3: Flowers have been bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.
Option 4: Flowers are bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.
Correct Answer: Flowers are bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes
Question : Direction: Four different views of a dice are given as viewed from different angles. Find out the number of dots on the face opposite to the face with one dot.
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Taking dice positions 1 and 3 with two dots as the common face,
Moving clockwise from the common face with two dots,
Pair of opposite faces –
So, the opposite to the face containing one dot is the face containing six dots.
Hence,
Question : Which of the following expressions is correct regarding the Gross fiscal deficit?
Option 1: Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home - Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad
Option 2: Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad
Option 3: Gross Fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI - Borrowing from abroad
Option 4: Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home - Borrowing from RBI - Borrowing from abroad
Correct Answer: Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad
Solution : The correct option is Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad.
This measure reflects the shortfall of the government's total spending
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 11 * 7 * 345 * 5 * 31 = 115
Option 1: +, ×, ÷, −
Option 2: ×, +, ÷, −
Option 3: ÷, ×, +, −
Option 4: ÷, −, +, ×
Correct Answer: ×, +, ÷, −
Solution : Given: 11 * 7 * 345 * 5 * 31 = 115
Let's check the options – First option: +, ×, ÷, − ⇒ 11 + 7 × 345 ÷ 5 − 31 = 115 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation –
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".
Corruption is (the most serious) problem in India.
(1) the more serious
(2) very serious
(3) serious
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word "most" is used to denote something of the highest order. It is the superlative degree of comparison and conveys the intended meaning that corruption is the greatest problem India faces.
Therefore, the correct answer is: No
Question : What is the rate of interest (in %), if the simple interest earned on a certain sum for the 3 years is Rs. 6,000 and the compound interest earned for 2 years is Rs. 4160?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : SI is denoted as simple interest and CI is denoted as compound interest. SI for 3rd year = $\frac{6000}{3}=$ Rs. 2000 SI for every year will remain the same as Rs. 2000. SI in 2 years = 2000 + 2000 = Rs. 4000 CI in
Question : The below bar graph represents the number of students who qualified in the GATE exam, the GMAT exam, the CAT exam, and those who qualified in none of these exams. (Given that there are no students who passed two or more exams) The percentage of students who qualified in at least one of the three exams in 2018 was:
Option 1: 72.72%
Option 2: 77.67%
Option 3: 83.83%
Option 4: 67.67%
Correct Answer: 72.72%
Solution : Total number of students who qualified in at least one subject in 2018 = 40000 Total students in 2018 = 55000 Required percentage = $\frac{40000}{55000}×100$ = 72.72% Hence, the correct answer is 72.72%.
Question : 12 men and 16 boys can do a piece of work in 5 days, while 13 men and 24 boys can do it in 4 days. In how many days can 29 men and 22 boys complete the work?
Option 1: 2.5
Option 2: 2.45
Option 3: 2.6
Option 4: 2.4
Correct Answer: 2.5
Solution : Given: 12 men and 16 boys can do a piece of work in 5 days. So, 60 men and 80 boys can do the work in 1 day. ---(1) 13 men and 24 boys can do it in 4 days. So, 52 men and 96
Question : A groupware is a:
Option 1: Hardware
Option 2: Network
Option 3: Software
Option 4: Firmware
Correct Answer: Software
Solution : The correct option is Software.
Groupware is software that allows members of a group or team to collaborate and communicate more easily. It has capabilities for document sharing, scheduling, messaging, and project management. Groupware boosts productivity by enabling distant collaboration, real-time updates, and user coordination,
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