Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given:
In the first column, 8 – 6 = 2 → 2 + 2 = 4
In the second column, 12 – 5 = 7 → 7 + 8 = 15
In the
Question : In the given figure, PAB is a secant and PT is a tangent to the circle from P. If PT = 8 cm, PA = 6 cm, and AB = $x$ cm, then the value of $x$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{14}{9}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{3}$
Option 3: $\frac{14}{3}$
Option 4: $\frac{4}{3}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{14}{3}$
Solution : As we know, PT2 = PA × PB ⇒ 82 = 6($x$ + 6) ⇒ 64 = 6$x$ + 36 ⇒ $x$ = $\frac{28}{6} = \frac{14}{3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{14}{3}$.
Question : In Tennis, what is the score when the receiver wins the next point after deuce?
Option 1: Advantage out
Option 2: 30-40
Option 3: Advantage in
Option 4: 40-30
Correct Answer: Advantage out
Solution : The correct option is Advantage Out.
When the score is tied, the next point won by a player is referred to as an "advantage." If the receiver wins the next point after a deuce, the score becomes "advantage [receiver's name]". If the receiver
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The ruler of the community had already passed a decree against that decision.
Option 1: A decree had already passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.
Option 2: A decree was already passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.
Option 3: A decree was already being passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.
Option 4: A decree had already been passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.
Correct Answer: A decree had already been passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 123, 125, 127, ?, 131, 133
Option 1: 128
Option 2: 129
Option 3: 130
Option 4: 145
Correct Answer: 129
Solution : Given: 123, 125, 127, ?, 131, 133
Add 2 to the previous term to get the next term. 123 + 2 = 125; 125 + 2 = 127; 127 + 2 = 129; 129 + 2 = 131; 131 + 2 = 133
So, 129
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. Being constant (1) _________ repeating a task or action, or performing an activity without a stop or interval. Consistency can never be attained in a sporadic or (2) _______ manner. When you perform anything regularly or constantly, you will not only build expertise in that area, but you will also gain a better (3) ________ of it. Because of the greater amount of effort put in over a longer period of time, this enhanced comprehension is (4) ________. As a result, consistency is the (5) _________ that allows anyone to consistently put in the effort.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: envelops
Option 2: initiates
Option 3: figure
Option 4: entails
Correct Answer: entails
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The word entails fits well in the context of the sentence. The sentence discusses the meaning of being constant and entails means to involve or necessitate as a consequence. It makes sense in the sentence, conveying that being
Question : Salaries of B, C, D, and E are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 respectively. Their salaries are increased by 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% respectively. If the increased salary of D is INR 560, then what is the sum of the original salaries of B, C, D, and E?
Option 1: INR 1,400
Option 2: INR 1,560
Option 3: INR 1,820
Option 4: INR 1,260
Correct Answer: INR 1,400
Solution : Given: Salaries of B, C, D, and E are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 respectively. Percentage increase = 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%. Let the salary of B, C, D, and E be $2x, 3x, 4x,$ and $5x$,
Question : Which of the following is the red algae?
Option 1: Rhodophyceae
Option 2: Chlorophyceae
Option 3: Liverwort
Option 4: Phaeophyceae
Correct Answer: Rhodophyceae
Solution : The correct answer is Rhodophyceae.
The Rhodophyceae division is the taxonomic classification for these red algae. They are distinguished by their reddish or purple hue, attributed to pigments like phycoerythrin and phycocyanin. These algae play a crucial role in marine ecosystems and have applications in
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 84
Option 3: 91
Option 4: 71
Correct Answer: 71
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 42; 42 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42. It is not a prime number. Second option: 84; 84 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84.
Question : The sex ratio in various states and Union Territories is very important to get information about women in the country. Given below are statistics as per the Census of India 2011. Match the following and identify the correct option.
Option 1: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
Option 2: 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
Option 3: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
Option 4: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
Correct Answer: 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
Solution : The correct answer is 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c.
The sex ratio is a demographic metric that shows the number of females per thousand male population. It is an important indicator which shows the status of gender equality and women empowerment in
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