Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Simplify the following. $\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+\sqrt{154+\sqrt{225}}}}}}{\sqrt{16+19.25 \times 4^2}}$
Option 1: $\frac{7}{18}$
Option 2: $\frac{2}{9}$
Option 3: $\frac{5}{18}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{9}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{2}{9}$
Solution : $\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+\sqrt{154+\sqrt{225}}}}}}{\sqrt{16+19.25 \times 4^2}}$ $=\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+\sqrt{154+15}}}}}{\sqrt{4^2(1+19.25)}}$ $=\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+13}}}}{4\sqrt{20.25}}$ $=\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+11}}}{4\ \times 4.5}$ $=\frac{\sqrt{10+6}}{18}$ $=\frac{4}{18}$ $=\frac{2}{9}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{2}{9}$.
Question : Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
A lot of food we serve are wasted.
Option 1: are wasted
Option 2: we serve
Option 3: A lot
Option 4: of food
Correct Answer: are wasted
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
The phrase a lot is followed by food, which is a singular noun. If a singular noun follows the phrase a lot, then it takes a singular verb. Thus, it should take
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pass the buck
Option 1: Providing essential services
Option 2: Trying to calm down
Option 3: Blaming another person
Option 4: Saying something unpleasant
Correct Answer: Blaming another person
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the third option.
This idiom is often used to describe the act of shifting responsibility or blame to someone else, especially when facing a difficult situation or problem. The key concept in this idiom is the act of
Question : If $\frac{5x}{2}-\frac{[7(6x-\frac{3}{2})]}{4}=\frac{5}{8}$, then what is the value of $x$?
Option 1: $\frac{1}{4}$
Option 2: $-\frac{1}{4}$
Option 3: $4$
Option 4: $–4$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{4}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{5x}{2}-\frac{[7(6x-\frac{3}{2})]}{4}=\frac{5}{8}$ ⇒ $\frac{5x}{2}-\frac{(84x-21)}{2×4}=\frac{5}{8}$ ⇒ $\frac{20x-84x+21}{8}=\frac{5}{8}$ ⇒ $-64x=-16$ ⇒ $x=\frac{1}{4}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{4}$.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Not make head or tail
Option 1: very boring and not at all fun
Option 2: not able to understand anything
Option 3: not find something interesting
Option 4: very unusual and strange
Correct Answer: not able to understand anything
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The idiom not make head or tail is related to the random-making process. It means you are unable to understand something or someone, mainly because it's puzzling or unclear.
Question : How many types of taxes were in the reign of Alauddin Khalji?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is 3.
The three types of taxes used by Khalji were jizya, gharia, and zakat. These taxes are the sources of money in his treasure. Despite that, he also used to impose extra taxes on Hindus. The tax levied on non-Muslims in
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter cluster.
Option 1: HJNT
Option 2: PRVB
Option 3: SUXZ
Option 4: MOSY
Correct Answer: SUXZ
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: HJNT; H + 2 = J; J + 4 = N; N + 6 = T Second option: PRVB; P + 2 = R; R + 4 = V; V + 6 = B Third option: SUXZ; S
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Predicament
Option 1: Ease
Option 2: Quandary
Option 3: Blessing
Option 4: Solution
Correct Answer: Quandary
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
A predicament is a difficult or challenging situation, often involving a dilemma or problem and a quandary refers to a state of uncertainty or a difficult situation, making it a synonym for predicament.
The meanings of
Question : Thermal electricity is generated by using which of these ?
Option 1: Coal only
Option 2: Coal and Natural Gas only
Option 3: Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum
Solution : The correct option is Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum.
Thermal power is produced mostly from coal, natural gas and petroleum. Thermal power generation or thermoelectric power generation is named to the process of generation of energy from steam. One of the
Question : Who among the following was the first person to discuss the poverty line in pre-independent India?
Option 1: Dadabhai Naoroji
Option 2: Mahalanobis
Option 3: B. R. Ambedkar
Option 4: R. K. Shanmukham Chetty
Correct Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji
Solution : The Correct Option is Dadabhai Naoroji.
Dadabhai Naoroji was the first person to bring forward the idea of a poverty line in pre-independent India. He arrived at what may be referred to as the "cost of living in jail" by using the menu
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