Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Rajesh walks 2 km to the south, then turns northeast and walks 3 km. Then he turns south and walks 2 kilometres. Then he turns west and walks 4 kilometres. Finally, he turns northwest and walks 5 kilometres. In which direction is he going from his starting point?
Option 1: North-West
Option 2: North-East
Option 3: South-East
Option 4: South-West
Correct Answer: North-West
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
So, Rajesh is in the northwest direction from the starting point. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : When we see an object, the image on the retina is:
Option 1: Real and inverted
Option 2: Real and erect
Option 3: Virtual and erect
Option 4: Virtual and inverted
Correct Answer: Real and inverted
Solution : The correct option is Real and inverted.
As light from an object enters the eye, it first passes through the cornea, then through the pupil, and is subsequently focused by the lens onto the retina. The image that is formed on the retina
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? TYG, ?, PSM, NPP, LMS
Option 1: SVK
Option 2: SUJ
Option 3: RVJ
Option 4: RUK
Correct Answer: RVJ
Solution : Given: TYG, ?, PSM, NPP, LMS
Subtract 2 and 3 from the positional value of the first and the second letter and add 3 to the positional value of the third letter of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series –
Question : Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. Old people acquire experience through age.
Option 1: got experience
Option 2: developed experience
Option 3: experienced
Option 4: gain experience
Correct Answer: gain experience
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
When replacing acquire experience with the provided options:
Gain experience maintains the intended meaning of acquiring knowledge or skills over time. It fits grammatically and expresses the idea clearly.
Experienced is an adjective and doesn't fit well in the
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
He could not be able to think logically because of his illness.
(1) was not able
(2) No Improvement
(3) cannot be able
(4) can be unable
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is: was not able
Explanation: This option is a suitable improvement. It removes the redundancy and maintains the correct meaning, indicating that he was unable to think logically due to his illness.
cannot be able
Question : Directions: Ramesh starts his journey by walking 2 kilometres towards the north. Then he takes a right turn and walks 1 kilometre. Again, takes a right turn and walks 2 kilometres. Now, which direction is he facing?
Option 1: East
Option 2: West
Option 3: South
Option 4: North
Correct Answer: South
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the direction and distance diagram according to the instructions – Now, we have to find in which direction Ramesh is facing now.
Here, A is the starting point and D is the endpoint.
So, Ramesh is facing the south direction. Hence,
Question : If $\left(x + \frac{1}{x}\right) = 2 \sqrt{2}$, what is the value of $\left(x^6 + \frac{1}{x^6}\right)$?
Option 1: 198
Option 2: 216
Option 3: 180
Option 4: 234
Correct Answer: 198
Solution : Given: $\left(x + \frac{1}{x}\right) = 2 \sqrt{2}$ Cubing both sides, we get, $(x + \frac{1}{x})^{3} = (2\sqrt{2})^{3}$ $⇒x^{3} + \frac{1}{x^3} + 3×x×\frac{1}{x}(x + \frac{1}{x}) = 16\sqrt{2}$ $⇒x^{3} + \frac{1}{x^3} + 3 \times 2\sqrt{2} = 16\sqrt{2}$ $⇒x^{3} + \frac{1}{x^3} = 10\sqrt{2}$ Now, squaring both sides, we
Question : What is the total number of members in the Rajya Sabha as of 2023?
Option 1: 250
Option 2: 260
Option 3: 270
Option 4: 280
Correct Answer: 250
Solution : The correct answer is 250.
The Rajya Sabha has a maximum capacity of 250 members, as stated in Article 80 of the Indian Constitution. A third of the 233 members are elected every two years, specifically in years with even numbers, for six-year staggered terms
Question : Directions: The weights of 4 boxes are 90, 30, 20, and 50 kilograms. Which of the following cannot be the total weight, in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes, and in combination a box can be used only once?
Option 1: 190
Option 2: 170
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 150
Correct Answer: 150
Solution : Given: The weights of 4 boxes are 90, 30, 20, and 50 kilograms.
The total weight of all possible combinations of boxes is as follows – 90 + 30 = 120; 90 + 20 = 110; 90 + 50 = 140; 30 + 20 =
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