Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If $(x^2-2x+1)=0$, then the value of $x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $(x^2-2x+1)=0$ ⇒ $x^2+1=2x$ Divide the given equation by $x$ on both sides, we get, ⇒ $x+\frac{1}{x}=2$ On squaring the above equation on both sides, we get, ⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2=4$ ⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=2$ On squaring the above equation on both sides, we get, ⇒ $(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^2=2^2$ ⇒ $(x^4+\frac{1}{x^4})+2=4$
Question : If $\frac{8+2 \sqrt{3}}{3 \sqrt{3}+5}=a \sqrt{3}–b$, then the value of $a + b$ is equal to:
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : Given: $\frac{8+2 \sqrt{3}}{3 \sqrt{3}+5}=a \sqrt{3}–b$ Rationalize the given fraction, $\frac{(8+2 \sqrt{3})\times(3\sqrt3–5)}{(3 \sqrt{3}+5)\times (3\sqrt3–5)}=\frac{24\sqrt3–40+18–10\sqrt3}{27–25}$ ⇒ $\frac{14\sqrt3–22}{2}=7\sqrt3–11$ Now, compare the value with the given expression $a \sqrt{3}–b$, we get, $7\sqrt3–11=a \sqrt{3}–b$ ⇒ $a=7,b=11$ The value of $a + b=7+11=18$. Hence, the correct answer is 18.
Question : Direction: In the following questions, identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the classes given below.
Profit, Dividend, Bonus
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Both bonuses and dividends are a part of profits. But, bonuses and dividends are not related to each other in any way.
So, All bonuses are profits; All dividends are profits; No bonuses are dividends.
Based on the above statements, the Venn diagram will be
Hence,
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: OQS
Option 2: JLN
Option 3: HJL
Option 4: MCP
Correct Answer: MCP
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: OQS→O + 2 = Q; Q + 2 = S Second option: JLN→J + 2 = L; L + 2 = N Third option: HJL→H + 2 = J; J + 2 = L Fourth option: MCP→M –
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The commanding officer ordered the troops to march ahead.
Option 1: The troops have been ordered to march ahead by the commanding officer.
Option 2: The troops were ordered to march ahead by the commanding officer.
Option 3: The troops were being ordered to march ahead by the commanding officer.
Option 4: The troops are ordered to march ahead by the commanding officer.
Correct Answer: The troops were ordered to march ahead by the commanding officer.
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Explanation: 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
Question : Who among the following choreographers from Bollywood was a three-time National Award winner in 2003, 2007 and 2009?
Option 1: Geeta Kapoor
Option 2: Saroj Khan
Option 3: Farah Khan
Option 4: Vaibhavi Merchant
Correct Answer: Saroj Khan
Solution : The correct option is Saroj Khan.
Saroj Khan won the National Award for Best Choreography three times in the mentioned years and indeed worked on Bollywood films, including "Devdas," directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She is known for her exceptional work in the
Question : In a trapezium, one diagonal divides the other in the ratio $2:9$. If the length of the larger of the two parallel sides is 45 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the other parallel side?
Option 1: $10$
Option 2: $5$
Option 3: $18$
Option 4: $14$
Correct Answer: $10$
Solution : In a trapezium, if one diagonal divides the other in the ratio $2:9$, then the parallel sides are divided in the same ratio. Given that the length of the larger parallel side is $45\;\mathrm{cm}$. Let the length of the smaller parallel side be $x$. $⇒\frac{x}{45}
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Raghav said to Meera, "Are you upset with me?"
Option 1: Raghav asked Meera if she was upset with her.
Option 2: Raghav asked Meera if she was upset with him.
Option 3: Raghav asked Meera if she was upset with me.
Option 4: Raghav asked Meera why she was upset with him.
Correct Answer: Raghav asked Meera if she was upset with him.
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Narration conversion:
Person's Rule:
Question : Direction: In this question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. 'B' can be represented by 00,21, etc., and 'A' can be represented by 55, 69, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word.
'LION'
Option 1: 03, 55, 76, 33
Option 2: 11, 65, 77, 22
Option 3: 23, 79, 85, 43
Option 4: 11, 88, 99, 22
Correct Answer: 11, 88, 99, 22
Solution : Given: LION
Number representations of each letter: L → 40, 11, 32, 03, 24 I → 65, 66, 97, 88, 79 O → 85, 76, 67, 58, 99 N → 30, 01, 22, 43, 14
First option: 03, 55, 76, 33 I
Question : Which of the following is known as ‘Plaster of Paris’?
Option 1: 2CaSO4. 2H2O
Option 2: 2MgSO4.H2O
Option 3: 2MgSO4.7H2O
Option 4: 2CaSO4.H2O
Correct Answer: 2CaSO4.H2O
Solution : The correct option is 2CaSO4. 2H2O.
The compound 2CaSO4·2H2O is known as Plaster of Paris. Plaster of Paris is a common name for calcium sulphate hemihydrate, and its chemical formula is exactly
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update