Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table gives the number of graduate students enrolled in 4 different colleges, A, B, C and D, in a city over the years 2010 to 2014, and also the number of students who passed the final examination during these years.
Find the ratio of the average of students enrolled in College D to the average of students who passed College D over all the years.
Option 1: 19 : 17
Option 2: 18 : 17
Option 3: 21 : 17
Option 4: 20 : 17
Correct Answer: 18 : 17
Solution : Total number of students enrolled in college D = 710 + 750 + 680 + 720 + 740 = 3600 Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of all the observations}}{{\text{Total number of observations}}}$ Average number of students enrolled in college D $=\frac{3600}{5} = 720$ Total number
Question : A, B, and C working alone, can complete a job in 16, 24, and 36 days, respectively. In how many days can they complete the job if they work together?
Option 1: $7 \frac{11}{19}$
Option 2: $5 \frac{17}{19}$
Option 3: $4 \frac{13}{19}$
Option 4: $6 \frac{7}{19}$
Correct Answer: $7 \frac{11}{19}$
Solution : Given: A, B, and C working alone, can complete a job in 16, 24, and 36 days. 1 day work of A = $\frac{1}{16}$ 1 day work of B = $\frac{1}{24}$ 1 day work of C = $\frac{1}{36}$ 1 day work of A +
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.
The civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1)_______ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2)________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets, and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3)________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens, and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity, and (4)______ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state, or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5)_______ democratic values and promoting the public good. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: promoting
Option 2: escalating
Option 3: developing
Option 4: managing
Correct Answer: managing
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
"Managing" refers to the civil servant's role in overseeing and administering various tasks.
The correct statement is: "Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including managing the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets,
Question : Three successive discounts of 10% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Option 1: 27.1%
Option 2: 19.0%
Option 3: 25.1%
Option 4: 26.2%
Correct Answer: 27.1%
Solution : For 3 successive discount $D_1, D_2$ and $D_3$, Final discount will be $(1-(1-\frac{D_1}{100})(1-\frac{D_2}{100})(1-\frac{D_3}{100}))\times 100$% Here, $D_1= D_2= D_3=10$% Substituting these values, we get Final discount = $(1-(1-\frac{10}{100})(1-\frac{10}{100})(1-\frac{10}{100}))\times 100$% = 27.1% Hence, the correct answer is 27.1%.
Question : The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
Option 1:
Religion
Option 2: art
Option 3: literature
Option 4: architecture
Correct Answer: art
Solution : Correct Answer is art
The variety of deities depicted on the Kushans' coins, including Greek, Roman, Iranian, and Indian gods, best exemplifies their promotion of a mixed culture. The Kushans played a significant role in the development of Mahayana Buddhism, the Gandhara and Mathura schools
Question : A watch is purchased for INR 3,200 and sold for INR 2,700. Calculate the percentage loss up to two places of decimal.
Option 1: 15.18%
Option 2: 15.62%
Option 3: 16.12%
Option 4: 16.50%
Correct Answer: 15.62%
Solution : Cost Price = INR 3,200 Selling Price = INR 2,700 Loss = Cost Price – Selling Price = 3,200 – 2,700 = INR 500 Loss % = $\frac{\text{Loss}}{\text{Cost Price}}×100$ = $\frac{500}{3200}×100$ = 15.625% Hence, the correct answer is 15.62%.
Question : On January 30, 2023, the two-day meeting of the first International Financial Architecture Working Group of the G20, being held under the chairmanship of India, was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, and Minister of Food Processing Industries, Pashupati Kumar Paras, in
Option 1: Bhubaneswar
Option 2: New Delhi
Option 3: Mumbai
Option 4: Chandigarh
Correct Answer: Chandigarh
Solution : The correct answer is Chandigarh.
On January 30 and 31, 2023, Chandigarh hosted the first meeting of the G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group under the G20 Indian Presidency. The two-day meeting was attended by about 100 delegates from G20 members, invited countries, and
Question : The fourth proportional to 8, 32, and 13 is:
Option 1: 39
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 26
Option 4: 52
Correct Answer: 52
Solution : Let the fourth proportional to 8, 32, and 13 be $x$. ⇒ $8:32:: 13:x$ ⇒ $\frac{8}{32} = \frac{13}{x}$ ⇒ $x = 13\times 4$ $\therefore x = 52$ Hence, the correct answer is 52.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Don't disturb the boy, he prepares for his examination.
Option 1: prepared
Option 2: is preparing
Option 3: was preparing
Option 4: will be preparing
Correct Answer: is preparing
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In our given sentence, there is the simple present tense ("studies") to convey a habitual action or a general truth. It indicates that the boy regularly prepares for his examination.
Here, "is studying" is in the present
Question : The quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed by a circle. If the lengths of AB, BC, and CD are 7 cm, 8.5 cm, and 9.2 cm, respectively, then the length (in cm) of DA is:
Option 1: 7.7
Option 2: 16.2
Option 3: 10.7
Option 4: 7.2
Correct Answer: 7.7
Solution : Given: The quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed by a circle. The lengths of AB, BC, and CD are 7 cm, 8.5 cm, and 9.2 cm, respectively. Since tangents drawn from an external point are always equal, So, AP = AS, BP = BQ, CR = CQ,
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