Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : According to the Brihat Samhita, what do you call the process of making scents, mouth perfumes, and bath powders?
Option 1: Jatuka
Option 2: Gandhayukti
Option 3: Kamplcica
Option 4: Pattanga
Correct Answer: Gandhayukti
Solution : The correct answer is Gandhayukti.
The Brihat Samhita, an ancient Indian text on various subjects including astrology, architecture, agriculture, and more, provides information on a wide range of topics. In the context of making scents, mouth perfumes, and bath powders, the Brihat Samhita uses the
Question : When a discount of Rs. 42 is allowed on the Marked price of an article, the new reduced price becomes 86% of the original price. Find the Marked price.
Option 1: Rs. 250
Option 2: Rs. 300
Option 3: Rs. 350
Option 4: Rs. 400
Correct Answer: Rs. 300
Solution : Let the original Marked price be Rs. 100. So, the discount is = (100 – 86) = Rs. 14 Now for the discount of Rs. 14, the original Marked price is = Rs. 100 Then for the discount of Rs .42, the original Marked
Question : Directions: Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing 1.
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : According to the dice rule, if two or three positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations, then out of those two common faces the faces that are not common are opposite to each other. In both the
Question : Match the following:
Option 1: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Option 2: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
Option 3: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
Option 4: 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
Correct Answer: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Solution : The correct option is 1-b, 2-c, 3-a.
One of Rajasthan's most popular celebrations is the Gangaur festival. It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra.
Question : Direction: In the following diagram, square represents doctors, circle represents players, and rectangle represents artists.
Which number represents those doctors who are players as well as artists?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 2
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Doctors who are players as well as artists are represented by the region common to square, circle, and rectangle. The required region is shaded in the venn diagram below –
So, the number of doctors who are players as well as artists is 7.
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 was so much a coward to help his friend.
(1) so much cowardly
(2) too much of a coward
(3) as coward
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution :
The sentence can be improved using the second option.
Although "so" and "too" both mean "a lot", they differ in their usage. "So" is usually used for positive cases, whereas "too" is used for negative cases. Thus, "too much of a coward" is the
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the question figure – 1. The number of thin horizontal lines increased by one in each box. 2. A thick horizontal line shifted to one position at the top of the box.
The following figure will complete the given pattern –
Hence, the fourth
Question : If $\mathrm{y}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}}=3$, then what is the value of $\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}^3}+\mathrm{y}^3+2$ ?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 29
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given, $\mathrm{y}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}}=3$ Cubing both sides, we get ⇒ $(\mathrm{y}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}})^3=3^3$ ⇒ $\mathrm{y^3}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y^3}}+3\times\mathrm{y}\times\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}}\times(\mathrm{y}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}})=27$ ⇒ $\mathrm{y^3}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y^3}}+3(3)=27$ ⇒ $\mathrm{y^3}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y^3}}+9=27$ ⇒ $\mathrm{y^3}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y^3}}+2=27-7$ ⇒ $\mathrm{y^3}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{y^3}}+2=20$ Hence, the correct answer is 20.
Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The word ‘diet’ is associated with the feeling of developing eating (1) _________ that are time-bound, coupled (2) ________ a strict food plan. But the (3) ________ meaning of diet is the food (4) _________ which a person follows daily. It (5) ________ creating a food plan that(6) _________ around your lifestyle, your work, (7) _________ quality of your sleep, your (8)__________ level, the kind of (9) _______ you do, your palate and your (10) ___________.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.8
Option 1: capacity
Option 2: force
Option 3: authority
Option 4: stress
Correct Answer: stress
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Stress refers to a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. As per the context of the sentence, the creation of a food plan is centred around one's lifestyle and other factors,
Question : What is the structure of the Indian judiciary?
Option 1: Four-tier
Option 2: Two-tier
Option 3: Three-tier
Option 4: Five-tier
Correct Answer: Three-tier
Solution : The correct option is Three-tier.
The judicial system is structured into three levels, with subsidiary parts. The Indian judiciary is organised with the Supreme Court at the top, the High Courts in the middle and district, and subordinate courts at the base. The upper
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