Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
My parents (will reach) Delhi by Monday next.
(1) are reaching
(2) will have reached
(3) were reaching
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved by using the second option.
"Will have reached" is the verb form of the future perfect tense which should be used here. The future perfect tense is used for actions that are assumed to be complete by a certain point
Question : The distribution of monthly expenditure of Ramesh on various items is shown in the following pie chart. If the monthly income of Ramesh is INR 45,000, then find his total monthly expenditure (in INR) on housing and transportation.
Option 1: 16,800
Option 2: 15,750
Option 3: 11,250
Option 4: 13,500
Correct Answer: 15,750
Solution : Given: The monthly income Ramesh is INR 45,000. Total monthly expenditure (in INR) on housing and transportation = 25% + 10% = 35% Monthly expenditure on housing and transportation = $(45000×\frac{35}{100})$= INR 15,750. Hence, the correct answer is 15,750.
Question : Which among the following does not have a cell wall?
Option 1: Euglena
Option 2: Paramecium
Option 3: Gonyaulax
Option 4: Mycoplasma
Correct Answer: Mycoplasma
Solution : The correct option is Mycoplasma.
Mycoplasma, unlike most Bacteria, lacks a conventional cell wall. Mycoplasma is a Bacterial genus that belongs to the Mollicutes class. They are distinct from other bacteria in that they lack a cell wall, which is a distinguishing feature of
Question : The value of GDP at the current prevailing prices is called _______.
Option 1: nominal GDP
Option 2: current GDP
Option 3: domestic GDP
Option 4: Real GDP
Correct Answer: nominal GDP
Solution : The correct answer is Nominal GDP.
"Nominal GDP is the gross domestic product (GDP) at the most recent prices." It is determined by current market pricing, with no regard for the effects of inflation or deflation. It displays how much money was spent
Question : If $2\cot x=5$, then what is $\frac{2 \cos x-\sin x}{2 \cos x+\sin x}$ equal to?
Option 1: $\frac{3}{4}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{3}$
Option 3: $\frac{5}{6}$
Option 4: $\frac{2}{3}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{2}{3}$
Solution : $2\cot x=5$ Or, $\cot x = \frac{5}{2}$ Given expression: $\frac{2 \cos x-\sin x}{2 \cos x+\sin x}$ Dividing the numerator and the denominator by $\sin x $, The expression becomes, $\frac{2\cot x - 1}{2\cot x + 1} = \frac{2\times\frac{5}{2} - 1}{2\times\frac{5}{2}+1}=\frac{5-1}{5+1}=\frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$ Hence, the correct
Question : Directions: If # means subtraction, & means division, @ means addition and % means multiplication, then 505 & 5 # 4 @ 20 % 5 = ?
Option 1: 211
Option 2: 197
Option 3: 210
Option 4: 195
Correct Answer: 197
Solution : Given: 505 & 5 # 4 @ 20 % 5 = ? # means subtraction, & means division, @ means addition and % means multiplication.
Substituting the signs, the equation becomes – = 505 ÷ 5 – 4 + 20 × 5 = 101 –
Question : According to a written reply to the Lok Sabha by the Government of India, as of 20 July 2022, approximately________ unorganised sector workers are registered on the e-Shram portal.
Option 1: 27 crores
Option 2: 26 crores
Option 3: 28 crores
Option 4: 25 crores
Correct Answer: 28 crores
Solution : The correct option is 28 crore.
As of July 20, 2022, a whopping 28 crore (280 million) unorganized sector workers in India were registered on the e-Shram portal, according to the government's response to the Lok Sabha. This vast number highlights the size and
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The number of flights in a 110-metre hurdle race is_______.
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : The correct option is 10.
The number of hurdles in a 110-meter hurdle race is usually 10. A hurdle race is a track and field event in which athletes must run a certain distance while clearing a series of hurdles that are set at
Question : Directions: Select the odd group of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13, operations can be performed on 13, such as adding/subtracting/multiplying, etc., to 13. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
Option 1: (92 – 72 – 52)
Option 2: (76 – 56 – 36)
Option 3: (98 – 78 – 56)
Option 4: (88 – 68 – 48)
Correct Answer: (98 – 78 – 56)
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: (92 – 72 – 52)→92 – 20 = 72; 72 – 20 = 52 Second option: (76 – 56 – 36)→76 – 20 = 56; 56 – 20 = 36 Third option: (98 –
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