Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A person deposited INR 500 for 3 years, INR 650 for 5 years, and INR 1,250 for 7 years. He received a total simple interest of INR 1,620. The rate of interest per annum is:
Option 1: 12%
Option 2: 13%
Option 3: 10.8%
Option 4: 11%
Correct Answer: 12%
Solution : Given: A person deposited INR 500 for 3 years, INR 650 for 5 years, and INR 1,250 for 7 years. Total Simple Interest = INR 1,620 Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ According to the question, ⇒ $1620=\frac{500×R×3}{100}+\frac{650×R×5}{100}+\frac{1250×R×7}{100}$ ⇒ $1620=15R+\frac{65R}{2}+\frac{175R}{2}$ ⇒ $1620=\frac{30R+65R+175R}{2}$ ⇒
Question : In a triangle PQR, S, and T are the points on PQ and PR, respectively, such that ST || QR and $\frac{\text{PS}}{\text{SQ}} = \frac{3}{5}$ and PR = 6 cm. Then PT is:
Option 1: 2 cm
Option 2: 2.25 cm
Option 3: 3.5 cm
Option 4: 4 cm
Correct Answer: 2.25 cm
Solution : Given: In $\triangle$PQR, QR || ST $\frac{\text{PS}}{\text{SQ}} = \frac{3}{5}$ Let PS = 3 units, SQ = 5 units So, PQ = 3 + 5 = 8 units PR = 6 cm In ∆ PST and ∆ PQR, ∵ QR | | ST ∵ $\angle$S
Question : Directions: Fair is related to Righteous in the same way as Cunning is related to ____.
Option 1: Person
Option 2: Personality
Option 3: Deceit
Option 4: Character
Correct Answer: Deceit
Solution : Given: Fair is related to Righteous.
Like, righteous is the synonym of fair which means to do everything morally right. Similarly, deceit is the synonym of cunning which means to cheat.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : From point H, at 6:30 pm, a train starts moving towards point K at the speed of 90 km/hr. Another train starts moving from point K at 7:30 p.m. towards point H at the speed of 72 km/hr. Both trains meet at 11:30 p.m. at point J. What is the ratio of the distance HJ and KJ?
Option 1: 25 : 16
Option 2: 5 : 16
Option 3: 36 : 25
Option 4: 31 : 19
Correct Answer: 25 : 16
Solution : Given, H to K = 6:30 pm at 90 km/hr K to H = 7: 30 pm at 72 km/hr J = 11: 30 pm The time between 6:30 pm and 11:30 pm = 5 hours ⇒ Distance between point H and J
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
But understanding what constitutes such a miracle diet, and making sure that patients get it, isn't as straightforward as it seems.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
This alternative provides the correct adjective form miraculous to describe the type of diet.
Miraculous means highly extraordinary or seemingly supernatural, which aligns with the context of the sentence.
So, the correct sentence is: But understanding what constitutes
Question : Directions: Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.) Dog : Kennel
Option 1: Bee : Hive
Option 2: Hare : Den
Option 3: Lion : Burrow
Option 4: Spider : Shed
Correct Answer: Bee : Hive
Solution : Given: Dog : Kennel (Kennel is the shelter for dogs.)
Let's check the options – First option: Bee : Hive; Hive is the shelter for bees. Second option: Hare : Den; Den is the shelter for lions. Third option: Lion : Burrow; Burrow
Question : The Security Council of UN consists of
Option 1: 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members
Option 2: 10 permanent and 5 non-permanent members
Option 3: 15 permanent members
Option 4: 15 non-permanent members
Correct Answer: 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members
Solution : The correct option is 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
The United Nations Security Council is made up of 15 members, with China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States serving as its five permanent members. The General
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CAT, DBT, ECT, ?
Option 1: DCT
Option 2: FDT
Option 3: FCT
Option 4: FAT
Correct Answer: FDT
Solution : Given: CAT, DBT, ECT, ?
In the given series, add 1 to the place value of the first and second letters, and T is constant in all the given terms – CAT→C + 1 = D; A + 1 = B; T DBT→D + 1
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Sita was cooking in the kitchen when her husband was ringing the bell
(1) would have been ringing
(2) had rung
(3) rang
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
In this sentence, the use of the past continuous tense "was ringing" suggests an ongoing action in the past. However, the word when indicates that the action of her husband ringing the bell should be in the
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 phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1)______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2)______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3)______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific environmental concerns or human rights (4)______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: thought
Option 2: trust
Option 3: belief
Option 4: idea
Correct Answer: trust
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the second option.
Explanation:
In the context of the sentence, the blank describes the level of confidence or reliance that the public has on NGOs. The word that fits best in this context is trust.
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