Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A number, when divided by the sum of 555 and 445, gives two times their difference as the quotient and 30 as the remainder. The number is:
Option 1: 220030
Option 2: 22030
Option 3: 1220
Option 4: 1250
Correct Answer: 220030
Solution : Given: Divisor = 555 + 445 = 1000; Quotient = 2(555 – 445) = 220; Remainder = 30 We know, Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder ⇒ Dividend = (1000 × 220) + 30 $\therefore$ Dividend = 220030 Hence, the correct answer is 220030.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as the numbers of the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (16, 7, 112)
Option 1: (18, 3, 54)
Option 2: (14, 5, 70)
Option 3: (22, 7, 154)
Option 4: (26, 5, 132)
Correct Answer: (26, 5, 132)
Solution : Given: (16, 7, 112)
Here, (16, 7, 112)→16 × 7 = 112
Let's check the options – First option: (18, 3, 54)→18 × 3 = 54 Second option: (14, 5, 70)→14 × 5 = 70 Third option: (22, 7, 154)→22 × 7 =
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. Rahul was sharing some of his childhood stories and they were hysterical.
Option 1: Emotional
Option 2: Dangerous
Option 3: Funny
Option 4: Scary
Correct Answer: Funny
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word hysterical means "extremely funny" or "hilarious". It describes Rahul's childhood stories as highly amusing or causing a lot of laughter.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
Question : Aarif, Arun, and Abraham can do work in 12, 20, and 24 days, respectively. They all begin together. Arun leaves the work 3 days and Abraham 4 days before its completion. In how many days is the work finished?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 11
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Let the total time taken by them be $x$ days. Now, LCM of 12, 20, and 24 = 120 i.e., total work So, efficiency of Aarif = $\frac{120}{12}$ = 10 Efficiency of Arun = $\frac{120}{20}$ = 6 Efficiency of Abraham = $\frac{120}{24}$ = 5 According
Question : In India,'Yellow revolution' is associated with
Option 1: production of paddy
Option 2: production of oilseeds
Option 3: production of tea
Option 4: production of flower
Correct Answer: production of oilseeds
Solution : The correct answer is production of oilseeds.
India is the largest importer of Palm Oil in the world. Yellow Revolution was launched to reduce the imports of oil seeds and to address the domestic demand. It was started in 1986-87. It majorly concentrated
Question : Direction: Select the related letter from the given alternatives.
DHL : PTX :: BFJ : ?
Option 1: KOS
Option 2: NRV
Option 3: NRU
Option 4: NPS
Correct Answer: NRV
Solution : Given:
Like, D - 2 = B, H - 2 = F and L - 2 = J
Similarly, P - 2 = N, T - 2 = R and X - 2 = V.
So, the missing
Question : Sonal Mansingh, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee is an accomplished dancer of which of the following dances in addition to the Bharatanatyam?
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Kathak
Option 3: Sattriya
Option 4: Odissi
Correct Answer: Odissi
Solution : The correct answer is Odissi.
Sonal Mansingh is a famous Indian classical dancer, and she is associated with Bharatanatyam and Odissi. For her great contributions to promoting these classical dances, she also received the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards. She became the first Indian
Question : Who was hailed as a resident dancer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for her unique contribution to the promotion of classical dance forms?
Option 1: Uma Sharma
Option 2: Rukmini Devi
Option 3: Yamini Krishnamurthy
Option 4: Ragini Devi
Correct Answer: Yamini Krishnamurthy
Solution : The correct option is Yamini Krishnamurthy.
In Madras, Yamini Krishnamurthy made his debut in 1957. She enjoys the privilege of being the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam's Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer). She is a renowned Indian classical dancer, primarily in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi styles. She's
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
It is a place far of here.
(1) far by there
(2) far from there
(3) far away here
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Far from there correctly conveys the idea that the place is a distance away from the current location, and from is the correct preposition to be used in this sentence to make it grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the
Question : Comprehension: In the following 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.
Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans (1)______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display (2) ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, (3) ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has (4)______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most (5)______ pastimes ever.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (2).
Option 1: hurried
Option 2: varied
Option 3: dread
Option 4: concrete
Correct Answer: varied
Solution : The second option is correct.
The sentence suggests that individuals are deeply attached to their favourite teams to the extent that they exhibit a range of emotions, not just during the match but also long after the event has concluded.
Varied fits well in this
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