Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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 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.)
Option 1: (400 – 40 – 4)
Option 2: (300 – 30 – 7)
Option 3: (1000 – 100 – 10)
Option 4: (500 – 50 – 5)
Correct Answer: (300 – 30 – 7)
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: (400 – 40 – 4)→400 ÷ 10 = 40; 40 ÷ 10 = 4 Second option: (300 – 30 – 7)→300 ÷ 10 = 30; 30 ÷ 10 = 3 ≠ 7 Third option:
Question : Direction: In a certain code language, Sue Re Nik means she is brave, Pi Sor Re Nik means she is always smiling, and Sor Re Zhi means she is always cheerful. What is the code used for the word smiling?
Option 1: Nik
Option 2: Re
Option 3: Pi
Option 4: Sor
Correct Answer: Pi
Solution : Given:
1. Sue Re Nik means she is brave. 2. Pi Sor Re Nik means she is always smiling. 3. Sor Re Zhi means she is always cheerful.
From these sentences, we can deduce that the word smiling is represented by the code Pi based
Question : What is the full form of JPEG?
Option 1: Joint Photographic Experts Group
Option 2: Joint Protocol Experts Graphic
Option 3: Joint Programming Experts Graphics
Option 4: Joint Project Experts Group
Correct Answer: Joint Photographic Experts Group
Solution : The correct answer is - Joint Photographic Expert Group.
Joint Photographic Experts Group, the group that developed the JPEG standard and other still image coding standards, is known by the initials "JPEG." It is adaptable to a wide range of formats. JPEG
Question : In which of the following years was the Citizenship Act passed by the Indian Parliament?
Option 1: 1950
Option 2: 1945
Option 3: 1955
Option 4: 1948
Correct Answer: 1955
Solution : The correct option is 1955.
The Citizenship Act in India was initially passed in 1955 to define the rules and criteria for Indian citizenship. Over time, it has undergone multiple amendments to adapt to changing circumstances and address issues related to citizenship. It remains
Question : Thabal Chongba is a folk dance of which Indian state?
Option 1: Goa
Option 2: Mizoram
Option 3: Manipur
Option 4: West Bengal
Correct Answer: Manipur
Solution : The correct option is Manipur.
Thabal Chongba is a Manipuri folk dance that is typically performed at the Yaoshang festival in India. It is a group dance where young men and women, often in pairs, form circles and dance together. Participants typically wear traditional Manipuri
Question : Directions: If 3 * 4 = 10, 5 * 8 = 18, 7 * 7 = ?
Option 1: 26
Option 2: 21
Option 3: 28
Option 4: 49
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given: 3 * 4 = 10 5 * 8 = 18
(3 * 4) = 10→(3 × 2) + 4 = 6 + 4 = 10 (5 * 8) = 18→(5 × 2) + 8 = 10 + 8 = 18 Similarly, for (7 *
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The audience was mesmerised by the speech delivered by the vivacious lady.
Option 1: Energetic
Option 2: Fearless
Option 3: Prosperous
Option 4: Friendly
Correct Answer: Energetic
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the sentence, the word vivacious is used to describe the lady's personality. The word "vivacious" means lively, animated, and full of energy. And energetic is the closest synonym that conveys the same sense of liveliness and
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Sal trees have been planted in relatively three-fourth of the forest area.
Option 1: no improvement required
Option 2: nearly three-fourths
Option 3: about three-fourth
Option 4: around three-fourth
Correct Answer: nearly three-fourths
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The phrase relatively three-fourth is incorrect and should be replaced with nearly three-fourths, which improves the sentence. It helps convey that almost three-fourths of the forest area has been planted with Sal trees. Nearly clarifies
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. GRADUALLY
Option 1: Constantly
Option 2: Abruptly
Option 3: Readily
Option 4: Steadily
Correct Answer: Abruptly
Gradually means to change or progress slowly over time, while abruptly means suddenly or unexpectedly. They are opposite in terms of the speed or manner of change.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 51
Option 3: 52
Correct Answer: 51
In the first column, 9 x 6 = 54 → 54 – 3 = 51
In the second column, 7 x 10 = 70 → 70 – 5 = 65
In the
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