Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Indigenous
Option 1: Alien
Option 2: Innate
Option 3: Natural
Option 4: Primitive
Correct Answer: Alien
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Indigenous refers to something that is native to a particular place or region, having originated or been produced there. On the other hand, alien denotes something foreign, not originating in or belonging to the place in question.
The
Question : Directions: Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the series were to be continued?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure series, in every alternate box, the geometrical figures/ numbers/ letters shift their position following the below patterns – 1. From Box 1 to Box 2 – Top left→Bottom left→Bottom right→Top right→Top left; Top centre⇔Bottom centre; The element at the centre of
Question : Cells of meristematic tissue lack ______.
Option 1: cellulose wall
Option 2: vacuoles
Option 3: cytoplasm
Option 4: nuclei
Correct Answer: vacuoles
Solution : The correct option is vacuoles.
Meristematic cells typically have smaller or fewer vacuoles compared to differentiated plant cells.
Meristematic tissue is composed of undifferentiated cells that can divide and differentiate into various specialised cell types. These tissues play a crucial role in plant growth
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Vennela made a big fuss about a small problem.
Option 1: Get a taste of your own medicine.
Option 2: Barking up the wrong tree.
Option 3: Add insult to injury.
Option 4: A storm in a teacup.
Correct Answer: A storm in a teacup.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
This idiom means making a great deal of fuss or commotion over a trivial or minor issue. It is the most suitable choice because it directly conveys the idea of creating a fuss over
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: ABBC
Option 2: PQQR
Option 3: WYYZ
Option 4: KLLM
Correct Answer: WYYZ
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: ABBC; A + 1 = B; B + 0 = B; B + 1 = C Second option: PQQR; P + 1 = Q; Q + 0 = Q; Q + 1 = R Third option: WYYZ; W
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two numbers and two signs what will be the values of equations (I) and (II) respectively? ÷ and ×; 1 and 3 I. 6 + 4 – 9 × 3 ÷ 1 II. 4 × 3 – 1 + 8 ÷ 2
Option 1: 26; 17
Option 2: –17; 17
Option 3: 9; 18
Option 4: 11; 15
Correct Answer: –17; 17
Solution : Given: ÷ and ×; 1 and 3 I. 6 + 4 – 9 × 3 ÷ 1 II. 4 × 3 – 1 + 8 ÷ 2
After interchanging symbols and numbers the equations are as follows – I. 6 + 4 – 9
Question : For the first time, the objective of self-reliance was incorporated in the ____ five-year Plan.
Option 1: third
Option 2: second
Option 3: fifth
Option 4: first
Correct Answer: third
Solution : The correct answer is third.
In India, the third five-year plan included the goal of self-reliance. It started in 1961 and ran until 1966. The plan's primary goals were to decrease poverty, boost employment and encourage economic expansion. The actual growth rate was only 2.4%,
Question : Due to a price hike of 20%, 4 kg less sugar is available for Rs. 120. What is the initial price per kg of sugar?
Option 1: Rs. 5 per kg
Option 2: Rs. 4 per kg
Option 3: Rs. 6 per kg
Option 4: Rs. 5.5 per kg
Correct Answer: Rs. 5 per kg
Solution : Let the initial price of the sugar be Rs. $x$ per kg. Increase in price is 20%, it means increased price $=\frac{120x}{100}=\frac{6x}{5}$ According to the question, Initial quantity – Current quantity = Reduction in quantity ⇒ $\frac{120}{x} -\frac{120}{ \frac{6x}{5}} = 4$ ⇒
Question : If $(a+\frac{1}{a})=–2$, then the value of $a^{1000}+a^{–1000}$ is:
Option 1: $2$
Option 2: $0$
Option 3: $1$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: $2$
Solution : Given: $(a+\frac{1}{a})= -2$ $⇒\frac{a^2+1}{a}=-2$ $⇒a^2+2a+1=0$ $⇒(a+1)^2=0$ $\therefore a= -1$ So, $a^{1000} + \frac{1}{a^{1000}} = 1+1=2$ Hence, the correct answer is $2$.
Question : A policeman follows a thief who is 600 m ahead of the policeman. If the policeman and the thief run at speeds of 10 km/hr and 8 km/hr, respectively, in how much time (in minutes), will the policeman catch the thief?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : Given: Speed of the policeman = 10 km/hr Speed of the thief = 8 km/hr The relative speed of the policeman to the thief = (10 – 8) = 2 km/hr 2 km/h = $2×\frac{1000}{60}=\frac{100}{3}$ m/min Relative distance to be covered by policeman = 600
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