Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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
Question : Directions: Consider the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the following conclusions or assumptions be drawn from the given statements. Statements: I. Odisha is still an underdeveloped state. II. Problems like poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy have not been solved. Conclusions: I. The administration of Odisha is not sensitive enough. II. It is the will of God.
Option 1: Only I follows
Option 2: Only II follows
Option 3: Both I and II follow
Option 4: Neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Solution : Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: The administration of Odisha is not sensitive enough. According to the given statement, Odisha is an underdeveloped state and it has problems like poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy but for all these, we cannot blame
Question : Which of the following is effective against tuberculosis ?
Option 1: Penicillin
Option 2: Chloromycetin
Option 3: Terramycin
Option 4: Streptomycin
Correct Answer: Streptomycin
Solution : The correct option is Stretomycin.
Streptomycin is an antibiotic that has historically proved successful against tuberculosis (TB). Streptomycin was one of the earliest antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis, and it played an important part in the disease's initial treatment. However, TB bacteria have gained resistance
Question : A general of an army wants to form a square from 36562 armies. After an arrangement, he found some armies left. How many armies were left?
Option 1: 81
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 97
Option 4: 65
Correct Answer: 81
Solution : Given: A general of an army wants to form a square from 36,562 armies. To form a square from 36562 armies, we need to find the largest perfect square less than or equal to 36562. The largest perfect square less than 36,562 is 191. So,
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