Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equations will be correct? × and –
Option 1: 7 × 9 – 8 ÷ 2 + 6 = 25
Option 2: 8 × 6 – 9 ÷ 3 + 10 = 0
Option 3: 16 – 4 ÷ 2 + 8 × 1 = 36
Option 4: 5 + 7 × 3 – 4 ÷ 2 = 8
Correct Answer: 8 × 6 – 9 ÷ 3 + 10 = 0
Solution : Given: × and –
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: 7 × 9 – 8 ÷ 2 + 6 = 25
Question : Identify the last element from the fifth period.
Option 1: Helium
Option 2: Yttrium
Option 3: Rubidium
Option 4: Xenon
Correct Answer: Xenon
Solution : The correct option is Xenon.
Xenon (Xe) is a chemical element found in Group 18 (also known as the noble gases) of the periodic table. It has an atomic number of 54 and is located in period 5. Xenon is a colourless, odourless and
Question :
Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. $-\frac{7}{4}$, –1, –0.25, ?, $\frac{5}{4}$, 2
Option 1: 0.5
Option 2: 0.75
Option 3: 0.25
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 0.5
Solution : Given: $-\frac{7}{4}$, –1, –0.25, ?, $\frac{5}{4}$, 2
First, convert all the fractional values into decimals – $-\frac{7}{4}$ = –1.75, –1, –0.25, ?, $\frac{5}{4}$ = 1.25, 2 Let's apply the pattern – –1.75 + 0.75 = –1 ; –1 + 0.75 = –0.25; –0.25 + 0.75
Question : Direction: Arrange the following words according to the English dictionary:
1. Caricature
2. Cardinal
3. Carnivore
4. Cartoon
5. Category
Option 1: 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
Option 2: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Option 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Option 4: 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Correct Answer: 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
Solution : Here, the correct order in the dictionary is given below →
By comparing the letters of the given words as per the English dictionary, the words can be arranged as follows:
3. Carnivory
Question : The discretionary powers of a Governor are limited in_______.
Option 1:
Appointment of Chief Minister
Option 2:
Dismissal of ministry
Option 3:
Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
Option 4: Assent to Bills
Correct Answer: Assent to Bills
Solution : The correct option is to assent to bills
The absence of a unilateral veto power, time limits for decision-making, the requirement to accept the recommendations of the chosen cabinet and constitutional restrictions frequently place restrictions on a governor's discretionary powers when it
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 must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word). Lion : Roar
Option 1: Hen : Crow
Option 2: Owl : Bleat
Option 3: Horse : Neigh
Option 4: Goat : Hoot
Correct Answer: Horse : Neigh
Solution : Given: Lion : Roar The sound made by the lion is a roar.
Let's check each option – First option: Hen : Crow; hen and crow are two different birds. Second option: Owl : Bleat; the sound made by an owl is a
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Accusable 2. Acerbity 3. Accursed 4. Acetify 5. Accuser
Option 1: 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
Option 2: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
Option 3: 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
Option 4: 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
Correct Answer: 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Accusable 2. Acerbity 3. Accursed 4. Acetify 5. Accuser
Step 1: Compare the first and second letters of each word. Since the first two letters of all the words are the same letter a and c. So, move on
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. Mount Everest has earned the ____ distinction of being the world's highest garbage dump.
Option 1: marked
Option 2: disgusting
Option 3: dubious
Option 4: dismal
Correct Answer: dubious
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
"Marked" is clearly noticeable or distinct.
"Dubious" is doubtful or questionable in nature.
"Disgusting" is extremely unpleasant or offensive.
"Dismal" is depressingly bleak or gloomy.
Therefore, the answer is: "Mount Everest has earned the dubious distinction of being
Question : Directions: Facing the East, Rahul turned left and walked 10 metres, then he turned to his left again and walked 10 metres. He then turned towards his right and went straight to cover 25 metres. In which direction is he from his starting point?
Option 1: North-West
Option 2: North-East
Option 3: South-West
Option 4: South-East
Correct Answer: North-West
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
So, Rahul is in the northwest direction from the starting point. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : If $\left(x-\frac{1}{x}\right)=10$, what is the value of $\left(x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}\right)?$
Option 1: 10404
Option 2: 10402
Option 3: 10406
Option 4: 10400
Correct Answer: 10402
Solution : $(x-\frac{1}{x})=10$ Squaring both sides, $x^{2}+ \frac{1}{x^{2}} – 2 = 100$ ⇒ $x^{2}+\frac{1}{x^{2}}=102$ Squaring both sides again, $x^{4}+\frac{1}{x^{4}}+2=10404$ ⇒ $x^{4}+\frac{1}{x^{4}}=10402$ Hence, the correct answer is 10402.
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