Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A man spends 75% of his income. His income increases by 20% and his expenditure also increases by 10%. Find the percentage increase in his savings.
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Let his income be Rs. 100. Then, expenditure will be Rs. 75, and savings will be Rs. 25. His income increases by 20% and the expenditure also increases by 10%. New income =120% of 100 = Rs. 120 New Expenditure = 110% of 75 =
Question : The strength of a school increases and decreases every alternate year by 10%. It started with an increase in 2000. Then, the strength of the school in 2003, as compared to that in 2000, was:
Option 1: Increased by 8.9%
Option 2: Decreased by 8.9%
Option 3: Increased by 9.8%
Option 4: Decreased by 9.8%
Correct Answer: Increased by 8.9%
Solution : Given: The strength of a school increases and decreases every alternate year by 10%. It started with an increase in 2000. Let the strength of the school in 2000 be 100. Till the year 2003, it first increases, then decreases, and then increases
Question : The following table shows the number of children in each house of a society.
What is the average number of children per house?
Option 1: 1.65
Option 2: 1.4
Option 3: 1.9
Option 4: 1.15
Correct Answer: 1.4
Solution : According to the data given in the table: Total number of children = 0 × 7 + 1 × 7 + 2 × 13 + 3 × 3 = 42 Total number of houses = 7 + 7 + 13 + 3 = 30 So,
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. ROAR : QZNQ :: HEAR : QZDG :: DAMP : ?
Option 1: MPAD
Option 2: OLZC
Option 3: BCOA
Option 4: PMAD
Correct Answer: OLZC
Solution : Given: ROAR : QZNQ :: HEAR : QZDG :: DAMP : ?
Subtract 1 from the place value of each letter of ROAR and HEAR and shuffle their position, to get the required codes –
Thus, ROAR is coded as QZNQ.
Thus, HEAR is coded
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on line AB, which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in reflection. According to the information provided, if the mirror is placed on the left side of the figure (on line AB), the right of the reflected image will appear as the left,
Question : If $4x–7y=3$ and $2x–y=9$, then the value of $(x–y)$ is:
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: $4x–7y=3$ and $2x–y=9$. ⇒ $4x=3+7y$ ----------(1) ⇒ $2x=9+y$ -----------(2) Equating equation (1) and (2), we get: ⇒ $3+7y=2(9+y)$ ⇒ $3+7y=18+2y$ ⇒ $5y=15$ ⇒ $y=3$ Putting the value of $y$ in equation (1), ⇒ $4x=3+7×3$ ⇒ $4x=24$ ⇒ $x=6$ So, $(x–y)=6–3$ $(x–y)=3$ Hence, the correct
Question : Directions: In the following figure, the square represents therapists, the triangle represents geneticists, the circle represents yoga practitioners and the rectangle represents fathers. Which set of letters represents yoga practitioners who are neither geneticists nor fathers?
Option 1: C, B
Option 2: E, A
Option 3: G, C
Option 4: F, G
Correct Answer: F, G
Solution : In the diagram, the shaded part represents the region common to yoga practitioners but, uncommon to fathers and geneticists.
Therefore, the letters that represent yoga practitioners who are neither geneticists nor fathers are F and G. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Posters are (1) _ to promote a brand or pass (2) _ important information. They can be used for (3) _ purposes ranging from telling people to be cautious as the floor is wet, to informing them about an upcoming sale or event. They usually include a picture (4) _ very few words. A suitable (5) _ makes a poster effective and memorable. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Option 1: caption
Option 2: anticipation
Option 3: quotation
Option 4: caution
Correct Answer: caption
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the context of a poster that includes a picture and very few words, the word caption is the most suitable choice. A caption is a brief explanation or description that complements an image, providing contextual or
Question : Which of the following towns was grown as a temple town during the Chola dynasty?
Option 1: Bhillasvamin
Option 2: Thanjavur
Option 3: Ahmedabad
Option 4: Ahmednagar
Correct Answer: Thanjavur
Solution : The correct option is Thanjavur.
Thanjavur was developed as a temple town during the Chola dynasty. The Brihadeeswara Temple, built by Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century, is a significant example of the architectural and cultural achievements of the Chola era in Thanjavur.
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
He has shattered his neighbour's window by purpose.
Option 1: neighbour's window
Option 2: He has
Option 3: shattered his
Option 4: by purpose
Correct Answer: by purpose
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correct preposition to use before purpose in this context is on. The correct phrase to express intent or deliberate action is on purpose. It indicates that the action was done intentionally.
Therefore, the
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