Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? MU, NE, PX, QF, SA, TG, ?
Option 1: UC
Option 2: VE
Option 3: VD
Option 4: VC
Correct Answer: VD
Solution : Given: MU, NE, PX, QF, SA, TG, ?
Add 1 and 2 alternately in the place value of the first letter. Add 3 in the place value of odd-placed pairs and add 1 in the place value of even-placed pairs in the second letter to
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
Neetu have been / waiting for me / since 10 o'clock / in the morning.
Option 1: Neetu have been
Option 2: in the morning
Option 3: since 10 o'clock
Option 4: waiting for me
Correct Answer: Neetu have been
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
This sentence contains a subject-verb agreement in this part.
Neetu is singular and thus has should be used in place of have to make the sentence grammatically accurate and convey the intended meaning.
The correct sentence
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from other three alternatives.
Option 1: 428
Option 2: 338
Option 3: 326
Option 4: 339
Correct Answer: 338
Solution : Let's check the options —
First option: 428; 4 × 2 = 8.
Second option: 338; 3 × 3 = 9. This option is different from the other options.
Third option: 326; 3 × 2 = 6.
Fourth option: 339; 3 × 3 = 9.
Question : If $x+\frac{1}{x}=3, x \neq 0$, then the value of $x^7+\frac{1}{x^7}$ is:
Option 1: 749
Option 2: 843
Option 3: 746
Option 4: 849
Correct Answer: 843
Solution :
If $x+\frac{1}{x}=3$ Using $a^3 + \frac{1}{a^3} = \left(a + \frac{1}{a}\right)^3 - 3\left(a + \frac{1}{a}\right)$, $⇒x^3+\frac{1}{x^3} = 3^3 - 3$ $⇒x^3+\frac{1}{x^3} = 18$ Using $a^4 + \frac{1}{a^4} = \left[\left(a + \frac{1}{a}\right)^2 - 2\right]^2 - 2$, $⇒x^4 + \frac{1}{x^4} = [3^2 - 2]^2 - 2$ $⇒x^4 +
Question : If the selling price of an article is doubled, then the profit becomes four times. What was the original profit percentage?
Option 1: 75%
Option 2: 100%
Option 3: 50%
Option 4: 25%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Given: If the selling price of an article is doubled, then the profit becomes four times. Let the selling price of the article be Rs. $x$ and the cost price is Rs. $y$. So, profit = $(x – y)$ The new selling price becomes $2x$.
Question : With which of the following Indian states is the folk dance Lezim associated?
Option 1: Maharashtra
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 4: Jharkhand
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra.
The folk dance Lezim is associated with the Indian state of Maharashtra. Lezim is a vibrant and energetic folk dance form performed during various cultural and festive occasions in Maharashtra. It involves the use of a musical instrument called
Question : Directions: A > B means A is the mother of B; A ! B means A is the sister of B; A = B means A is the father of B. If M > N = O ! Q, then how is M related to Q?
Option 1: Sister
Option 2: Father's mother
Option 3: Mother
Option 4: Father's father
Correct Answer: Father's mother
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, M is the father's mother (Grandmother) of Q. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Where is the Brihadeeswara temple, built during the Chola period, located?
Option 1: Mysore
Option 2: Mahabalipuram
Option 3: Thanjavur
Option 4: Kanyakumari
Correct Answer: Thanjavur
Solution : The correct answer is Thanjavur.
Hindus worship Lord Shiva at the Brihadeeswara Temple, which is situated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Rajaraja I built it during the first millennium AD. One of the best examples of Dravidian-style architecture exists here. The temple has been recognised as
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. (6, 8, 11); (2, 1, 2); (6, 7, ?) (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: 12
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Given: (6, 8, 11); (2, 1, 2); (6, 7, ?)
Like, (6, 8, 11)→(6 ÷ 2) + 8 = 3 + 8 = 11 And, (2, 1, 2)→(2 ÷ 2) + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2 Similarly, for (6, 7, ?)→(6 ÷ 2)
Question : With which country, India has the longest international boundary ?
Option 1: Nepal
Option 2: Pakistan
Option 3: China
Option 4: Bangladesh
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Solution : The correct answer is Bangladesh.
India shares its longest International boundary with Bangladesh and it is the fifth longest border in the world. It is of length 4096 km. In terms of length of international border with India- Bangladesh is followed by China, Pakistan, Nepal
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