Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Who among the following was the founder of Visva-Bharati University?
Option 1: Madan Mohan Malaviya
Option 2: Lala Hardayal
Option 3: Swami Vivekananda
Option 4: Rabindranath Tagore
Correct Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
Solution : The correct answer is Rabindranath Tagore.
The founder of Visva-Bharati University was Rabindranath Tagore. It is known for its emphasis on holistic education and the promotion of Indian and international cultural values.
Question : If a regular polygon has 16 sides, then what is the measure (in degrees) of each interior angle?
Option 1: $154$
Option 2: $157 \frac{1}{2}$
Option 3: $155$
Option 4: $159 \frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: $157 \frac{1}{2}$
Solution : Here, the number of sides, $n=16$ According to the question, Each exterior angle $=\frac{360}{n}=\frac{360}{16}=\frac{45}{2}$ Now, ⇒ Interior angle + Exterior angle = 180 ⇒ Interior angle = $180 - \frac{45}{2}=\frac{315}{2}= 157\frac{1}{2}$ Hence, the correct answer is $157\frac{1}{2}$.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as the numbers of the given set. (22, 9, 198) (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: (19, 7, 133)
Option 2: (26, 5, 130)
Option 3: (28, 7, 196)
Option 4: (17, 9, 157)
Correct Answer: (17, 9, 157)
Solution : Given: (22, 9, 198)
Here, the pattern followed is as follows – (22, 9, 198)→22 × 9 = 198 Let's check the options – First option: (19, 7, 133)→19 × 7 = 133 Second option: (26, 5, 130)→26 × 5 = 130 Third
Question : Fill in the blank with the correct collocation.
Motorists committing this infraction are ________ fined.
Option 1: wholly
Option 2: hardly
Option 3: slowly
Option 4: heavily
Correct Answer: heavily
Solution : The correct choice will be the fourth option.
Heavily is used in a manner suggestive of carrying a great weight, ponderously, or lumberingly.
Therefore, the correct sentence will be: Motorists committing this infraction are heavily fined.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
My brother (would gladly given) you his car if you had asked him.
(1) would gladly give
(2) would have gladly given
(3) would gladly gave
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice to improve the sentence is the second option.
It uses the past conditional tense "would have given", which is appropriate in the context of the second part of the sentence as per the third conditional. It correctly conveys the idea that the
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
Writing down instructions, steps and remembering them can make you look really efficient and ________.
Option 1: diligent
Option 2: dormant
Option 3: operable
Option 4: sluggish
Correct Answer: diligent
Solution : The first option is correct.
The word diligent means showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
In the context of the sentence provided, being diligent implies that by writing down instructions, following steps, and remembering them, a person appears to be thorough, attentive,
Question : An article is sold at a certain price. If it is sold at $33 \frac{1}{3}$% of this price, there is a loss of $33 \frac{1}{3}$%. What is the percentage profit if the article is sold at 80% of its original selling price?
Option 1: 60%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 70%
Option 4: 40%
Correct Answer: 60%
Solution : Let $x$ be the original selling price. New selling price $= 33\frac{1}{3}$% of $x = \frac{x}{3}$ Let $y$ be the cost price. Loss $= 33\frac{1}{3}$% of $y = \frac{y}{3}$ ⇒ $y-\frac{x}{3} = \frac{y}{3}$ ⇒ $\frac{2y}{3} = \frac{x}{3}$ ⇒ Cost price $= y=\frac{x}{2}$ Now, selling price
Question : Direction: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
a_bba_bba_bb
Option 1: aab
Option 2: abb
Option 3: bbb
Option 4: bba
Correct Answer: bbb
Solution : Given:
Let's check the given options –
First option: aab
The series becomes aabbaabbabbb
There is no pattern in the above series.
Second option: abb
The series becomes aabbabbbabbb
There is no
Question : Rs. 5000 is divided into two parts such that if one part is invested at 4% and the other at 5%, then the whole annual interest from both sums is 223. How much was invested at 4%?
Option 1: Rs. 2600
Option 2: Rs. 2700
Option 3: Rs. 2400
Option 4: Rs. 2300
Correct Answer: Rs. 2700
Solution : Let the part of the money invested at 4% as \(x\) and the part invested at 5% as $(5000 - x)$. The total annual interest from both investments is Rs. 223. $⇒0.04x + 0.05(5000 - x) = 223$ $⇒0.04x + 250 - 0.05x =
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