Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The average of five consecutive positive integers is n. If the next two integers are also included, the average of all these integers will:
Option 1: increase by 1.5
Option 2: increase by 1
Option 3: remain the same
Option 4: increase by 2
Correct Answer: increase by 1
Solution : Let $(x–2),(x–1), x, (x+1), (x+2)$ be the 5 consecutive positive integers. The average of an AP with an odd number of terms = middle term $⇒ x = n$ When the next two integers are also included, $⇒ (x–2),(x–1), x, (x+1), (x+2), (x+3),
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1)________ in India, will now (2)______ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies (3)_______ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (4)________ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5)________ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Option 1: organise
Option 2: organising
Option 3: have managed
Option 4: managing
Correct Answer: organise
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The verb organise means to arrange something. Here, the first form of the verb is used, indicating an action that is set in the present.
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
The boss impatiently told him to get up with his work
(1) to get on
(2) to get by
(3) to get under
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
To get on means to start or continue working on the task at hand, which is what the sentence intends to convey.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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
The theoretical framework is finished by identifying indicators to be used in the ___ of the success of such policies.
Option 1: evaluation
Option 2: completion
Option 3: formation
Option 4: rotation
Correct Answer: evaluation
Solution : The correct answer is the first option, i.e., evaluation.
It refers to the assessment or examination of something to determine its effectiveness, worth, or success. In the context of the sentence, indicators are identified to be used in the evaluation of the success of policies.
Question : On a certain item profit is 150%. If the cost price increases by 25%, what will be the new profit margin (in %)?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 100
Solution : Let the initial cost price (CP) of the item be Rs. 100. Given that the profit is 150%. The selling price (SP), SP = 100 + $\frac{150}{100}$ × 100 = Rs. 250 Now, if the cost price increases by 25%. The new cost price =
Question : In which month of the Islamic calendar is 'Ramadan', a holy time when Muslims around the world fast and focus their attention on giving to charity (known as Zakat), observed?
Option 1: Ninth
Option 2: Second
Option 3: Seventh
Option 4: Sixth
Correct Answer: Ninth
Solution : The correct answer is Ninth.
The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar comprising 12 months, with each year consisting of approximately 354-355 days. The commencement of a new month in this calendar is determined by the sighting of the
Question : Comprehension: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it. The severe cyclonic storm, Nisarga, which made landfall south of Alibag in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on Wednesday at 11.30 a.m. is an indication of an increasing frequency of severe cyclones developing in the Arabian Sea in the past decade, a trend that studies have linked to climate change. In the past two years, there have been seven cyclones in the Arabian Sea, though, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the ratio of cyclones in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal — which just witnessed the destructive cyclone Amphan on May 21 — is 1:4. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) last year came out with a special report, Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, in which it said that extreme rainfall and extreme sea level events associated with some tropical cyclones are being seen to have a cascading impact on coastal areas. “There is emerging evidence for an increase in the annual global proportion of Category 4 or 5 tropical cyclones in recent decades,” the IPCC report had said. A category 4 cyclone has a wind speed of 209-251 kmph, and is referred to as an extremely severe cyclonic storm, while a category 5 cyclone has a wind speed of more than 252 kmph, and is referred to as a super cyclone. The IPCC report refers to a 2017 study led by the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program, Princeton University, USA, which found that in 2014 and 2015, post-monsoon extremely severe cyclonic storms (ESCS) were first observed over the Arabian Sea causing widespread damage. The study had concluded that climate change had led to an increase in the occurrence of ESCSs in the Arabian Sea.“Our research suggests that cyclones would be more frequent during the post-monsoon season (October-December) by a series of climate model simulations. However, we didn’t find any significant changes in cyclone activity during the pre-monsoon (April-June) season through the climate simulations. It is very difficult to identify if a cyclone (like Nisarga) is generated in line with climate change,” said Hiroyuki Murakami, the lead author of the study. “Coastal hazards will be exacerbated by an increase in the average intensity, magnitude of storm surge, rising mean sea levels and precipitation rates of tropical cyclones,” the IPCC report further stated. Question: According to the research on cyclones, the frequency of cyclones is expected to be higher during:
Option 1: January-March
Option 2: October-December
Option 3: July-September
Option 4: April-June
Correct Answer: October-December
Solution : The right choice is the second option.
Explanation: The passage indicates that research led by Princeton University found an increase in extremely severe cyclonic storms (ESCS) in the Arabian Sea during the post-monsoon season (October–December). This increase is attributed to climate change.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
He left for Mumbai on Sunday (1) / arriving there (2) / on Monday. (3) / No error. (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
When expressing a purpose or intention related to a future action, we use the infinitive form of the verb (to + base form of the verb). In this case, the purpose of leaving for Mumbai
Question : Who is known as the " Hockey Wizard " ?
Option 1: Milkha Singh
Option 2: Dhyanchand
Option 3: Dhanraj Pillai
Option 4: Jafar Iqbal
Correct Answer: Dhyanchand
Solution : The correct option is - Dhyanchand.
Field hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who represented India, is recognized as the game's all-time best. Due to his exceptional ball control, he was known as The Wizard or The Magician of hockey. In 1956, the Indian government presented
Question : If $\mathrm{K}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{~K}}+2=0$ and $\mathrm{K}<0$, then what is the value of $\mathrm{K}^{11}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{~K}^4}$?
Option 1: 0
Option 2: –2
Option 3: –1
Option 4: –17
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : Given, $\mathrm{K}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{~K}}+2=0$ ⇒ $K^{2} + 2K + 1 = 0$ ⇒ $(K+1)^{2} = 0$ ⇒ $K+1 = 0$ $\therefore$ $K = -1$ Now, we have to find $K^{11}+\frac{1}{K^4}$ Putting the value of $K$, we get $(-1)^{11} + \frac{1}{(-1)^{4}}$ $= -1 + 1 = 0$ Hence,
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