Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In the given figure ABCD, is a square whose side is 4 cm. P is a point on the side AD. What is the minimum value (in cm) of BP + CP?
Option 1: $4\sqrt5$
Option 2: $4\sqrt4$
Option 3: $6\sqrt3$
Option 4: $4\sqrt6$
Correct Answer: $4\sqrt5$
Solution : Given: ABCD is a square whose side is 4 cm. P is a point on the side AD. Let P be the midpoint of AD and draw a line from P parallel to DC which divides BC at Q into two equal parts. Applying Pythagoras
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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.
"She decided to ___________ as the competition was quite stiff."
Option 1: Stand out
Option 2: leave
Option 3: get out
Option 4: stand down
Correct Answer: stand down
Solution : The correct answer is in option four.
The correct sentence is: "She decided to stand down as the competition was quite stiff."
Stand down means to withdraw from a competition or position. In this context, it means that the speaker decided to withdraw from
Question : Three electronic devices make a beep every 48 seconds, 72 seconds and 108 seconds respectively. They beeped together at 10 a.m. The time when they will next make a beep together, at the earliest, is:
Option 1: 10: 07: 12 a.m
Option 2: 10: 07: 24 a.m
Option 3: 10: 07: 36 a.m
Option 4: 10: 07: 48 a.m
Correct Answer: 10: 07: 12 a.m
Solution : 48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 72 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 108 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 So, LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 ×
Question : What is the value of $x$ in the equation $\sqrt{\frac{1+x}{x}}-\sqrt{\frac{x}{1+x}}=\frac{1}{\sqrt6}$?
Option 1: –2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 2
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $\sqrt{\frac{1+x}{x}}-\sqrt{\frac{x}{1+x}}=\frac{1}{\sqrt6}$ Squaring both sides ⇒ $\left(\sqrt{\frac{1+x}{x}}-\sqrt{\frac{x}{1+x}}\right)^{2}=\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt6}\right)^{2}$ ⇒ $\frac{1+x}{x} +\frac{x}{1+x}-2=\frac{1}{6}$ ⇒ $\frac{1+x}{x} +\frac{x}{1+x}=\frac{13}{6}$ ⇒ $\frac{1+x^{2}+2x+x^{2}}{x+x^{2}}=\frac{13}{6}$ ⇒ $6+6x^{2}+12x+6x^{2}=13x+13x^{2}$ ⇒ $6+12x^{2}+12x=13x+13x^{2}$ ⇒ $x^{2}+x-6=0$ ⇒ $x^{2}+3x-2x-6=0$ ⇒ $x(x+3)-2(x+3)=0$ ⇒ $(x+3)(x-2)=0$ ⇒ $x=-3, 2$ From the given options we can say that the value of $x$ is 2. Hence,
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, CERTAIN is written as ECTRCGP, and DIGITAL is written as FGIGVYN. How will FACTORY be written in that language?
Option 1: HYERQPA
Option 2: HCEVQTA
Option 3: HYPERPA
Option 4: HYERRPA
Correct Answer: HYERQPA
Solution : Given: The code for CERTAIN is ECTRCGP and the code for DIGITAL is FGIGVYN.
Add and subtract 2 alternatively from the place values of each letter of CERTAIN, to get the code – C + 2 = E; E – 2 = C; R +
Question : If $(a+b+c)=14$ and $\left(a^3+b^3+c^3-3abc\right)=98$, find the value of $\left(a^2+b^2+c^2\right)$.
Option 1: 70
Option 2: 64
Option 3: 68
Option 4: 72
Correct Answer: 70
Solution : $a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = (a+b+c)(a^2+b^2+c^2-ab-bc-ac)$. Given that: $(a+b+c)=14$ and $\left(a^3+b^3+c^3-3 a b c\right)=98$ So, $98 = 14(a^2+b^2+c^2-ab-bc-ac)$ ⇒ $(a^2+b^2+c^2) = 7+ ab + bc + ac$...(i) We know that, $(a+b+c)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2(ab+bc+ac)$...(ii) From equation (i),
Question : Who has become the 12th Chief minister of Uttarakhand?
Option 1: Biren Singh
Option 2: Pramod Sawant
Option 3: Bhagwant Singh Mann
Option 4: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Correct Answer: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Solution : The correct answer is Pushkar Singh Dhami.
On July 3, 2021, BJP MLA Pushkar Singh Dhami was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
Dhami spent ten years volunteering with the Rashtriya Swayamseva Sangh (RSS) and being a member of
Question : Which of the following micro-organism causes diseases like polio and chicken pox ?
Option 1: Bacteria
Option 2: Protozoa
Option 3: Algae
Option 4: Virus
Correct Answer: Virus
Solution : The correct option is virus.
The poliovirus, a kind of enterovirus, causes polio. It is largely a nerve system disorder that can result in paralysis. Chickenpox, on the other hand, is caused by the herpesvirus family's varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It creates a highly contagious skin
Question : When did Prime Minister Narendra Modi integrate selected fitness enthusiasts of the country in the first session of 'Fit India Dialogue' as a part of the ‘Fit India Movement’?
Option 1: 24 September 2019
Option 2: 24 September 2018
Option 3: 24 September 2020
Option 4: 24 September 2021
Correct Answer: 24 September 2020
Solution : The correct answer is 24 September 2020.
On September 24, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi incorporated a group of chosen fitness enthusiasts in the inaugural session of the 'Fit India Dialogue' as a component of the 'Fit India Movement.' Among the participants
Question : Select the most appropriate word which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
One should follow the role models in life.
Option 1: Emulate
Option 2: Admire
Option 3: Cherish
Option 4: Reward
Correct Answer: Emulate
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The verb follow means to act according to an instruction or person. Emulate means to strive to imitate the qualities of someone you admire, often for self-improvement.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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