Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Last week's rain ravaged the whole city.
Option 1: reaffirmed
Option 2: rescinded
Option 3: ruined
Option 4: retracted
Correct Answer: ruined
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The adjective ravaged means to be severely damaged. Ruined means damaged or destroyed to the point of being in a state of irreparable disrepair.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.
Hence, the third option is
Question : Directions: C @ S means C is the father of S, C * S means C is the brother of S, C # S means C is the sister of S, C % S means C is the daughter of S, and C = S means C is the mother of S, then how is Z related to Q in the following expression? Q % R @ S * T % Z
Option 1: Brother's wife
Option 2: Mother
Option 3: Sister
Option 4: Daughter
Correct Answer: 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, from the above family tree, Z is the mother of Q. Hence, the second option
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who can speak two languages
Option 1: Multilingual
Option 2: Bilingual
Option 3: Trilingual
Option 4: Monolingual
Correct Answer: Bilingual
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The term bilingual refers to a person who has the ability to speak or use two languages fluently or proficiently.
The meanings of the other words are:
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation.
I had a nice ______ on my birthday with all my friends and relatives.
Option 1: opportunity
Option 2: day
Option 3: experience
Option 4: time
Correct Answer: time
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: In the context of a celebration, the collocation "nice time" is often used to convey a positive and enjoyable experience. Nice time is suitable and can be used interchangeably, especially when referring to a birthday celebration.
Question : If $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=3$, then what is the value of $x^6 + x^{–6}$?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 2
Option 3: –6
Option 4: –2
Correct Answer: –2
Solution : Given: $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=3$ We know the algebraic identities, $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2= x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2$ and $(x+\frac{1}{x})^3=x^6 + \frac{1}{x^{6}}+3(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})$ $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=3$ ⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2=3$ ⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=3–2$ ⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=1$ (equation 1) Take the cube of equation (1) on both sides, $(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^3=1^3$ ⇒ $x^6 + \frac{1}{x^{6}}+3(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})=1$ ⇒ $x^6 + \frac{1}{x^{6}}+3\times 1=1$ ⇒ $x^6 + \frac{1}{x^{6}}=1-3$
Question : Direction: Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary.
(A) Acarpous
(B) Across
(C) Accede
(D) Academic
(E) Accentuate
Option 1: (D), (A), (C), (E), (B)
Option 2: (B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
Option 3: (C), (D), (A), (B), (E)
Option 4: (A), (B), (D), (C), (E)
Correct Answer: (D), (A), (C), (E), (B)
Solution : Given:
Start from Academic because d comes before r
Academic
Now, write Acarpous because a comes before c
Acarpous
Now, write Accede because d comes before
Question : A and B are positive integers. If A + B + AB = 65, then what is the difference between A and B (A, B < 15)?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: A + B + AB = 65, where (A, B < 15) Try numbers from 1 to14 for A and B. A = 10 and B = 5 satisfy the given equation. Hence, (A – B) = (10 – 5) = 5 Hence, the
Question : The deepest trench of the world - 'The Mariana Trench' is located in the :
Option 1: Indian Ocean
Option 2: Atlantic Ocean
Option 3: Arctic Ocean
Option 4: Pacific Ocean
Correct Answer: Pacific Ocean
Solution : The correct option is Pacific Ocean.
The Mariana Trench is the deepest known marine trench on Earth. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean and reaches the greatest known oceanic depth, known as the Challenger Deep. The Challenger Deep within the Mariana Trench
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Never teach your children to flout the rules and regulations of their educational institution.
Option 1: Monitor
Option 2: Revere
Option 3: Divulge
Option 4: Mock
Correct Answer: Mock
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: In the given sentence, the word flout is used in the context of rules and regulations, suggesting a disregard for or scornful attitude towards them. Mock is a synonym that aligns closely with this meaning, indicating
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