Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: A train runs for 2 hrs at the speed of 40 km/h and then runs for 4½ hrs at the speed of 6 km/h and then runs for 3½ hrs, at the speed of 70 km/h. Find the average speed of the train.
Option 1: 59.5 km/h
Option 2: 80 km/h
Option 3: 56.87 km/h
Option 4: 57.1 km/h
Correct Answer: 59.5 km/h
Solution : Average speed = Total distance covered ÷ Total time taken
Total distance covered:– = {(2 × 40) + (9/2 × 60) + (7/2 × 70)} km = {80 + 270 + 245} km = 595 km
Total time taken:– = 2 + 9/2 +
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A sentimental memory of the past
Option 1: Hysteria
Option 2: Nostalgia
Option 3: Mania
Option 4: Euphoria
Correct Answer: Nostalgia
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a time or place associated with positive memories.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. DCEF : QPRS :: XWYZ : ?
Option 1: SRQP
Option 2: NMOP
Option 3: STOV
Option 4: IMGF
Correct Answer: NMOP
Solution : Given: DCEF : QPRS :: XWYZ : ?
The pattern followed in letters of DCEF is the same as in letters of QPRS – D – 1 = C; E + 1 = F and Q – 1 = P; R + 1 = S
Question : Direction: Priti scored more than Rahul. Yamuna scored as much as Divya. Lokita scored less than Manju. Rahul scored more than Yamuna. Manju scored less than Divya. Who scored the lowest?
Option 1: Rahul
Option 2: Manju
Option 3: Yamuna
Option 4: Lokita
Correct Answer: Lokita
Solution : Given:
Priti scored more than Rahul → Priti > Rahul
Yamuna scored as much as Divya → Yamunaa > Divya
Lokita scored less than Manju → Manju > Lokita
Rahul scored more than Yamuna → Rahul > Yamuna
Manju scored less than Divya → Divya
Question : The sentence given below has one misspelt word. Spot the INCORRECTLY spelled word and select its correct spelling.
Last-bench students are mysterous by nature.
Option 1: Mystirious
Option 2: Misterous
Option 3: Mysterious
Option 4: Misterious
Correct Answer: Mysterious
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The misspelt word in the given sentence is misterous.
The correct spelling of that word is mysterious.
The word mysterious means something that is difficult to understand, puzzling, or enigmatic.
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure – 1. A series of 2 consecutive alphabets is being followed starting from A onwards. The alphabet is shifting positions corner by corner in a clockwise direction. 2. The centre figure is rotating 90° in a clockwise direction.
Therefore, the required
Question : The President can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses from the
Option 1: Consolidated Fund of India
Option 2: Grants of the Central Government
Option 3: Aid from the Union Government
Option 4: Contingency Fund
Correct Answer: Contingency Fund
Solution : The correct answer is the Contingency Fund.
The President has been given access to the Indian Contingency Fund. To pay for unforeseen expenses, he may advance money from this fund, which he may later recover with the proper parliamentary approval. The finance secretary is
Question : ABCD is a square and $\triangle \mathrm{MAB}$ is an equilateral triangle.MC and MD are joined. What is the degree measure of $\angle MDC$?
Option 1: 78°
Option 2: 60°
Option 3: 65°
Option 4: 75°
Correct Answer: 75°
Solution : Given, ABCD is a square, i.e. AB = BC = CD = AD Also, $\triangle \mathrm{MAB}$ is an equilateral triangle, i.e. AB = BM = MA Now, $\angle MAD = 90°+60°=150°$ In $\triangle MAD$, $\angle MAD + \angle ADM + \angle DMA=180°$ ⇒ $150° +
Question : Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table shows the classification of 100 students based on the marks obtained by them in Statistics and Mathematics in an examination out of 50.
If at least 60% marks in Mathematics are required for pursuing higher studies in Mathematics, then how many students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Mathematics?
Option 1: 33
Option 2: 27
Option 3: 90
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : According to the question: At least 60% marks in Mathematics are required for pursuing higher studies in Mathematics, Total Marks in Mathematics = 50 ⇒ 60% of 50 = $\frac{60\times{50}}{100}$ = 30 marks Number of students having 30 marks or above = 33 $\therefore$ The
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
The availability of funds will be/ensured if they all tried to / submit the proposals on time.
Option 1: The availability of funds will be
Option 2: No error
Option 3: submit the proposals on time
Option 4: ensured if they all tried to
Correct Answer: ensured if they all tried to
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The original sentence uses the past tense tried to, but it should use the present tense try to to convey the idea that ensuring the availability of funds is dependent on their
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