Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Who among the following introduced the world's first laptop computer in the market ?
Option 1: Hewlett - Packed
Option 2: Epson
Option 3: Laplink travelling software Inc
Option 4: Microsoft
Correct Answer: Epson
Solution : The correct answer is Epson.
Epson released the world's initial laptop computer to the market in 1981. It was known as the Epson HX-20 and weighed 3.5 pounds. For its day, the Epson HX-20 was a game changer. It was the first battery-powered transportable computer,
Question : In which state of India the Hemis Festival is widely celebrated?
Option 1: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 2: Lakshadweep
Option 3: Assam
Option 4: Ladakh
Correct Answer: Ladakh
Solution : The correct answer is Ladakh.
The Hemis Festival is celebrated as one of the most important Buddhist celebrations in Ladakh. The distinct feature of this festival is the unique masked dance performance by the people. The festival is dedicated to the birth anniversary of Guru
Question : a3 – b3 = 91 and a – b = 1, what is the value of (ab)?
Option 1: 27
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Given: a3 – b3 = 91 and a – b = 1 Then (a – b)3 = (1)3 ⇒ a3 – b3 – 3ab(a – b) = 1 ⇒ 91 – 3ab(1) = 1 ⇒ 3ab = 90 $\therefore$
Question : Directions: In the following question, from the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. PREACHER
Option 1: RECAP
Option 2: PARCH
Option 3: PEACH
Option 4: CARES
Correct Answer: CARES
Solution : Given: PREACHER
Let's compare all the option words with the word PREACHER – First option: RECAP; All the letters of RECAP are present in the word PREACHER. Second option: PARCH; All the letters of PARCH are present in the word PREACHER. Third option: PEACH; All
Question : Primarily under whose persuasion did Mahatma Gandhi visit Champaran to understand the problems of peasants?
Option 1: Jaiprakash Narayan
Option 2: Maulana Mazharul Haque
Option 3: Vallabhbhai Patel
Option 4: Rajkumar Shukla
Correct Answer: Rajkumar Shukla
Solution : The correct option is Rajkumar Shukla.
Rajkumar Shukla was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was a farmer from Champaran, Bihar, India, and played a crucial role in bringing Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran in 1917. Shukla was deeply concerned about the
Question : If $a+b+c=7$ and $a^3+b^3+c^3-3abc=175$, then what is the value of $(a b+b c+c a)$?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : The given equations are: $a + b + c = 7$ $a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = 175$ From the identity, $a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = (a + b + c)[( a + b + c)^2-3(ab + bc + ca)]$
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select "No Error."
Get this book (1) / be published (2) / in time. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error is in the second part of the sentence.
"Be published" is the wrong usage, as be should be omitted in this case. "Get" is followed by an object and the third form of the verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Get this book
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the sixth letter cluster in the same way as the first letter cluster is related to the second letter cluster and the third letter cluster is related to the fourth letter cluster. HMD : KOE :: BNQ : EPR :: ? : FLV
Option 1: SJE
Option 2: UJC
Option 3: EJS
Option 4: CJU
Correct Answer: CJU
Solution : Given: HMD : KOE :: BNQ : EPR :: ? : FLV
Here, subtract 3, 2, and 1 from the place value of the first, second, and third letters of the given letter clusters. Like, HMD : KOE; K – 3 = H, O –
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
In my opinion (1) / a pencil is always (2) / more preferable to a pen. (3) / No Error (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The reason for the error is the inappropriate usage of more with preferable as "preferable" itself is a comparative form of adjective.
So, the correct sentence should be: In my opinion, a pencil is always
Question : Directions: Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing 2.
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Taking dice positions 2 and 3 with 4 as common face,
Moving clockwise from the common face with 4,
Pairs of opposite faces –
So, the opposite face to the face containing 2 is 4. Hence, the first option is correct.
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