Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Ramesh started a business investing a sum of INR 40,000. Six months later, Kevin joined by investing INR 20,000. If they make a profit of INR 10,000 at the end of the year, how much is the share of Kevin?
Option 1: INR 2,000
Option 2: INR 4,000
Option 3: INR 3,000
Option 4: INR 2,500
Correct Answer: INR 2,000
Solution : Ramesh's investment = INR 40000 Ramesh's period of investment = 12 months Kevin's investment = INR 20000 Kevin's period of investment = 6 months Total profit at the end of the year = INR 10000 We know that, Profit = capital invested × time
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 41 – 72
Option 2: 12 – 30
Option 3: 51 – 42
Option 4: 11 – 20
Correct Answer: 41 – 72
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 41 – 72→4 + 1 = 5 and 7 + 2 = 9 Second option: 12 – 30→1 + 2 = 3 and 3 + 0 = 3 Third option: 51 – 42→5 + 1 =
Question : Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.
The hunter dogs followed the hyena's ______.
Option 1: sense
Option 2: scent
Option 3: cense
Option 4: cents
Correct Answer: scent
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word scent means a distinctive smell, which correctly fits in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning that the dogs followed the scent of the hyenas.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : A is 40% more efficient than B. How much time will both, working together, take to finish the work, which B alone can finish in 36 days?
Option 1: $18$ days
Option 2: $9 \frac{1}{3}$ days
Option 3: $15$ days
Option 4: $11 \frac{2}{3}$ days
Correct Answer: $15$ days
Solution : Let the efficiency of B be $10a$. So, efficiency of A = $10a \times 140\%=14a$ So, total work = $10a\times 36=360a$ Now, if they both work then time required = $\frac{360a}{14a + 10a} = \frac{360a}{24a}=\frac{360}{24} = 15$ days Hence, the correct answer is 15
Question : Identify the correct statement about green algae.
Option 1: Green algae usually have a soft cell wall made of an inner layer of pectose.
Option 2: Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of protein and an outer layer of fibre.
Option 3: Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of cellulose and an outer layer of pectose.
Option 4: Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of fat and an outer layer of protein.
Correct Answer: Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of cellulose and an outer layer of pectose.
Solution : The correct option is Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of cellulose and an outer layer of pectose.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Harmony
Option 1: Hostility
Option 2: Congruity
Option 3: Consent
Option 4: Concord
Correct Answer: Hostility
Solution : The correct antonym for "harmony" is the first option.
Explanation: Harmony refers to a state of agreement, order, or concord. The opposite of harmony is a state of conflict, opposition, or hostility. Hostility is the most appropriate antonym, as it represents a state of being
Question : Choose the ANTONYM of the word 'disenfranchise' in the given sentence. The parliament of Tonoco authorised the king to take over the reins of the government and disable the power of the council of ministers.
Option 1: Authorised
Option 2: Powers
Option 3: Disabled
Option 4: Reins
Correct Answer: Authorised
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Disenfranchise means to deprive someone of power or rights, especially the right to vote or participate in government. The opposite of disenfranchise in this context is to authorise, which means to grant or give power or official
Question : A machine takes 10 hours to cut 240 tools. How many tools will it cut in 25 hours?
Option 1: 600
Option 2: 480
Option 3: 550
Option 4: 360
Correct Answer: 600
Solution : In 10 hours the machine can cut 240 tools. So, in 1 hour the machine can cut $\frac{240}{10}$ = 24 tools Now, in 25 hours the machine will cut 24 × 25 = 600 tools Hence, the correct answer is 600.
Question : For the four-sentence (S1 to S4 ) paragraph below, sentences S1 and S4 are given. From the options P, Q,R and S select the appropriate sentences for S2 and S3, respectively. (S1) The men and women took their places after the initial mingling, and immediately a surge of conversation filled the room. (S2) (S3) (S4) One or two of the women were actually bouncing up and down on the sofa cushions. (P) So, the two parties had to lean forward, their elbows on their knees. (Q) At the beginning they mingled awkwardly, clutching their drinks, and walking here and there. (R) Several people made a last-minute dash to the bathroom before the conversation could start. (S) The men's chairs were far enough away from the women's couches.
Option 1: P, R
Option 2: R, Q
Option 3: Q, S
Option 4: S, P
Correct Answer: S, P
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
(S1) The men and women took their places after the initial mingling, and immediately a surge of conversation filled the room. (S2) (S) The men's chairs were far enough away from the women's couches. (S3) (P) So,
Question : According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare an emergency?
Option 1: Prime Minister
Option 2: President
Option 3: Chief Justice
Option 4: Parliament
Correct Answer: President
Solution : The correct answer is President.
Only with a written recommendation from the cabinet can the president declare a national emergency. Within one month, the proclamation must receive the blessing of both houses of the Parliament. The democratic apparatus' routine operation is currently suspended. Emergencies fall
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