Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The table given below shows the cost of two fruits in five different shops.
What is the difference between the cost of fruits A and B in all five shops together?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 48
Correct Answer: 36
Solution :
Let Cb – Ca be the difference in the cost of fruits in shops
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. L_ _RALMT_ _ _ _TRALM_R_
Option 1: TRMALMTA
Option 2: MRTLAMTA
Option 3: MTRALMTA
Option 4: MTRLAMTA
Correct Answer: MTRALMTA
Solution : Given: L_ _RALMT_ _ _ _TRALM_R_
To fill the series we have to divide the series – L_ _RA / LMT_ _ / _ _TRA / LM_R_
Let's check each option – First option: TRMALMTA; LTRRA / LMTMA / LMTRA
Question : In the given figure, the measure of $\angle A$ is:
Option 1: $50^{\circ}$
Option 2: $40^{\circ}$
Option 3: $20^{\circ}$
Option 4: $60^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $40^{\circ}$
Solution : According to the Side Angle Side (SAS) congruency axiom, two triangles are congruent if their respective included angles and the corresponding two sides are equal. In $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle PQR$, AB = PQ = 7 cm $\angle B= \angle Q=70^{\circ}$ BC = QR =
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: QJ
Option 2: SH
Option 3: LN
Option 4: UF
Correct Answer: LN
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: QJ; Q and J are opposite letters in the English alphabetical series. Second option: SH; S and H are opposite letters in the English alphabetical series. Third option: LN; L and N are not opposite letters in the
Question : If a number is increased by 84, it becomes 107% of itself. What is the number?
Option 1: 600
Option 2: 900
Option 3: 1500
Option 4: 1200
Correct Answer: 1200
Solution : Given: If a number is increased by 84, it becomes 107% of itself. Let the number be y. According to the question, y + 84 = 107% of y ⇒ y + 84 = 1.07y ⇒ 84 = 1.07y – y ⇒ 84 = 0.07y
Question : Match the following:
Trophy /Cup Sport
1. Irani Trophy a. Football
2. Santosh Trophy b. Cricket
3. Azlan Shah Cup c. Hockey
Option 1: 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a
Option 2: 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c
Option 3: 1 - a, 2 - c,3 - b
Option 4: 1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c
Correct Answer: 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c
Solution : The correct answer is 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c.
Trophies and associated sports events are;
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the ones given that will complete the series. 5, 13, 40, 104, ?
Option 1: 229
Option 2: 239
Option 3: 259
Option 4: 269
Correct Answer: 229
Solution : Given: 5, 13, 40, 104, ?
Add the cube of consecutive natural numbers to each term to obtain the next term in the series – 5 + (2)3 = 5 + 8 = 13; 13 + (3)3 = 13 + 27 = 40;
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence. Even though James won the election, he has not brought any of his campaign promises to fruition.
Option 1: concealment
Option 2: nourishment
Option 3: disappointment
Option 4: accomplishment
Correct Answer: accomplishment
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the context of the sentence, the word fruition is used to convey that James has not brought any of his campaign promises to completion or realisation. Accomplishment fits this meaning, as it refers to the successful
Question : Which of the following curve describes the variation of household expenditure on a particular good with respect to household income?
Option 1: Demand curve
Option 2: Engel curve
Option 3: Great Gatsby curve
Option 4: Cost curve
Correct Answer: Engel curve
Solution : The correct option is the Engel curve.
The Engel curve is the curve that depicts how households spend on a specific good depending on household income. An Engel curve depicts while controlling for other variables, the relationship between the quantity of a good consumed
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
His appearance bears (1) / a striking resemblance (2) / to your cousin. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
The sentence is grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning that his appearance strongly resembles that of his cousin.
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