Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Decollete 2. Desecrate 3. Decorous 4. Despicable 5. Destitute
Option 1: 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Option 2: 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
Option 3: 3, 2, 4, 5, 1
Option 4: 4, 5, 2, 3, 1
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Decollete 2. Desecrate 3. Decorous 4. Despicable 5. Destitute
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter D, move to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter
Question : Which of the following chemicals is used in photography ?
Option 1: Aluminium hydroxide
Option 2: Silver bromide
Option 3: Potassium nitrate
Option 4: Sodium chloride
Correct Answer: Silver bromide
Solution : Correct Answer is Silver bromide
Light sensitive silver bromide is a crucial component of photographic film. Silver salts are made by adding sodium bromide to a silver nitrate solution. Photographic paper and film are made up of a gelatin emulsion with silver halide grains
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits.) (12, 112, 9) (10, 84, 8)
Option 1: (12, 149, 12)
Option 2: (13, 55, 4)
Option 3: (11, 99, 9)
Option 4: (18, 94, 5)
Correct Answer: (18, 94, 5)
Solution : Given: (12, 112, 9); (10, 84, 8)
Here, (12, 112, 9)→(12 × 9) + 4 = 108 + 4 = 112 (10, 84, 8)→(10 × 8) + 4 = 80 + 4 = 84
Let's check the options – First option: (12, 149,
Question : If $\frac{(a+b)}{c}=\frac{6}{5}$ and $\frac{(b+c)}{a}=\frac{9}{2}$, then what is the value of $\frac{(a+c)}{b}\; ?$
Option 1: $\frac{9}{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{11}{7}$
Option 3: $\frac{7}{11}$
Option 4: $\frac{7}{4}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{7}{4}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{(a+ b)}{c} = \frac{6}{5}$ ⇒ $5a + 5b = 6c$ ........(i) Also, $\frac{(b+c)}{a} = \frac{9}{2}$ ⇒ $2b + 2c = 9a$ .........(ii) Adding both the equations (i) and (ii), ⇒ $-4a + 7b = 4c$ ⇒ $4(a + c) = 7b$ ⇒ $\frac{(a +
Question : Which of the following regions is covered by tropical evergreen forests?
Option 1: Eastern Ghats
Option 2: Vindhyachal
Option 3: Aravalli
Option 4: Western Ghats
Correct Answer: Western Ghats
Solution : The correct option is the Western Ghats.
The tropical moist forests of India's Western Ghats are part of the larger tropical rainforest biome. High amounts of rainfall, humidity, and biodiversity characterise these woods. The Western Ghats are noted for their various ecosystems, which
Question : In India, which of the following taxes is levied by the state government?
Option 1: Excise duty on liquor
Option 2: Capital gains tax
Option 3: Customs tax
Option 4: Corporation tax
Correct Answer: Excise duty on liquor
Solution : The correct answer is Excise duty on liquor.
State excise duty is a tax charged by Indian state governments on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks, tobacco products and other designated items. The precise commodities subject to state excise duty
Question : The total surface area of a hemisphere is 41.58 sq. cm. Find its curved surface area.
Option 1: 27.72 sq. cm.
Option 2: 55.44 sq. cm.
Option 3: 9.24 sq. cm.
Option 4: 13.86 sq. cm.
Correct Answer: 27.72 sq. cm.
Solution : The curved surface area of a hemisphere = $2\pi r^2$ The total surface area of a hemisphere = $3\pi r^2$ ⇒ $41.58=3\pi r^2$ ⇒ $3\pi r^2×\frac{2}{3}=41.58×\frac{2}{3}$ $\therefore 2\pi r^2=27.72$ sq. cm. Hence, the correct answer is 27.72 sq. cm.
Question : A and B can do a piece of work in 18 days, B and C in 24 days and A and C in 36 days. Working together, they can do the work in:
Option 1: 12 days
Option 2: 13 days
Option 3: 16 days
Option 4: 26 days
Correct Answer: 16 days
Solution : One day work of (A + B) = $\frac{1}{18}$ One day work of (B + C) = $\frac{1}{24}$ One day work of (C + A) = $\frac{1}{36}$ Combined work = ($\frac{1}{A+B}+\frac{1}{B+C}+\frac{1}{C+A}$) = ($\frac{1}{18}+\frac{1}{24}+\frac{1}{36}$) ⇒ 2(A + B + C) = $\frac{4+3+2}{72}$ = $\frac{9}{72}$ =
Question : If $\Delta \mathrm{XYZ} \cong \Delta \mathrm{LMR}$, then $m+x+p=?$
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: $\Delta \mathrm{XYZ} \cong \Delta \mathrm{LMR}$ $\Delta \mathrm{XYZ}$ and $\Delta \mathrm{LMR}$ are congruent triangles. We can say, $\mathrm{XY=LM}$ ⇒ $2m+1=5$ ⇒ $m=2$ $\mathrm{YZ=MR}$ ⇒ $2p+2=8$ ⇒ $p=3$ $\mathrm{ZX=RL}$ ⇒ $2x–1=7$ ⇒ $x=4$ So, $m+x+p=2+3+4$ ⇒ $m+x+p=9$ Hence, the correct answer is 9.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Social media can have (1)_______ effects on mental health, with studies suggesting that excessive use can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. To combat these negative effects, experts recommend setting (2)______ for social media use. Other strategies include (3)________ with friends and family in person, engaging in hobbies or physical activity, and seeking professional (4)_________ if necessary. As such, it's important to be (5)________ of its potential drawbacks and take steps to use it in a healthy and balanced way.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: delirious
Option 2: desirous
Option 3: detrimental
Option 4: positive
Correct Answer: detrimental
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the third option.
It means harmful or damaging. It is the most appropriate choice because it accurately describes the negative effects of social media on mental health, such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
The meanings of the other options are
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