Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Simplify the following expression: [$\sqrt{25}$ + 12 ÷ 3 – {20 + (16 of 8 ÷ 16) – (54 ÷ 18 of $\frac{1}{2}$}]
Option 1: –13
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: –13
Solution : [$\sqrt {25}$ + 12 ÷ 3 – {20 + (16 of 8 ÷ 16) – (54 ÷ 18 of $\frac{1}{2}$)}] = [5 + 12 ÷ 3 – {20 + (128 ÷ 16) – (54 ÷ 9)}] = [5 + 12 ÷ 3 – {20 +
Question : The term ''Doab'' means
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct answer is the land between two rivers.
Land between the confluence of two rivers is called Doab. Usually they are the most agriculturally fertile region. Example- Ganga Yamuna Doab, Raichur Doab, etc.
Additional information-
Largest doab in the world in Sindh Sagar doab which
Question : The police of which state/UT launched the Anubhuti, a QR code-based feedback system in February 2022?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Goa
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Delhi
Correct Answer: Delhi
Solution : The correct answer is Delhi.
On February 28, 2012, the Delhi Police unveiled e-Chittha, a revamped website, and Anubhuti, a QR code-based feedback system. The e-Chittha platform would facilitate the deployment of duties for the Delhi Police.
Question : Direction: In the following question, out of four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Balanced diet (comprises of water), roughage and other nutritional values.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The appropriate answer is the first option as there's an error in the usage of the preposition. In this sentence, the preposition 'of' should not be used with 'comprises' which means 'composed of' thus not conveying the proper meaning.
Therefore, the correct statement should be
Question : If $x=222, y=223$ and $z=224$, then find the value of $x^3+y^3+z^3-3 x y z$.
Option 1: 2007
Option 2: 2004
Option 3: 2006
Option 4: 2005
Correct Answer: 2007
Solution : $x^3 + y^3 +z^3-3xyz=\frac{1}{2}(x+y+z)[(x-y)^2+(y-z)^2+(z-x)^2]$ $= (\frac{1}{2})(222+ 223 + 224)[(222-223)^2 + (223-224)^2 + (224-222)^2]$ $= (\frac{1}{2})(669)[(1)+(1) + (4)]$ $= 3\times 669 = 2007$ Hence, the correct answer is 2007.
Question : The ratio of candidates passing and failing within the State.
What is the number of passing students in State B?
Option 1: 0.6 lakh
Option 2: 0.7 lakh
Option 3: 0.4 lakh
Option 4: 0.3 lakh
Correct Answer: 0.6 lakh
Solution : Total number of students in state B = 1.4 lakh The ratio of passing and failing in state B = 3 : 4 Number of student passed in state B $= \frac{3}{(3+4)} \times 1.40$ lakh = 0.6 lakh Hence, the correct answer is 0.6
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A marketplace is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)__________a visit in the evenings. A (2)_________range of items are on display. (3) _________and getting a satisfactory (4) _________give the necessary sense of (5) __________to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6) _________her face. People from all (7) __________of life, rich and poor, (8) ___________shoulders with each other. From their busy (9). ___________, here people find time to (10) _________a greeting with friends or neighbours.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 7.
Option 1: steps
Option 2: walks
Option 3: parts
Option 4: tours
Correct Answer: walks
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence would be, "People from all walks of life, rich and poor, shouldered shoulders with each other."
The expression "walks of life" refers to different occupations, backgrounds, or social positions.
It is a common idiom used to
Question : Number p is 15% more than 150. If k is 15% less than p, then k is equal to:
Option 1: 136.324
Option 2: 166.625
Option 3: 116.328
Option 4: 146.625
Correct Answer: 146.625
Solution : Given that $p$ is 15 % more than 150, we can calculate p as follows: $p = 150 + (\frac{15}{100}\times150)= 172.5$ Now, $k$ is 15% less than $p$ $k = p - (\frac{15}{100}\times p)$ $= 172.5 - (\frac{15}{100}\times172.5)= 146.625$ Hence, the correct answer is 146.625.
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.
In ancient times, Hieun Tsang, a Chinese traveller came to India during the (1)______ of King Harsha. He praised the Indians (2)______ 'people with pure moral principles’. In 2014, India (3)______ 85th in the corruption perception index of the Transparency International. What (4)______ downfall! Isn’t it ironical that we Indians (5)______ by the ideals of honesty and integrity, self-denial and (6)______ but in practice willingly resort to the (7) ______ forms of corruption to promote our interests? The (8)______ of corruption is eating into the (9) ______ of our society and we have become helpless (10)______ of our own degradation.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: as
Option 2: by
Option 3: like
Option 4: such
Correct Answer: as
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the given sentence, there needs to be a preposition since the blank is followed by a noun. The preposition as is used when we are describing the role or purpose of a person or thing
Question : A and B enter into a partnership with capital in the ratio 5: 6. After 4 months, A withdraws $\frac{1}{5}$ of his capital, while B increases his capital by $33 \frac{1}{3} \%$, What is the share (in INR lakhs) of B in the annual profit of INR 6.3 lakhs?
Option 1: 2.34
Option 2: 3.96
Option 3: 2.61
Option 4: 3.69
Correct Answer: 3.96
Solution : Let money invests by A and B be $5x$ and $6x$ Total money invests by A in first 4 months = $5x \times 4 = 20x$ Total money invests by B in first 4 months = $6x \times 4 = 24x$ According to the question,
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