Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Suresh, Dinesh, and Ramesh became partners in a business by investing money in the ratio of 3 : 6 : 8. If their investments are increased by 5%, 15%, and 20%, respectively, then what will be the ratio of their profits for one year?
Option 1: 7 : 46 : 64
Option 2: 19 : 46 : 64
Option 3: 21 : 46 : 64
Option 4: 35 : 46 : 64
Correct Answer: 21 : 46 : 64
Solution : The initial ratio of their investment = 3 : 6 : 8 Let the investment by Suresh be $3x$. Investment by Dinesh is $6x$. And, Investment by Ramesh is $8x$. Now, their investments are increased by 5%, 15%, and 20% respectively.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Blind by a dust storm, they fell into disorder.
Option 1: Have been blind
Option 2: Blinded
Option 3: Blinding
Option 4: Being blind
Correct Answer: Blinded
Solution : The second option is correct.
The original sentence contains a grammatical error.
To correct it, the phrase "blind by a dust storm" should be changed to a participle phrase, which functions as an adjective to describe the subject, and the participle form of blind is
Question : In what ratio does the point T (X, 0) divide the segment joining the points S (–4, –1) and U (1, 4)?
Option 1: 1 : 4
Option 2: 4 : 1
Option 3: 1 : 2
Option 4: 2 : 1
Correct Answer: 1 : 4
Solution : Given: Point T(X, 0) divides the line segment SU. The coordinates of S are (–4, –1) and U are (1, 4). Let the point T(X,0) divide the line segment SU in the ratio $m : n$. The section formula, $A(x,y)=(\frac{m\times x_2 + n\times
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. These fields in the countryside have often been treated with pesticides which are harmful to bees. B. There is a new buzz in towns and cities in Great Britain. C. Bee-keepers living in the towns have begun to outnumber those in the country because plants growing in towns can offer more exciting nectar than fields in the countryside. D. Bee-keeping, normally practised by people living in the country, has become a fashionable hobby for those who live and work in the cities.
Option 1: CBAD
Option 2: BDCA
Option 3: CDAB
Option 4: BCAD
Correct Answer: BDCA
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Option 1: A person who settles for a short time and runs from place to place, enjoying his freedom.
Option 2: A person who does not settle anywhere for a short time, and is always searching for gold.
Option 3: A person who settles for a long time and leads a boring and useless life.
Option 4: A person who does not settle in one place for a long time does not gain wealth, name or fame.
Correct Answer: A person who does not settle in one place for a long time does not gain wealth, name or fame.
Solution : The correct solution is the fourth option.
Explanation: The idiom "A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a metaphorical expression suggesting that a person
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. Light is ___ than sound.
Option 1: faster
Option 2: more faster
Option 3: sounder
Option 4: lighter
Correct Answer: faster
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: "Faster" is used to compare the speed of two things, in this case, the speed of light and the speed of sound. It accurately conveys the intended comparison in the sentence.
So, the sentence would be: "Light
Question : What is the equation of the line whose y-intercept is $-\frac{3}{4}$ and making an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the positive x-axis?
Option 1: $4x–4y=3$
Option 2: $4x-4y=–3$
Option 3: $3x–3y=4$
Option 4: $3x–3y=–4$
Correct Answer: $4x–4y=3$
Solution : Given: $\theta = 45^{\circ}$, we have $m$ = $\tan45^{\circ}$= 1 The $y$-intercept is given as $-\frac{3}{4}$. Putting the values into the equation, we get: $y = x–\frac{3}{4}$ Or, $4y = 4x–3$ $\therefore$ $4x–4y = 3$ Hence, the correct answer is $4x–4y = 3$.
Question : Which one of the following is called 'Ring of fire' ?
Option 1: Circum Pacific Belt
Option 2: Mid-Continental Belt
Option 3: Indian Ocean Belt
Option 4: Atlantic Ocean Belt
Correct Answer: Circum Pacific Belt
Solution : The correct option is - Circum Pacific Belt .
The Circum-Pacific Belt, often known as the Ring of Fire, is a region along the Pacific Ocean marked by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. The Ring of Fire is where most of Earth's earthquakes
Question : _________gives hardness to stainless steel.
Option 1: Zinc
Option 2: Lead
Option 3: Carbon
Option 4: Tin
Correct Answer: Carbon
Solution : The correct option is Carbon.
Carbon is a crucial element that enhances the strength and properties of stainless steel. It contributes to the steel's strength, hardness, and toughness while affecting its weldability. The proper ratio of carbon to other alloying elements is carefully selected
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The monster trucks have very _______ engines, they can probably pull a train coach without any problem.
Option 1: dominant
Option 2: forceful
Option 3: impressive
Option 4: powerful
Correct Answer: powerful
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word powerful means having a lot of force to generate a significant amount of energy to run the means of transport.
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