Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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 no-examination policy would kill the competitive (1) __________among the students. It is (2) __________to encourage healthy competition in today's (3) __________where all admissions and job (4) __________are based on elimination. Also, (5) ___________the total absence of examinations, (6) ________who truly deserve may not get fair (7) __________, while those who need to (8) ___________may not get the right (9)___________. Moreover, examinations help to assess the (10) ___________of teaching.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: spirit
Option 2: stamina
Option 3: life
Option 4: soul
Correct Answer: spirit
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this context, spirit refers to students' enthusiasm, energy, and drive when engaging in competitive activities, including examinations. The phrase "competitive spirit" is commonly used to describe the motivation and eagerness to compete and perform well.
Question : x, y, and z are the sides of a triangle. If z is the largest side and x2 + y2 > z2, then the triangle is a:
Option 1: Isosceles right angled triangle
Option 2: Acute angled triangle
Option 3: Obtuse angled triangle
Option 4: Right angled triangle
Correct Answer: Acute angled triangle
Solution : Given: That x, y, and z are the sides of a triangle. If z is the largest side and x2 + y2 > z2. If a triangle's sides are x, y, and z, where side z is the largest
Question : The Choliya dance is performed in ______.
Option 1: Ladakh
Option 2: Uttarakhand
Option 3: Meghalaya
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Solution : The correct answer is Uttarakhand.
The dance style known as "choliya" has its roots in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state and certain regions of Nepal's Sudur Paschim province. It now serves as a cultural emblem for the Kumaoni people. Usually, it is done at
Question : A bookseller allowed a 10% discount on the printed price. He gets a 30% commission from the publisher. His profit in percentage will be:
Option 1: $20$
Option 2: $28\frac{4}{7}$
Option 3: $25$
Option 4: $26\frac{3}{7}$
Correct Answer: $28\frac{4}{7}$
Solution : Let the marked price of the book be Rs. 100. Cost price of the retailer = Rs. (100 – 30) = Rs. 70 Selling price for the retailer after a discount of 10% = Rs. 90 $\therefore$ Profit percentage = $\frac{(90−70)}{70}\times 100$ = $\frac{20}{70} \times
Question : If ${k}+\frac{1}{{k}}=3$, then what is the value of ${k}^2+\frac{1}{{k}^2}$?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : ${k}+\frac{1}{{k}}=3$ Squaring on both sides, ⇒ $({k}+\frac{1}{k})^2=3^2$ ⇒ ${k^2}+\frac{1}{{k}^2}+2=9$ ⇒ ${k^2}+\frac{1}{{k}^2}=7$ Hence, the correct answer is 7.
Question : What is the name of the scheme for Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in the Delhi region?
Option 1: Sakushal Hamesha
Option 2: Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Option 3: Jeevan Arogya
Option 4: Shramik Kalyan
Correct Answer: Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Solution : The correct option is Kahin bhi kabhi bhi.
It's a medical scheme for Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) employees. The scheme is for the insured person and their family members. Through this, they took advantage of dispensaries as and when required
Question : The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in which year?
Option 1: 1875
Option 2: 1876
Option 3: 1878
Option 4: 1877
Correct Answer: 1878
Solution : The correct answer is 1878.
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in 1878, during British colonial rule in India. This act was part of a series of laws that aimed to suppress criticism and control the Indian press. The Vernacular Press Act imposed restrictions
Question : A man buys a watch for Rs. 1,950 in cash and sells it for Rs. 2,200 at a credit of 1 year. If the rate of interest is 10% per annum, then how much profit or loss will he have?
Option 1: Rs. 55 profit
Option 2: Rs. 30 profit
Option 3: Rs. 30 loss
Option 4: Rs. 35 profit
Correct Answer: Rs. 55 profit
Solution : A man buys a watch for Rs. 1,950 in cash and sells it for Rs. 2,200 at a credit of 1 year. So, his immediate profit is = (2200 – 1950) = Rs. 250 But the interest of 1950 rupees at 10% per
Question : The value of $\frac{1}{(p-n)(n-q)}+\frac{1}{(n-q)(q-p)}+\frac{1}{(q-p)(p-n)}$ is:
Option 1: $1$
Option 2: $0$
Option 3: $p + q + n$
Option 4: $\frac{2n}{p+q}$
Correct Answer: $0$
Solution : Given: $\frac{1}{(p-n)(n-q)}+\frac{1}{(n-q)(q-p)}+\frac{1}{(q-p)(p-n)}$ = $\frac{q-p+p-n+n-q}{(p-n)(n-q)(q-p)}$ = $0$ Hence, the correct answer is 0.
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. All bikes are cars. II. Some cars are trucks. III. All trucks are cycles. Conclusions: I. Some cars are cycles. II. Some cycles are trucks. III. Some bikes are trucks.
Option 1: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: All conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some cars are cycles – From the Venn diagram, we can see that the circles representing cars and cycles intersect
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