Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The first nuclear explosion in India was conducted at
Option 1: Pokhran
Option 2: Bombay
Option 3: Nellie
Option 4: Sriharikota
Correct Answer: Pokhran
Solution : The Correct Answer is Pokhran
It was decided to use the army test facility at Pokhran, which is situated in the western Rajasthan desert. India tested a nuclear bomb there in an operation known as "Smiling Buddha," which was its first successful nuclear test. There
Question : The bar chart given below shows the number of audience members in a multiscreen theatre for three shows.
For the second show, the audience on Screen 3 is much larger than the audience on Screen 1.
Option 1: 500
Option 2: 350
Option 3: 400
Option 4: 450
Correct Answer: 400
Solution : As per the given graph: The number of audiences in Screen 3 from the second show = 7 × 100 = 700 The number of audiences in Screen 1 from the second show = 3 × 100 = 300 Required value = 700 – 300
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 13
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Given:
In the first column, 6 x 7 = 42 → 42 – 5 = 37
In the second column, 5 x 6 = 30 → 30 – 7 = 23
In the
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, LAPTOP is written as JYNRMN, and COLD is written as AMJB. How will SKETCHPEN be written in that language?
Option 1: RJDSBHODM
Option 2: QICRBHODM
Option 3: QICRAFNCL
Option 4: RJDSAFNCL
Correct Answer: QICRAFNCL
Solution : Given: LAPTOP is written as JYNRMN, and COLD is written as AMJB.
Subtract 2 from the place value of each letter of LAPTOP, and COLD to get their required codes. LAPTOP→L – 2 = J; A – 2 = Y; P – 2 = N;
Question : Match the following :
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Crops First in the world
A. Rice 1. Brazil
B. Maize 2. Malaysia
C. Rubber 3. China
D. Sugarcane 4. U.S.A.
Option 1: A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
Option 2: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Option 3: A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Option 4: A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Correct Answer: A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Solution : The correct answer is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.
India ranks second in rice production, 7th in Maize production,
Question : Directions: A * B means multiply A by B, A @ B means divide A by B, A ? B means add B to A, and A = B means subtract B from A. Then, find the value of – 10 * 10 = 5 * 10 ? 50 @ 10
Option 1: 100
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 1000
Option 4: 55
Correct Answer: 55
Solution : Given: 10 * 10 = 5 * 10 ? 50 @ 10
After replacing the symbols with the mathematical signs as per the direction, the equation becomes – 10 × 10 – 5 × 10 + 50 ÷ 10 = 10 × 10 – 5
Question : Raja and Rocky together can complete painting work in 5 days. Together they both start painting, but after 2 days, Rocky falls sick and leaves the work. If Raja completes the remaining painting in 4 days, find the number of days in which Rocky alone can do the work.
Option 1: 12 days
Option 2: 15 days
Option 3: 20 days
Option 4: 10 days
Correct Answer: 20 days
Solution : Let total work = LCM of 5, 2 and 4 = 20 units 1 day's work of Raja and Rocky together = $\frac{20}{5} = 4$ units Two days work of Raja and Rocky together = 4 × 2 = 8 units $\therefore$ Remaining work
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
An education in handling money would imply the ability to (oversee) the consequences of overspending or over-borrowing.
(1) foresee
(2) overlook
(3) overvalue
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
Oversee suggests that the person is simply watching over the consequences, without necessarily taking any action to prevent them. Foresee is more precise in this context, as it implies that the person is able to anticipate
Question : Someity is related to which of the following events?
Option 1: Tokyo Olympics 2020
Option 2: Winter Olympics 2022
Option 3: Commonwealth Games 2022
Option 4: Tokyo paralympic 2020
Correct Answer: Tokyo paralympic 2020
Solution : The correct answer is Tokyo Paralympic 2020.
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics has a mascot named Someity. This name is a combination of the words 'so mighty' and the name of a famous cherry tree type called Somei-yoshino. The mascot represents the Paralympic athletes
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 14, 27, 52, 101, 198, ?
Option 1: 381
Option 2: 395
Option 3: 391
Option 4: 394
Correct Answer: 391
Solution : Given: 14, 27, 52, 101, 198, ?
Multiply each number by 2 and subtract consecutive natural numbers from it to find the next term – (14 × 2) – 1 = 28 – 1 = 27; (27 × 2) – 2 = 54 – 2
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