Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The distance between the centres of two circles of radii 2 cm and 6 cm is 5 cm. Find the length of the direct common tangent.
Option 1: $6 \mathrm{~cm}$
Option 2: $3 \mathrm{~cm}$
Option 3: $9 \mathrm{~cm}$
Option 4: $\frac{5}{2} \mathrm{~cm}$
Correct Answer: $3 \mathrm{~cm}$
Solution : Given: The distance between the centres of two circles of radii 2 cm and 6 cm is 5 cm The length of the direct common tangent between two circles $ = \sqrt{d^2 - (r_1 - r_2)^2}$ where $d$ is the distance between the centres
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Evolutionary psychology is a recently advanced field of study, which has grown exponentially with interest since the 1980s.
Option 1: Rudimentary
Option 2: Lackadaisical
Option 3: Operative
Option 4: Presumptuous
Correct Answer: Rudimentary
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
In the context of the sentence, advanced refers to the significant development and progress of evolutionary psychology. The antonym rudimentary fits well, indicating a basic or early stage of development, contrasting with the idea of significant advancement.
The
Question : The volume of a right circular cone is 1232 cm3 and its vertical height is 24 cm. Its curved surface area is:
Option 1: 154 cm2
Option 2: 550 cm2
Option 3: 604 cm2
Option 4: 704 cm2
Correct Answer: 550 cm2
Solution : Given: The volume of a right circular cone is 1232 cm3 and its vertical height is 24 cm. Let $r$, $h$, and $l$ be the radius, height, and slant height of the cone. According to the question, $\frac{1}{3}×\pi×r^2×h=1232$ Or, $\frac{1}{3}×\frac{22}{7}×r^2×24=1232$ Or, $r^2=\frac{1232×7×3}{22×24}$
Question : Directions: Select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 120
Option 2: 23
Option 3: 55
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 23
Solution : Given:
In each row, the third number is the difference between the first two. Row 1: 134 – 34 = 100 Row 2: 117 – 86 = 31 Row 3: 87 – (?) = 64 ⇒
Question : If A borrowed Rs. $P$ at $x$% and B borrowed Rs. $Q (> P)$ at $y$% per annum in simple interest at the same time, then the amount of their debts will be equal after:
Option 1: $100(\frac{Q-P}{Px-Qy})$
Option 2: $100(\frac{Px-Qy}{Q-P})$
Option 3: $100(\frac{Px-Qy}{P-Q})$
Option 4: $100(\frac{P-Q}{Px-Qy})$
Correct Answer: $100(\frac{Q-P}{Px-Qy})$
Solution : Given: $P$ is the principal, $x$ is the rate for 1st case, $Q$ is the principal and $y$ is the rate for the second case. Let the amount be equal in $T$ years. Simple interest = $\frac{P×R×T}{100}$ According to the question: $P+\frac{P×x×T}{100}=Q+\frac{Q×y×T}{100}$ ⇒ $\frac{PxT}{100}-\frac{QyT}{100}=Q–P$ ⇒
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: All fruits are wines. Some wines are juices. All juices are alcohol. Conclusions: I. Some alcohols are juices. II. Some wines are alcohols. III. Some wines are fruits.
Option 1: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: All conclusions follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusions II and III follow
Correct Answer: All conclusions follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to statements given in the question is – Conclusions I: Some alcohols are juices – From the diagram, it is clear that some part of the circle representing alcohol lies outside the circle representing juices. So it can
Question : Which hill is a part of the Meghalaya plateau?
Option 1: Cardamom Hills
Option 2: Nilgiri Hills
Option 3: Jaintia Hills
Option 4: Anaimalai Hills
Correct Answer: Jaintia Hills
Solution : The correct answer is Jaintia Hills.
The Jaintia Hills are a portion of the Meghalaya plateau. The Meghalaya plateau is a highland area in Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India. It is a rolling tableland and the highest point of the hill range that
Question : If a sum of Rs. 12,500 is invested for 1 year at 12% per annum interest is compounded semi-annually, then the interest earned is:
Option 1: Rs. 1,505
Option 2: Rs. 1,535
Option 3: Rs. 1,545
Option 4: Rs. 1,550
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,545
Solution : Given: Principal = Rs. 12,500 Rate of Interest = 12% Time = 1 year Formula used: Amount = $P(1+\frac{\frac{R}{2}}{100})^{2n}$ where n is the time in years and $R$ is rate of interest per annum when compounded half-yearly. CI = $P(1+\frac{\frac{R}{2}}{100})^{2n} - P$ $\therefore n
Question : If the radii of two circles are 6 cm and 3 cm and the length of the transverse common tangent is 8 cm, then the distance between the two centres is:
Option 1: $\sqrt{145} \text{ cm}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{140} \text{ cm}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{150} \text{ cm}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{135} \text{ cm}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{145} \text{ cm}$
Solution : The distance between the centres of two circles with radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ (with $r_1 > r_2$), and the length of the transverse common tangent $t$, $d = \sqrt{t^2 + (r_1 + r_2)^2}$ Substituting the given values into the equation: $d = \sqrt{8^2
Question : Which Indian tabla virtuoso and musician won the "Best Contemporary World Music Album Grammy Award" for "Global Drum Project"?
Option 1: Pandit Sandeep Das
Option 2: Ustad Alla Rakha
Option 3: Ustad Zakir Hussain
Option 4: Pandit Anindo Chatterjee
Correct Answer: Ustad Zakir Hussain
Solution : The correct option is Ustad Zakir Hussain.
The Indian tabla virtuoso and musician who won the "Best Contemporary World Music Album Grammy Award" for "Global Drum Project" is Zakir Hussain. He shared this Grammy Award with Mickey Hart, Sikiru Adepoju, and Giovanni
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