Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : M is the largest 4-digit number which, when divided by 4, 5, 6, and 7, leaves the remainder as 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. What will be the remainder when M is divided by 9?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The least common multiple (LCM) of 4, 5, 6, and 7 is 420. The required largest 4-digit number will be a multiple of 420. Remainder of $\frac{9999}{420}$ is 339. The largest 4-digit number will be 9999 – 339 = 9660 which is divisible by 4,
Question : A helicopter, at an altitude of 1500 metres, finds that two ships are sailing towards it, in the same direction. The angles of depression of the ships as observed from the helicopter are $60^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$, respectively. Distance between the two ships, in metres, is:
Option 1: $1000\sqrt{3}$
Option 2: $\frac{1000}{{\sqrt3}}$
Option 3: $500{\sqrt3}$
Option 4: $\frac{500}{{\sqrt3}}$
Correct Answer: $1000\sqrt{3}$
Solution : Let D be the aeroplane. A and B are two ships. Given: $CD = 1500 \text{ m,} \angle EDA = 30^{\circ}, \angle EDB = 60^{\circ}$ In $\triangle DBC,$ $\tan 60^{\circ} = \frac{DC}{BC}$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{3} = \frac{1500}{BC}$ $\Rightarrow BC = \frac{1500}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ m}$ In $\triangle ADC,
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Do you mind lending me your book for a hour?
Option 1: for a hour
Option 2: Do you mind
Option 3: your book
Option 4: lending me
Correct Answer: for a hour
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The use of "an" before "hour" is correct because it follows the rule of using "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, the pronunciation of "hour" starts with a
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 28
Option 4: 29
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : The figure can be labeled as shown below –
There are 28 triangles in the above figure. They are AFG, AEG, AFE, BFJ, BDJ, BFD, CEI, CDI, CED, ABD, ACD, ABC, AHB, AHE, DEF, DEG, DFG, GHE, DEH, JHD, BEC, BHD, AEB, AFD, AED, DJE,
Question : Direction: In a certain code language GARNISH is written as RGAINHS. How will GENIOUS be written in that code?
Option 1: NEGIOUS
Option 2: ENGOIUS
Option 3: GENOISU
Option 4: NGEOISU
Correct Answer: NGEOISU
Solution : Given:
GARNISH is written as RGAINHS.
In the code language –
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 41 - 72
Option 2: 12 - 30
Option 3: 51 - 42
Option 4: 11 - 20
Correct Answer: 41 - 72
Solution : Let's check the options —
First option: 41 - 72; 4 + 1 = 5; 7 + 2 = 9. The sum of the digits of the two numbers is not equal. This option is different from the other options.
Second option: 12
Question :
Besides carbohydrates, a major source of energy in our food is constituted by
Option 1:
Proteins
Option 2:
Fats
Option 3:
Minerals
Option 4: Vitamins
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is Fats.
Beside carbohydrates, fats are an important source of energy in our diet. Lipids, or fats, are a concentrated and effective type of energy storage. Fats provide more energy per gram when broken down and metabolised than carbohydrates or proteins. Fats
Question : If $x+y+z=0$, then what is the value of $\frac{x^2}{3z}+\frac{y^3}{3xz}+\frac{z^2}{3x}$?
Option 1: $0$
Option 2: $xz$
Option 3: $y$
Option 4: $3y$
Correct Answer: $y$
Solution : Given: $x+y+z=0$ We know, $x^3+y^3+z^3-3xyz=0$ ⇒ $x^3+y^3+z^3 = 3xyz$ Now, $\frac{x^2}{3z}+\frac{y^3}{3xz}+\frac{z^2}{3x}$ = $\frac{x^3+y^3+z^3 }{3xz}$ = $\frac{3xyz}{3xz}$ = $y$ Hence, the correct answer is $y$.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To have an axe to grind
Option 1: To have a selfish motive in doing something
Option 2: To have an indomitable task to accomplish
Option 3: To have adequate means of subsistence
Option 4: To have access to top levels of authority
Correct Answer: To have a selfish motive in doing something
Solution : The correct meaning is the first option.
Explanation: In this idiom, the metaphorical axe represents a hidden agenda or personal bias that may influence one's actions or opinions. When someone has an axe to grind, they have
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 63
Option 2: 89
Option 3: 81
Option 4: 64
Correct Answer: 81
In the first column, 4 x 8 = 32 → 32 + 3 = 35
In the second column, 7 x 6 = 42 → 42 + 7 = 49
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