Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If the number 6788934a4 is divisible by 11, then find the smallest whole number in the place of a.
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Divisibility rule for 11: The difference in the sum of digits at even places and odd places is divisible by 11. Given number = 6788934a4 Sum of digits at odd places = 6 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 4 = 31 Sum of
Question : The legislature gains a priority over the executive in
Option 1: A Presidential Government
Option 2: A Federal Government
Option 3: An Authoritarian Government
Option 4: A Parliamentary Government
Correct Answer: A Parliamentary Government
Solution : The Correct Answer is- A Parliamentary Government
In a parliamentary system of government, the real executive power is held by a cabinet made up of legislators who are both individually and collectively accountable to the legislature. In a parliamentary system, the legislature is
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
We saw one tiger approached to us.
(1) approaching to us
(2) approaching us
(3) approaching towards us
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
This option "approaching us" is the correct choice as the verb "approached" should be in the gerund form "approaching" to indicate an act of approaching. The sentence conveys the meaning that we saw one tiger while it
Question : What is the minimum distance (in metres) required to hear an echo?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 13
Option 3: 17
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 17
Solution : The correct option is 17
The sound wave must reach the surface and return in a time interval that our ears can distinguish as different sounds in order for us to detect a distinct echo. Since the sound needs to travel to the surface and
Question : If $a-b=1$ and $a^{3}-b^{3}=61$, then the value of $ab$ will be:
Option 1: –20
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given: $a-b=1$ and $a^{3}-b^{3}=61$ $\therefore a^3–b^3=(a–b)^3+3ab(a–b)$ Putting the values, we get ⇒ $61 = 1 + 3ab × 1$ ⇒ $61 – 1 = 3ab$ ⇒ $3ab= 60$ Thus, $ab=\frac{60}{3}=20$ Hence, the correct answer is 20.
Question :
In which of the following multiple epidermises are found?
Option 1:
Boerhaavia
Option 2:
Amaranthus
Option 3: Helianthus
Option 4: Nerium
Correct Answer: Nerium
Solution : The correct answer is Nerium.
Nerium is a xerophytic evergreen plant which is found in tropical and temperate areas. It has multiple epidermis which helps it to reduce its rate of transpiration and conserve water. Nerium has evolve itself to survive in desert or snow
Question : Direction: Raj is standing in the middle of a square field. He starts walking diagonally to the northeast. Then he turns right and reaches the far end of the field. Then he turns right and starts walking. In the middle, he again turns right and starts walking. At halfway, he turns to his left and reaches a new far end. In what direction is Raj facing now?
Option 1: South-West
Option 2: North
Option 3: South
Option 4: North-West
Correct Answer: North-West
Solution : As per the given information, movement of Raj will look as follows –
According to the above diagram, Raj is facing the North-west direction.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The ages of Gyanendra and Arbind are in the ratio 6 : 5. If the sum of their ages is 55 years, then what will be the ratio of their ages seven years from now?
Option 1: 5 : 6
Option 2: 37 : 32
Option 3: 32 : 37
Option 4: 6 : 5
Correct Answer: 37 : 32
Solution : Given: Ratio of Gyanendra and Arbind = 6 : 5 The sum of their ages = 55 years Let the age of Gyanendra be $6x$ and the age of Arbind be $5x$. According to the question, ⇒ $6x+5x=55$ ⇒ $11x=55$ ⇒ $x=5$ So,
Question : Which of the following countrios was the host of AFC Women's Asia Cup Football-2022?
Option 1: Japan
Option 2: Bangladesh
Option 3: India
Option 4: Ching
Correct Answer: India
Solution : The correct answer is -India
The venues for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 were spread out over three Indian cities. The AFC confirmed the three host cities for the event in June 2021. Originally, the host cities were Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Navi Mumbai
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
The centre would reconsider its draft and limit its scope to just providing relief to women, instead of creating a new regulative.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Regulation refers to a specific rule or set of rules. The sentence conveys that the centre is reconsidering its draft and choosing not to introduce a new set of rules or laws (regulations) but would rather focus on
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