Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently, educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________ whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: glimpse
Option 2: ahead
Option 3: dawn
Option 4: break
Correct Answer: dawn
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
In the context of human migration tracing back to the earliest times, dawn refers to the beginning of time, making it the most appropriate choice.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
A glimpse is a brief
Question : The students in three classes are in the ratio 4 : 6 : 9. If 12 students are increased in each class, the ratio changes to 7 : 9 : 12. Then, the total number of students in the three classes before the increase is:
Option 1: 95
Option 2: 76
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 114
Correct Answer: 76
Solution : Given: The students in the three classes are in the ratio of 4 : 6 : 9. Let the original number of students be $4x,6x,$ and $9x$. According to the question, $\frac{4x+12}{6x+12}=\frac{7}{9}$ ⇒ $42x+84=36x+108$ ⇒ $6x=24$ $\therefore x=4$ So, the required number of students $=(4x+6x+9x)=19x=19×4=76$
Question : If $x+5+\frac{1}{x+1}=6$, then the value of $(x+1)^{3}+\frac{1}{(x+1)^{3}}$ is:
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 0
Option 3: –2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $x+5+\frac{1}{x+1}=6$ Subtracting both sides 4 $x+1+\frac{1}{x+1}=2$ Use formula, $a^3+b^3 = (a+b)^3-3ab(a+b)$ So, $(x+1)^{3}+\frac{1}{(x+1)^{3}}=2^3-3\times 2$ $= 8 – 6 = 2$ Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : A shopkeeper listed the marked price of a chair at a certain amount. If the shopkeeper declares a 15% discount and sells it at Rs.1,445. What is the marked price?
Option 1: Rs. 1,750
Option 2: Rs. 1,800
Option 3: Rs. 1,700
Option 4: Rs. 1,850
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,700
Solution : Selling price = Rs. 1445 Discount = 15% of marked price Now, selling price = marked price – discount ⇒ 85% of marked price = 1445 So, the marked price = $\frac{144500}{85}$ = Rs. 1,700 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 1,700.
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the paper is unfolded, the following figures will be obtained –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : In hockey, what is the meaning of the umpire signals by pointing both arms horizontally toward the centre of the field?
Option 1: Goal scored
Option 2: Timing
Option 3: Ball out of play
Option 4: Bully
Correct Answer: Goal scored
Solution : The correct answer is Goal scored.
When both arms are pointing horizontally towards the centre spot, a goal is declared; when the umpire raises both arms in the same direction, a penalty corner is called. Two umpires oversee the hockey game, and their
Question : Directions: In this question, 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 follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All balls are flowers. All flowers are plates. Some plates are cups. Conclusions: I. Some flowers are balls. II. Some plates are flowers. III. All cups are plates.
Option 1: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion III follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
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 flowers are balls – In the above diagram, it can be seen that the circle of balls is completely
Question : In January 2022, which State Government has extended its integrated initiative for the empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) — the Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan (BBSA) – for the next five years?
Option 1: Odisha
Option 2: Manipur
Option 3: Jharkhand
Option 4: West Bengal
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct answer is Odisha.
The Government of Odisha's Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) is introducing the new umbrella programme Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan (BBSA), which would function in a mission style with several objectives.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently, educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________ whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: joins
Option 2: ties
Option 3: chains
Option 4: fights
Correct Answer: ties
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The word ties in this context refers to connections or relationships. The passage is discussing various factors that contribute to human migration, and in the context of family and clan, the term ties emphasises the strong connections or
Question : The simple interest on a sum of money is $\frac{8}{25}$ of the sum. If the number of years is numerically half of the rate percent per annum, then the rate percent per annum is:
Option 1: $5$%
Option 2: $8$%
Option 3: $6\frac{1}{4}$%
Option 4: $4$%
Correct Answer: $8$%
Solution : Let Principal = $P$ $\therefore$ Simple Interest = $\frac{8}{25}P$ Let Rate = R% per annum $\therefore$ Time = $\frac{R}{2}$ years Rate = $\frac{SI \times 100}{\text{Principal}\times \text{Time}}$ ⇒ R = $\frac{\frac{8}{25}P \times 100}{P\times \frac{R}{2}}$ ⇒ R2 = $\frac{8 \times 200}{25} = 64$ ⇒ R =
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