Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A certain sum of money was divided between A, B, and C in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 9. If A received Rs. 450, the sum divided was:
Option 1: Rs. 2000
Option 2: Rs. 1800
Option 3: Rs. 2250
Option 4: Rs. 1000
Correct Answer: Rs. 1800
Solution : The ratio of money divided between A, B, and C = 5 : 6 : 9 Let the money going to A, B, and C be $5x, 6x$, and $9x$ respectively. If A received Rs. 450, $⇒ 5x=450$ $⇒ x=90$ Amount received by $B=6x=90×6=$
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the leters of the given word.
TRIVANDRUM
Option 1: RAIN
Option 2: DRUM
Option 3: TRAIN
Option 4: DRUK
Correct Answer: DRUK
Solution : Given:
First option: RAIN; All the letters of RAIN are present in the word TRIVANDRUM.
Second option: DRUM; All the letters of DRUM are present in the word TRIVANDRUM.
Third option: TRAIN; All the letters of TRAIN are present in the word
Question : Which special knowledge or practical experience is not a condition for being nominated to Rajya Sabha by the President of India?
Option 1: Science
Option 2: Art
Option 3: Eloquence
Option 4: Literature
Correct Answer: Eloquence
Solution : The correct answer is Eloquence.
The nomination process for the Rajya Sabha by the President of India does not necessitate eloquence, specific training, or expertise. The President can nominate twelve individuals to the Rajya Sabha, and these nominees are expected to be experts in various
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".
We sat on the floor to eat dinner, and he (appreciate) the fresh food my mother served.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
The word "appreciated" is the past form of the verb "appreciate" as it agrees with the tense of the sentence. To maintain parallelism in the sentence, the verb "sat" (past form) should be
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. "Wow! That's fantastic news," said his family and friends. B. He had gone to Kolkata for the inter-state swimming championship. C. Irfan was a swimming champ. D. "He won golds in 100 m freestyle, 100 m butterfly and relay," informed his coach.
Option 1: CABD
Option 2: CBAD
Option 3: CDAB
Option 4: CBDA
Correct Answer: CBDA
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The logical flow of sentences is as follows:
Question : Synthetic detergents are prepared from
Option 1: Potassium salts of higher fatty acids
Option 2: Sodium salts of higher fatty acids
Option 3: Hydrocarbons of petroleum
Option 4: Glycerides
Correct Answer: Hydrocarbons of petroleum
Solution : The correct answer is Hydrocarbons of Petroleum.
Synthetic detergents are commonly used for efficient cleaning in various applications, including laundry, dishwashing and home cleaning. They are made using petroleum-based chemicals, specifically Alkylbenzene sulphonates and Alkyl sulfate, which are obtained from crude oil and
Question : Which of the following number is divisible by 36?
Option 1: 8840
Option 2: 1542
Option 3: 96272
Option 4: 55512
Correct Answer: 55512
Solution : For a number to be divisible by 36, it must be divisible by 4 and 9. For divisibility by 9, the sum of digits should be divisible by 9. For divisibility by 4, the last two digits of the number should be divisible by 4.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. MGX : VPG :: TZC : CIL :: HPX : ?
Option 1: PXF
Option 2: QZG
Option 3: RZG
Option 4: QYG
Correct Answer: QYG
Solution : Given: MGX : VPG :: TZC : CIL :: HPX : ?
Here, add 9 to the place value of each letter of the given letter cluster to get its related letter cluster. MGX→M + 9 = V; G + 9 = P; X +
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error."
The book, being written (1) / in simple language, is suitable for children (2) / as it contains many good advices. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The error is because of the use of "advices".
"Advice" is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't take a plural form. Here, "advice" should be replaced with "a lot of good advice".
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, MOBILE is written as PRELOH, and SILENT is written as VLOHQW, how will PAINTING be written in that language?
Option 1: SDLQVKPI
Option 2: SDLQWLQJ
Option 3: RCKPWLQJ
Option 4: RCKPVKPI
Correct Answer: SDLQWLQJ
Solution : Given: MOBILE is written as PRELOH and SILENT is written as VLOHQW.
Add 3 to the place value of each letter of MOBILE, to get the required code – M + 3 = P; O + 3 = R; B + 3 = E; I
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