Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying, etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (52, 10, 41) (46, 18, 50)
Option 1: (68, 26, 73)
Option 2: (19, 33, 69)
Option 3: (41, 17, 36)
Option 4: (23, 18, 40)
Correct Answer: (68, 26, 73)
Solution : Given: (52, 10, 41); (46, 18, 50)
The pattern followed here is as follows – (52, 10, 41)→{(52 ÷ 2) + (10 × 1.5)} = {26 + 15} = 41 (46, 18, 50)→{(46 ÷ 2) + (18 × 1.5)} = {23 + 27}
Question : By which number should 0.022 be multiplied so that the product becomes 66?
Option 1: 3000
Option 2: 3200
Option 3: 4000
Option 4: 3600
Correct Answer: 3000
Solution : Let the number be $x$. According to the question, $x × 0.022 = 66$ $x × \frac{22}{1000} = 66$ $x = \frac{1000}{22}×66$ $⇒ x = 3000$ Hence, the correct answer is 3000.
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The shopkeeper was obliged to dispense to the service of his salesman.
Option 1: with the services
Option 2: by the services
Option 3: away the service
Option 4: no improvement required
Correct Answer: with the services
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The phrase to the service should be replaced with, with the services to make the sentence grammatically accurate. Dispense with in this context means to use or make use of something, and with the services
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In a soup
Option 1: Extremely short of money
Option 2: To exhibit cowardice
Option 3: To get nothing
Option 4: In trouble
Correct Answer: In trouble
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The idiom in a soup is used to describe a situation where someone is facing trouble or difficulty, not specifically a financial issue. In trouble conveys the idea that someone is facing difficulties, challenges, or problems.
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. FUELED : DXBOAG :: GELATO : EHIDPR :: HEARTY : ?
Option 1: OPBSUJ
Option 2: MQADFH
Option 3: FHXUPB
Option 4: LNFXCA
Correct Answer: FHXUPB
Solution : Given: FUELED : DXBOAG :: GELATO : EHIDPR :: HEARTY : ?
Subtract consecutive natural numbers and add 3 alternatively to the place value of the letters of FUELED to get the required code – F – 2 = D; U + 3 = X;
Question : Who among the following was the 14th Prime Minister of India ?
Option 1: Manmohan Singh
Option 2: Narendra Modi
Option 3: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Narendra Modi
Solution : The correct option is - Narendra Modi.
Since May 26, 2014, Narendra Modi has served as India's 14th prime minister.
He took office on May 30, 2019, for a second term.
Question : Directions: Given in the table are the number codes for the given letters. Select the combination of numbers so that the letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word.
Option 1: 3, 4, 1, 5, 2, 6
Option 2: 6, 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
Option 3: 2, 4, 6, 3, 5, 1
Option 4: 2, 4, 6, 3, 1, 5
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 6, 3, 5, 1
Solution : Given:
Let's check each option – First option: 3, 4, 1, 5, 2, 6→CELIPN, not a meaningful word. Second option: 6, 5, 3, 4, 1, 2→NICELP, not a
Question : ΔABC and ΔDEF are congruent respectively. If AB = 6 = DE, BC = 8 = EF and $\angle$B = 30°, then $\angle$D + $\angle$C _________.
Option 1: 160°
Option 2: 120°
Option 3: 130°
Option 4: 150°
Correct Answer: 150°
Solution : Given, that $\triangle$ABC and $\triangle$DEF are congruent. AB = 6 = DE, BC = 8 = EF, and $\angle$B = 30° Since, $\triangle$ABC $\cong$ $\triangle$DEF ⇒ $\angle$A = $\angle$D By angle sum property in $\triangle$ABC, $\angle$A + $\angle$B + $\angle$C = 180° ⇒ $\angle$D +
Question : Direction : In the question, sentence are given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
My relations _____him are not friendly.
Option 1: between
Option 2: with
Option 3: to
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: with
Solution : The second option is the correct answer: with.
The appropriate preposition to be used is "with."
Between: A preposition indicating the position or relationship of something in relation to two or more other things, usually showing a spatial or temporal relationship. With
Question : In India, which of the following is not an objective of the National Manufacturing Policy?
Option 1: To increase the sectoral share of manufacturing in GDP to at least 25% by 2022.
Option 2: To double the exports of manufacturing goods by 2022.
Option 3: To increase the rate of job creation to create 100 million additional jobs by 2022.
Option 4: To enhance global competitiveness, domestic value addition, technological depth, and environmental sustainability of growth.
Correct Answer: To double the exports of manufacturing goods by 2022.
Solution : The answer is To double the exports of manufacturing goods by 2022.
On November 4, 2011, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) notified the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP). The
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