Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Sarvodaya stands for
Option 1: Total revolution .
Option 2: Non-cooperation.
Option 3: Upliftment of all.
Option 4: Non-violence .
Correct Answer: Upliftment of all.
Solution : The correct option is -
'Universal Uplift' or 'Progress of All' are the meanings of the phrase 'Sarvodaya. The phrase was first used by Mahatma Gandhi to describe the aim of his own political philosophy in his 1908 translation of "Unto This Last,"
Question : In the given figure, PQR is a quadrant whose radius is 7 cm. A circle is inscribed in the quadrant as shown in the figure. What is the area (in cm2) of the circle?
Option 1: $385-221\sqrt{2}$
Option 2: $308-154\sqrt{2}$
Option 3: $154-77\sqrt{2}$
Option 4: $462-308\sqrt{2}$
Correct Answer: $462-308\sqrt{2}$
Solution :
Let the radius of the circle = $r$ cm The radius of the quadrant = QM = QR = QP = 7 cm From the figure, $OS=OT=OM=QT=r$ cm ⇒ $OQ=(7-r)$ cm In $\triangle QTO$, $OQ^2=OT^2+QT^2$ ⇒ $(7-r)^2=r^2+r^2$ ⇒ $(7-r)^2=2r^2$ ⇒ $7-r=r\sqrt2$ ⇒ $r=\frac{7}{\sqrt2+1}=7(\sqrt2-1)$ The area
Question : The following pie charts show the number of start-ups started in various sectors since 2016 and the number of successful start-ups in those sectors respectively. Out of all the start-ups that started in 2016, what percentage (approx. up to two decimal places) started in the travel sector?
Option 1: $13.12 \%$
Option 2: $12.19 \%$
Option 3: $12.91 \%$
Option 4: $13.21 \%$
Correct Answer: $12.91 \%$
Solution : Total number of startups = 560 + 720 + 324 + 650 + 256 = 2510 Number of startups in the travel sector = 324 Percentage of startups in travel sector = $\frac{324}{2510}\times 100=12.91\%$ Hence, the correct answer is $12.91\%$
Question : Directions: If 5 * 3 = 19 and 8 * 5 = 49, then what should be the value of 6 * 4 = ?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : Given: 5 * 3 = 19 8 * 5 = 49
(5 * 3) = 19→(5)2 – {(5 – 3) × 3} = 25 – {2 × 3} = 25 – 6 = 19 (8 * 5) = 49→(8)2 – {(8 – 5)
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".
I was (1) / laying down (2) / when the door bell rang. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The verb "lay" is a transitive verb, which means it requires a direct object. It means putting or placing something down. On the other hand, the verb "lie" is an intransitive verb, which means it does
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;
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