Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If the average of 41 consecutive odd numbers is 49, what is the largest number?
Option 1: 89
Option 2: 91
Option 3: 93
Option 4: 95
Correct Answer: 89
Solution : The average of 41 consecutive odd numbers is 49. Since the average of an arithmetic progression (AP) with an odd number of terms is the same as its middle term, Middle term = 21st term = 49 Largest number = last term = 41
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
There be a long queue for entry into the exhibition ground.
(1) for entry into
(2) No Error
(3) There be a long queue
(4) the exhibition ground
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The error is due to the incorrect subject-verb agreement, as the queue is a singular subject so it should be followed by a singular verb, i.e., is. The phrase there be a long queue is not grammatically accurate,
Question : There are two circles which touch each other externally. The radius of the first circle with centre O is 17 cm and the radius of the second circle with centre A is 7 cm. BC is a direct common tangent to these two circles, where B and C are points on the circles with centres O and A, respectively. The length of BC is:
Option 1: $2 \sqrt{118} $ cm
Option 2: $2 \sqrt{119} $ cm
Option 3: $2 \sqrt{113} $ cm
Option 4: $2 \sqrt{117}$ cm
Correct Answer: $2 \sqrt{119} $ cm
Solution : Since AB $\perp$ BC and AQ $\perp$ OC, AQBC is a rectangle with sides AQ = BC and AB = QC. ⇒ AP = AB = QC = 7 cm and OC = OP = 17 cm Also, AO = AP +
Question : A laptop is sold for Rs. 54,000 after giving a discount of 20%. What is the list price (in Rs.) of the laptop?
Option 1: 69,500
Option 2: 67,500
Option 3: 70,000
Option 4: 64,800
Correct Answer: 67,500
Solution : Given: A laptop is sold for Rs. 54,000 after giving a discount of 20%. Let the list price be $x$. The selling price of the laptop = 80% of the list price 54000 = $\frac{80x}{100}$ ⇒ $x$ = Rs. 67,500 Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The love between them is blooming.
Option 1: Flourishing
Option 2: Sprouting
Option 3: Growing
Option 4: Fading
Correct Answer: Fading
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
While blooming suggests the growth and flourishing of love, fading indicates the opposite, that the love is diminishing or losing its intensity. Fading is the antonym of blooming. It means that something is diminishing or losing intensity.
The
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She has __________ her money and jewellery to help the poor.
Option 1: given up
Option 2: given away
Option 3: given in
Option 4: given way
Correct Answer: given away
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The phrase given away is commonly used to express the act of donating or gifting something to someone else without expecting anything in return.
In the context of the sentence you provided, it describes an action
Question : A person borrowed INR 2,000 at 5% annual simple interest repayable in 3 equal annual instalments. What will be the annual instalment?
Option 1: INR $730\frac{10}{63}$
Option 2: INR $840\frac{10}{63}$
Option 3: INR $640\frac{11}{63}$
Option 4: INR $250\frac{10}{63}$
Correct Answer: INR $730\frac{10}{63}$
Solution : P = INR 2,000 Rate = 5% Time = 3 years Instalment = $\frac{A\times 100}{N\times 100 + ((N-1) + (N-2) + .....1)\times R }$ where, $A$ = Amount, $R$ = Rate, $N$ = Number of Years Simple Interest = $\frac{P\times R\times T}{100} = \frac{2000\times
Question : The Prime Minister in August 2021 announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes including the Public Distribution System (PDS) and MidDay-Meal scheme by the year_____.
Option 1: 2023
Option 2: 2026
Option 3: 2025
Option 4: 2024
Correct Answer: 2024
Solution : The correct answer is 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the fortification of rice given through several government programmes, especially the Public Distribution System (PDS) and the Mid-Day-Meal plan, by 2024, highlighting that lack of nutrition is a "hurdle" in the growth of women
Question : Which of the following has the supreme command of the Indian Defence Forces?
Option 1: Prime Minister of India
Option 2: Defence Minister of India
Option 3: Council of Ministers of India
Option 4: President of India
Correct Answer: President of India
Solution : The correct option is - President of India
The supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces is the country's president. The Army, Navy, and Air Force chiefs are appointed by president of india.The Indian Government's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in charge of
Question : In which year were the 73rd and 74th amendments passed by Parliament?
Option 1: 1989
Option 2: 1992
Option 3: 1990
Option 4: 1995
Correct Answer: 1992
Solution : The correct answer is 1992.
The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 established a new section IX to the Constitution, consisting of 16 articles and the Eleventh Schedule. The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution was enacted to strengthen and expand the three-tiered democracy.
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