Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The first edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games was organised in which of the following years?
Option 1: 2008
Option 2: 2012
Option 3: 2000
Option 4: 2016
Correct Answer: 2000
Solution : The correct option is 2000.
August 2000 saw the inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games take place in Edinburgh, Scotland. Seventy-three athletes from fourteen different countries competed. For three days, they participated in eight different sports. In December 2004, the CYG hosted its second edition in
Question : If $x$ runs are scored by A, $y$ runs by B, and $z$ runs by C then, $x:y=y:z=3:2$. If the total number of runs scored by A, B, and C is 342, the runs scored by each would be:
Option 1: 144, 96, and 64
Option 2: 162,108, and 72
Option 3: 180, 120, and 80
Option 4: 189, 126, and 84
Correct Answer: 162,108, and 72
Solution : Given: $x$ runs are scored by A, $y$ runs by B, and $z$ runs by C then, $x:y=y:z=3:2$. The total number of runs scored by A, B, and C is 342. $x:y=3:2=9:6$ and $y:z=3:2=6:4$ So, $x:y:z=9:6:4$ According to the given information, $9a+6a+4a=342$ ⇒
Question : Directions: Select the odd group of numbers. (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.)
Option 1: (15 – 220 – 215)
Option 2: (10 – 100 – 95)
Option 3: (20 – 400 – 395)
Option 4: (25 – 625 – 620)
Correct Answer: (15 – 220 – 215)
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: (15 – 220 – 215)→(15)2 = 225 ≠ 220 Second option: (10 – 100 – 95)→(10)2 = 100; 100 – 5 = 95 Third option: (20 – 400 – 39)→(20)2 =
Question : Direction: Which one set of the letters when sequentially placed in the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
aa_baa_aaa_ba_ba
Option 1: bbba
Option 2: abab
Option 3: abaa
Option 4: babb
Correct Answer: bbba
Solution : Given:
Let's check the options –
First option: bbba
The series becomes aabbaabaaabbaaba
The pattern in the series becomes aabbaaba / aabbaaba
Second option: abab
The series becomes
Question : Direction: The table given below represents the amount of education loan (in INR crore) disbursed by 5 banks of a country over 5 years.
What can be said about the two following ratios? I. Loan amount disbursed by Bank 1 in 2011 : Loan amount disbursed by Bank 2 in 2014. II. Loan amount disbursed by Bank 3 in 2014 : Loan amount disbursed by Bank 4 in 2011.
Option 1: I > II
Option 2: I < II
Option 3: I = II
Option 4: No relation
Correct Answer: I > II
Solution : 1. The loan amount disbursed by Bank 1 in 2011 = INR 295 crore The loan amount disbursed by Bank 2 in 2014 = INR 122 crore $\therefore \frac{\text{Loan amount disbursed by Bank 1 in 2011}}{\text{Loan amount disbursed by Bank 2 in 2014}}$
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. The structure of the human psyche, as postulated by Sigmund Freud, (1)_____ of the ego, the superego, and the id. The ego forms the part of our conscious mind which we work with and are most (2)______of. The superego forms our conscience in the form of the unconscious and works on the (3)______ of social and cultural influences. The id represents our subconscious, which contains all (4)_______ thoughts, desires, and dreams. Dreams work as a free pathway into the subconscious, which is an inaccessible zone in general. It can also contain (5)______ scenes or images that apparently have no relation to anything related to the person. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: parallel
Option 2: constricted
Option 3: concurrent
Option 4: bizarre
Correct Answer: bizarre
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Bizarre describes scenes or images in dreams that are strange, unusual, or out of the ordinary. In the context of the passage, it implies that the scenes or images in dreams may be unrelated to the person's
Question : If $A =(\frac{1}{0.4})+(\frac{1}{0.04})+(\frac{1}{0.004})+....$ upto 8 terms, then what is the value of $A$?
Option 1: 27272727.5
Option 2: 25252525.5
Option 3: 27777777.5
Option 4: 25555555.5
Correct Answer: 27777777.5
Solution : Given: $ A =(\frac{1}{0.4})+(\frac{1}{0.04})+(\frac{1}{0.004})+....$ upto 8 terms. This expression can be written as: $⇒ A =(\frac{10}{4})+(\frac{100}{4})+(\frac{1000}{4})+(\frac{10000}{4})+(\frac{100000}{4})+(\frac{1000000}{4})(\frac{10000000}{4})+(\frac{100000000}{4})$ Using the formula, $S_n = \frac{a(r^n-1)}{r-1}$, where $a$ = first term, $r$ = common ratio, $n$ = number of terms $10 + 100 + 1000+ .............+ 100000000 = \frac{10(10^8-1)}{10-1}=111111110$
Question : Kosala Mahajanapada (6th century BCE) is a part of modern-day
Option 1: Maharashtra
Option 2: Haryana
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Uttar Pradesh.
Kosala Mahajanapada, an ancient Indian kingdom flourishing in the 6th century BCE, was one among the sixteen pivotal political and cultural centres of ancient India known as Mahajanapadas. Situated in the northern expanse of the Indian subcontinent,
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilised bones and footprints. Early finds inspired_______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to________ (5) or huge monsters.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: aimed
Option 2: opposed
Option 3: arranged
Option 4: imagined
Correct Answer: imagined
"People imagined that these bones belonged to" is the latter part of the sentence. Here, "people" is the subject, "imagined" is the verb, and "that these bones belonged to" is the subordinate clause that elaborates on what
Question : A can do a piece of work in 20 days and B in 15 days. With the help of C, they finish the work in 5 days. C can alone do the work in:
Option 1: 5 days
Option 2: 6 days
Option 3: 10 days
Option 4: 12 days
Correct Answer: 12 days
Solution : Given: A alone can do the work in 20 days. B alone can do the work in 15 days. A, B, and C together finish the work in 5 days. Let C alone finish the work in $x$ days. As per given conditions, ⇒
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