Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: If, 6 x 4= 12 4 x 12= 24 12 x 6= 36 then 6 x 9= ?
Option 1: 35
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 27
Option 4: 31
Correct Answer: 27
Solution : Here, the given equations follows a pattern in which the product of two numbers is divided by 2 to get the answer.
⇒ 6 x 4= 12
⇒ 4 x 12= 24
⇒ 12 x 6= 36
Similarily, we have –
6 x 9 =
Question : If the force applied on the object is in the direction of its motion, the speed of the object _____.
Option 1: increases
Option 2: stops
Option 3: decreases
Option 4: no effect
Correct Answer: increases
Solution : The correct option is increases.
If the force applied on an object is in the direction of its motion, the speed of the object will generally increase. This is because the force is acting to accelerate the object further in the same direction it
Question : Comprehension: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it. In the late 18th century the Industrial Revolution began to transform life in Britain. Until then, most people lived in the countryside and made their living from farming. By the mid-19th century, most people in Britain lived in towns and made their living from mining or manufacturing industries. In 1712 a man named Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) made primitive steam engines for pumping water from mines. In 1769 James Watt (1736-1819) patented a more efficient steam engine. In 1785 his engine was adapted to driving machinery in a cotton factory. The use of steam engines to drive machines slowly transformed the industry. Meanwhile, during the 1700s Britain built up a great overseas empire. The North American colonies were lost after the War of Independence 1776-1783. On the other hand, after the Seven Years' War 1756-1763, Britain captured Canada and India. Britain also took Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent and Tobago in the West Indies. In 1707 the Act of Union was passed. Scotland was united with England and Wales. England became part of Great Britain. Owning land was the main form of wealth in the 18th century. Political power and influence were in the hands of rich landowners. At the top were the nobility. Below them were a class of nearly rich landowners called the gentry. In the early 18th century there were another class of landowners called yeomen who were small landowners, described as farmers of the middle class. However, during the century this class became less and less numerous. However other middle class people such as merchants and professional men became richer and more numerous, especially in the towns. Below them were the great mass of the population, craftsmen and labourers. In the 18th century, probably half the population lived at subsistence or bare survival levels. In the early 18th century England suffered from gin drinking. It was cheap and it was sold everywhere as you did not need a license to sell it. Many people ruined their health by drinking gin. Sadly, for many poor people drinking gin was their only comfort. The situation improved after 1751 when a tax was imposed on gin. At the end of the 17th century, it was estimated the population of England and Wales was about 5 1/2 million. The population of Scotland was about 1 million. The population of London was about 600,000. In the mid-18th century, the population of Britain was about 6 1/2 million. In the late 18th century it grew rapidly and by 1801 it was over 9 million. The population of London was almost 1 million. During the 18th century, towns in Britain grew larger. Nevertheless, most towns still had populations of less than 10,000. However, in the late 18th century new industrial towns in the Midland and the North of England mushroomed. Meanwhile, the population of London grew to nearly 1 million by the end of the century. Other towns were much smaller. The population of Liverpool was about 77,000 in 1800. Birmingham had about 73,000 people and Manchester had about 70,000. Bristol had a population of about 68,000. Sheffield was smaller with 31,000 people and Leeds had about 30,000 people. Question: In British society, what was the social hierarchy of the following classes from top to bottom? Select the correct order. A. Yeomen and merchants B. Craftsmen and labourers C. Nobility D. Gentry
Option 1: CDAB
Option 2: CADB
Option 3: BADC
Option 4: DCBA
Correct Answer: CDAB
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The social hierarchy in British society during the 18th century, as described in the passage, was structured with the nobility at the top, followed by the gentry, yeomen and merchants, and finally craftsmen and labourers. Their logical
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. All his friends laughed at him.
Option 1: He became laughable to his friends.
Option 2: He was laughed at by all his friends.
Option 3: His friends were being laughed at by him.
Option 4: All his friends were laughing at him.
Correct Answer: He was laughed at by all his friends.
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
In the passive voice, the focus shifts from the doer of the action (his friends, in this case) to the receiver of the action (him).
The structure of the sentence in
Question : Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
"Can you cope up (1) / with all this (2) / work?" he asked. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
"Cope up with" is not the appropriate phrase, and it should be replaced with cope with, which means to deal with a difficult situation.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: Can you cope with
Question : Directions: By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equations will be correct? 2 and 8
Option 1: 8 ÷ 1 + 4 × 2 – 3 = 18
Option 2: 7 × 2 + 6 ÷ 3 – 8 = 60
Option 3: 2 × 4 – 8 + 6 ÷ 3 = 33
Option 4: 8 × 4 + 6 – 2 ÷ 1 = 6
Correct Answer: 8 × 4 + 6 – 2 ÷ 1 = 6
Solution : Given: 2 and 8
Replace the given numbers in the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. First option: 8 ÷ 1 + 4 × 2 – 3 = 18
Question : Which of the following states recognise the Dahi Handi as a sports event?
Option 1: Maharashtra
Option 2: Bihar
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra.
'Dahi Handi,' an event linked with the Hindu holiday of Janmashtami in Maharashtra and popularised by Bollywood films across the country, has recently been designated as an adventure sport in Maharashtra.
The festival of Dahi Handi is celebrated to mark
Question : The value of $\frac{3}{70}+\frac{1}{42}+\frac{1}{66}+\frac{3}{286}+\frac{1}{130}+\frac{1}{170}$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{7}{85}$
Option 2: $\frac{11}{85}$
Option 3: $\frac{9}{85}$
Option 4: $\frac{3}{85}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{9}{85}$
Solution : $\frac{3}{70}+\frac{1}{42}+\frac{1}{66}+\frac{3}{286}+\frac{1}{130}+\frac{1}{170}$ $=\frac{18+10}{420}+\frac{13+9}{858}+\frac{1}{130}+\frac{1}{170}$ $=\frac{28}{420}+\frac{22}{858}+\frac{1}{130}+\frac{1}{170}$ $=\frac{1}{15}+\frac{1}{39}+\frac{1}{130}+\frac{1}{170}$ $=\frac{1}{15}+\frac{10+3}{390} +\frac{1}{170}$ $=\frac{1}{15}+\frac{13}{390} +\frac{1}{170}$ $=\frac{1}{15}+\frac{1}{30} +\frac{1}{170}$ $=\frac{34+17+3}{510}$ $=\frac{54}{510}$ $=\frac{9}{85}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{9}{85}$.
Question : The length of the pitch in cricket is_______.
Option 1: 20 yards
Option 2: 24 yards
Option 3: 22 yards
Option 4: 18 yards
Correct Answer: 22 yards
Solution : The correct option is 22 yards.
The standard length of a cricket pitch is 22 yards. This measurement is taken from the centre of the popping crease at one end to the centre of the popping crease at the other end. The popping creases
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Has the essay been completed by you?
Option 1: When will you complete the essay?
Option 2: Have you completed the essay?
Option 3: Did you complete the essay?
Option 4: Will you complete the essay?
Correct Answer: Have you completed the essay?
In the passive voice, the focus is initially on the object (the essay) and the action being done to it by the agent (you). In the active voice, the subject becomes the doer of
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