Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: If EARTHQUAKE is coded as EKAUQHTRAE, then ELECTORATE will be coded as?
Option 1: ETAROELECT
Option 2: EARTOTCELE
Option 3: ETAROTCELE
Option 4: ETAROCTELE
Correct Answer: ETAROTCELE
Solution : Given: EARTHQUAKE is written as EKAUQHTRAE.
EARTHQUAKE is written as EKAUQHTRAE – After reversing the letters of the word EARTHQUAKE→EKAUQHTRAE Similarly, reverse the letters of the word ELECTORATE→ETAROTCELE
So, the code for ELECTORATE is ETAROTCELE. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : In a triangle ABC a straight line parallel to BC intersects AB and AC at D and E, respectively. If AB = 2AD, then DE : BC is:
Option 1: 2 : 3
Option 2: 2 : 1
Option 3: 1 : 2
Option 4: 1 : 3
Correct Answer: 1 : 2
Solution : AB = 2AD As $\triangle$ADE ~ $\triangle$ABC, ⇒ $\frac{\text{AD}}{\text{AB}}$ = $\frac{\text{DE}}{\text{BC}}$ ⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{\text{DE}}{\text{BC}}$ ⇒ $\frac{\text{DE}}{\text{BC}}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$ Hence, the correct answer is 1 : 2.
Question : A sum of INR 10,500 amounts to INR 13,650 in 2 years at a certain rate percent per annum simple interest. The same sum will amount to what in 1 year at the same rate if the interest is compounded half yearly (nearest to INR 1 )?
Option 1: INR 12,124
Option 2: INR 12,134
Option 3: INR 12,143
Option 4: INR 12,314
Correct Answer: INR 12,134
Solution : Given, A sum of INR 10,500 amounts to INR 13,650 in 2 years at a certain rate percent per annum simple interest compounded half-yearly We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × rate × time}}{100}$ Amount = Principal(1 + $\frac{r}{100}$)t If interest is compounded
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. All the horses, except one, always / behaved in a rough manner when / Robert come to clean the stable.
Option 1: behaved in a rough manner when
Option 2: Robert come to clean the stable
Option 3: No error
Option 4: All the horses, except one, always
Correct Answer: Robert come to clean the stable
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The error is in the subject-verb agreement. The verb form "come" should be replaced with "came" to agree with the past tense of the sentence. The
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Air : Bird :: Water : ?
Option 1: Fish
Option 2: Swim
Option 3: Wash
Option 4: Drink
Correct Answer: Fish
Solution : Given: Air : Bird :: Water : ?
Birds move through the air. Similarly, fish move through water.
Hence, the first option is correct.
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 basic elements of computers that (1)____ our world are explained in an interactive manner. The book has a (2)____ approach of colourful and creative picture-based activities. The puzzles, activities and mazes (3)____ the students to develop critical thinking, logical and motor skills. After every lesson, (4)____ exercises are incorporated to (5)___ the conceptual understanding of the students. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.1.
Option 1: empower
Option 2: negate
Option 3: empowers
Option 4: negates
Correct Answer: empower
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word empower means giving individuals the means or knowledge to make informed decisions, and in this context, it suggests that the explanation of computer elements enables people to better understand and use technology.
The meaning of
Question : Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana was introduced in
Option 1: 1992
Option 2: 1998
Option 3: 1999
Option 4: 1996
Correct Answer: 1999
Solution : The correct answer is 1999.
Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana is a crop insurance scheme which insures the crop against unexpected natural events like drought, hailstorm or any disease. It was under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Now it has been merged under Rashtriya
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters/numbers when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? _sr_tr_srs_r_srst_
Option 1: ttssrr
Option 2: tsrtsr
Option 3: strtrs
Option 4: tstttr
Correct Answer: tstttr
Solution : Given: _sr_tr_srs_r_srst_
To fill the series we have to divide the series – _sr_tr /_srs_r /_srst_ Let's check each option – First option: ttssrr; tsrttr / ssrssr / rsrstr (No repeated pattern has been found.) Second option:
Question : Directions: The paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : In Microsoft Excel, the _______function returns the smallest value among the values passed as arguments.
Option 1: LEAST
Option 2: LESS
Option 3: MIN
Option 4: LOW
Correct Answer: MIN
Solution : Correct answer is - MIN
A supplied set of numeric values and the Excel MIN function both return the smallest value. The quickest time in a race, the coldest temperature, or the lowest sales total are a few examples. where the number arguments are one
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