Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In a parade of school students, the number of boys and girls are in the ratio of 9 : 7, respectively and the number of students is 256. Find the number of girls:
Option 1: 102
Option 2: 112
Option 3: 118
Option 4: 128
Correct Answer: 112
Solution : Given: Ratio of number of boys and girls = 9 : 7 Total number of students = 256 Let the number of boys and girls in a parade of school be 9x and 7x, respectively. So, the total number of students = 9x + 7x
Question : Direction: The graph shows the production of food grains in a country in different years. Study the graph and answer the question.
The two consecutive years in which the rate of changes in the production of food grains is at its minimum are:
Option 1: 1980 and 1981
Option 2: 1982 and 1983
Option 3: 1984 and 1985
Option 4: 1983 and 1984
Correct Answer: 1980 and 1981
Solution : It is obvious from the graph. In the year 1981, it changed from 30 to 35 (Increase) Percentage change in production = $\frac{5}{30} \times 100$ = 16.67% increase In the year 1982, it changed from 35 to 20 (Decrease) Percentage change in production
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
The proposal was full of if and but that I seriously doubted whether the stadium would ever be built
(1) 'ifs' and 'but'
(2) 'ifs' and 'butts'
(3) 'ifs' and 'buts'
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The phrase if and but means condition, which is incorrect in this context. It should be replaced with ifs and buts, which refer to excuses and restrictions, as the proposal was composed of a lot of
Question : The name of the upper house of the Indian Parliamenyt is:
Option 1: Senate
Option 2: Rajya Sabha
Option 3: House of Lords
Option 4: Legislative Assembly
Correct Answer: Rajya Sabha
Solution : The Correct Answer is- Rajya Sabha
The second chamber of the Parliament, or Rajya Sabha, is the upper house. The Rajya Sabha, or Council of States in English, represents the states in the union legislature under the Indian federal system. Because of this, the
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word.
REPUTATION
Option 1: PONDER
Option 2: REQUIRE
Option 3: RETIRE
Option 4: TUTOR
Correct Answer: TUTOR
Solution : Given:
Let's compare the given options –
First option: PONDER
All the letters of PONDER are not present in the word REPUTATION.
Second option: REQUIRE
All the letters of REQUIRE are not present in the word REPUTATION.
Third option: RETIRE
All the letters
Question : Direction: Rani and Sarita started from place X. Rani went west and Sarita went north, both travelling at the same speed. After some time, both turned left and walked a few steps. If they again turned to their left, in which direction would the faces of Rani and Sarita be with respect to X?
Option 1: North and East
Option 2: North and West
Option 3: West and North
Option 4: East and South
Correct Answer: East and South
Solution : As per the given information, movement of Rani and Sarita will look as follows –
According to the above diagram, Rani is facing towards East and Sarita is facing towards South.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Who among the following leaders led the Bardoli Satyagraha?
Option 1: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 2: Motilal Nehru
Option 3: C. Rajagopalachari
Option 4: Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct Answer: Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution : The correct option is Vallabhbhai Patel.
The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He was one of the most influential leaders of the Indian independence movement following its triumph. In the Bardoli taluka (administrative district) of Gujarat, India, there was a
Question : Find the coordinates of the points where the graph $57x – 19y = 399$ cuts the coordinate axes.
Option 1: x-axis at(–7, 0) and y-axis at (0, –21)
Option 2: x-axis at(–7, 0) and y-axis at (0, 21)
Option 3: x-axis at (7, 0) and y-axis at (0, –21)
Option 4: x-axis at (7, 0) and y-axis at (0, 21)
Correct Answer: x-axis at (7, 0) and y-axis at (0, –21)
Solution : $57x-19y=399$ ⇒ $\frac{57x}{399}-\frac{19y}{399} = 1$ ⇒ $\frac{x}{7}-\frac{y}{21} = 1$ -------------(i) Comparing it with the equation of a line: $\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b} = 1$ x-intercept = $a$ = 7 y-intercept = $b$ = –21 The line, $57x-19y=399$, cuts the x-axis
Question : Select the correct homonym to fill in the blank in the given sentence. I will _ just some figures for comparison.
Option 1: cete
Option 2: cite
Option 3: site
Option 4: sight
Correct Answer: cite
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Cite means to refer to or quote as evidence or justification. In this context, it indicates that the speaker will mention or refer to specific figures for the purpose of comparison.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. INCUMBENT
Option 1: Occupant
Option 2: Adventure
Option 3: Contestant
Option 4: Prophet
Correct Answer: Occupant
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation: Incumbent means one who occupies a particular position or place. Occupant means the holder of a position or office. It is clear that 'incumbent' and 'occupant' are similar in meaning.
The meanings of the other options
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