Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. DISMAY : SIDYAM :: DRIVER : IRDREV :: SAFARI : ?
Option 1: SAFIAR
Option 2: IRAFAS
Option 3: FASIRA
Option 4: FSAIRA
Correct Answer: FASIRA
Solution : Given: DISMAY : SIDYAM :: DRIVER : IRDREV :: SAFARI : ?
Split the words DISMAY and DRIVER into two parts. Then reverse the order of the letters of each part to get the required code.
Thus, DISMAY is related to SIDYAM.
Thus, DRIVER is
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given set. (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.) (6, 16, 8) (5, 15, 9)
Option 1: (4, 12, 11)
Option 2: (3, 11, 11)
Option 3: (3, 19, 11)
Option 4: (4, 32, 8)
Correct Answer: (3, 11, 11)
Solution : Given: (6, 16, 8); (5, 15, 9)
Like, (6, 16, 8)→6 × 8 = 48 and 48 ÷ 3 = 16 (5, 15, 9)→5 × 9 = 45 and 45 ÷ 3 = 15
Let's check the options – First option: (4, 12,
Question : Six years ago, the ratio of ages of A to B was 7 : 5. 4 years from now, the ratio of their ages will be 11 : 9. What is A’s age at present?
Option 1: $24 \frac{1}{2}$ years
Option 2: $22 \frac{1}{2}$ years
Option 3: $23 \frac{1}{2}$ years
Option 4: $21 \frac{1}{2}$ years
Correct Answer: $23 \frac{1}{2}$ years
Solution : Six years ago, the ratio of ages of A to B was 7 : 5. Six years ago the ages of A and B were $7x$ and $5x$ respectively. 4 years from now, the ratio of their ages will be 11 : 9.
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 thing nodded vigorously; as it nodded, the left button-eye fell off and (1)_________ (2)__________ the concrete floor. The thing looked around (3)___________ with its one eye, as if it had lost her. The thing twisted bonelessly (4)____________. its one eye was again facing her. And it (5)_________ across the cellar towards her then. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: clattered
Option 2: hissed
Option 3: fizzed
Option 4: buzzed
Correct Answer: clattered
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation: The passage describes an object nodding vigorously, losing its left button-eye, and falling to the concrete floor. The most appropriate verb is clattered, which indicates a loud, rattling sound typically associated with objects falling or colliding.
Question : The value of $(0.3)^{[\frac {(200-146)}{(3 \times 3 \times 3)}-3]}$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{10}{3}$
Option 2: $\frac{5}{3}$
Option 3: $\frac{7}{3}$
Option 4: $\frac{8}{3}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{10}{3}$
Solution : Given: $(0.3)^{[\{\frac{(200-146)}{(3 \times 3 \times 3)}\}-3]}$ = $(0.3)^{[\{\frac{54}{27}\}-3]}$ = $(0.3)^{[2-3]}$ = $(0.3)^{-1}$ = $\frac{1}{0.3}$ = $\frac{10}{3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{10}{3}$.
Question : The ratio of the incomes of two employees is 7 : 4, and the ratio of their expenditures is 3 : 1. If each of them manages to save INR 4800 per month, find the sum of their monthly incomes (in INR).
Option 1: 21120
Option 2: 20120
Option 3: 21150
Option 4: 18150
Correct Answer: 21120
Solution : Given: The ratio of the incomes of two employees is 7 : 4, and the ratio of their expenditures is 3 : 1. Each of them manages to save INR 4,800 per month. Let their income be $7x, 4x$ and their expenditure be $3y, y$.
Question : Direction: Select the missing number from the given alternatives:
Option 1: 75
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Given:
In the first row, (7 – 5) x 5 = 10.
In the second row, (16 – 8) x 5 = 40.
In the third row, (15 – 9) x 5 = 30. This is
Question : If sugar costs Rs. 12 per kg and Rs. 7 per kg, what proportion must a grocer mix them in to make a mixture worth Rs. 8 per kg?
Option 1: 7 : 12
Option 2: 1 : 4
Option 3: 2 : 3
Option 4: 12 : 7
Correct Answer: 1 : 4
Solution : Given: Type 1 sugar price = Rs. 12 per kg Type 2 sugar price = Rs. 7 per kg The price after mixing both types of sugar = Rs. 8 per kg Using the rule of alligation, we get, the ratio of Rs.
Question : Directions: Study the graph and answer the question.
Cool - sip
Pep - up
Dew - drop
In the case of which soft drink, was the average annual sale of Pep up in 1990 over its sale in 1989?
Option 1: Pep - up only
Option 2: Pep -up and dew - drop
Option 3: Cool - sip only
Option 4: Cool sip and Pep - up
Correct Answer: Pep - up only
Solution : $\text{From the Graph, }$
$\text{As, Average annual sales of pep-up in 1990 is 35 lakh bottles }$
$\text{And , in case of 1989 the Average annual sales of each soft drink is Pep-up only .}$
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. Meditation is ____ way to calm your nerves.
Option 1: a best
Option 2: one of the best
Option 3: the best
Option 4: an best
Correct Answer: the best
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
In this sentence, the blank needs to be filled with an article and an adjective that fits the context. "The best" is the appropriate phrase because it refers to the superlative form of "good". Meditation is being
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