Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equations will be correct? 4 and 6
Option 1: 4 ÷ 2 + 3 – 6 × 5 = –14
Option 2: 9 ÷ 3 + 6 × 5 – 4 = 18
Option 3: 4 × 3 + 6 – 2 ÷ 1 = 21
Option 4: 4 – 6 ÷ 2 + 3 × 5 = 20
Correct Answer: 4 ÷ 2 + 3 – 6 × 5 = –14
Solution : Given: 4 and 6
Replace the given numbers in the options one by one with the original numbers in the given equation. First option: 4 ÷ 2 + 3 – 6 × 5 = –14
Question : Which of the following brings out the 'consumer price index number' for industrial workers?
Option 1: RBI
Option 2: The Labour Bureau
Option 3: Commerce Department
Option 4: NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: The Labour Bureau
Solution : The correct option is The Labour Bureau.
The Labour Bureau, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, is responsible for compiling and releasing the Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) every month. This index is derived from the fluctuations in prices
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 child is the father of the man. Childhood is a (1)______ of what one is going to be when one (2)______ maturity. The natural instincts of a man are (3)______ in his childhood. Time modifies them but cannot (4)______ them. History contains numerous examples of great men who gave (5)______ of their future when they were children. A child’s mind is (6)______ and flexible. The mould he receives before his clay (7)______ becomes his permanent mark. The values and standards of (8)______ which will determine his life as a man (9)______ in childhood itself. There may be certain (10)______ of course. A bright morning may end in a storm!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 8.
Option 1: attitude
Option 2: manipulation
Option 3: conduct
Option 4: tactics
Correct Answer: conduct
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Conduct means the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation. It helps convey the intended meaning that the values received in childhood will determine the manner in which the person will
Question : Identify the sentence that contains no spelling errors.
Option 1: Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendus offer by a company to work in collaboration with internet personel.
Option 2: Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendous offer by a company to work in collaboration with internet personnel.
Option 3: Manisha got overwellmed by the tremendous offer by a company to work in collaborasion with internet personnel.
Option 4: Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendous offer by a company to work in collaborasion with internet personnal.
Correct Answer: Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendous offer by a company to work in collaboration with internet personnel.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The sentence that contains no spelling errors is: "Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendous offer by a company to work in
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Canvas 2. Candidly 3. Canteen 4. Canopy 5. Cannibal 6. Cancer
Option 1: 6, 5, 2, 4, 3, 1
Option 2: 6, 2, 5, 4, 3, 1
Option 3: 6, 2, 5, 3, 4, 1
Option 4: 5, 2, 6, 4, 1, 3
Correct Answer: 6, 2, 5, 4, 3, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Canvas 2. Candidly 3. Canteen 4. Canopy 5. Cannibal 6. Cancer
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter C, let's move on to the next letter.
Question : Which one of the following is the greatest circle ?
Option 1: Arctic circle
Option 2: Equator
Option 3: Tropic of cancer
Option 4: Tropic of capricorn
Correct Answer: Equator
Solution : The correct answer is Equator.
Equator or 0 degree latitude is the biggest circle on the earth. It divides earth into nothern and southern hemisphere. It passes through 13 countries- Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Question : Which of the following festivals is organised by the Government of Karnataka, usually in January, to celebrate the grandeur of temples at a UNESCO heritage site?
Option 1: Kambala Festival
Option 2: Pattadakal Dance Festival
Option 3: Karaga Festival
Option 4: Hoysala Festival
Correct Answer: Pattadakal Dance Festival
Solution : The correct answer is the Pattadakal Dance Festival.
The Pattadakal Dance Celebration is a celebration organised by the Government of Karnataka in January to highlight the magnificence of temples at a UNESCO heritage site. The Pattadakal Dance Festival is a three-day event
Question : The radius of two circles is 3 cm and 4 cm. The distance between the centres of the circles is 10 cm. What is the ratio of the length of the direct common tangent to the length of the transverse common tangent?
Option 1: $\sqrt{51}:\sqrt{68}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{33}:\sqrt{17}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{66}:\sqrt{51}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{28}:\sqrt{17}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{33}:\sqrt{17}$
Solution : The length of the transverse common tangent, $=\sqrt{d^2 - (r_1 + r_2)^2}$, where $d$ is distance between centres and $r_1, r_2$ are radii of two circles. $=\sqrt{10^2 - (3 + 4)^2}=\sqrt{100 - 49}=\sqrt{51}\;\mathrm{cm}$ The length of the direct common tangent, $=\sqrt{d^2 - (r_1 - r_2)^2}$
Question : A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers a 10% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs.) if the cost price is Rs. 7500?
Option 1: 11800
Option 2: 12800
Option 3: 13800
Option 4: 10800
Correct Answer: 10800
Solution : Cost price = Rs. 7500 Marked price = cost price + 60% of cost price = 160% of cost price = 160% of Rs. 7500 = $\frac{160 × 7500}{100}$ = 160 × 75 = Rs. 12000 Discount = 10% of marked price = 10% of
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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1)_____ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2)_______ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets, and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3)______ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens, and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity, and (4)________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state, or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5)_________ democratic values and promoting the public good. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: technical
Option 2: problem-solving
Option 3: interpersonal
Option 4: accounting
Correct Answer: problem-solving
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In the context of the sentence, "problem-solving" is an important skill for effectively completing a task for civil servants.
The correct statement is: "In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of
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