Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary. 1. Eyelid 2. Eyeless 3. Eyesore 4. Eyesight
Option 1: 2, 1, 4, 3
Option 2: 2, 1, 3, 4
Option 3: 4, 3, 1, 2
Option 4: 4, 2, 3, 1
Correct Answer: 2, 1, 4, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Eyelid 2. Eyeless 3. Eyesore 4. Eyesight
Step 1: Since all the words start with the same letter E, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second and third letters of each word are the same,
Question : Which of the following is called the 'Land of the Golden Pagoda'?
Option 1: Myanmar
Option 2: China
Option 3: Japan
Option 4: North Korea
Correct Answer: Myanmar
Solution : The correct answer is Myanmar.
In Mon State, Myanmar, there is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site called the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also called the Golden Rock. After the pilgrimage, devotees cover the holy rock, also known as the "golden rock", with gold leaves pasted on as
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here the pattern is as follows – 1. In the given figure, consecutive odd numbers are present diagonally. 2. The star gets shaded and non-shaded alternatively. So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : A dishonest dealer sells a product at an 11% loss on cost price but uses 22% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss?
Option 1: 14.1% loss
Option 2: 14.1% gain
Option 3: 11.4% gain
Option 4: 11.4 % loss
Correct Answer: 14.1% gain
Solution : Here cost price is denoted by CP, and the selling price is denoted by SP. Let his good contains 1 kg. Its actual weight is 22% of 1000 g = 780 g Let the CP of each gm be Re. 1. Then CP of
Question : Direction: In the given question, select the related letter from the given alternatives.
$\sqrt{A F I}=M: \sqrt{A D D}=L:: \sqrt{A B A}=?$
Option 1: I
Option 2: N
Option 3: O
Option 4: K
Correct Answer: K
Solution : Given:
The place value of A is 1, F is 6, I is 9.
So, the value of $\sqrt{A F I}$ is $\sqrt{169}$ = 13 = M.
Likewise, the place value of A is 1, D
Question : A can of water and milk mixture contains 60% milk. A part of this mixture is replaced by another mixture containing 50% milk and the percentage of milk was found to be 52%. The quantity of mixture replaced is:
Option 1: $\frac{1}{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{3}{5}$
Option 3: $\frac{4}{5}$
Option 4: $\frac{2}{5}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{4}{5}$
Solution : Given, a can of mixture of water and milk containing 60% milk. Then, a part of this mixture is replaced by another mixture containing 50% milk. The percentage of milk is found to be 52%. ⇒ The ratio of the original solution that has 60%
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Raghav had a good ______ for stage plays.
Option 1: trip
Option 2: trope
Option 3: troop
Option 4: troupe
Correct Answer: troupe
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
A troupe refers to a group of actors, especially those who work together regularly in theatre performances. In the context of stage plays, this is the most appropriate word choice, indicating Raghav's affinity for theatre and acting.
Question : 1 man and 4 women can complete a work in $\frac{65}{4}$ days, while 3 men and 4 women can complete it in $\frac{13}{2}$ days. In how many days will 13 women complete the same?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : As they are doing the same work ⇒ $M{_1}D{_1} =M{_2}D{_2}$, where $M_1$ and $M_2$ = the number of men and $D_1$ and $D_2$ = the number of days ⇒ $(M + 4W) × \frac{65}{4} = (3M + 4W) × \frac{13}{2}$ ⇒ $(M + 4W) ×
Question : Directions: If A + B means that A is the father of B, A – B means that A is the mother of B, and A × B means that A is the brother of B, then which of the following expressions shows that Q is the son of P?
Option 1: P × R – Q
Option 2: P + Q – R
Option 3: P – R × Q
Option 4: P – Q + R
Correct Answer: P – Q + R
Solution : Given: A + B means that A is the father of B. A – B means that A is the mother of B. A × B means that A is the brother of B.
Now, let's check the options – First
Question : Which one of the following rivers of Peninsular India does not join Arabian Sea ?
Option 1: Periyar
Option 2: Cauvery
Option 3: Narmada
Option 4: Tapti
Correct Answer: Cauvery
Solution : The correct option is Cauvery.
Peninsular India's Cauvery (Kaveri) River does not flow into the Arabian Sea. It runs eastward till it reaches the Bay of Bengal. It originates from the Brahmagiri Hills in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India. It is a rain-fed river
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