Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Padma Bhushan awardee Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam was a renowned guru for which of the following classical dance forms?
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Kathak
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Kuchipudi
Correct Answer: Kuchipudi
Solution : The correct option is Kuchipudi.
Padma Bhushan awardee Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam was a renowned guru for the classical dance form of Kuchipudi. He was a highly influential figure in the world of Kuchipudi and made significant contributions to the promotion and development of this
Question : Select the most appropriate option for the given group of words. A mass of snow, ice and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.
Option 1: Blizzard
Option 2: Glacier
Option 3: Avalanche
Option 4: Typhoon
Correct Answer: Avalanche
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
An avalanche refers to a sudden and rapid flow of snow, ice, and rocks down a mountainside. It typically occurs due to various factors like snow accumulation, temperature changes, or disturbances, posing a significant danger to anyone in
Question : With which instrument was Ustad Sultan Khan associated?
Option 1: Sitar
Option 2: Sarod
Option 3: Tabla
Option 4: Sarangi
Correct Answer: Sarangi
Solution : The correct option is Sarangi.
Ustad Sultan Khan is associated with the sarangi, a traditional Indian string instrument.
The name "sarangi" is derived from two Persian words: "sara," meaning "three," and "angi," meaning "strung." Other personalities related to the instrument are Ram Narayan, Sabri
Question : The table given below shows the number of toys manufactured by five factories.
The number of toys manufactured by F2 is what percentage of the number of toys manufactured by F4?
Option 1: 200%
Option 2: 100%
Option 3: 300%
Option 4: 50%
Correct Answer: 300%
Solution : Number of toys manufactured by F2 = 450 Number of toys manufactured by F4 = 150 $\therefore$ Required percentage $=\frac{\text{Number of toys manufactured by F2}}{\text{Number of toys manufactured by F4}}\times 100=\frac{450}{150}\times 100=300\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 300%.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Fierce
Option 1: Fanatic
Option 2: Aggressive
Option 3: Fraud
Option 4: Gentle
Correct Answer: Aggressive
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Fierce is an adjective that describes something intense and having a violent nature. The most appropriate synonym for fierce is aggressive, which means a strong and powerful quality.
The meanings of the other options are:
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I am been working here for the past ten years.
Option 1: have been working here
Option 2: is been working here
Option 3: was been working here
Option 4: had been working here
Correct Answer: have been working here
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
The most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is: I have been working here for the past ten years.
Explanation:
The correct form of the sentence should
Question : If $\mathrm{A}=0.3 \overline{12}, \mathrm{~B}=0.4 \overline{15}$ and $\mathrm{C}=0.30 \overline{9}$, then what is the value of $A + B + C$?
Option 1: $\frac{1141}{1100}$
Option 2: $\frac{1097}{1100}$
Option 3: $\frac{1211}{1100}$
Option 4: $\frac{1043}{1100}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1141}{1100}$
Solution : Given: $\mathrm{A}=0.3 \overline{12}, \mathrm{~B}=0.4 \overline{15}$ and $\mathrm{C}=0.30 \overline{9}$. Let $xyz$ be a three-digit number after the decimal. Then, if the first two digits of the calculation have a bar i.e. $0.x\overline{yz}=\frac{xyz–x}{990}$. Also, if there is a bar on just one digit i.e. $0.xy\overline{z}=\frac{xyz–xy}{900}$. $\mathrm{A}=0.3 \overline{12}$
Question : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The researchers P. decision centres called the orbitofrontal Q. analysed the electrical activity recorded R. cortex and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex S. from neurons in two of the brain's
Option 1: QSPR
Option 2: RSPQ
Option 3: RPQS
Option 4: PQSR
Correct Answer: QSPR
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: The sentence begins by stating that the researchers (Q) analysed the electrical activity recorded (S) from neurons in two of the brain's centers—specifically, the orbitofrontal cortex and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (P). This order sets the
Question : The value of $\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8\sqrt{7+4\sqrt{3}}}}$ is:
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 4
Option 3: $\pm 2$
Option 4: –2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8\sqrt{7+4\sqrt{3}}}}$ $=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8\sqrt{(\sqrt{3})^{2}+2^{2}+2×2\sqrt{3}}}}$ $=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3+8\sqrt{{3}}+16}}$ $=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{(\sqrt{3})^{2}+4^{2}+2×4×\sqrt{3}}}$ $=\sqrt{–\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3}+4}$ $=\sqrt{4}$ $ =2$ Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, CASIO is written as 3119915. How is CITIZEN written in that code language?
Option 1: 295629134
Option 2: 3192295614
Option 3: 3912659214
Option 4: 3920926514
Correct Answer: 3920926514
Solution : Given: CASIO is written as 3119915.
The position value of the letters of CASIO –
Thus, CASIO is coded as 3119915. Similarly, follow the same pattern for CITIZEN – Position value of
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