Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States express their commitment to protect the planet from degradation and take urgent action on climate change.
Option 1: pollution
Option 2: hazard
Option 3: degeneration
Option 4: approval
Correct Answer: degeneration
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The word "degeneration" is a suitable synonym for "degradation" in this context because both terms convey a similar idea of a decline or deterioration in the quality or condition of something. In the sentence, "degradation" is used to
Question : A can do the same work in 8 days, B can do the same work in 10 days, and C can do the same work in 12 days. If all three of them do the same work together and they are paid Rs. 7400, what is the share (in Rs.) of B?
Option 1: 2600
Option 2: 3000
Option 3: 2400
Option 4: 2000
Correct Answer: 2400
Solution : Let total work to be done = LCM (8, 10, 12) = 120 units A can do the work in 8 days. ⇒ A's efficiency = $\frac{120}{8} = 15$ units/day Similarly, B's efficiency = $\frac{120}{10} = 12$ units/day and C's efficiency = $\frac{120}{12} = 10$
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. ACEG : ZXVT :: IKMO : ?
Option 1: MNOP
Option 2: PQRS
Option 3: RPNL
Option 4: LNPR
Correct Answer: RPNL
Solution : Given: ACEG : ZXVT :: IKMO : ?
The pattern followed here is each letter is coded as its opposite letter – Like, ACEG = A→Z; C→X; E→V; G→T Thus, ACEG is coded as ZXVT. Similarly, follow the same pattern for IKMO – I→R; K→P;
Question : The disease that has been eradicated from the world is :
Option 1: Leprosy
Option 2: Poliomyelitis
Option 3: Chicken pox
Option 4: Small pox
Correct Answer: Small pox
Solution : The correct option is - small pox.
When smallpox was declared eradicated by the WHO in 1980, it became the first infectious illness to achieve this status. This highly contagious sickness is caused by the variola virus. The smallpox vaccine, created by Edward Jenner
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : The figure can be labeled as shown below –
There are 11 triangles in the above figure. They are ABC, AGB, AGC, DBF, DFG, DBG, GEH, HEC, GEC, ADG, AEG.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
We have made progress in our development journey, and people came out in large numbers to vote for development.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The phrase will come follow the simple future tense rule, as the successful result of the election is hoped for in the future. The sentence refers to the expectation that people will come out to vote for
Question : Directions: A series is given below with three terms missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. T, Q, N, K, H, E, B, Y, V, S, P, ?, ?, ?
Option 1: N, K, G
Option 2: N, K, I
Option 3: M, J, G
Option 4: M, J, H
Correct Answer: M, J, G
Solution : Given: T, Q, N, K, H, E, B, Y, V, S, P, ?, ?, ?
In the given series, subtract 3 from the place value of the previous letter to get the next letter – T – 3 = Q; Q – 3
Question : The difference between simple and compound Interest compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs. 8. The sum is:
Option 1: Rs. 10,000
Option 2: Rs. 20,000
Option 3: Rs. 5,000
Option 4: Rs. 15,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 5,000
Solution : Given: The difference between simple interest (SI) and compound interest (CI) compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs. 8. Time = 2 years Rate ($R$) = 4% per annum Let the principal be Rs.
Question : Directions: A & B means A is the wife of B; A # B means A is the father of B; A @ B means A is the son of B; A % B means A is the husband of B; A + B means A is the mother of B. If A & B # C & D @ E % F + G, then how is D related to G?
Option 1: Brother
Option 2: Father
Option 3: Son
Option 4: Son-in-law
Correct Answer: Brother
Solution : Given: A & B means A is the wife of B. A # B means A is the father of B. A @ B means A is the son of B. A % B means A is the husband of B. A + B means
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 19, 28, 39, 52, ?, 84
Option 1: 39
Option 2: 52
Option 3: 67
Option 4: 84
Correct Answer: 67
Solution : Given: 19, 28, 39, 52, ?, 84
Add consecutive odd numbers to the previous number to obtain the next number. 19 + 9 = 28; 28 + 11 = 39; 39 + 13 = 52; 52 + 15 = 67; 67 + 17 = 84
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