Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct? 1000 – 448 + 14 ÷ 15 × 2 = 998
Option 1: + and ÷
Option 2: × and ÷
Option 3: – and +
Option 4: ÷ and –
Correct Answer: + and ÷
Solution : Given: 1000 – 448 + 14 ÷ 15 × 2 = 998
Let's check the options – First option: + and ÷ The equation becomes ⇒ 1000 – 448 ÷ 14 + 15 × 2 = 998 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following 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.) (21, 33, 31) (42, 17, 26)
Option 1: (36, 14, 35)
Option 2: (46, 19, 24)
Option 3: (35, 27, 29)
Option 4: (32, 39, 20)
Correct Answer: (36, 14, 35)
Solution : Given: (21, 33, 31) (42, 17, 26)
Adding all the numbers in the set – ⇒ (21, 33, 31)→21+ 33 + 31 = 85 ⇒ (42, 17, 26)→42 + 17 + 26 = 85
Let's check the options – First option: (36, 14,
Question : Direction: In this question, some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. On the same basis find out the corrective alternative for the unsolved equation.
1 x 2 x 3 = 231
3 x 4 x 5 = 453
5 x 6 x 7 = ?
Option 1: 657
Option 2: 675
Option 3: 756
Option 4: 765
Correct Answer: 675
Solution : Here, the given equations follows a pattern in which the first number, the middle number and the last number in LHS becomes the units place digit , the hundreds place digit and the tens place digit in the answer part in RHS respectively.
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Question : In the following figure, if l || m, then find the measures of angles marked by a and b.
Option 1: a = 90$^{\circ}$ and b = 90$^{\circ}$
Option 2: a = 55$^{\circ}$ and b = 125$^{\circ}$
Option 3: a = 70$^{\circ}$ and b = 110$^{\circ}$
Option 4: a = 60$^{\circ}$ and b = 120$^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: a = 70$^{\circ}$ and b = 110$^{\circ}$
Solution : Since $l \parallel m$, ⇒ $\angle$ c = 110$^{\circ}$ (corresponding angles are equal) Also, $\angle$ a + $\angle$ c = 180$^{\circ}$ (supplementary angles) ⇒ $\angle$ a = 180$^{\circ}$ – 110$^{\circ}$ = 70$^{\circ}$ Now, $\angle$ b = $\angle$ a +
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, 17, 408) (13, 27, 1404)
Option 1: (9, 27, 245)
Option 2: (17, 28, 952)
Option 3: (5, 82, 1200)
Option 4: (4, 26, 416)
Correct Answer: (4, 26, 416)
Solution : Given: (6, 17, 408); (13, 27, 1404)
Multiply the first and the second numbers and then multiply the resultant by four to get the third number of the triad. (6, 17, 408)→6 × 17 = 102; 102 × 4 = 408 (13, 27,
Question : Find the value of the given expression. $\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\cdots \infty}}}}$
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given expression, $\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\cdots \infty}}}}$ Let us equate this with $y$ ⇒ $y=\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\sqrt{20-\cdots \infty}}}}$ ⇒ $y=\sqrt{20-y}$ Squaring both sides, ⇒ $y^2=20-y$ ⇒ $y^2+y-20=0$ ⇒ $y^2+5y-4y-20=0$ ⇒ $y(y+5)-4(y+5)=0$ ⇒ $(y+5)(y-4)=0$ ⇒ $y=-5$ and $y=4$ Hence, the correct answer is 4.
Question : The Constitution forbids the employment of children below the age of________ years for dangerous jobs like factories and mines.
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : The correct answer is 14.
The key legislation related to the employment of children in India is the "Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986" (often referred to as the Child Labour Act). This Act prohibits the employment of children below the age
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
BR _ _ NB _ O _ NB
Option 1: OWOW
Option 2: RORO
Option 3: WNWN
Option 4: OWRW
Correct Answer: OWRW
Solution : Given:
We have to check the order of the letters in the given series.
To fill the series we have to divide the series, BR _ _ / NB _ O / _ NB.
So, the series
Question : If $\tan x = –\frac{12}{5}$, where $x$ lies in the second quadrant, what is the value of $\sin x-\cot x$?
Option 1: $\frac{209}{156}$
Option 2: $\frac{169}{156}$
Option 3: $\frac{156}{209}$
Option 4: $\frac{144}{169}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{209}{156}$
Solution : In the second quadrant, $\sin x$ and $\operatorname{cosec x}$ are positive. $\tan x = –\frac{12}{5}$ $⇒\cot x=\frac{1}{\tan x}=-\frac{5}{12}$ We know, $\sec^2x -\tan^2x=1$ $⇒\sec^2x=1+(–\frac{12}{5})^2$ $⇒\sec^2x=1+\frac{144}{25}$ $⇒\sec^2x=\frac{169}{25}$ $⇒ \sec x=\frac{13}{5}$ $⇒\cos x = \frac{5}{13}$ $\therefore\sin x = \sqrt{1-\cos^2x}=\sqrt{1-\frac{25}{169}}=\frac{144}{169}=\frac{12}{13}$ $\sin x - \cot x = \frac{12}{13} – (-\frac{5}{12})
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Authentic
Option 1: Genuine
Option 2: False
Option 3: Doubtful
Option 4: Corrupt
Correct Answer: Genuine
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
In the context of the word authentic, genuine is the most appropriate synonym because it closely aligns with the meaning of authentic, which means genuine, real, or true. It refers to something that is not a
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