Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Triangle ABC and DEF are similar. If AB = 92 cm, BC = 48 cm, AC =120 cm, and the length of the smallest side of triangle DEF is 200 cm, then find the length of the longest side of triangle DEF.
Option 1: 400 cm
Option 2: 225 cm
Option 3: 350 cm
Option 4: 500 cm
Correct Answer: 500 cm
Solution : Given $\triangle$ABC ~ $\triangle$DEF, ⇒ $\frac{AB}{DE} = \frac{BC}{EF} = \frac{AC}{DF}$ ⇒ $\frac{BC}{EF} = \frac{AC}{DF}$ ⇒ $\frac{48}{200} = \frac{120}{DF}$ ⇒ $DF = \frac{200 \times 120}{48}$ ⇒ $DF = 500$ cm So, the length of the longest side of triangle DEF is 500 cm. Hence, the
Question : Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select the option that rectifies the error.
In research done by an online publecation it was found that the most popular password is 123456!
Option 1: publication
Option 2: password
Option 3: research
Option 4: popular
Correct Answer: publication
Solution : The first option is correct.
The word publecation in the given sentence contains a spelling error. The correct spelling is publication, which signifies the act of printing a book, magazine, etc. and making it available to the public.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "In research
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The committee will ________________ a survey on the government schemes.
Option 1: conduct
Option 2: fight
Option 3: hold
Option 4: originate
Correct Answer: conduct
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the context of the sentence, the committee is likely to carry out or organise a survey on the government schemes. Conduct is the correct term to use in this context, as it means to organise or
Question : Directions: From the given options, which answer figure can be formed by folding the figure given in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In a 3D view of dice, 1. Each face out of the three faces in the 3D view should be from all the pairs. 2. Two opposite faces cannot appear adjacently in the 3D view of a folded cube figure. So, the opposite pairs of faces
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? CXW, EVU, GTS, IRQ, ?
Option 1: NOL
Option 2: ONM
Option 3: MNO
Option 4: KPO
Correct Answer: KPO
Solution : Given: CXW, EVU, GTS, IRQ, ?
In the above-given series, add 2 to the place value of the first letter and subtract 2 from the place value of the second and third letters of the previous term to obtain the next term. CXW→C + 2
Question : Directions: Three of the following letter clusters are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which letter cluster does not belong to that group?
Option 1: UCF
Option 2: ZXA
Option 3: NJM
Option 4: HDX
Correct Answer: HDX
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: UCF; U, and F are opposite pairs, and C + 3 = F Second option: ZXA; Z, and A are opposite pairs, and X + 3 = A Third option: NJM; N, and M are opposite pairs, and
Question : Which of the following sports was initially known as Poona?
Option 1: Badminton
Option 2: Baseball
Option 3: Volleyball
Option 4: Kho-Kho
Correct Answer: Badminton
Solution : The correct option is Badminton.
The sport initially known as "Poona" is badminton. The game was named after the Indian city of Pune, which was formerly known as Poona.
Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party - and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4)_________ read and she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end. However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________right out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter. “But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2
Option 1: before
Option 2: already
Option 3: once
Option 4: earlier
Correct Answer: already
Solution : The second option is correct.
Let''s look at the meaning of the given words:
Question : The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. The division was usually based on temperature, which allows for different vegetation growth. Q. Köppen’s map used different colours and shades to represent the different climate zones of the world. R. Wladimir Köppen developed a climate classification system at the end of the 19th century. S. The system divides the world into five climate zones.
Option 1: RSPQ
Option 2: SPQR
Option 3: QPSR
Option 4: RPQS
Correct Answer: RSPQ
Solution : The correct choice is the first option: RSPQ.
Explanation:
Question : Directions: After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in the Fifth position? 1. Devotional 2. Devolution 3. Devotement 4. Devocalize 5. Devoutness
Option 1: Devotement
Option 2: Devocalize
Option 3: Devoutness
Option 4: Devotional
Correct Answer: Devoutness
Solution : Given: 1. Devotional 2. Devolution 3. Devotement 4. Devocalize 5. Devoutness
Step 1: Compare the first, second, third, and fourth letters of each word. Since all the words have the same letters D, e, v, and o, so move on to
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