Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ALZ, CJV, EHR, GFN, ?
Option 1: JDJ
Option 2: IEK
Option 3: IDJ
Option 4: JEK
Correct Answer: IDJ
Solution : Given: ALZ, CJV, EHR, GFN, ?
In the given series, add 2 to the place value of the first letter, subtract 2 from the place value of the second letter, and subtract 4 from the place value of the third letter of the previous term
Question : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Thorium has P. and is part of a nuclear programme in India Q. of nuclear reactor in countries including R. been tested as a fuel in other types S. the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom,
Option 1: RQSP
Option 2: RPQS
Option 3: PSQR
Option 4: SPQR
Correct Answer: RQSP
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: The sentence starts by introducing the subject thorium and its usage as a fuel in various types of nuclear reactors in different countries. Firstly, it mentions that thorium has been tested as a fuel in other types
Question : What is the unit of work done?
Option 1: Watt
Option 2: Decibel
Option 3: Ampere
Option 4: Joule
Correct Answer: Joule
Solution : The correct answer is Joule.
Work is essentially nothing more than energy manifested mechanically. W is used to represent it. The joule is the SI unit of work (J). The work produced by the force of one Newton creating a displacement of one metre is
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: Some Z is X. Some W is Z. Conclusions: I. Some X is not W. II. Some X is not Z.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some X is not W – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between X and W.
Question : One of the following is "Labour" in economics.
Option 1: A musician performing for a benefit fund
Option 2: A painter working for his pleasure
Option 3: Reading a book as a hobby
Option 4: A mother teaching her son
Correct Answer: A musician performing for a benefit fund
Solution : The correct answer is A musician performing for a benefit fund.
In economics, a musician performing for a benefit fund is considered labour. In economics, labour refers to the physical and mental work that individuals put in to
Question : If $x+ \frac{1}{9x}=4$, then the value of $9x^2+ \frac{1}{9x^2}$ is:
Option 1: 140
Option 2: 142
Option 3: 144
Option 4: 146
Correct Answer: 142
Solution : Given: $x+ \frac{1}{9x}=4$ Multiply by 3 on both sides of the above equation, we get, ⇒ $3x+ \frac{1}{3x}=12$ Squaring both sides of the above equation, we get, ⇒ $(3x+ \frac{1}{3x})^2=12^2$ ⇒ $9x^2+ \frac{1}{9x^2}+2=144$ ⇒ $9x^2+ \frac{1}{9x^2}=144–2$ ⇒ $9x^2+ \frac{1}{9x^2}=142$ Hence, the correct answer is 142.
Question : Directions: A + B means A is the father of B; A – B means A is the mother of B; A % B means A is the brother of B; A & B means A is the son of B. If P – Q % R & S + T, then how is P related to T?
Option 1: Mother-in-law
Option 2: Sister
Option 3: Mother
Option 4: Daughter
Correct Answer: Mother
Solution : Given: A + B ⇒ A is the father of B A – B ⇒ A is the mother of B A % B ⇒ A is the brother of B A & B ⇒ A is the son of B
As per the given
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The dissidents hold a great problem in every political party.
(1) cause
(2) instil
(3) incite
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct answer is the first option because hold should be replaced with cause which means to be the reason for something to convey the intended meaning that the dissidents are responsible for the problems.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Instil
Question : What is the name of the scheme launched in 2022 for the welfare measures of the transgender community and for persons who are engaged in the act of begging?
Option 1: SMILE
Option 2: SHINE
Option 3: SHRI
Option 4: RISE
Correct Answer: SMILE
Solution : The correct option is SMILE.
The scheme launched in 2022, called SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise), includes two sub-schemes. The first addresses the welfare of the transgender community, offering medical care, education, and economic support. The second focuses on rehabilitating individuals
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No Improvement'.
The apple tree was loaded of fruit.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: loaded with
Option 3: loaded from
Option 4: laden with
Correct Answer: laden with
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
"Laden with" is a more precise and idiomatic phrase to describe a tree heavy with fruit. "Laden with" means "heavily loaded or burdened with" which perfectly conveys the idea that the apple tree is filled with fruit.
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