Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Three numbers are in the ratio $\frac{1}{2}: \frac{2}{3}: \frac{3}{4}$. If the difference between the greatest number and the smallest number is 33, then the HCF of the three numbers is:
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 13
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : Let the three numbers as $x$, $y$, and $z$. Given that the numbers are in the ratio $⇒\frac{1}{2} : \frac{2}{3} : \frac{3}{4}$. $x : y : z = \frac{1}{2} : \frac{2}{3} : \frac{3}{4}$ Multiply all the ratios by the least common multiple (LCM) of 2,
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Ramu (never) makes at least a century each time he plays cricket.
(1) seldom
(2) forever
(3) always
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
"Always" is the most suitable option to convey the idea that Ramu consistently achieves at least a century each time he plays cricket. "Always" means all the time or consistently, which aligns with the meaning intended
Question : P and Q together can complete a piece of work in 6 days. If P can alone complete the work in 18 days, the number of days required for Q to finish the work is:
Option 1: 10 days
Option 2: 8 days
Option 3: 11 days
Option 4: 9 days
Correct Answer: 9 days
Solution : P and Q together can complete a task in 6 days. P can alone complete the work in 18 days. Work done by P in 1 day = $ \frac{1}{18}$ $\therefore$ Work done by Q in 1 day = $\frac{1}{6} – \frac{1}{18}= \frac{3 –
Question : The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad as of 2017 is ___________.
Option 1:
21 years
Option 2:
25 years
Option 3:
30 years
Option 4: 35 years
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is 30 years.
The minimum age requirement for membership in the Vidhan Parishadas of 2017 is 30 years. This is outlined in Article 173 of the Constitution of India. Following the bicameral state legislature, six states have Vidhan Parishad: Uttar Pradesh,
Question : Which of the following trees shed their leaves once a year?
Option 1: Deciduous trees
Option 2: Coniferous trees
Option 3: Evergreen trees
Option 4: Both deciduous and coniferous trees
Correct Answer: Deciduous trees
Solution : The correct option is Deciduous trees.
Deciduous trees are those that shed their leaves each year. During specific seasons, like temperate deciduous forests in the autumn or winter season, these trees go through a natural process of leaf abscission. As the days become
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The manager / took him / at task / for his negligence.
Option 1: for his negligence
Option 2: The manager
Option 3: at task
Option 4: took him
Correct Answer: at task
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The phrase at task should be replaced with to task to form the correct idiom, took him to task, which is used to indicate that someone is being reprimanded or held accountable for something. This
Question : The Battle of Plassey was fought in year
Option 1: 1775
Option 2: 1757
Option 3: 1761
Option 4: 1576
Correct Answer: 1757
Solution : The correct answer is 1757.
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between East India company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaula. In this war Mir Jafar defected to East India company which led to the defeat of Sirajuddaula. This
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.) Anklet : Ankle :: Bracelet : ?
Option 1: Ear
Option 2: Wrist
Option 3: Waist
Option 4: Neck
Correct Answer: Wrist
Solution : Given: Anklet : Ankle :: Bracelet : ?
Like, an anklet is worn around the ankle. Similarly, a bracelet is worn around the wrist.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is
Option 1: to make it pest-resistant
Option 2: to improve its taste and nutritive value
Option 3: to make it drought-resistant
Option 4: to make its shelf life longer
Correct Answer: to make it pest-resistant
Solution : The correct option is to make it pest-resistant.
BT brinjal is a variety of brinjal that has been genetically modified to express a protein derived from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (BT). This protein functions as a natural pesticide, protecting the plant from
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 62 * 11 * 42 * 6 * 18 * 21 * 7
Option 1: +, –, =, ×, –, ÷
Option 2: =, ×, ÷, –, +, ÷
Option 3: –, +, =, ×, –, +
Option 4: +, –, ÷, =, ×, +
Correct Answer: =, ×, ÷, –, +, ÷
Solution : Given: 62 * 11 * 42 * 6 * 18 * 21 * 7
Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equations one by one using BODMAS. Let's check the given options – First option: +, –, =,
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