Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The volume of a hemisphere is $2425 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~cm}^3$. Find its radius. $\left(\right.$ Take $\left.\pi=\frac{22}{7}\right)$
Option 1: 12 cm
Option 2: 10 cm
Option 3: 10.5 cm
Option 4: 9.5 cm
Correct Answer: 10.5 cm
Solution : The volume of hemisphere = $2425 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~cm}^3$ Volume of Hemisphere = $\frac{2}{3} × \pi r^3$ ⇒ $\frac{2}{3} × \frac{22}{7} × r^3 = \frac{4851}{2} \mathrm{~cm}^3$ ⇒ $r^3 = 1157.63$ ⇒ $r = 10.5$ cm $\therefore$ The correct answer is 10.5 cm. Hence, the correct
Question : If $α$ is an acute angle, $\tan (4α − 50°) = \cot (50° − α)$, then find the value of $α$ (in degrees).
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 90
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : $\tan (4α − 50°)$ = $\cot (50° − α)$ = $\tan(90°–(50° − α))$ ⇒ $\tan (4α − 50°)$ = $\tan(90°–(50° − α))$ ⇒ $(4α − 50°) = 90°–(50° − α)$ ⇒ $4α − 50° = 40°+α$ ⇒ $3α = 90°$ ⇒ $α = 30°$ Hence,
Question : If $\left(x+\frac{1}{x}\right)=5 \sqrt{2}$, then what is the value of $\left(x^4+x^{-4}\right)$?
Option 1: 2542
Option 2: 2650
Option 3: 2452
Option 4: 2302
Correct Answer: 2302
Solution : Given: $\left(x+\frac{1}{x}\right)=5 \sqrt{2}$ Squaring both sides, we get, ⇒ $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=(5 \sqrt{2})^2$ ⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2=50$ ⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=48$ Again squaring both sides, we get: ⇒ $(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^2=48^2$ ⇒ $x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}+2=2304$ $\therefore x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}=2302$ Hence, the correct answer is 2302.
Question : The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as
Option 1: Rigveda
Option 2: Yajurveda
Option 3: Samaveda
Option 4: Atharvaveda
Correct Answer: Yajurveda
Solution : The correct answer is Yajurveda.
The Yajurveda is a detailed manual on how to carry out religious rites and ceremonies properly. The Yajurveda is the Veda of prose mantras; its name is derived from yajus, which means prose mantra, and veda, which means knowledge.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure, when the mirror is placed at AB as shown below.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : If $\sin A=-\frac{3}{5}, A$ lies in III quadrant, the value of $\sec A$ is:
Option 1: $-\frac{4}{5}$
Option 2: $-\frac{5}{4}$
Option 3: $-\frac{3}{4}$
Option 4: $\frac{3}{4}$
Correct Answer: $-\frac{5}{4}$
Solution : $\sin A=-\frac{3}{5}$ So, $\cos A = \sqrt{1-\sin^2 A}$ ⇒ $\cos A= \sqrt{1-(\frac{3}{5})^2}$ ⇒ $\cos A = \sqrt\frac{16}{25}$ $\therefore\cos A= \pm \frac{4}{5}$ Since it is 3rd quadrant, $\cos A = -\frac{4}{5}$ $\therefore\sec A = -\frac{5}{4}$ Hence, the correct answer is $-\frac{5}{4}$.
Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Solution : In the given figures, as we move from one to another, the number of triangles in each box increases by 1. Therefore, the next box will have 5 triangles. So, the next box in the series will be –
Hence, the second option is correct.
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".
The revolt of 1857 happened (during the rein of) bahadur shah zafar.
(1) in the rein off
(2) in the reign of
(3) during the reign of
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The correct form should be "during the reign of", where "reign" is the appropriate term to refer to the period of Bahadur Shah Zafar's rule.
So, the correct sentence would be: "The revolt of 1857
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in the English dictionary. 1. Breakdown 2. Brevity 3. Breathe 4. Breeding 5. Breeze 6. Breakfast
Option 1: 1, 3, 6, 4, 5, 2
Option 2: 1, 6, 3, 4, 5, 2
Option 3: 1, 3, 6, 5, 4, 2
Option 4: 1, 6, 3, 5, 4, 2
Correct Answer: 1, 6, 3, 4, 5, 2
Solution : Given: 1. Breakdown 2. Brevity 3. Breathe 4. Breeding 5. Breeze 6. Breakfast
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter B, move on to the next letter. Step
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The police will regard it as an accident ______ any evidence to the contrary is found.
Option 1: still
Option 2: whenever
Option 3: otherwise
Option 4: unless
Correct Answer: unless
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
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