Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If $x-\frac{1}{x}=1$, then what is the value of $\left (\frac{1}{x-1}-\frac{1}{x+1}+\frac{1}{x^{2}+1}-\frac{1}{x^{2}-1} \right)\;$?
Option 1: $\pm \sqrt{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{2}{5}$
Option 3: $\pm\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
Option 4: $\pm\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$
Correct Answer: $\pm\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
Solution : Given: $x-\frac{1}{x}=1$ $⇒x^{2}-1=x$ $⇒x^{2}+1=x+2$ $\left (\frac{1}{x-1}-\frac{1}{x+1}+\frac{1}{x^{2}+1}-\frac{1}{x^{2}-1} \right)$ $=(\frac{2}{x^{2}-1}+\frac{1}{x^{2}+1}-\frac{1}{x^{2}-1})$ $=(\frac{1}{x^{2}-1}+\frac{1}{x^{2}+1})$ $=(\frac{2x^{2}}{(x^{2}-1)(x^{2}+1)})$ Using $x^{2}-1=x$ and $x^{2}+1=x+2$, we get, $=(\frac{2x^{2}}{(x)(x+2)})$ $=\frac{2x}{x+2}$ Solving $x^{2}-x-1=0$, we get $x=\frac{1\pm\sqrt{5}}{2}$ So, $x+2=\frac{5\pm\sqrt{5}}{2}$ When $x=\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}$, $\frac{2x}{x+2}=\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$ When $x=\frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2}$, $\frac{2x}{x+2}=-\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\pm\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$.
Question : C++ is _____________.
Option 1: an operating system
Option 2: a programming language
Option 3: a software
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: a programming language
Solution : Correct Answer is - a programming language.
Danish computer scientist Bjarne Stroustrup developed the general-purpose programming language C++ for the development of software. This language is object-oriented. In other words, it places more emphasis on using object data fields with distinctive attributes than
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
25 : 625 :: 35 : ?
Option 1: 875
Option 2: 635
Option 3: 1575
Option 4: 1205
Correct Answer: 875
Solution : Given:
Like, 25 × 25 = 625; 25 is multiplied by 25 to get the second number.
Similarly, 35 × 25 = 875; 35 is multiplied by 25 to get the second number.
Hence, the first option is
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark(?) in the following figure series.
Solution : According to the given figure series, in every alternate box, the geometrical figures/ numbers/ letters shift their position following the below patterns – 1. From Box 1 to Box 2 – Top left ⇔ Bottom left; Bottom right ⇔ Top right; Centre-left→Centre of the box→Centre-right→Centre-left; Top
Question : Directions: Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing 5.
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : According to the dice rule, if two or three positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations, then out of those two common faces the faces that are not common are opposite to each other. In Figures 1
Question : $\triangle \mathrm{PQR}$ is an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. $\mathrm{S}$ is any point on the arc $\mathrm{QR}$. Find the measure of $\angle \mathrm{PSQ}$.
Option 1: $30^{\circ}$
Option 2: $60^{\circ}$
Option 3: $90^{\circ}$
Option 4: $45^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $60^{\circ}$
Solution : Since $\triangle PQR$ is an equilateral triangle, $\angle PQR = \angle QRP = \angle RPQ = 60°$ Angles subtended by a chord on the same side of a circle are equal. Here, $\angle QRP$ and $\angle PSQ$ are angles subtended on the circle by chord
Question : Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Father said, “On the news tonight they mentioned a possibility of a power strike.”
Option 1: Father said that on the news that night, they had mentioned a possibility of a power strike.”
Option 2: Father wondered why on the news tonight they mentioned a possibility of a power strike.
Option 3: Father asked if on the news that night they had mentioned a possibility of a power strike.
Option 4: Father said that on the news tonight they mentioned a possibility of a power strike.
Correct Answer: Father said that on the news that night, they had mentioned a possibility of a power strike.”
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A place where coins, medals, or tokens are made.
Option 1: Hutch
Option 2: Hangar
Option 3: Mint
Option 4: Monastery
Correct Answer: Mint
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
A mint is a place where coins, medals, or tokens are manufactured.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Hutch: It refers to a cage or coop for small animals, such as rabbits.
Hangar: It refers
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. The man played the flute and led all the mouse out of the town.
Option 1: all the mouse
Option 2: the flute and led
Option 3: out of the town
Option 4: The man played
Correct Answer: all the mouse
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The error in the sentence lies in the incorrect use of the word "mouse". When referring to more than one mouse, the plural form should be used, which is "mice". The
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