Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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.) Hands : Mittens :: Feet : ?
Option 1: Shrug
Option 2: Scarf
Option 3: Socks
Option 4: Jacket
Correct Answer: Socks
Solution : Given: Hands : Mittens :: Feet : ?
Like, Mittens are a type of glove that is used to wear on hands to protect them from things such as cold and rough surfaces. Similarly, Socks are worn on the feet to protect and keep them
Question : Which of the following hill stations do not experience snowfall in winter?
Option 1: Ooty
Option 2: Nainital
Option 3: Shimla
Option 4: Srinagar
Correct Answer: Ooty
Solution : The correct answer is Ooty.
Ooty hill station does not experience snowfall in winter because it is present in southern India, and the mountains of the hill station are at lower altitudes. Southern India has no snowfall because it is near the equator and
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. I like____ in the sun.
Option 1: laying
Option 2: lay
Option 3: lie
Option 4: lying
Correct Answer: lying
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
"Lying" is the present participle form of the verb "lie." In this context, "lying" refers to the action of reclining or resting in a horizontal position, which fits well with the idea of enjoying the sun.
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Question : In a triangle ${ABC}, {D}$ is a point on ${BC}$ such that $\frac{A B}{A C}=\frac{B D}{D C}$. If $\angle B=68^{\circ}$ and $\angle C=52^{\circ}$, then measure of $\angle B A D$ is equal to:
Option 1: $50^{\circ}$
Option 2: $40^{\circ}$
Option 3: $60^{\circ}$
Option 4: $30^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $30^{\circ}$
Solution : Given: In a triangle ${ABC}, {D}$ is a point on ${BC}$ such that $\frac{A B}{A C}=\frac{B D}{D C}$. The angle bisector theorem states that an angle bisector of a triangle divides the opposite side into two segments that are proportional to the other two sides
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Everyone in the family ______ been questioned about the theft.
Option 1: is
Option 2: are
Option 3: has
Option 4: have
Correct Answer: has
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Has is the correct singular form of the present tense of the verb that should be used in the sentence. It helps convey the intended meaning that everybody was interrogated about the theft.
Therefore, the complete sentence
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Connote
Option 1: Comment
Option 2: Criticise
Option 3: Care
Option 4: Convey
Correct Answer: Convey
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
Comment: This means to express an opinion or provide remarks on a particular subject or situation.
Criticise: This means to analyse and evaluate, often disapprovingly, the qualities or faults of something or someone.
Care
Question : In the given figure, two identical circles of radius 4 cm touch each other. A and B are the centres of the two circles. If RQ is tangent to the circle, then what is the length (in cm) of RQ?
Option 1: $3\sqrt{3}$
Option 2: $2\sqrt{6}$
Option 3: $4\sqrt{2}$
Option 4: $6\sqrt{2}$
Correct Answer: $4\sqrt{2}$
Solution :
Let RQ = RN = $x$ (because the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal) and $\angle QPR=\theta$ Construction: Draw a line from A to S, such that AS $\perp$ RP (tangent at any point of a circle is
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Fairies, Mythical creatures, Unicorns
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Both fairies and unicorns are mythical creatures. So, the circles representing Fairies and Unicorns will lie inside the circle representing Mythical creatures. But, fairies and unicorns are not related to each other in any way. Therefore, their circles will not overlap. The Venn diagram is –
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
23 : 13 :: 54 : ?
Option 1: 40
Option 2: 41
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 39
Correct Answer: 44
Solution : Given:
In the first pair, 23 – 13 = 10
Similarly, in the second pair, same pattern is observed when 44 is subtracted from 54, i.e. 54 – 44 = 10
Hence, third option is correct.
Question : An 11-digit number 7823326867X is divisible by 18. What is the value of X?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: 7823326867X is divisible by 18. So, it is divisible by 2 and 9 as well. For it to be divisible by 2, X can be 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Sum of digits = 52 + X For it to be divisible by 9,
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