SRCC GBO Sample Paper 2026

Statement A: Many students performed poorly in the final exams despite preparing hard.

Statement B: There was a sudden increase in the difficulty level of the exams this year.

Statement B is cause and Statement A is effect. The sudden increase in the difficulty level of the exams led to the poor performance of many students.

The numbers of the series are following a pattern of $$\left(2k\ +\ 1\right)^2\times\ 3$$

First term of the series is $$=\ \left(2\times1\ +\ 1\right)^2\times\ 3\ =\ 3^2\times\ 3\ =\ 27$$

Second term of the series is $$=\ \left(2\times2\ +\ 1\right)^2\times\ 3\ =\ 5^2\times\ 3\ =\ 75$$

Third term of the series is $$=\ \left(2\times3\ +\ 1\right)^2\times\ 3\ =\ 7^2\times\ 3\ =\ 147$$

Fourth term of the series is $$=\ \left(2\times4\ +\ 1\right)^2\times\ 3\ =\ 9^2\times\ 3\ =\ 243$$

Fifth term of the series is $$=\ \left(2\times5\ +\ 1\right)^2\times\ 3\ =\ 11^2\times\ 3\ =\ 363$$

Sisth term of the series is $$=\ \left(2\times6\ +\ 1\right)^2\times\ 3\ =\ 13^2\times\ 3\ =\ 507$$

So, the odd term of the series is 369, as it should have been 363.

The correct answer is option C.

The diagram looks like below according to the question,

So, the distance between the starting and the finishing point is obtained using the Pythagoras theorem and is obtained as,

Distance $$=\ \sqrt{\ 12^2\ +\ 5^2}\ =\ \sqrt{\ 144\ +\ 25}\ =\ 13\ km$$

Raju is facing the North direction at the end.

The correct answer is Option C.

We see the following mathematical operations at each step:

Input = x

Step 1: Calculating the value of x(x + 1)

Step 2: Adding half of the above outcome to it, which is $$x\ (x+1)\ +\ \dfrac{x\ \left(x\ +\ 1\right)}{2}\ =\ \dfrac{3}{2}x\ \left(x\ +\ 1\right)$$

Step 3: Multiplying the outcome of the previous step with 5 and removing 10, which is $$\ \dfrac{15}{2}x\ \left(x\ +\ 1\right)-\ 10$$

Step 4: Multiplying the outcome of the previous step with $$\dfrac{2}{5}$$, which is $$\ 3x\ \left(x\ +\ 1\right)-\ 4$$

Step 5: Dividing the previous term by 2 and square the term which is $$\left(\dfrac{3x\ \left(x\ +\ 1\right)}{2}-\ 2\right)^{^2}$$

The input given is 7 and the output can be calculated as,

$$\ Output\ =\left(\dfrac{3\times\ 7\ \times\ 8}{2}-\ 2\right)^{^2}\ =\ 82^2\ =\ 6724\ $$

The correct answer is option A.

Given that the average price of three items is 150. So, the sum of the prices of the three items is 150 * 3 = 450.

We are given the cost of the lowest price item as 140. So, the sum of prices of the other two items can be given as 450 - 140 = 310.

Statement 1:

It is given that both the prices are greater than the average price. So, the prices of items can be anything from (151, 159) to (155, 155) as we are given that both the prices are greater than 150 and the sum of them has to be 310. We can see that in one case (155, 155), the highest price is not greater than 155, and in all the other cases, the highest price is greater than 155. So, we cannot determine whether the highest price is greater than 155 or not using this statement alone.

Statement 2:

It is given that the prices of the other two items are not equal. So, the prices of items can be anything from (141, 169) to (154, 156) as we are given that both the prices are not equal and the sum of them has to be 310. We can see that in all the cases, the highest price is greater than 155. So, we can determine that the highest price is greater than 155 if both prices are not equal.

Statement 2 alone is sufficient to answer the question, while Statement 1 alone is not. 

The correct answer is option B.

Argument I: This is a valid argument. Having a doctorate often involves training in research methodologies, which is a key component of contributing to academic innovation. This point can be used to make a case for why holding a doctorate could be valuable. 

Argument II: This argument is also valid, as it highlights the potential downside of requiring a doctorate degree. Practical experience and teaching skills can be equally valuable, and such a requirement may limit the pool of capable candidates.

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

Course of Action I: This course of action logically follows. A specialized task force can proactively tackle the issue of cybercrimes by monitoring, investigating, and addressing these offenses.

Course of Action II: This course of action also follows. Educating citizens on cybersecurity and encouraging safer practices can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to cybercrimes.

Course of Action III: This course of action does not logically follow. Restricting internet access is extreme and counterproductive, as it impacts legitimate usage and stifles the growth of digital literacy and innovation.

Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.

Statement I: This indicates a trend where more people are unable to find jobs, possibly due to economic stagnation, automation, or other structural issues.

Statement II: This reflects an effort by the government to address unemployment or a lack of employable skills among the workforce.

Statement I directly aligns as the cause for Statement II. Governments typically respond to increasing unemployment rates by introducing or expanding programs aimed at improving employability. This sequence establishes a logical cause-and-effect relationship,p making Option C the correct answer.

Option A: Incorrect because skill development programs (Statement II) do not cause rising unemployment (Statement I). The relationship here works in the opposite direction.

Option B: While it's possible that rising unemployment (Statement I) and skill development programs (Statement II) may cause their own respective outcomes, this option does not align with the relationship between the two statements in this context.

Option D: Unlikely because no single overarching cause (like economic stagnation or automation) is explicitly mentioned to tie both statements together.

Conclusion I: The statement specifies that higher employee productivity influenced the decision, but it does not claim it was the only factor. The word "solely" is overly restrictive and is not supported by the statement. Conclusion I does not follow.

Conclusion II: The statement mentions increased productivity (a benefit to the employer) but does not explicitly discuss benefits for employees. Conclusion II does not strictly follow.

Conclusion III: The statement mentions that the company conducted surveys, which likely captured employee preferences, before making its decision. This indicates that the company likely values and incorporates employee feedback into its decision-making process. Conclusion III follows.

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

Conclusion I: This conclusion does not logically follow. While the study suggests that digital platforms can enhance performance, it does not imply that traditional methods should be completely replaced. A balanced approach might be more effective.

Conclusion II: This conclusion logically follows. The study highlights the benefits of digital platforms, and combining them with traditional methods could provide a more comprehensive learning experience.

Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.