Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A policeman saw a thief at a distance of 400 m. The thief started running at a speed of 10 km/h and the policeman chased him at 12 km/h in the same direction. At what distance from the starting point will the policeman catch the thief?
Option 1: 2.4 km
Option 2: 3 km
Option 3: 2 km
Option 4: 2.8 km
Correct Answer: 2.4 km
Solution : As time is constant, they cover the distance according to the ratio of their respective speeds. Relative speed of the policeman = Speed of policeman – Speed of thief = (12 – 10) km/h = 2 km/h Relative distance = 400 m = 0.4
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Those four pages were torn by Jack.
Option 1: Jack tears those four pages.
Option 2: Jack tore those four pages.
Option 3: Jack tear these four pages.
Option 4: Jack tore these four pages.
Correct Answer: Jack tore those four pages.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
The structure of
Question : To earn a 12% profit, a shopkeeper sells a television for Rs. 22,400. What should be the selling price (in Rs.) of the television if he wants to double that profit?
Option 1: 24,000
Option 2: 24,800
Option 3: 24,600
Option 4: 25,000
Correct Answer: 24,800
Solution : CP = $\frac{100}{100+ \text{P}\%}\times \text{SP}$, where CP = Cost price, SP = Selling price, P = Profit ⇒ CP = $\frac{100}{100+ 12}\times 22400$ $\therefore$ CP = Rs. 20000 Now, profit is 24%. So, SP = $\frac{(100 + \text{P})}{100}\times \text{CP}$ ⇒ SP = $\frac{100+24}{100}×20000$ $\therefore$ SP
Question : Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai, the Bharatanatyam legend, was also recognised for which of the following dance forms?
Option 1: Kathak
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Kuchipudi
Option 4: Odissi
Correct Answer: Kathakali
Solution : The correct option is Kathakali.
Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai was a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and cultural icon. She made significant contributions to the field of dance and was a pioneer in promoting Indian classical dance forms. She received her training in the classical
Question : If the simple interest for 5 years is equal to 25% of the principal, then the interest will be equal to the principal after _______ years.
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given: The Simple interest for 5 years is equal to 25% of the principal. So, the simple interest becomes 25% of the principal in 5 years. Since Simple interest is directly proportional to the principal, $\therefore$ It will become 100% of the principal in $(\frac{5}{25}×100)=20$
Question : Name a reproductive strategy in which parasites take advantage of the care of other individuals of the same species or different species to raise their young.
Option 1: Brood parasitism
Option 2: Sexual parasitism
Option 3: Klepto parasitism
Option 4: Competitive parasitism
Correct Answer: Brood parasitism
Solution : The correct answer is Brood parasitism.
A reproductive strategy known as brood parasitism involves laying one's eggs (the parasite) inside the nest of another (the host). Whether the host is of the same species as the parasite or not, the parasite must feed
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Being constant (1) _________ repeating a task or action, or performing an activity without a stop or interval. Consistency can never be attained in a sporadic or (2) _______ manner. When you perform anything regularly or constantly, you will not only build expertise in that area, but you will also gain a better (3) ________ of it. Because of the greater amount of effort put in over a longer period of time, this enhanced comprehension is (4) ________. As a result, consistency is the (5) _________ that allows anyone to consistently put in the effort.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: destructible
Option 2: feasible
Option 3: credible
Option 4: fluctuating
Correct Answer: feasible
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The word feasible fits well in the context of the sentence. The sentence discusses the enhanced comprehension gained through consistent effort, and feasible means capable of being done or achieved. It conveys that increased understanding is achievable through
Question : Who is the chairman of NITI Aayog?
Option 1: The President
Option 2: RBI Governor
Option 3: The Finance Secretary
Option 4: The Prime Minister
Correct Answer: The Prime Minister
Solution : The correct option is the Prime Minister
The government established the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) in 2015 through an executive resolution. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio head of the NITI Aayog. The Government of India uses
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Actors, Comedians, and Politicians
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the general information, some actors can be comedians, some can be politicians, and some can be neither comedians nor politicians. On the other hand, some comedians can also be politicians. So, all the three circles will overlap. Therefore, the Venn diagram will be as
Question : The base of a solid right prism of height 10 cm is a square and its volume is 160 cm3. What is the total surface area of the prism (in cm2)?
Option 1: 200
Option 2: 176
Option 3: 192
Option 4: 180
Correct Answer: 192
Solution : The volume of the prism = base Area × height ⇒ 160 = area of base × 10 ⇒ Area of base = 16 ⇒ Side2 = 16 ⇒ Side of the square = 4 Now, Toral surface area of the prism = 2
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