Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Given below are the jumbled letters of a word and their corresponding numbers. Select the combination of numbers that make a meaningful word.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Given: C N A S P H I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Here,
If we rearrange the order like- 4 5 7 2 3 1 6, it will make a word SPINACH.
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is rich
Question : Directions: If A × B means that A is the father of B, A ÷ B means that A is the mother of B, and A + B means that A is the brother of B then which of the following expressions shows that P is the paternal grandmother of R?
Option 1: P ÷ R × Q
Option 2: P ÷ Q × R
Option 3: P ÷ Q + R
Option 4: P × Q ÷ R
Correct Answer: P ÷ Q × R
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: P ÷ R × Q According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows – Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
Question : Pellagra and Scurvy are caused by which pair of vitamin deficiencies respectively.
Option 1: Vitamin C and Vitamin D
Option 2: Vitamin B-3 and Vitamin C
Option 3: Vitamin C and Vitamin A
Option 4: Vitamin A and Vitamin B-12
Correct Answer: Vitamin B-3 and Vitamin C
Solution : The correct option is Vitamin B-3 and Vitamin C.
Pellagra is a deficiency of Vitamin B3, causing dermatitis, diarrhoea, and dementia. It was common in societies dependent on maize. Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C, causing fatigue,
Question : Sita deposited Rs. 5000 at 10% Simple interest for 2 years. How much more money will Sita have in her account at the end of two years, if it is compounded semi-annually?
Option 1: Rs. 50
Option 2: Rs. 40
Option 3: Rs. 77.50
Option 4: Rs. 85.50
Correct Answer: Rs. 77.50
Solution : Given: $P$ = Rs. 5000, $R$ = 10%, and $T$ = 2 years So, simple interest = $\frac{5000×10×2}{100}=1000$ If compounded semi-annually, $R$ =$\frac{10}{2}=5$%, $T$ = 4 Compound interest = $[P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{t}–1]$ = $[5000(1+\frac{5}{100})^{4}–1]$ = $[5000(\frac{194481}{160000})–1]$ = $\frac{5000×34481}{160000}$ = Rs. 1077.50 $\therefore$ Required difference = 1077.5
Question : Directions: In the following question, study the chart and answer the question.
What is the percentage increase in Education from April month to May month?
Option 1: 9.56%
Option 2: 12.35%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 10.82%
Correct Answer: 10.82%
Solution : As per the given graph, The expenditure on education in April month, = 24000 × $\frac{47}{100}$ = INR 11,280 The expenditure on education in May month, = 25000 × $\frac{50}{100}$ = INR 12,500 The percentage increase from May month to April month, = $\frac{\text{Final value
Question : There are a total of _____ parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha constituencies) in West Bengal.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 40
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : The correct answer is 42
West Bengal has 42 seats in the Lok Sabha and 16 seats in the Rajya Sabha. The Bengal province was divided with the Independence of India Act of 1947, resulting in the formation of West Bengal and East
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 34
Option 3: 38
Option 4: 26
Correct Answer: 26
Solution : Given:
In the first row, 25 + 17 + 41 = 83
In the second row, 32 + 40 + 11 = 83
In the third row, 26 + 31 = 57 → 83 – 57
Question : When iron rusts, its weight
Option 1: decreases
Option 2: increases
Option 3: remains the same
Option 4: first increases and then decreases
Correct Answer: increases
Solution : The correct option is to increase.
When iron rusts, its weight increases because iron oxide, which contains both iron and oxygen atoms, is formed. Rust is a hydrated iron oxide, also known as Fe2O3.xH2O. The iron atoms join with
Question : Which minorities are mentioned in Article 30 of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Linguistic and Religious
Option 2: Religious, Cultural and Linguistic
Option 3: Cultural and Linguistic
Option 4: Religious and Cultural
Correct Answer: Linguistic and Religious
Solution : The correct options are Linguistic and Religious.
The right of minorities to create and run educational institutions is covered by Article 30 of the Indian Constitution. It is intended to safeguard the rights of religious and linguistic minorities in India to an
Question : Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
Cease
Option 1: Origin
Option 2: Halt
Option 3: Produce
Option 4: Begin
Correct Answer: Begin
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Cease means to stop, bring to an end, or discontinue, while begin means to start or commence or to initiate or set in motion.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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