Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Ultraviolet radiation striking the earth is due to the depletion of
Option 1: Carbon monoxide
Option 2: Carbondioxide
Option 3: Ozone
Option 4: oxygen
Correct Answer: Ozone
Solution : The correct option is Ozone.
Some of the radiation is filtered and absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, particularly in the UV spectrum. The ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere absorbs and blocks a considerable amount of UV radiation. The ozone layer is being depleted as
Question : The President of India is :
Option 1: The Head of State
Option 2: The Head of Government
Option 3: The Head of State and Government
Option 4: The Head of Parliament
Correct Answer: The Head of State
Solution : The correct answer is The Head of State.
The president serves as both the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces and the nominal head of the executive branch of government. Since India is a democratic republic, its president is chosen by
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 : A shopkeeper offers a 15% discount on all plastic toys. He offers a further discount of 4% on the reduced price for those customers who pay cash. What does a customer have to pay in cash for a toy worth Rs. 200?
Option 1: 133.70
Option 2: 129.80
Option 3: 163.20
Option 4: 153.30
Correct Answer: 163.20
Solution : Marked price = Rs. 200 Successive discounts of 15% and 4% are given. Selling price = Marked price × $\frac{100-D_1}{100}$×$\frac{100-D_2}{100}$ where D1 and D2 are two discount percentages. ⇒ Selling price = 200×$\frac{85}{100}$×$\frac{96}{100}$ = Rs. 163.2 The selling price of the toy is Rs. 163.20
Question : If $\tan x = \frac{7}{5}$, the value of $\frac{9 \sin x – \frac{42}{5} \cos x}{15 \sin x + 21 \cos x}$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 0.1
Option 4: 0.5
Correct Answer: 0.1
Solution : Given: $\tan \ x = \frac{7}{5}$ Now, $\frac{9 \sin\ x – \frac{42}{5} \cos \ x}{15 \sin\ x + 21 \cos\ x}$ $=\frac{9 \tan \ x – \frac{42}{5} }{15 \tan\ x + 21 }$ [Dividing the expression's numerator and denominator by $\cos x$] $=\frac{9 \times\frac{7}{5} –
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. ACEG : IKMO :: QSUW : ?
Option 1: YZCE
Option 2: YACD
Option 3: YACE
Option 4: YBCE
Correct Answer: YACE
Solution : Given: ACEG : IKMO :: QSUW : ?
Add 8 to the place value of each letter of ACEG to obtain the required code – A + 8 = I; C + 8 = K; E + 8 = M; G + 8 = O
Question : Which of the following states has a bicameral legislature as of 2016?
Tamil Nadu
Punjab
Karnataka
Option 4: Jammu and Kashmir
Solution : The correct option is Karnataka.
Karnataka adopted a bicameral legislature on November 30, 2007. The lower House of these states is the Legislative Assembly which is directly elected by the people of the state. The Legislative Council is the upper chamber, which is frequently
Question : Directions: The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs, except one. Find that odd number pair.
Option 1: (1000, 125)
Option 2: (216, 49)
Option 3: (1728, 216)
Option 4: (512, 64)
Correct Answer: (216, 49)
Solution : Let's check the given options – First option: (1000, 125)→(10)3 = 1000; (10 ÷ 2)3 = (5)3 =125 Second option: (216, 49)→(6)3 = 216; (6 ÷ 2)3 = 27 ≠ 49 Third option: (1728, 216)→(12)3 = 1728;
Question : Anaemia occurs due to the deficiency of
Option 1: riboflavin
Option 2: thaiamine
Option 3: folic acid
Option 4: niacin
Correct Answer: folic acid
Solution : The correct option is Folic acid.
Folic acid deficiency can result in anaemia. Folic acid is a B12 vitamin that is required for red blood cell formation. Red blood cells transport oxygen to the tissues of the body. Anaemia can occur when the body
Question : Under the Constitution of India, the Constitutional Head of the Executive of the Union is the _________.
Option 1: Prime Minister
Option 2: President
Option 3: Supreme Court Chief Justice
Option 4: Speaker of the Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer: President
Solution : The correct answer is President.
Under the Constitution of India, the Constitutional Head of the Executive of the Union is the "President of India." The president is the state's ceremonial head and the country's highest-ranking constitutional authority.
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