Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The 'Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal' was constituted to resolve the water sharing between
Option 1: Gujarat and Rajasthan
Option 2: Gujarat and Maharashtra
Option 3: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Gujarat, Daman and Diu
Correct Answer: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
To settle disagreements over water sharing amongst the Indian states that make up the Narmada River basin, the Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal was established. The Narmada River is one
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.
Can we see (1)________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)________ a ship does on the earth.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Option 1: until
Option 2: after
Option 3: up to
Option 4: since
Correct Answer: until
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the first option.
Explanation: The word until is used to indicate the point in time at which a specific action or event takes place. In this case, it's used to show the progression of the ship disappearing from view
Question : If $\triangle ABC \sim \triangle QRP, \frac{\operatorname{area}(\triangle A B C)}{\operatorname{area}(\triangle Q R P)}=\frac{9}{4}, A B=18 \mathrm{~cm}, \mathrm{BC}=15 \mathrm{~cm}$, then the length of $\mathrm{PR}$ is:
Option 1: 16 cm
Option 2: 14 cm
Option 3: 10 cm
Option 4: 12 cm
Correct Answer: 10 cm
Solution : Given that $\frac{\text{area}(\triangle ABC)}{\text{area}(\triangle PQR)}=\frac{9}{4}$, BC = 15 cm, AB = 18 cm $\triangle$ ABC ~ $\triangle$ QRP, hence the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the square of their corresponding sides. $\frac{\text{area}(\triangle ABC)}{\text{area}(\triangle PQR)}=\frac{BC^{2}}{PR^{2}}$ $⇒\frac{9}{4} =
Question : During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
Option 1: 1921-31
Option 2: 1911-21
Option 3: 1941-51
Option 4: 1931-41
Correct Answer: 1911-21
Solution : The correct option is 1911-21.
India witnessed a unique phenomenon of negative population growth rate from 1911 to 1921, which was mostly related to the catastrophic impact of the 1918 influenza pandemic, often known as the Spanish flu. This lethal epidemic has far-reaching implications for
Question : Direction: Two buses start at the same time from Delhi and Agra, which are 300 kms apart, towards each other. After what time will they cross each other if their speeds are 38 km/h and 37 km/h?
Option 1: 4 hours
Option 2: 3 hours
Option 3: 5 hours
Option 4: 6 hours
Correct Answer: 4 hours
Solution : Given: Distance between Delhi and Agra = 300 km Speed of bus 1 = 38 km/h Speed of bus 2 = 37 km/h
Here, both the buses are moving toward each other.
Relative speed = 38 + 37 = 75 km/h
Therefore, the time
Question : If $\sqrt{3} \tan \theta=3 \sin \theta$, then what is the value of $\sin ^2 \theta-\cos ^2 \theta$?
Option 1: $\frac{1}{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{4}$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{2}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{3}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{3}$
Solution : Given: $\sqrt{3} \tan \theta=3 \sin \theta$ ⇒ $\sqrt{3}\times \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos\theta}=3 \sin \theta$ ⇒ $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}=\cos\theta$ ⇒ $\cos\theta=\frac{1}{\sqrt3}$ Squaring both sides of the above equation, $\cos^2 \theta=\frac{1}{3}$ (equation 1) We know the trigonometric identity, $\sin ^2 \theta+\cos ^2 \theta=1$. Substitute the value from the equation 1 in
Question : The Lomas Rishi Cave which is a man-made cave is located in which state of India?
Option 1: Maharashtra
Option 2: Karnataka
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Bihar
Solution : The correct answer is Bihar.
Lomas Rishi Cave is located in Bihar, and these caves belong to the Ajivika sect of the Buddhist religion. These caves are located in the north direction of the Gaya in Bihar. The Lomas Rishi Cave, also called the Grotto
Question : Eutrophication of a water body enhances:
Option 1: Organic matter production
Option 2: Biological oxygen demand
Option 3: Both (1) and (2)
Option 4: Neither (1) nor (2)
Correct Answer: Both (1) and (2)
Solution : The correct answer is Both (1) and (2).
Eutrophication is also known as nutrient enrichment of a water body. It is caused because of the increased supply of nutrients through agricultural runoff and industrial wastes into the water body. It increases the
Question : Haematopoiesis takes place in
Option 1: Lungs
Option 2: Pancreas
Option 3: Liver
Option 4: Bone marrow
Correct Answer: Bone marrow
Solution : The correct answer is Bone marrow.
Haematopoiesis or the process of producing new blood cells occurs predominantly in bone marrow, which is found within the cavities of bones throughout the body. During haematopoiesis, bone marrow supplies the required microenvironment and components to promote blood
Question : A shopkeeper increases the price of an object by 40% and then sells it at a 25% discount on the marked price. If the selling price of such an object is Rs. 2100, its cost price for the shopkeeper is:
Option 1: Rs. 3,000
Option 2: Rs. 1,500
Option 3: Rs. 1,750
Option 4: Rs. 2,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,000
Solution : Here, Selling price of an object = Rs. 2,100 Here, $a$ = 40%, $b$ = –25% Effective percentage change = $a+b+\frac{ab}{100}$% = $40 − 25 −\frac{40\times 25}{100}$% = $(15 - 10)$ = 5% According to the question, Let the cost price of the article
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