Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The distance between the two pillars is 120 metres. The height of one pillar is three times the other. The angles of elevation of their tops from the midpoint of the line connecting their feet are complementary to each other. The height (in metres) of the taller pillar is:
Option 1: 34.64
Option 2: 51.96
Option 3: 69.28
Option 4: 103.92
Correct Answer: 103.92
Solution : Given: The distance between the two pillars is 120 metres. The height of one pillar is three times the other. Let the height of the taller pillar be $H_{2}$ and the height of the smaller pillar be $H_{1}$ and the angle of elevation to the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Partial
Option 1: Unjust
Option 2: Prejudiced
Option 3: Doubtful
Option 4: Unbiased
Correct Answer: Unbiased
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Partial means favouring one side or party more than the others; showing favouritism, while unbiased means free from bias or favouritism; treating all sides equally.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Unjust: Lacking justice
Question : Directions: Consider the statements to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can be drawn from the given statements. Statements : All states having dams face no water problem. One of the states has no dam. Conclusions : I. It may be facing a water problem. II. Dams solve the water problem.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Solution : Conclusion I: It may be facing a water problem. The statement says that those states that have dams do not face water problems. As such, it can be said that previously they were facing water problems, that is why,
Question : In how many months will Rs. 8000 yield Rs. 2648 if compound interest at 20% per annum is compounded semi-annually?
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : We have, $P$ = Rs. 8,000, $r$ = 20% and $t$ = 2 (compounded semi-annually). $A$ = $P$ + $\text{Interest}$ = Rs. 8000 + Rs. 2648 = Rs. 10,648. $A = P \left(1+\frac{\frac{r}{2}}{100}\right)^{2t}$ $⇒10648 = 8000 \left(1+\frac{\frac{20}{2}}{2}\right)^{2t}$ $⇒1.331 = \left(1.1\right)^{2t}$ $⇒(1.1)^3 = \left(1.1\right)^{2t}$ $⇒ 3
Question : The tutor of Alexander, the Great was
Option 1: Darius
Option 2: Cyrus
Option 3: Socrates
Option 4: Aristotle
Correct Answer: Aristotle
Solution : Correct Answer is Aristotle
Aristotle was a prominent figure in ancient Greek philosophy who contributed massively to logic, criticism, rhetoric, physics, biology, psychology, mathematics, metaphysics, ethics, and politics. One of the greatest ancient Greek scholars, Aristotle, instructed Alexander. He aspired to rule the entire world
Question : 'Alarippu' is a dance piece from which of the following classical dances of India?
Option 1: Bharatanatyam
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Kathak
Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam
Solution : The correct option is Bharatanatyam.
Traditionally, Bharatanatyam performers learn the dance step Alarippu initially. It is typically performed before other dances. Five distinct Jathis are possible for the Alarippu.
Question : Directions: In a certain code, if AMOUNT is written as BNPTMS, how is AROUND written in that code?
Option 1: BSPUNT
Option 2: BSUPTN
Option 3: BSPTMC
Option 4: ZSPVOE
Correct Answer: BSPTMC
Solution : Given: AMOUNT is written as BNPTMS.
Divide the letters of the word into two halves. Then, add one to the place values of the first half and subtract one from the place value of the second half of the letters of the given words.
Question : From the national point of view, which of the following indicates a micro approach?
Option 1: Study of the scale of mobile phones by BSNL.
Option 2: Unemployment among women.
Option 3: Per capita income in India.
Option 4: Inflation in India.
Correct Answer: Study of the scale of mobile phones by BSNL.
Solution : The correct option is a Study of the scale of mobile phones by BSNL.
The study of the scale of mobile phones by BSNL is a microeconomic analysis that focuses on the performance of a specific
Question : Which one of the following rivers of india does not make delta ?
Option 1: Ganges
Option 2: Godavari
Option 3: Mahanadi
Option 4: Tapti
Correct Answer: Tapti
Solution : The correct option is Tapti.
The Tapti River does not form a delta before it falls into the Arabian Sea. Unlike rivers like the Ganges, Mahanadi and Godavari, which form extensive deltas as they reach the coast, the Tapti flows directly into the Arabian Sea
Question : Which of the following was not a purpose for building Farakka Barrage?
Option 1: Checking water flowing into Bangladesh
Option 2: Checking silting of Kolkata Port
Option 3: Preventing erosion of Kolkata port
Option 4: Facilitating navigation in the Ganga River
Correct Answer: Facilitating navigation in the Ganga River
Solution : The correct answer is Facilitating navigation in the Ganga River.
Farakka Barrage construction began in 1961, and the project was commissioned and dedicated to the nation in May 1975. The barrage's objective was to transfer water from the Ganges
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