Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : At what rate of simple interest per annum will a sum of money triple itself in 16 years?
Option 1: 11.5%
Option 2: 11%
Option 3: 12%
Option 4: 12.5%
Correct Answer: 12.5%
Solution : Let the rate of interest per annum be $r$. Let $P$ be the principal amount invested. Time of investment, $t$ = 16 years If P amount of money triples itself in 16 years, then interest gained $= 3P - P = 2P$ Simple Interest =
Question : The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. The demand for fish has increased. Q. However, adequate fish is not available in the lake. R. This is mainly because the migratory fish from Chindwin-Irrawaddy river system to Manipur river system have declined steadily after the barrage came up. S. At least two lakh people are directly dependent on the lake for fishing.
Option 1: SPQR
Option 2: RPSQ
Option 3: QRPS
Option 4: RQSP
Correct Answer: SPQR
Solution : The correct solution is the first option.
Explanation:
Sentence S: This sentence sets the stage by providing the context that at least two lakh people are directly dependent on the lake for fishing.
Sentence P: Following the introduction, this sentence explains that the demand for
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She watched / the thief who / steal the purse / in the bus.
Option 1: the thief who
Option 2: in the bus
Option 3: steal the purse
Option 4: She watched
Correct Answer: steal the purse
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The error lies in the tense agreement between "watched" (past tense) and "steal" (present tense). In a grammatically correct sentence, the verbs should be in the same tense when they refer to actions happening
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 48, 75, 108, ?, 192
Option 1: 153
Option 2: 147
Option 3: 112
Option 4: 126
Correct Answer: 147
Solution : Given: 48, 75, 108, ?, 192
Here, the pattern followed is as follows –
So, 147 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : If the radius of a cylinder is increased by 25%, by how much percentage the height must be reduced, so that the volume of the cylinder remains the same.
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 56
Option 3: 64
Option 4: 46
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Given: The radius of a cylinder is increased by 25%. Volume of the cylinder = $\pi r^2 h$ Let $h$ be the initial height, $r$ be the initial radius, $H$ be the final height and the new radius will be $\frac{125}{100}r$ = $\frac{5}{4}r$. According to
Question : In which year did Walther Flemming coined the term 'chromatin' for the stained substance found in the cell nucleus?
Option 1: 1900
Option 2: 1840
Option 3: 1849
Option 4: 1879
Correct Answer: 1879
Solution : The correct answer is 1879.
Walther Flemming initially came up with the name "chromatin" in 1879 to describe the component within the nucleus that absorbs specific nuclear stains when treated. Flemming developed a novel approach for staining salamander embryo cells using aniline dyes generated from
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary. 1. Sound 2. Socks 3. Shock 4. Sharp 5. Snooker
Option 1: 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
Option 2: 4, 3, 5, 2, 1
Option 3: 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
Option 4: 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
Correct Answer: 4, 3, 5, 2, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Sound 2. Socks 3. Shock 4. Sharp 5. Snooker
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter S, so, move on to the next letter. Step 2: The
Question : Directions: In the following question, correct the given equation by interchanging two numbers. 8 × 3 ÷ 4 + 9 – 5 = 16
Option 1: 3 and 4
Option 2: 4 and 8
Option 3: 5 and 3
Option 4: 5 and 9
Correct Answer: 5 and 3
Solution : Given: 8 × 3 ÷ 4 + 9 – 5 = 16
Let's check the options – First option: 3 and 4 ⇒ 8 × 4 ÷ 3 + 9 – 5 = 16 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 8
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Yesterday : Tomorrow :: March : ?
Option 1: April
Option 2: May
Option 3: January
Option 4: June
Correct Answer: May
Solution : Given: Yesterday : Tomorrow :: March : ?
Like, after yesterday, it's today and after today, it will be tomorrow. Similarly, after March, it will be April and after April, it will be May.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Who is the first law officer of India?
Option 1: Advocate General of State
Option 2: Chief Justice of India
Option 3: Attorney General of India
Option 4: Minister of law
Correct Answer: Attorney General of India
Solution : The correct answer is Attorney General of India.
The Attorney General of India is the Government of India's principal legal advisor. Under Article 76(1) of the Constitution, the Attorney General is appointed by the President of India at the request of the
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