Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Photosynthesis takes place in the presence of chlorophyll and
Option 1: water
Option 2: nutrients
Option 3: carbon dioxide
Option 4: sunlight
Correct Answer: sunlight
Solution : The correct option is sunlight.
Photosynthesis is the biochemical process by which green plants, algae, and some microorganisms turn sunlight into chemical energy using chlorophyll by synthesising glucose, and other organic molecules in the presence of sunlight. In this process, they utilise carbon dioxide, and
Question : What is the area (in unit squares) of the region enclosed by the graphs of the equations $2x - 3y + 6 = 0, 4x + y = 16$ and $y = 0$?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 10.5
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 11.5
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Given: $2x - 3y + 6 = 0$ $2x - 3y = -6 $---------(i) $4x + y = 16$ ---------(ii) Multiplying equation (ii) by 3 $12x + 3y = 48$ ---------(iii) Adding (i) and (iii), $2x + 12x = 48 - 6$ ⇒ $14x =
Question : Echo sounding is the tech-nique applied to-
Option 1: measure the depth of the sea
Option 2: measure the amplitude of sound waves
Option 3: record earthquake waves
Option 4: record the density of air in the atmosphere
Correct Answer: measure the depth of the sea
Solution : The correct answer is measure the depth of the sea.
Echo resounding technique or fathometer is used by the ships to measure the depth of the water body. It works on the priniciple of reflection of sound waves. In this
Question : Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. They stand undefeated in the realms of Shakespeare and Homer. B. India is a country where people are full of immense prolixity and exemplary storytelling. C. Additionally, the philosophical discourse and discussions on various dilemmas of life associated with the Bhagavad Gita are highly appreciated by scholars from all over the world. D. Mahabharata and Ramayana are two great examples of colossal works that unquestionably enjoy the virtue of being peak sources for the cultural ethos of the country.
Option 1: DACB
Option 2: BDAC
Option 3: ACBD
Option 4: BACD
Correct Answer: BDAC
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The correct sequence BDAC creates a logical flow by starting with B, an overarching view of two monumental epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana, establishing their significance as quintessential cultural pillars in India. Moving forward to D,
Question : Silk fibre chemically is:
Option 1: carbohydrate
Option 2: Fat
Option 3: Protein
Option 4: Cellulose
Correct Answer: Protein
Solution : The correct option is - protein
Silk is primarily composed of fibroin, a protein based polymer. Chemically, fibroin consists of amino acids, including glycine, alanine, and serine, linked together in a specific sequence. These amino acids form the repeating units of the fibroin protein chain.
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The list price of an article is Rs. 900. It is available at two discounts of 20% and 10%. The selling price of the article is:
Option 1: Rs. 640
Option 2: Rs. 648
Option 3: Rs. 540
Option 4: Rs. 548
Correct Answer: Rs. 648
Solution : Two discounts of 20% and 10% are equivalent to $(20+10-\frac{20×10}{100}) = 28$% discount Now the list price of the article is Rs. 900. So, after 28% discount the selling price is = $(900×\frac{100-28}{100}) = (9×72)$ = Rs. 648 Hence, the correct answer is Rs.
Question : According to Census 2011, the child sex ratio was ______ females per 1000 males.
Option 1: 919
Option 2: 909
Option 3: 929
Option 4: 939
Correct Answer: 919
Solution : The correct answer is 919.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the child-sex ratio was 919 females per 1000 males. This ratio reflects the number of females for every 1000 males in the age group of 0–6 years. A declining child sex ratio
Question : Who among the following Indians has been honoured by a special Oscar?
Option 1: Mahesh Bhatt
Option 2: Satyajit Ray
Option 3: Mira Nair
Option 4: G.P. Sippy
Correct Answer: Satyajit Ray
Solution : The correct answer is Satyajit Ray.
Satyajit Ray, the great Bengali director, received an Honorary Academy Award, commonly known as a Special Oscar, in 1992, being the only Indian to do so. He received the Oscar in 1992 at the 64th Academy Awards. Satyajit
Question : A man lost 15% by selling a mobile for Rs. 4,675. What will be his gain percentage by selling it for Rs. 6,050?
Option 1: 10.5%
Option 2: 9.5%
Option 3: 9%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : The selling price of the mobile = Rs. 4,675 Loss percentage = 15% New selling price = Rs. 6,050 According to the question, 85% of CP = 4,675 ⇒ CP = $\frac{4675}{0.85}$ ⇒ CP = Rs. 5,500 If he sold it for Rs. 6,050, then,
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