Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following calendars will be the same as the calendar for the year 2009?
Option 1: 2025
Option 2: 2015
Option 3: 2036
Option 4: 2042
Correct Answer: 2015
Solution : If the total number of odd days between any year is zero or a multiple of 7, then those years will have the same calendar. So, Number of odd days in 2010→1 Number of odd days in 2011→1 Number of odd days in 2012→2 (leap
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
This story is quite interesting, but I have read much interesting stories than this.
Option 1: much interesting stories than this.
Option 2: but I have read
Option 3: No error
Option 4: This story is quite interesting
Correct Answer: much interesting stories than this.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The correct comparative form is more, which should be used in place of much to make the sentence grammatically accurate, as it is the comparative degree of much/many. In the
Question : Karsandas Mulji and Dadoba Pandurang were associated with____, which worked against evils like the caste system and encouraged widow remarriage.
Option 1: Paramahansa Mandali
Option 2: Arya Samaj
Option 3: Brahmo Samaj
Option 4: Ramkrishna Mission
Correct Answer: Paramahansa Mandali
Solution : The correct option is Paramahansa Mandali.
It is a social group that was established in 1849 in Bombay. It resembles the Manav Dharma Sabha of Surat, which was founded in 1844. This Mandali promoted Women's education, and Widow remarriage. They believe in breaking caste
Question : The average of two numbers is 8, and the average of the other three numbers is 3. The average of the five numbers is:
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: The average of two numbers = 8 The average of three numbers = 3 According to the question, Sum of two numbers = 2 × 8 = 16 Sum of three numbers = 3 × 3 = 9 Sum of five numbers = 16
Question : Find the simple interest on Rs. 2,700 for 8 months at 5 paise per rupee per month.
Option 1: Rs. 950
Option 2: Rs. 720
Option 3: Rs. 540
Option 4: Rs. 1080
Correct Answer: Rs. 1080
Solution : The required simple interest $=\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}=(\frac{5 × 2700 × 8}{100})$ = Rs.1080 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 1080.
Question : The successive discounts of 15%, 20%, and 25% on an article are equivalent to the single discount of:
Option 1: 60%
Option 2: 47%
Option 3: 49%
Option 4: 40%
Correct Answer: 49%
Solution : Single discount of the two successive discounts of 15% and 20% = (15 + 20 – $\frac{15×20}{100}$)% = (35 – 3)% = 32% Now, the single discount of two successive discounts of 32% and 25% = (32 + 25 – $\frac{32×25}{100}$)% = (57 – 8)%
Question : Ajanta and Ellora Caves are situated near which of the following cities?
Option 1: Mount Abu
Option 2: Aurangabad
Option 3: Bijapur
Option 4: Madurai
Correct Answer: Aurangabad
Solution : The correct answer is Aurangabad.
Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in the Sahyadri range near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The Ajanta caves were constructed during the Gupta Empire, while the Ellora caves were built by the Rashtrakuta kings. Both sites have been declared UNESCO World
Question : President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the_____ of the Digital India Awards on 7th January 2023 in New Delhi.
Option 1: 8th edition
Option 2: 5th edition
Option 3: 7th edition
Option 4: 6th edition
Correct Answer: 7th edition
Solution : The correct option is the 7th edition.
The following seven categories made up the seventh edition of the Awards: Digital Empowerment of Citizens: Advocating for partnership in participatory governance and digital literacy in order to provide universal accessibility, anytime, anywhere access to digital
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words should be treated as meaningful English words and should not be associated with each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/number of vowels in the word.) Fountain Pen : Waterman :: Telescope : ?
Option 1: Galileo
Option 2: Macmillan
Option 3: Robert Hooke
Option 4: Newton
Correct Answer: Galileo
Solution : Given: Fountain Pen : Waterman :: Telescope : ?
Like, the Fountain pen was invented by Waterman. Similarly, the Telescope was invented by Galileo.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Comprehension: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it. In the late 18th century the Industrial Revolution began to transform life in Britain. Until then, most people lived in the countryside and made their living from farming. By the mid-19th century, most people in Britain lived in towns and made their living from mining or manufacturing industries. In 1712 a man named Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) made primitive steam engines for pumping water from mines. In 1769 James Watt (1736-1819) patented a more efficient steam engine. In 1785 his engine was adapted to driving machinery in a cotton factory. The use of steam engines to drive machines slowly transformed the industry. Meanwhile, during the 1700s Britain built up a great overseas empire. The North American colonies were lost after the War of Independence 1776-1783. On the other hand, after the Seven Years' War 1756-1763, Britain captured Canada and India. Britain also took Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent and Tobago in the West Indies. In 1707 the Act of Union was passed. Scotland was united with England and Wales. England became part of Great Britain. Owning land was the main form of wealth in the 18th century. Political power and influence were in the hands of rich landowners. At the top were the nobility. Below them were a class of nearly rich landowners called the gentry. In the early 18th century there were another class of landowners called yeomen who were small landowners, described as farmers of the middle class. However, during the century this class became less and less numerous. However other middle class people such as merchants and professional men became richer and more numerous, especially in the towns. Below them were the great mass of the population, craftsmen and labourers. In the 18th century, probably half the population lived at subsistence or bare survival levels. In the early 18th century England suffered from gin drinking. It was cheap and it was sold everywhere as you did not need a license to sell it. Many people ruined their health by drinking gin. Sadly, for many poor people drinking gin was their only comfort. The situation improved after 1751 when a tax was imposed on gin. At the end of the 17th century, it was estimated the population of England and Wales was about 5 1/2 million. The population of Scotland was about 1 million. The population of London was about 600,000. In the mid-18th century, the population of Britain was about 6 1/2 million. In the late 18th century it grew rapidly and by 1801 it was over 9 million. The population of London was almost 1 million. During the 18th century, towns in Britain grew larger. Nevertheless, most towns still had populations of less than 10,000. However, in the late 18th century new industrial towns in the Midland and the North of England mushroomed. Meanwhile, the population of London grew to nearly 1 million by the end of the century. Other towns were much smaller. The population of Liverpool was about 77,000 in 1800. Birmingham had about 73,000 people and Manchester had about 70,000. Bristol had a population of about 68,000. Sheffield was smaller with 31,000 people and Leeds had about 30,000 people. Question: The main theme of the passage is:
Option 1: society in 18th-century England
Option 2: towns in 18th century England
Option 3: expansion of the English Empire in 18th century
Option 4: habits of Englishmen in 18th century England
Correct Answer: society in 18th-century England
The passage describes the transformation of life in Britain during the late 18th century, particularly due to the Industrial Revolution. It discusses shifts in population distribution, economic activities, technological advancements (such as steam engines),
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