Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : ______ is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass.
Option 1: North America
Option 2: Africa
Option 3: Europe
Option 4: Asia
Correct Answer: Africa
Solution : The correct option is Africa.
Africa is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator, and the Tropic of Capricorn all pass. These three significant lines of latitude are important reference points on the Earth's surface. The Equator is the imaginary
Question : Bark of this tree is used as a condiment-
Option 1: Cinnamon
Option 2: Clove
Option 3: Neem
Option 4: Palm
Correct Answer: Cinnamon
Solution : The correct option is Cinnamon.
Cinnamon bark is a widely utilized condiment in global cuisines, known for its ability to add a warm, sweet, and subtly spicy flavor to a wide range of dishes. It enhances both sweet and savory preparations, making it a popular
Question : Directions: Two different positions of the same dice have different colours - White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, and Black - written on them. Identify the colour on the face opposite the face showing Blue.
Option 1: White
Option 2: Black
Option 3: Green
Option 4: Yellow
Correct Answer: Black
Solution : According to the dice rule, if two or three positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations, then out of those two common faces the faces that are not common are opposite to each other. In the given
Question : Refer to the following data table and answer the question.
What was the increase in the height of the child from the 10th birthday to the 13th birthday?
Option 1: 30 cm
Option 2: 25 cm
Option 3: 20 cm
Option 4: 35 cm
Correct Answer: 25 cm
Solution : According to the given chart: Height at 10th birthday = 145 cm Height at 13th birthday = 170 cm The increase in the height of the child from the 10th birthday to the 13th birthday = Height at 13th birthday – Height
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The flowers were being plucked by the children in the garden.
Option 1: The children were plucking the flowers in the garden.
Option 2: The children are plucking the flowers in the garden.
Option 3: The children had been plucking the flowers in the garden.
Option 4: The children was plucking the flowers in the garden.
Correct Answer: The children were plucking the flowers in the garden.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
Question : A worker completes $\frac{3}{5}$th of a task in 12 days. In how many days will he complete $\frac{3}{4}$th of the task?
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 15
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given: A worker completes $\frac{3}{5}$th of a task in 12 days. So, he completes the whole task in = $\frac{12}{\frac{3}{5}}$ = 20 days To complete $\frac{3}{4}$th of the task, he will take $20\times \frac{3}{4}$ = 15 days Hence, the correct answer is 15 days.
Question : Direction: Identify the region that represents students studying biology and Computers, not Mathematics.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Given:
Here, biology students represent the region are → 2, 4, 5, 7
And, Mathematics students represent the region are → 1, 4, 5, 6
Computer students represent the region are → 3, 5, 6, 7
Both biology and computer students represent the region are
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (13, 64, 5) (10, 1, 9)
Option 1: (15, 144, 9)
Option 2: (16, 256, 9)
Option 3: (15, 306, 9)
Option 4: (16, 49, 9)
Correct Answer: (16, 49, 9)
Solution : Given: (13, 64, 5); (10, 1, 9)
In the given sets, subtract the third number from the first number and then find the square of the resultant number to get the second number. (13, 64, 5)→13 – 5 = 8; 82 =
Question : Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
Option 1: Elephant
Option 2: Whale
Option 3: Dinosaur
Option 4: Rhinocerous
Correct Answer: Whale
Solution : The correct answer is Whale.
Blue whales are the biggest mammals that have ever existed on Earth. With lengths of up to 100 feet and weights of up to 200 tonnes, these majestic marine creatures command the waters.
Question : Directions: Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/numbers of consonants/vowels in the word) Race : Track
Option 1: Athletics : Stadium
Option 2: Cart : Wheel
Option 3: Wrestling : Court
Option 4: Exercise : Course
Correct Answer: Athletics : Stadium
Solution : Given: Race : Track
Like, the race track is built for the racing of athletes, or vehicles.
Let's check the options – First option: Athletics : Stadium; Athletics event occurs in the stadium. Second option: Cart : Wheel; Cart is a vehicle and
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