Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which of the following states has the highest fertility rate in India according to the 2011 census?
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Punjab
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Bihar
Solution : The correct answer is Bihar.
According to the 2011 census in India, Bihar has the highest fertility rate among states. Seven states, namely Bihar (3.2), Uttar Pradesh (3.0), Madhya Pradesh (2.7), Rajasthan (2.6), Assam (2.3), Chhattisgarh (2.4), and Jharkhand (2.5), recorded fertility rates higher
Question : The activity of making a human pyramid and putting efforts to break an earthen pot filled with buttermilk is associated with which festival?
Option 1: Holi
Option 2: Janmashtami
Option 3: Dushara
Option 4: Mahashivaratri
Correct Answer: Janmashtami
Solution : The correct option is Janmashtami.
Building a human pyramid and trying to smash an earthen pot full of buttermilk are two activities connected to the Janmashtami festival. It is a Hindu holiday honouring the birth of Lord Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna's childhood
Question : What is the present value of Rs. 10,000 received in 2 years if the interest rate is 12% per year discounted semi-annually?
Option 1: Rs. 7,020.94
Option 2: Rs. 7,900.90
Option 3: Rs. 7,920.94
Option 4: Rs. 7,900.94
Correct Answer: Rs. 7,920.94
Solution : Amount, $A=10000$ Rate of interest, $R=$ 6% (semi-annually) Period in years = 2 years Period computed semi-annually, $n=4$ Thus, total amount after $n$ time periods at $R$% rate of interest, $A$ = $P[1+\frac{R}{100}]^n$ So, $10000=P[1+\frac{6}{100}]^4$ ⇒ $10000=P[\frac{106}{100}]^4$ ⇒ $P=7920.94$ Hence, the correct answer is
Question : A Joint Liability Group is usually an informal group that consists of _________ individuals who seek loans against mutual guarantee.
Option 1: 1-3
Option 2: 15-20
Option 3: 4-10
Option 4: 20-30
Correct Answer: 4-10
Solution : The correct answer is 4-10.
A Joint Liability Group (JLG) is typically an informal group that consists of 4–10 individuals who come together to seek loans against a mutual guarantee. These individuals often have similar socio-economic backgrounds and are usually engaged in small-scale income-generating
Question : If the price of petrol is increased by 81%, by what percentage should the consumption of petrol be decreased by the consumer if the expenditure on petrol remains unchanged? (Correct to two decimal places).
Option 1: 40.45%
Option 2: 41.25%
Option 3: 43.12%
Option 4: 44.76%
Correct Answer: 44.76%
Solution : Given: The price of petrol has increased by 81%. Let the initial price of petrol be Rs.100/litre and the petrol consumption be 100 litres. Now, increased price of petrol = 181% of 100 = Rs.181/litre New consumption of petrol = $\frac{100×100}{181}$ = 55.24 litres Percentage
Question : Directions: Anitha walked 20 kilometres towards the north. Then she turned right and walked 30 kilometres. Then she turned right and travelled 35 kilometres. Then she moved left and walked 15 kilometres. Finally, she turned left and walked 15 kilometres. In which direction was she going from the starting point?
Option 1: South
Option 2: North
Option 3: East
Option 4: West
Correct Answer: East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
So, Anitha is in the east direction from the starting point. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question :
Direction: In the following question you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols:
If '+' stands for '*', '–' stands for '#', '×' stands for '@', and '÷' stands for '%', then which of the following statements is correct?
Option 1: 256 %16 @ 5 # 28 = 52
Option 2: 256 # 16 % 5 # 28 = 120
Option 3: 256 @ 5 % 16 * 28 = 408
Option 4: 256 # 16 @ 5 % 28 = 80
Correct Answer: 256 %16 @ 5 # 28 = 52
Solution : Given:
'+' stands for '*'
'–' stands for '#'
'×' stands for '@'
'÷' stands for '%'
Option first: 256 %16 @ 5 # 28 = 52
Now, replacing the symbols as per the code language given in
Question : With which of the following body organs is 'pace-maker' associated?
Option 1: Liver
Option 2: Brain
Option 3: Heart
Option 4: Lungs
Correct Answer: Heart
Solution : The correct option is Heart.
A pacemaker is used to treat arrhythmias (uneven cardiac rhythms), which cause the heart to beat too slowly or irregularly. A pacemaker regulates the heartbeat by providing electrical impulses, ensuring that it maintains a healthy and regular rhythm, preventing
Question : Among the following States -----------------has the lowest birth rate in India.
Option 2: Uttar Pradwsh
Option 3: Bihar
Option 4: West Bengal
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.
Birth rate is also known natality and it is the ratio between the number of live births per 1000 population. Birth rate of India is 21.8. According to 2011 census Bihar has the highest birth rate and Kerala has the
Question : Raju, Shobh, and Mohan can do a work in 15 days, 20 days and 25 days respectively. In how many days, will the work be finished, if they do it on alternate days, starting from Raju?
Option 1: $15 \frac{9}{10}$ days
Option 2: $18 \frac{7}{10}$ days
Option 3: $21 \frac{7}{10}$ days
Option 4: $18 \frac{9}{10}$ days
Correct Answer: $18 \frac{9}{10}$ days
Solution : Time taken by Raju to do the work = 15 days Time taken by Shobh to do the work = 20 days Time taken by Mohan to do the work = 25 days Work done by Raju in a day = $\frac{1}{15}$ days
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