Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Bharatanatyam expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas of______.
Option 1: Sufism
Option 2: Shaivism
Option 3: Buddhism
Option 4: Jainism
Correct Answer: Shaivism
Solution : The correct answer is Shaivism.
Tamil Nadu is where the ancient dance form known as Bharatanatyam originated. It is one of the eight Indian classical dance styles that the Sangeet Natak Akademi has approved, and it expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas,
Question : A triangle and a parallelogram have the same base 28 cm and the same area. If the height of the parallelogram is 12 cm, then find the length of the altitude of the triangle.
Option 1: 28 cm
Option 2: 23 cm
Option 3: 24 cm
Option 4: 21 cm
Correct Answer: 24 cm
Solution : Area of the parallelogram = $28 \times 12 = 336\ \mathrm{cm^2}$ Let the length of the altitude of the triangle be $h$ cm. According to the question, $\frac{1}{2}\times h \times 28 = 336$ ⇒ $h = 12\times2$ ⇒ $h = 24\text{ cm}$ Hence, the
Question :
Direction: In the following question you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols.
Which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct?
5 + 3 × 8 – 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Option 1: – and ÷
Option 2: + and ×
Option 3: + and ÷
Option 4: + and –
Correct Answer: – and ÷
Solution : Given:
Let's check the options —
First option: – and ÷;
After replacing the symbols, the equation becomes 5 + 3 × 8 ÷ 12 – 4 = 3. So, this
Question : Find the value of the given expression: 30 – [40 – {56 – (25 – 13 – 12)}]
Option 1: 38
Option 2: 22
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 46
Correct Answer: 46
Solution : 30 – [40 – {56 – (25 – 13 – 12)}] = 30 – [40 – {56 – (25 – 25)}] = 30 – [40 – 56] = 30 – [40 – 56] = 30 – [– 16] = 30 + 16 = 46 Hence,
Question : The diameter of a wheel on a bicycle is 21 cm. The cyclist takes 45 minutes to reach a destination at a speed of 16.5 km/hr. How many revolutions will the wheel make during the journey?
Option 1: 12325
Option 2: 18750
Option 3: 21000
Option 4: 24350
Correct Answer: 18750
Solution : Here, 16.5 km/hr = $\frac{16500}{60}$ m/min = 275 m/min So, the total distance of the journey is = (275 × 45) = 12375 metres = 1237500 cm Here, the diameter of a wheel on a bicycle is 21 cm. ⇒ the radius is = $\frac{21}{2}$
Question : Directions: I go 5 km east, then turn right and go 8 km. Then I turn left and go 5 km, and then I turn left and go 8 km. At what distance am I from the starting point?
Option 1: 8 km
Option 2: 0 km
Option 3: 10 km
Option 4: 5 km
Correct Answer: 10 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions – Now, we have to find the distance between the starting point and the endpoint.
In the figure, A is the starting point and E is the endpoint. So, AE is the distance
Question : TRIPS and TRIMS are the terms associated with
Option 1: IMF
Option 2: WTO
Option 3: IBRD
Option 4: IDA
Correct Answer: WTO
Solution : The Correct Answer is WTO
WTO is connected to the terms TRIPS and TRIMS. The World Trade Organization's (WTO) members have all agreed to abide by the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). WTO members are required by the TRIPS Agreement to
Question : Which of the following festivals is known as Vijaya Utsav?
Option 1: Hampi Festival
Option 2: Gangasagar Mela
Option 3: Pushkar Fair
Option 4: Konark Dance Festival
Correct Answer: Hampi Festival
Solution : The correct option is the Hampi Festival
Hampi Festival is an annual cultural extravaganza held in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the state of Karnataka. The festival showcases a variety of cultural performances, including traditional music, dance, drama and puppet shows. Special
Question : In which state is the Maihar court where Baba Allauddin Khan was a musician?
Option 1: Tripura
Option 2: Uttar Pradesh
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.
Maihar, located in Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for the Maa Sharada temple and the Maihar gharana, established by the legendary sarod musician Baba Alauddin Khan, which has produced prominent figures in Indian classical music.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: DGJ
Option 2: KNQ
Option 3: RUX
Option 4: ILN
Correct Answer: ILN
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: DGJ; D + 3 = G; G + 3 = J Second option: KNQ; K + 3 = N; N + 3 = Q Third option: RUX; R + 3 = U; U + 3 = X Fourth
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