Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Who founded the Tattvabodhini Sabha that was set up to explore spiritual truth?
Option 1: Keshab Chandra Sen
Option 2: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Option 3: Debendranath Tagore
Option 4: Dayanand Saraswati
Correct Answer: Debendranath Tagore
Solution : The correct answer is Debendranath Tagore.
Tattvabodhini Sabha was founded by Dabendernath Tagore in 1839. The main objective of Sabha was to promote a rational and humanist form of Hinduism based on the Vedanta and Upanishads. It was a faction group of the Brahmo
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
She has had the best medical facilities available (1)/ but she will not be cured (2)/ unless she does not have a strong desire to live. (3)/ No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The part of the sentence with an error is the third part.
The error in the third part is the use of double negatives "unless she does not have" which creates a positive meaning. To convey the intended negative meaning, we should use "unless she
Question : The Maharashtra Department of Prisons has launched a loan scheme for inmates serving sentences in jails across the state. This credit scheme is titled _______.
Option 1: Jivhala
Option 2: Kishore
Option 3: Sukanya
Option 4: Swavlamban
Correct Answer: Jivhala
Solution : The correct answer is Jivhala.
The Maharashtra Department of Prisons, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, has initiated a unique credit scheme called Jivhala for inmates serving sentences in jails across the state. Launched at Pune's Yerawada Central Jail, this program, considered
Question : The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the case of:
Option 1: Wheat
Option 2: Rice
Option 3: Pulses
Option 4: Oil seed
Correct Answer: Wheat
Solution : The correct option is Wheat.
Wheat production was greatly influenced by the Green Revolution. It involved the creation and spread of high-yielding wheat varieties, mainly in India, Mexico, and Pakistan. These new kinds responded better to fertilisers and irrigation, resulting in much higher yields. Modern
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Her dog can climb under the fence.
Option 1: Over
Option 2: Sink
Option 3: Behind
Option 4: Beneath
Correct Answer: Over
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Under means beneath or at a lower level, whereas, over means above or at a higher level, which makes it the antonym for under.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair, the number on the left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three pairs are similar based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. (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)
Option 1: 15 – 56
Option 2: 13 – 48
Option 3: 11 – 39
Option 4: 17 – 64
Correct Answer: 11 – 39
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: 15 – 56; 15 × 4 = 60 and 60 – 4 = 56 Second option: 13 – 48; 13 × 4 = 52 and 52 – 4 = 48 Third option: 11 – 39; 11
Question :
The outer skin most of the crustaceans are made up of a carbohydrates. This carbohydrate is:
Option 1:
Cellulose
Option 2: Galactose
Option 3: Chitin
Option 4: Starch
Correct Answer: Chitin
Solution : The correct option is Chitin.
The outer skin or exoskeleton of most crustaceans is primarily composed of a carbohydrate called chitin. Chitin is a tough, fibrous substance that provides structural support and protection to the crustacean's body. It is similar in function to the
Question : The most literate union territory in India is
Option 1: Delhi
Option 2: Lahshdweep
Option 3: Chandigarh
Option 4: Pondicherry
Correct Answer: Lahshdweep
Solution : The correct option is Lahshdweep.
Lakshadweep, an Indian union territory, has continuously maintained one of the highest literacy rates in the country. Lakshadweep has one of the highest literacy rates among the union territories, at 91.85%.
Question : Racer A and Racer B run a race of 18 km on a circular track of length 800 m. Both complete one round in 200 seconds and 250 seconds, respectively. After how much time from the start will the faster person meet the slower person for the last time?
Option 1: 2700 seconds
Option 2: 4000 seconds
Option 3: 2250 seconds
Option 4: 1800 seconds
Correct Answer: 4000 seconds
Solution : Given: Racer A and Racer B run a race of 18 km on a circular track of length 800 m. So, they will have to run = $\frac{18000}{800}=22.5$ rounds. Both complete one round in 200 seconds and 250 seconds, respectively. So, the speed of
Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. ENVIRONMENT
Option 1: ENTER
Option 2: METRE
Option 3: IRON
Option 4: MOMENTUM
Correct Answer: MOMENTUM
Solution : Given: ENVIRONMENT
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ENVIRONMENT – First option: ENTER; All the letters of ENTER are present in the word ENVIRONMENT. Second option: METRE; All the letters of METRE are present in the word ENVIRONMENT. Third option: IRON;
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