Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In a 1500 m race, X beats Y by 100 m and X beats Z by 240 m. By what distance does Y beat Z in the same race?
Option 1: 160 m
Option 2: 140 m
Option 3: 150 m
Option 4: 200 m
Correct Answer: 150 m
Solution : Given: The length of the race = 1500 m And, X beats Y by 100 m And X beats Z by 240 m. When X is at 1500 m, Y will be at 1500 – 100 = 1400 m Z will be at 1500
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (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.) (15, 21, 10) (25, 36, 17)
Option 1: (100, 45, 87)
Option 2: (100, 33, 31)
Option 3: (123, 23, 56)
Option 4: (50, 45, 31)
Correct Answer: (100, 33, 31)
Solution : Given: (15, 21, 10) (25, 36, 17)
In the given sets, divide the first number by 5 and the second number by 3 and add the result to get the third number. (15, 21, 10)→(15 ÷ 5) + (21 ÷ 3) = 3
Question : Panchayati Raj system was implemented first in the pair of states
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
Option 2: Assam and Bihar
Option 3: Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Option 4: Punjab and Chaandigarh
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
Solution : The correct option is Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The Panchayati Raj system was originally introduced in India's states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Following the 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, which intended to decentralise authority and foster local self-governance through rural
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Nefew
Option 2: Father
Option 3: Niece
Option 4: Uncle
Correct Answer: Nefew
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Nephew is the correct spelling, and a nephew is the son of one's brother or sister. It is a familial relationship where the nephew is the male child of one's sibling.
The meanings of the other options
Question : The ____ exchange rate is the price of one unit of foreign currency in terms of domestic currency.
Option 1: artificial
Option 2: nominal
Option 3: fixed
Option 4: real
Correct Answer: nominal
Solution : The correct option is nominal.
The amount of domestic currency needed to buy one unit of a specific foreign currency is known as the nominal exchange rate. It is the term used to describe a decrease in this variable. It enables us to express prices
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some grasses are trees. Some trees are branches. Some branches are dogs. Conclusions: I. Some grasses are branches. II. Some trees are dogs. III. Some grasses are dogs. IV. Some branches are grasses.
Option 1: None of the conclusions follow
Option 2: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions III and IV follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: None of the conclusions follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some grasses are branches – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between grasses and
Question : The Amara-Nayakas were ________ in Vijayanagara Empire.
Option 1: Forced labourers
Option 2: Finance officers
Option 3: Ordinary peasants
Option 4: Military commanders
Correct Answer: Military commanders
Solution : The correct answer is Military commanders.
A significant political advancement of the Vijayanagara Empire was the Amara-Nayaka system. The Vijayanagara Empire's military leaders were known as Amara-Nayaka. The king granted them lands to rule over. From the local farmers, merchants, and artisans, taxes and
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 121, 169, 289, ?, 529, 841
Option 1: 484
Option 2: 361
Option 3: 343
Option 4: 441
Correct Answer: 361
Solution : Given: 121, 169, 289, ?, 529, 841
In the above-given series, determine the square of the consecutive prime numbers (starting from 11) to get the missing term of the series. (11)2 = 121; (13)2 = 169; (17)2 = 289; (19)2 =
Question : The graph of $3x+4y-24=0$ forms a $\triangle OAB$ with the coordinate axes, where $O$ is the origin. Also, the graph of $x+y+4=0$ forms a $\triangle OCD$ with the coordinate axes. Then the area of $\triangle OCD$ is equal to:
Option 1: $\frac{1}{2}\text{ of the area of}\ \triangle OAB$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{3}\text{ of the area of}\ \triangle OAB$
Option 3: $\frac{2}{3}\text{ of the area of}\ \triangle OAB$
Option 4: $\text{ the area of}\ \triangle OAB$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{3}\text{ of the area of}\ \triangle OAB$
Solution : Given: The graph of $3x+4y-24=0$ forms a $\triangle OAB$ with the coordinate axes, where $O$ is the origin. Also, the graph of $x+y+4=0$ forms a $\triangle OCD$ with the coordinate axes. By substituting the value of $x=0$ in the
Question : Which of the following is the most important raw material for the generation of power in India?
Option 1: Mineral Oil
Option 2: Natural Gas
Option 3: Uranium
Option 4: Coal
Correct Answer: Coal
Solution : The correct answer is Coal.
In India, 73% of the total power production is through coal-based thermal power plants. However, it is estimated to decrease to 45% by 2030 in adherence to the renewable energy targets of India and net zero by 2070. Renewable
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