Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: The bar graph shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure of a company under various expense heads during 2003. If the interest on loans amounted to 3.15 crores, then the total amount of expenditure on salary, taxes and infrastructure is:
Option 1: 9 crores
Option 2: 7.8 crores
Option 3: 5.5 crores
Option 4: 8.5 crores
Correct Answer: 9 crores
Solution : Interest on loans is 17.5% which amounts = 3.15 crores Total expenditure = $\frac{3.15}{17.5} × 100$ = 18 crores Now, Expenditure on salary = 20 Expenditure on taxes = 10 Expenditure on infrastructure = 20 Total = 20 + 10 + 20 = 50
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: All J is B. Some D is B. Conclusions: Some D is not J. Some B is not J.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some D is not J – According to the Venn diagram, there is no direct relation between D and J. So, no definite
Question : What was the duration of the Rolling Plan in India?
Option 1: 1975 to 1977
Option 2: 1977 to 1979
Option 3: 1976 to 1978
Option 4: 1978 to 1980
Correct Answer: 1978 to 1980
Solution : The correct option is 1978 to 1980.
The term rolling plan in the context of Indian economic planning refers to a system of planning that was introduced in India during the 1970s. The rolling plan was essentially a series of annual plans
Question : The second Green Revolution aims to increase agricultural output to promote
Option 1: availability of easy credit to big farmers
Option 2: co-operative farming
Option 3: inclusive growth
Option 4: development of rural sector
Correct Answer: inclusive growth
Solution : The answer is inclusive growth.
The second Green Revolution intends to increase agricultural output to achieve equitable growth, poverty reduction, food security, and long-term development. The phrase inclusive growth means that the advantages of improved agricultural output should be shared by all segments of
Question : The method of soil conservation in which stones, grass and soil are used to build barriers to collect water is called
Option 1: mulching
Option 2: contour barriers
Option 3: rock dam
Option 4: terrace farming
Correct Answer: contour barriers
Solution : The answer is contour barriers.
Contour barriers are simply contour strips or barricades used to impede the flow of water and soil particles downhill. These obstacles obstruct the flow of water while also limiting its erosive force. They also filter and capture many
Question : Direction: In this question, some equation are solved on the basis of a certain system. On the same basis, find out the correct answer from amongst the four alternatives for the unsolved equation. 7 x 6 x 8 = 678 8 x 9 x 7 = 987 5 x 4 x 6 = ?
Option 1: 456
Option 2: 564
Option 3: 645
Option 4: 654
Correct Answer: 456
Solution : Here, the given equations follows a pattern in which the first number and the middle number in LHS becomes the tens place digit and the hundreds place digit in the answer part in RHS respectively.
⇒ 7 x 6 x 8 = 678
⇒ 8
Question : Directions: Which of the following diagrams represents the relationship among Complex numbers, Integers, and Natural numbers?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Based on the general information all natural numbers are integers and all integers are complex numbers. Natural numbers start from 1 and go to infinity. Integer includes all natural numbers, zero and negative numbers. Complex numbers include all integers and imaginary numbers. Using this information, the
Question : The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill amends the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 to empower the central government to specify a _______.
Option 1: carbon credit trading scheme
Option 2: coal-based station
Option 3: coastal regulation scheme
Option 4: eco-sensitive zone
Correct Answer: carbon credit trading scheme
Solution : The correct option is the carbon credit trading scheme.
It was released by the Ministry of Power. Previously, the bill was amended in 2010. Carbon credit trading refers to a system designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The basic idea
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Cytology : Cells :: ? : Birds
Option 1: Odontology
Option 2: Mycology
Option 3: Etymology
Option 4: Ornithology
Correct Answer: Ornithology
Solution : Given: Cytology : Cells :: ? : Birds
Cytology is the study of cells. Similarly, Ornithology is the study of birds.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given sets. (12, 40, 14); (15, 33, 9) (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: (11, 105, 42)
Option 2: (21, 35, 41)
Option 3: (21, 95, 35)
Option 4: (21, 91, 35)
Correct Answer: (21, 91, 35)
Solution : Given: (12, 40, 14); (15, 33, 9)
In the given sets, add the first number to the twice of the third number to get the second number. (12, 40, 14)→(14 × 2) + 12 = 28 + 12 = 40 (15, 33, 9)→(9
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