Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Riya could not decide between a discount of 30% or two successive discounts of 25% and 5%, both given on shopping of INR 3,840. What is the difference between both the discounts?
Option 1: INR 44
Option 2: INR 48
Option 3: INR 42
Option 4: INR 46
Correct Answer: INR 48
Solution : Single discount of 30% on INR 3840 $=\frac{30}{100}\times3840= 1152$ Single discount of 25% and 5% $=(25+5-\frac{25\times 5}{100})=28.75$% Now, Single discount of 28.75% on INR 3840 $=\frac{28.75}{100}\times3840= 1104$ $\therefore$ The difference in discount = 1152 – 1104 = 48 Hence, the correct answer is INR
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BEHOLD is written as BDEHLO, and INDEED is written as DDEEIN. How will COURSE be written in that language?
Option 1: CEROSU
Option 2: CEORUS
Option 3: CEOSUR
Option 4: CEORSU
Correct Answer: CEORSU
Solution : Given: BEHOLD is written as BDEHLO –
Arrange all the letters of BEHOLD in alphabetical order to get the code – BEHOLD→BDEHLO Thus, BEHOLD is coded as BDEHLO. And, INDEED is written as DDEEIN – INDEED→DDEEIN Thus, INDEED is coded as DDEEIN. Similarly, follow the
Question : Direction: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: YUQM
Option 2: SOKJ
Option 3: RNJF
Option 4: TPLI
Correct Answer: SOKJ
Solution : Let's check the options–
Option first: YUQM
Y – 4 = U
U – 4 = Q
Q – 4 = M
Option second: SOKJ
S – 4 = O
O – 4 = K
K – 1 = J
Option third: RNJF
R –
Question : FCRA administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs stands for _____?
Option 1: Foreign Currency Regulation Act
Option 2: Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
Option 3: Foreign Contract Regulation Act
Option 4: Foreign Cartel Restriction Act
Correct Answer: Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
Solution : The correct answer is the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.
An act passed in 2010 unifies the governing laws and deals with how contributions made abroad and foreign hospitality are acknowledged and used by particular people, associations, or businesses. The Act controls
Question : Find the least number exactly divisible by 9, 24, and 36.
Option 1: 72
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 72
Solution : Given numbers are 9, 24, and 36. 9 = 3 × 3 24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 ⇒ LCM of 9, 24, and 36 = 3 × 3 × 2 × 2
Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party - and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4)_________ read and she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end. However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________right out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter. “But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3
Option 1: itself
Option 2: himself
Option 3: ourself
Option 4: herself
Correct Answer: herself
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Question : A and B together have Rs. 6300. If $\frac{5}{19}$th of A's amount is equal to $\frac{2}{5}$th of B's amount, B's amount is:
Option 1: Rs. 2500
Option 2: Rs. 3800
Option 3: Rs. 2300
Option 4: Rs. 4000
Correct Answer: Rs. 2500
Solution : Given: $\frac{5}{19}A = \frac{2}{5}B$ ⇒ $25A = 38B$ ⇒ $\frac{A}{B} = \frac{38}{25}$ $\therefore A : B = 38 : 25$ The sum of the terms of the ratio $= 38 + 25 = 63$ $\therefore$ B's amount $= \frac{25}{63} × 6300 = 2500$ Hence,
Question : The selling prices of articles A and B are the same. A is sold at a profit of 28% and B is sold at a loss of 24%. If the total selling price of both articles is INR 48640, then what is the cost price of A and B, respectively?
Option 1: INR 26000 and INR 40000
Option 2: INR 24000 and INR 38000
Option 3: INR 17000 and INR 28000
Option 4: INR 19000 and INR 32000
Correct Answer: INR 19000 and INR 32000
Solution : Given: The selling prices of articles A and B are the same. A is sold at a profit of 28% and B is sold at a loss of 24%. According to the question, 2 SP = INR 48640 ⇒ SP =
Question : What is octroi?
Option 1: Tax
Option 2: Tax collection centre
Option 3: Tax processing centre
Option 4: Tax information centre
Correct Answer: Tax
Solution : The correct option is Tax.
An octroi is a specific form of local tax imposed on particular items upon their entry into a specific municipality or city. This form of indirect taxation is collected by Indian local governments to generate revenue for regional administration,
Question : Which of the following committees was constituted to study the issues and concerns in the Micro Finance Institution in 2010?
Option 1: Ghosh Committee
Option 2: Sivaraman Committee
Option 3: Malegam Committee
Option 4: Khan Committee
Correct Answer: Malegam Committee
Solution : The correct option is the Malegam Committee.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established the Malegam Committee to examine India's microfinance industry. In 2010, Y. H. Malegam served as its chairman and its mandate included a review of India's microfinance industry and suggestions for
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