Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Where does the Narmada River originate from?
Option 1: Western Ghats
Option 2: Gawilgarh Hills
Option 3: Satpura Ranges
Option 4: Amarkantak Ranges
Correct Answer: Amarkantak Ranges
Solution : The correct option is Amarkantak Ranges.
The Narmada River originates in Madhya Pradesh, in the Amarkantak Hills. It is India's fifth-longest river and the Indian Peninsula's greatest west-flowing river. The river travels through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before emptying into
Question : Directions: Which two numbers from the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 54 – (3 × 12) ÷ (8)1/3 + (11 × 4) + 6 = 69
Option 1: 11 and 6
Option 2: 4 and 12
Option 3: 6 and 4
Option 4: 3 and 4
Correct Answer: 3 and 4
Solution : Given: 54 – (3 × 12) ÷ (8)1/3 + (11 × 4) + 6 = 69
Let's check the options – First option: 11 and 6 On interchanging the numbers, we get – ⇒ 54 – (3 × 12) ÷ (8)1/3
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given:
In the first row, (4)² = 16 → 16 – 3 = 13
In the second row, (8)² = 64 → 64 – 8 = 56
In the third row, (3)² = 9 → 9
Question : A certain sum is divided between A, B, C, and D such that the ratio of the shares of A and B is 1 : 3, that of B and C is 2 : 5, and that of C and D is 2 : 3. If the difference between the shares of A and C is INR 3,510, then the share of D is:
Option 1: INR 4,320
Option 2: INR 3,240
Option 3: INR 6,075
Option 4: INR 4,050
Correct Answer: INR 6,075
Solution : Given: A : B = 1 : 3 B : C = 2 : 5 C : D = 2 : 3 Now, A : B : C = 2 : 6 : 15 A : B : C : D = (2 ×
Question : Bee keeping is known as:
Option 1: Sericulture
Option 2: Apiculture
Option 3: Aquaculture
Option 4: Agriculture
Correct Answer: Apiculture
Solution : The correct option is Apiculture.
Apiculture is the scientific term for beekeeping. It is the maintaining of honey bees for their honey, wax, and other goods. Apiculture has been practised for ages, and there are several beekeeping methods. They aid in the pollination of flowers,
Question : The 'Cabinet Mission' of 1946 was led by
Option 1: Lord Linlithgow
Option 2: Lord Mountbatten
Option 3: Lord Pethick-Lawrence
Option 4: Sir Mountford
Correct Answer: Lord Pethick-Lawrence
Solution : The correct answer is Sir Pethick-Lawrence.
Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946 and it was led by Lord Pethick-Lawrence, the secretary of state for India. It was sent to India by then-British Prime Minister Clement Atlee. Other than Sir Pethick-Lawrence, other members were
Question : Directions: In the question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Man is essentially a ____ animal and tends to associate with others.
Option 1: sentimental
Option 2: gregarious
Option 3: selfish
Option 4: perverse
Correct Answer: gregarious
Solution : The correct choice will be the second option.
It means sociable or inclined to associate with others. It accurately describes the essential nature of humans, who tend to be social beings.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Sentimental: This word describes a
Question : Who discovered electromagnetic nature of light?
Option 1: Snell
Option 2: Newton
Option 3: Maxwell
Option 4: Young
Correct Answer: Maxwell
Solution : The correct answer is Maxwell.
Mr. James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish physicist and mathematician, was the first to establish that light had an electromagnetic character. Maxwell devised a set of equations known as Maxwell's equations that describe the behaviour and interactions of electric and magnetic
Question : Direction: A group of alphabets is given with each being assigned a number. These have to be unscrambled into a meaningful word and the correct order of letter may be indicated from the given responses.
YMLOSBCI
Option 1: 47685321
Option 2: 51264387
Option 3: 21645387
Option 4: 56241387
Correct Answer: 51264387
Solution : Assign the numbers consecutively to each letter individually of the given letter cluster as shown below –
Now, unscramble the given letter cluster into a meaningful word –
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
________ you live long!
Option 1: Might
Option 2: May
Option 3: Shall
Option 4: Should
Correct Answer: May
Solution : To complete the sentence correctly, we need a word that is typically used to convey wishes for a long and healthy life. The word "may" is suitable here. When used in this context, it expresses a wish or blessing, such as "May you live
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