Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Simplify the expression $\frac{3.35^2-1.25^2}{3.35+1.25}=?$
Option 1: 3.10
Option 2: 4.60
Option 3: 4.10
Option 4: 2.1
Correct Answer: 2.1
Solution : Given: $\frac{3.35^2-1.25^2}{3.35+1.25}$ Using identity $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$, we get: $=\frac{(3.35+1.25)(3.35-1.25)}{3.35+1.25}$ $= (3.35-1.25)$ $= 2.1$ Hence, the correct answer is 2.1.
Question : Which officer under Alauddin Khalji was required to maintain a register of merchants to ensure an adequate supply of goods?
Option 1: Nazir
Option 2: Rais Parwana
Option 3: Muhtasib
Option 4: Shahna-i-mandi
Correct Answer: Shahna-i-mandi
Solution : The correct answer is Shahna-i-mandi.
In Delhi, Alauddin Khalji established three markets. Each market was overseen by a high officer, a 'Shahna', who kept a merchant register and strictly monitored shopkeepers and pricing. This register listed the merchants' names, occupations, and places of business.
Question : Which State in India has the largest coastline?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Gujarat
Option 4: West Bengal
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat.
India has a total coastline of 7517 km which includes- 2100 km Island coastline and about 5400 km of mainland coastline. Among the states Gujarat has the longest coastline followed by Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. There are 9 coastal
Question : Which festival is celebrated on the last day of the holy month of Ramadan?
Option 1: Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi
Option 2: Eid-al-Fitr
Option 3: Shab-e-Barat
Option 4: Eid-ul-zuha
Correct Answer: Eid-al-Fitr
Solution : The correct option is Eid-al-Fitr.
The festival celebrated on the last day of the holy month of Ramadan is called Eid-al-Fitr. It marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims.
Question : Directions: After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in the third position? 1. Overwork 2. Overwrought 3. Overwhelming 4. Overweight 5. Overweening
Option 1: Overwhelming
Option 2: Overwrought
Option 3: Overweight
Option 4: Overweening
Correct Answer: Overwhelming
Solution : Given: 1. Overwork 2. Overwrought 3. Overwhelming 4. Overweight 5. Overweening
Step 1: Compare the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter O, v, e, r, and w,
Question : Which of the following institutions was set up in 1982 to streamline credit facilities for farmers at a national level?
Option 1: NEDFI
Option 2: NABARD
Option 3: IFCl
Option 4: SIDBI
Correct Answer: NABARD
Solution : The correct answer is NABARD.
NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, and it was established on July 12, 1982. It was set up in 1982 to streamline credit facilities for farmers at a national level. NABARD was set up to foster
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Triumph
Option 1: Defeat
Option 2: Capture
Option 3: Attainment
Option 4: Succeed
Correct Answer: Defeat
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Triumph represents a victory or success, while defeat represents a loss or failure.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Capture implies seizing or taking control, which is different from the meaning of "triumph."
While attainment
Question : Which one of the following rivers forms an estuary ?
Option 1: Ganga
Option 2: Tapti
Option 3: Godavari
Option 4: Mahanadi
Correct Answer: Tapti
Solution : The correct option is Tapti.
The Tapti River, also known as the Tapi River, flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before falling into the Arabian Sea. As it approaches the coast, the river widens and its waters mix with the seawater,
Question : Ram bought a cell phone and paid 30% less than its original price. He sold it at 50% profit on the price he had paid. The percentage of profit earned by Ram on the original price was:
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 5%
Correct Answer: 5%
Solution : Let the original price be Rs. 100. Price at which Ram bought the phone = 100 – 30% of 100= Rs. (100 – 30) = Rs. 70 Price at which Ram sold the phone = 70 + 50% of 70 = Rs. (70 + 35)
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Chide
Option 1: Prevent
Option 2: Rescue
Option 3: Scold
Option 4: Follow
Correct Answer: Scold
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Chide means to scold or rebuke someone mildly, and scold also conveys a similar meaning of reprimanding or reproaching someone for their behaviour.
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