Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The apparent weight of a man in a lift is less the real weight when:
Option 1: when the lift is going up with an acceleration
Option 2: the lift is going down with uniform speed
Option 3: The lift is going up with uniform speed
Option 4: the lift is going down with an acceleration
Correct Answer: the lift is going down with an acceleration
Solution : The Correct Answer is- the lift is going down with an acceleration
The apparent weight of the man standing in the lift will be less than the true weight of the man by an amount ma if the
Question : Which of the following bills can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha?
Option 1: Private members bill
Option 2: Constitution amendment bill
Option 3: Government bill
Option 4: Money bill
Correct Answer: Money bill
Solution : The correct option is a Money bill.
Article 110 of the Indian Constitution defines money bills and specifies that only the Lok Sabha has the authority to initiate and pass money bills. The Rajya Sabha (the upper house) can only make recommendations on
Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
1, 2, 2, 4, 3, 8, 7, 10, ?
Option 1: 11
Option 2: 13
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : Given –
The pattern follow for the series is –
1 + 1 = 2; 2 + 1 = 3; 3 + 4 = 7; 7 + 4 = 11
2 + 2
Question : To have a surface area of $9\pi$ square units of a ball, what should be the diameter (in units) of the ball?
Option 1: 2.5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 1.5
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Let the radius of the ball be $r$ units. So, the surface area = $4\pi r^2$ According to the question, $9\pi = 4\pi r^2$ ⇒ $\frac{9}{4} = r^2$ $\therefore$ $r = \frac{3}{2}$ And d = $2r$ = 3 units. Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question : Fermentation is a type of _______________ process.
Option 1: Anaerobic
Option 2: Aerobic
Option 3: Oxidation
Option 4: Pasteurisation
Correct Answer: Anaerobic
Solution : The correct option is Anaerobic.
Fermentation is an anaerobic process that involves the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and other end products such as alcohol or acids in the absence of oxygen. Sugars are converted into ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide by yeast and certain
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Achilles’ Heel
Option 1: Irrelevant thing
Option 2: Vulnerable point
Option 3: Fast runner
Option 4: Costly item
Correct Answer: Vulnerable point
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
Achilles’ Heel is an idiomatic expression derived from Greek mythology, where Achilles, a legendary hero, had only one vulnerable point—his heel. This vulnerability eventually led to his downfall. Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: POCG
Option 2: KLIZ
Option 3: BUDX
Option 4: FQMV
Correct Answer: FQMV
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: POCG; Here, O is a vowel. Second option: KLIZ; Here, I is a vowel. Third option: BUDX; Here, U is a vowel. Fourth option: FQMV; There is no vowel.
So, only the fourth option is different from the
Question : Direction: Which one of the given responses is the meaningful order of the following in ascending order?
(a) 0.0640 hrs (b) 0.1930 hrs (c) 0.1335 hrs (d) 0.2000 hrs
Option 1: d, b, c, a
Option 2: a, d, c, b
Option 3: a, b, c, d
Option 4: a, c, b, d
Correct Answer: a, c, b, d
Solution : Given:
Arrange the given time in the ascending order as follows –
0.0640 hrs < 0.1335 hrs < 0.1930 hrs < 0.2000 hrs
Therefore, the order is (a), (c), (b),
Question : The land measures of the second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in
Option 1: Thalavaipuram Copper Plates
Option 2: Uttirameru Inscription
Option 3: Kudumiyammalai Inscription
Option 4: Kasadudi Copper Plates
Correct Answer: Thalavaipuram Copper Plates
Solution : The correct option is Thalavaipuram Copper Plates
The Thalavaipuram copper plates contained information about the land measurements of the Second Pandyan Empire. The Thalavaipuram copper plates are a series of 12 copper plates issued by Sundara Pandya, the Pandyan ruler, in 1018 CE.
Question : Who among the following served the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India?
Option 1: H. D. Deve Gowda
Option 2: V. P. Singh
Option 3: Chandra Shekhar
Option 4: I. K. Gujral
Correct Answer: Chandra Shekhar
Solution : The correct option is Chandra Shekhar.
Chandra Shekhar served the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India. For a mere seven months and 11 days, from November 10, 1990, to June 21, 1991, he served in that capacity. Political instability and the Indian
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