Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In water treatment plants, the use of chloramines ensures _____________.
Option 1: taste and odour control
Option 2: weed control in reservoirs
Option 3: disinfection
Option 4: removal of permanent hardness
Correct Answer: disinfection
Solution : The correct option is disinfection.
The use of chloramines in water treatment facilities enables disinfection and microbiological growth control in the water supply. Chloramines are a chlorine-ammonia mixture that provides longer-lasting residual disinfection than chlorine alone, assisting in the maintenance of water quality throughout the
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
After your long illness I am happy to see you __________.
Option 1: up and round
Option 2: up and about
Option 3: by and by
Option 4: up and down
Correct Answer: up and about
Solution : "Up and about" is an idiomatic expression that means someone is active and moving around after a period of illness or inactivity. It fits well in the context of the sentence, where the speaker is expressing happiness about the person's recovery.
Question : The difference between simple and compound interest (compounded annually) on a sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 93. The sum (in Rs.) is:
Option 1: 30000
Option 2: 30300
Option 3: 3000
Option 4: 3030
Correct Answer: 3000
Solution : Let the sum be Rs. $P$. Rate ($R$) = 10% p.a. Period ($t$) = 3 years Using the difference between Simple and Compound Interest for 3 years at the rate of interest $R$% per annum compounded annually = $P×\frac{R^2}{100^2}$$(3+\frac{R}{100})$ ⇒ 93 = $P×\frac{10^2}{100^2}$$(3+\frac{10}{100})$ ⇒ 93
Question : Chand Bibi was the ruler of ____.
Option 1: Ahmednagar
Option 2: Bijapur
Option 3: Satara
Option 4: Golconda
Correct Answer: Ahmednagar
Solution : The correct option is Ahmednagar.
Chand Bibi was the ruler of the Ahmednagar Sultanate, which was a medieval Indian kingdom located in the Deccan region of present-day Maharashtra, India. She was known for her strong and effective rule during a period of political turmoil.
Question : The average number of runs conceded by a bowler in five matches is 45 and 15.75 in the other four matches. What is the average number of runs conceded by the bowler in nine matches?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 35
Option 4: 53.5
Correct Answer: 32
Solution : Given: The average number of runs conceded in 5 matches is 45. The average number of runs conceded in 4 matches is 15.75. The total matches are 9. According to the question, The total runs conceded in 5 matches = 45 × 5 = 225
Question : What was India's rank in Paralympic 2020?
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 19
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : The correct option is 24.
India secured a remarkable 24th position in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, showcasing outstanding performances across various sports. The Indian contingent won a total of 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals. These achievements highlighted the exceptional
Question :
The Monetary and Credit Policy is announced by which of the following?
Option 1:
Ministry of Finance in Center
Option 2:
Reserve Bank of India
Option 3: State Bank of India
Option 4: Planning Commission of India
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is Reserve Bank of India.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces the Monetary and Credit Policy. The RBI uses it as a key policy instrument to control the money supply and credit availability in the economy. Inflation control,
Question : Calculate the area of a sector of a circle with a radius of 10 metres and an angle of 90 degrees at the centre.
Option 1: 79.3 m2
Option 2: 79.5 m2
Option 3: 78.5 m2
Option 4: 75 m2
Correct Answer: 78.5 m2
Solution : Given $r$ = 10 m and $\theta$ = 90° Area of a sector = $πr^2\times\frac{\theta}{360°}$ ⇒ Area of the sector = $\frac{22}{7}\times 10^2\times \frac{90°}{360°}$ = $\frac{22}{7}\times 100\times \frac{1}{4}$ = 78.57 ≈ 78.5 m2 Hence, the correct answer is 78.5 m2.
Question : Study of field crops is called:
Option 1: Pomology
Option 2: Agronomy
Option 3: Olericulture
Option 4: Floriculture
Correct Answer: Agronomy
Solution : The correct option is Agronomy.
The study of field crops is referred to as "agronomy." Agronomy is a discipline of agricultural science concerned with the production and management of crops such as grains, oilseeds, legumes, and forages. Agronomists research soil management, crop selection, planting techniques,
Question : Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.
The driver very subtly _____ the traffic violation he committed.
Option 1: ironed through
Option 2: ironed in
Option 3: ironed out
Option 4: ironed aside
Correct Answer: ironed out
Solution : The correct phrasal verb is the third option.
Ironed out means to resolve or to find solutions, which is the intended meaning of the sentence; that is, the driver found the solutions very comfortably for the violations he committed.
The other options do not
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