Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which physical unit is defined as the field intensity that produces one newton (N) of force per ampere (A) per meter of the conductor?
Option 1: Candela
Option 2: Coulomb
Option 3: Tesla
Option 4: Pascal
Correct Answer: Tesla
Solution : The correct answer is Tesla.
The field intensity producing one newton of force per ampere of current per meter of the conductor is known as one tesla (1 T). A Tesla is equivalent to one ampere and one Newton per meter. A prime example demonstrates
Question : In which regions of India are Sundari trees, known for their durable and hard timber, found?
Option 1: Tropical Deciduous Forests
Option 2: Mangrove Forests
Option 3: Montane Forests
Option 4: Tropical Evergreen Forests
Correct Answer: Mangrove Forests
Solution : The correct option is Mangrove Forests.
The Sundari trees (Heritiera spp.), known for providing durable and hard timber, are primarily found in the Sundarbans mangrove forest area in India. The Sundarbans is a vast delta region in the southern part of the state of
Question : In an election between two candidates, 10% of the voters in the voter list did not cast their vote, whereas 10% of the votes cast were found to be invalid. The winning candidate got 56% of the valid votes and won the election by a margin of 1458 votes. What is the total number of voters enrolled in the voter list?
Option 1: 14000
Option 2: 15000
Option 3: 16000
Option 4: 13000
Correct Answer: 15000
Solution : Let the number of voters be $x$. As 10% of the voters did not cast their vote, The votes polled = 90% of $x$ As 10% of the votes polled were found to be invalid, Valid votes = 90% of (90% of $x$) If the
Question : What is the area of the sector of a circle of radius 8 cm and formed by an arc of length 12 cm?
Option 1: 45 cm2
Option 2: 47 cm2
Option 3: 48 cm2
Option 4: 84 cm2
Correct Answer: 48 cm2
Solution : Given: The radius of the circle, $r=8$ cm Arc length, $l=12$ cm The area of a sector of a circle $=\frac{1}{2}lr=\frac{1}{2}×12×8=48$ cm2 So, the area of a sector of a circle is 48 cm2. Hence, the correct answer is 48
Question : 20% of the inhabitants of a village had died of malaria, a panic set in, during which 30% of the remaining inhabitants left the village. The population was then reduced to 12,000. What was the number of inhabitants initially (Consider integral part only)
Option 1: 21000
Option 2: 21428
Option 3: 21500
Option 4: 30428
Correct Answer: 21428
Solution : Given, 20% of the inhabitants of the village died of malaria And, 30% of the inhabitants left the village Let the inhabitants initially be P. ⇒ Reduced = P × (100 - 20%) × (100 - 30%) ⇒ 12000 = P$×\frac{80}{100}×\frac{70}{100}$ ⇒ P = $\frac{12000×100×100}{70×80}$
Question : Where are the Todas found ?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 4: Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Solution : The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.
The Toda are an ethnic tribal community largely located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India. They are mainly concentrated in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri District, which is recognised for its gorgeous scenery and
Question : Aerated water contains
Option 1: SO2
Option 2: NO2
Option 3: H2
Option 4: CO2
Correct Answer: CO2
Solution : The correct option is - CO₂
Carbon dioxide is used to aerate beverages like soda waters, lemonade, and others. A water molecule unites with carbonic acid when CO₂ is dissolved in water. As long as the beverage is under pressure, the carbon dioxide stays
Question :
What is the role of the Ombudsman in a bank?
Option 1:
To provide quality and speedy redressal of grievances of customers
Option 2:
To provide suggestions for innovative schemes in the banks
Option 3: To inspect the internal working of the branches
Option 4: To monitor the poverty alleviation programmes undertaken by or implemented by the bank
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct answer is To provide quality and speedy redressal of the grievances of customers.
A Banking Ombudsman serves as an independent mediator and issues solutions for bank clients. Their role is to accept and
Question : N is the largest two-digit number which, when divided by 3, 4, and 6, leaves the remainder of 1, 2, and 4, respectively. What is the remainder when N is divided by 5?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : LCM of 3, 4, and 6 is 12. Common difference d = (3 – 1) = 2, (4 – 2) = 2 and (6 – 4) = 2 Since the common difference is the same, i.e., 2. The largest 2-digit number formed which is a
Question : The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 40. What is the largest number?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 43
Option 4: 44
Correct Answer: 43
Solution : Write two odd numbers before the average number 40 and two odd numbers after the average of 40. i.e., 37, 39, 40, 41, 43 $\therefore$ The largest number is 43. Hence, the correct answer is 43.
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