Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Who is the custodian of the Indian Constitution
Option 1: President of India
Option 2: Supreme Court
Option 3: Prime Minister of India
Option 4: Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer: Supreme Court
Solution : Correct answer is Supreme Court
The Supreme court is known as the custodian of the Constitution of India.
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial court in India, And is considered as the guardian of the constitution of India, because it protects the rights
Question : Which water-soluble pigment belonging to a phenolic group is present in pomegranate, eggplant, black carrot, and red cabbage?
Option 1: Phycoerythrin
Option 2: Phycobilins
Option 3: Betalains
Option 4: Anthocyanins
Correct Answer: Anthocyanins
Solution : The correct option is Anthocyanins.
Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments found in plants, responsible for giving various fruits, flowers and vegetables their red, purple or blue colours. Anthocyanins play a role in protecting plants from UV radiation and aiding in pollination. They provide various health
Question : Direction: The following bar graph shows the production of table fans in a factory for one week. Study the bar graph and answer the given question.
The ratio of the total production of table fans in the factory from Monday to Wednesday to that from Thursday to Saturday is:
Option 1: 19 : 26
Option 2: 26 : 19
Option 3: 29 : 16
Option 4: 16 : 29
Correct Answer: 29 : 16
Solution : Total production of table fans in the factory from Monday to Wednesday = 260 + 540 + 360 = 1160 Total production of table fans in the factory from Thursday to Saturday = 120 + 200 + 320 = 640 The ratio of
Question : If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio $3:1\frac{1}{4}:3\frac{1}{4}$, then the triangle is:
Option 1: Right-angled triangle
Option 2: Obtuse triangle
Option 3: Equiangular triangle
Option 4: Acute triangle
Correct Answer: Right-angled triangle
Solution : Sides of a triangle are in the ratio $3:1\frac{1}{4}:3\frac{1}{4}$. $3:1\frac{1}{4}:3\frac{1}{4}$ = $3:\frac{5}{4}:\frac{13}{4}$ Multiplying all the ratios by 4, we get, = $12:5:13$ Since 122 + 52 = 132 So, it is a Right-angled triangle. Hence, the correct answer is 'Right-angled triangle'.
Question : The silver coin 'tanka' was introduced by _______.
Option 1: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Option 2: Iltutmish
Option 3: Balban
Option 4: Bairam Khan
Correct Answer: Iltutmish
Solution : The correct option is Iltutmish.
Iltutmish is credited with introducing the silver coin known as the tanka. Iltutmish's reign was recognized for the implementation of some noteworthy administrative and economic changes. The tanka had a major role in stabilizing the Sultanate's monetary system.
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.
She was so __________ in her manner that he was mesmerized by her.
Option 1: Deferential
Option 2: Disputatious
Option 3: Impertinent
Option 4: Insolent
Correct Answer: Deferential
Solution : To complete the sentence correctly, we need a word that conveys how the person's manner made the other person feel, which is mesmerized. The word "deferential" means showing respect or humble submission. If someone's manner is deferential, it implies a high level of respect and
Question : The following pie chart shows the spending of a country on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in various states during a particular year. Total spending of the country = 1620 crores. Study the pie chart and answer the following question.
How much less money is spent on state P than on state S?
Option 1: 211 crores
Option 2: 211.2 crores
Option 3: 205 crores
Option 4: 210.6 crores
Correct Answer: 210.6 crores
Solution : Total spending of the country =1620 crores Percentage of the amount spent in state P = 13% Percentage of the amount spent in state S = 26% Amount spent in state P = 13% of 1620 = $\frac{13}{100}\times 1620$ crores = 210.6 Crores Amount
Question : In an election contested between two candidates, 15% of the total voters did not cast their votes and 100 votes got disqualified. The candidate who won the election won by securing 45% of the total votes and won by a margin of 400 votes. Find the total number of voters.
Option 1: 6,000
Option 2: 3,600
Option 3: 10,000
Option 4: 3,500
Correct Answer: 6,000
Solution : Let total voters be $x$ Votes that got disqualified $= 100$ Percentage of votes for winner = 45% The margin between the winner and loser = 400 votes Total votes cast = Total voters – voters who did not cast votes – Number of votes
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation. Always be in ______ with your near and dear ones as life is uncertain and fragile.
Option 1: touch
Option 2: relation
Option 3: communication
Option 4: connection
Correct Answer: touch
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The collocation be in touch means to maintain communication or contact with someone. In the given sentence, the phrase conveys the idea of staying connected or maintaining communication with loved ones.
The meanings of other options are as
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? VTHJ, ?, TRJL, SQKM, RPLN
Option 1: USIP
Option 2: UZIK
Option 3: USIK
Option 4: USLK
Correct Answer: USIK
Solution : Given: VTHJ, ?, TRJL, SQKM, RPLN
Here, subtract 1 from the place value of the first and second letters and add 1 to the place value of the third and fourth letters of the given letter clusters to get the next term of the series
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