Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Reshma buys two articles A and B for Rs. 1,734. She sells A at a loss of 16% and sells B at a gain of 20%. The selling price of both articles is the same. If A is sold for Rs. 1,147.50, then the gain percent on A is:
Option 1: 12.5
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 10.5
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 12.5
Solution : Let, the cost price of articles A and B be A and B respectively According to the question, A + B = Rs. 1734................(1) Loss % of A = 16% Gain % of B = 20% SP1 of A = SP1 of B
Question : Comprehension: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.
The total area sown under Rabi crops has increased by 3.25%, from 697.98 lakh hectares in 2021–22 to 720.68 lakh hectares in 2022–23. This is 22.71 lakh hectares more this year compared to the corresponding period of 2021–22. Comparing with the normal sown area (average of the last five years), the increase is to the tune of 13.71%, from 633.80 to 720.68 lakh hectares. The increase in area is across all crops, the highest being rice. Out of the 22.71 lakh hectare increase in all Rabi crops, the increase in rice area is 11.20 lakh hectares, up from 35.05 lakh hectares in 2021–22 to 46.25 lakh hectares in 2022–23. However, this is lower than the normal sown area of 47.71 lakh hectares. The maximum increase in area under rice is in the states of Telangana and West Bengal. Area under oilseeds increased by 7.31% from 102.36 lakh hectares during 2021–22 to 109.84 lakh hectares this year. The increase in area under oilseeds at the rate of 7.31% is more than double the rate of increase of 3.25% in all crops together. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh accounted for major expansion in the area of oilseeds. Rapeseed and mustard contributed the maximum in increasing oilseed area during this Rabi season. Mustard area increased by 6.77 lakh hectares from 91.25 lakh hectares in 2021–22 to 98.02 lakh hectares in 2022–23. Thus, out of the 7.49 lakh hectares increase in area under oilseeds, rapeseed and mustard alone accounted for 6.44 lakh hectares. Pulse production is being focused on making the country self-sufficient in these commodities. The area under pulses increased by 0.56 lakh hectares from 167.31 to 167.86 lakh hectares. Mung beans and lentils accounted for the increase in the area under pulses. The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets, and India is at the forefront of celebrating the event in a big way. In order to create awareness about the benefits of millets as a superfood and to meet its growing demand around the world, the government is promoting millet production through the NFSM-Nutri Cereals component of the National Food Security Mission programme in 212 districts in 14 states. Coarse cum nutri-cereals saw an increase of 2.08 lakh hectares in area under cultivation from 51.42 lakh hectares in 2021–22 to 53.49 lakh hectares in 2022–23. Question: On which of the following crops is the Indian government especially focussing this year?
Option 1: rice
Option 2: oilseeds
Option 3: pulses
Option 4: millets
Correct Answer: millets
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The Indian government is specifically focusing on millets this year. This is evident from the passage, which mentions that the United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets, and the Indian
Question : One of the best solutions to get rid of non - biodegradable waste is:
Option 1: Burning
Option 2: Dumping
Option 3: Burying
Option 4: Recycling
Correct Answer: Recycling
Solution : The correct option is Recycling.
The most effective technique to decrease non-biodegradable trash is through waste management practices such as: Reduce and Reuse: Use single-use plastics and other non-biodegradable items as little as possible in your everyday life. When feasible, choose reusable goods and containers.
Question : A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a vertical flagstaff of height $h$ units. At a point on the plane, the angle of elevation at the bottom of the flagstaff is $\alpha$ and that of the top of the flagstaff is $\beta$. Then the height of the tower is:
Option 1: $h\tan\alpha$
Option 2: $\frac{h\tan\alpha}{(\tan\beta–\tan\alpha)}$
Option 3: $\frac{h\tan\alpha}{(\tan\alpha–\tan\beta)}$
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: $\frac{h\tan\alpha}{(\tan\beta–\tan\alpha)}$
Solution : Given: A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a vertical flagstaff of height h. The angle of elevation at the bottom of the flagstaff is $\alpha$ and that of the top of the flagstaff is $\beta$. We know that $\tan\theta=\frac{\text{Perpendicular}}{\text{Base}}$
Question : Directions: Pointing to a man in a photograph, a woman said, "He is the only son of my mother's father." How is the woman related to the man in the photograph?
Option 1: Niece
Option 2: Sister
Option 3: Daughter
Option 4: Granddaughter
Correct Answer: Niece
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
According to the above family tree, the woman is the niece of the man. Hence, the
Question : In India, what type of unemployment is created due to lack of employable skills among the educated youths in India?
Option 1: Structural unemployment
Option 2: Educated unemployment
Option 3: Cyclical unemployment
Option 4: Technological unemployment
Correct Answer: Educated unemployment
Solution : The correct option is Educated unemployment.
The type of unemployment caused by a lack of employable skills among educated youths in India is known as educated unemployment. It is a situation when people have education and credentials but are nevertheless unable to secure suitable
Question : Microbial Type Culture Collection Centre is situated at :
Option 1: Bangalore
Option 2: Chandigarh
Option 3: New Delhi
Option 4: Hyderabad
Correct Answer: Chandigarh
Solution : The correct option is - Chandigarh
The Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank is located in The Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh. It was started in 1986 and is supported equally by the Indian government's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and
Question : Which of the following options gives an expression equivalent to $\sin \ (A + B)$?
Option 1: $\cos\ A \cos\ B - \sin \ A \sin \ B$
Option 2: $\sin\ A \cos \ B + \cos\ A\ \sin \ B$
Option 3: $\cos \ A \cos\ B+\sin\ A \sin \ B$
Option 4: $\sin \ A \cos \ B - \cos \ A \sin \ B$
Correct Answer: $\sin\ A \cos \ B + \cos\ A\ \sin \ B$
Solution : Given: $\sin \ (A + B)$ We know the formula, $\sin\ (A + B) = (\sin\ A \cos\ B + \cos\ A\ \sin\ B)$ Hence, the correct answer is $(\sin\ A \cos \ B +
Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words. A word or law no longer in use
Option 1: Venerable
Option 2: Obsolete
Option 3: Vintage
Option 4: Absolute
Correct Answer: Obsolete
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The most suitable one-word substitution for "a word or law no longer in use" is obsolete. This term describes something that is no longer in use or has become outdated. In the context of a word or
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ABOUT is written as YZQSR, and PARTS is written as NYTRQ. How will PLANT be written in that language?
Option 1: NICRL
Option 2: NJCLR
Option 3: RJCLV
Option 4: NJDLP
Correct Answer: NJCLR
Solution : Given: ABOUT is written as YZQSR, and PARTS is written as NYTRQ.
Subtract 2 to the place value of each letter of the word ABOUT and add 2 to the middle letter to get the code – ABOUT→A – 2 = Y; B – 2
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