Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Ashok spread Buddhism all over India and Ceylon by
Option 1: Teaching the Triratnas
Option 2: Sending the Dharma Mahamatras
Option 3: Waging wars
Option 4: Becoming a Buddhist Monk
Correct Answer: Sending the Dharma Mahamatras
Solution : The Correct Answer is Sending the Dharma Mahamatras
By dispatching monks to neighboring lands to spread the teachings of the Buddha, Ashoka encouraged the spread of Buddhism. Beginning with India, Buddhism began to spread globally as a result of a wave of
Question : The rate at which a sum becomes four times itself in 12 years, at simple interest, will be:
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 35%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 25%
Solution : Let the sum be $P$. Simple interest $=4P - P = 3P$ Time = 12 years We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ ⇒ Rate = $\frac{3P \times 100}{P \times 12}$ $\therefore$ Rate = 25% Hence, the correct answer is 25%.
Question : Lord Cornwallis is known for ______.
Option 1: permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Option 2: attacking the caste system
Option 3: land revenue settlement of the United States
Option 4: Ryotwari settlement of Madras
Correct Answer: permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Solution : The correct option is the permanent revenue settlement of Bengal.
In 1793, Lord Cornwallis is credited with putting into effect the Permanent Settlement of Bengal. A fixed land revenue system was to be established in several regions of Bengal, Bihar
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, APRIL is coded as CSTLN, and MARCH is coded as ODTFJ. How will JUNE be coded in that language?
Option 1: KWPH
Option 2: KXPH
Option 3: LXPH
Option 4: LWPI
Correct Answer: LXPH
Solution : Given: APRIL is coded as CSTLN, and MARCH is coded as ODTFJ.
Add 2 and 3 alternatively to the place values of the letters of APRIL and MARCH to obtain the required code — A + 2 = C; P + 3 = S; R
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
ENVIRONMENT
Option 1: MOVEMENT
Option 2: ENTER
Option 3: EMINENT
Option 4: ENTRANCE
Correct Answer: ENTRANCE
Solution : Given: ENVIRONMENT
Option first: MOVEMENT
All the letters of MOVEMENT are present in the word ENVIRONMENT.
Option second: ENTER
All the letters of ENTER are present in the word ENVIRONMENT.
Option third: EMINENT
All the letters of EMINENT are present in the word ENVIRONMENT.
Option
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
Many a man want to be rich quickly.
(1) rich quickly.
(2) want to be
(3) Many a man
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The subject "Many a man" is singular, so it should be paired with the singular verb "wants" rather than the plural "want." The corrected sentence maintains subject-verb agreement.
Question : In a certain duration of time, a sum becomes 2 times itself at the rate of 5% per annum simple interest. What will be the rate of interest if the same sum becomes 5 times itself in the same duration?
Option 2: 16%
Option 3: 10%
Option 4: 18%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : Rate, $R$ = 5% Let $P$ be the principal sum and $n$ be the time. Amount = $2P$ Simple interest, SI = $2P - P$ = $P$ Now, SI = $\frac{PnR}{100}$ ⇒ $P$ = $\frac{P×n×5}{100}$ ⇒ $n$ = 20 years Again, Amount = $5P$ SI
Question : In March 2022, who among the following became the Chief Minister of Punjab?
Option 1: Lal Chand Kataruchakk
Option 2: Bhagwant Mann
Option 3: Laljit Singh Bhullar
Option 4: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal
Correct Answer: Bhagwant Mann
Solution : The correct answer is Bhagwant Mann.
Bhagwant Singh Mann was appointed Punjab's chief minister in March 2022. In addition to being an Aam Aadmi Party member, he serves as a Punjab cabinet minister. He won a majority in the elections held in Punjab
Question : Match the source in Column B with the product of Column A.
Column A ((Product)
Option 1: a b c
3 2 1
Option 2: a b c
3 1 2
Option 3: a b c
2 3 1
Option 4: a b c
2 1 3
Correct Answer: a b c
Solution : The correct options are a-(3), b- (1), c- (2)
Formic acid is a chemical component present in various ant venoms. When these ants bite or sting, formic acid is injected into the skin, causing a burning sensation. Citric acid is
Question : Directions: Three Statements are given followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All curtains are doormats. Some doormats are pillows. Some pillows are bedsheets. Conclusions: I. Some bedsheets are doormats. II. Some bedsheets are curtains. III. Some pillows are doormats.
Option 1: Only conclusion III follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: All conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion III follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some bedsheets are doormats – From the above diagram, it can be seen that there is no direct relation between bedsheets and
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