Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which of the following trade agreements aims to 'strengthen intra-SAARC economic cooperation to maximise the region's potential for trade and achieving development for their people'?
Option 1: APTA
Option 2: SAFTA
Option 3: NAFTA
Option 4: LAIA
Correct Answer: SAFTA
Solution : The correct answer is SAFTA.
SAFTA, which stands for the South Asian Free Trade Area, is an arrangement created in 2004 to boost economic growth through trade and commerce among the SAARC countries. Its headquarters is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, and its member countries include
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
I have just taken my meals.
(1) I have just had my food
(2) I am done with my meals
(3) I finished my meals
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The original sentence, "I have just taken my meals," is already grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning clearly. There is no need to make any changes to the sentence, as it is in proper tense and structure.
Hence, the correct choice is "No Improvement."
Question : Find the mean proportion between $(6+\sqrt{8})$ and $(3-\sqrt{2})$.
Option 1: $2 \sqrt{12}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{14}$
Option 3: $(6-\sqrt{8})$
Option 4: $\sqrt{15}-7$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{14}$
Solution : The mean proportion between $(6+\sqrt{8})$ and $(3-\sqrt{2})$ is: $\sqrt{(6+\sqrt{8})(3-\sqrt{2})}$ $=\sqrt{18-6\sqrt{2}+3\sqrt{8}-\sqrt{16}}$ $=\sqrt{18-6\sqrt{2}+6\sqrt{2}-4}$ $=\sqrt{14}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\sqrt{14}$.
Question : Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The patient was happy that he was given ancient methods of treatment to cure her health condition.
Option 1: Multiple
Option 2: Modern
Option 3: Slow
Option 4: Primitive
Correct Answer: Modern
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word ancient refers to something very old or belonging to a former period. Its opposite is modern, which pertains to the current or contemporary period. In the given context, the patient was happy to receive treatments
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Decollete 2. Desecrate 3. Decorous 4. Despicable 5. Destitute
Option 1: 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Option 2: 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
Option 3: 3, 2, 4, 5, 1
Option 4: 4, 5, 2, 3, 1
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Decollete 2. Desecrate 3. Decorous 4. Despicable 5. Destitute
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter D, move to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter
Question : Which of the following chemicals is used in photography ?
Option 1: Aluminium hydroxide
Option 2: Silver bromide
Option 3: Potassium nitrate
Option 4: Sodium chloride
Correct Answer: Silver bromide
Solution : Correct Answer is Silver bromide
Light sensitive silver bromide is a crucial component of photographic film. Silver salts are made by adding sodium bromide to a silver nitrate solution. Photographic paper and film are made up of a gelatin emulsion with silver halide grains
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits.) (12, 112, 9) (10, 84, 8)
Option 1: (12, 149, 12)
Option 2: (13, 55, 4)
Option 3: (11, 99, 9)
Option 4: (18, 94, 5)
Correct Answer: (18, 94, 5)
Solution : Given: (12, 112, 9); (10, 84, 8)
Here, (12, 112, 9)→(12 × 9) + 4 = 108 + 4 = 112 (10, 84, 8)→(10 × 8) + 4 = 80 + 4 = 84
Let's check the options – First option: (12, 149,
Question : If $\frac{(a+b)}{c}=\frac{6}{5}$ and $\frac{(b+c)}{a}=\frac{9}{2}$, then what is the value of $\frac{(a+c)}{b}\; ?$
Option 1: $\frac{9}{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{11}{7}$
Option 3: $\frac{7}{11}$
Option 4: $\frac{7}{4}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{7}{4}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{(a+ b)}{c} = \frac{6}{5}$ ⇒ $5a + 5b = 6c$ ........(i) Also, $\frac{(b+c)}{a} = \frac{9}{2}$ ⇒ $2b + 2c = 9a$ .........(ii) Adding both the equations (i) and (ii), ⇒ $-4a + 7b = 4c$ ⇒ $4(a + c) = 7b$ ⇒ $\frac{(a +
Question : Which of the following regions is covered by tropical evergreen forests?
Option 1: Eastern Ghats
Option 2: Vindhyachal
Option 3: Aravalli
Option 4: Western Ghats
Correct Answer: Western Ghats
Solution : The correct option is the Western Ghats.
The tropical moist forests of India's Western Ghats are part of the larger tropical rainforest biome. High amounts of rainfall, humidity, and biodiversity characterise these woods. The Western Ghats are noted for their various ecosystems, which
Question : In India, which of the following taxes is levied by the state government?
Option 1: Excise duty on liquor
Option 2: Capital gains tax
Option 3: Customs tax
Option 4: Corporation tax
Correct Answer: Excise duty on liquor
Solution : The correct answer is Excise duty on liquor.
State excise duty is a tax charged by Indian state governments on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks, tobacco products and other designated items. The precise commodities subject to state excise duty
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