Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Direction: In the given question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.
YAWC : UESG :: QIOK : ?
Option 1: MMKO
Option 2: KOME
Option 3: MINC
Option 4: MIKE
Correct Answer: MMKO
Solution : Given:
Like, Y – 4 = U; A + 4 = E; W – 4 = S; C + 4 = G
Similarly, Q – 4 = M; I + 4 = M;
Question : Where in India was the first French factory established?
Option 1: Surat
Option 2: Pondicherry
Option 3: Chandannagar
Option 4: Machilipatnam
Correct Answer: Surat
Solution : The correct option is Surat.
The French opened their first factory in Surat in 1668, and they opened another one in Machilipatnam the next year. Surat was an immensely important port city along the western coast during the 17th century. It was known for its
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.) (60, 5, 6) (48, 8, 3)
Option 1: (17, 3, 4)
Option 2: (25, 4, 6)
Option 3: (24, 4, 3)
Option 4: (25, 4, 3)
Correct Answer: (24, 4, 3)
Solution : Given: (60, 5, 6); (48, 8, 3)
Divide the first number by the third number, and then divide the resultant by 2 to find the second number. Like, (60, 5, 6)→60 ÷ 6 = 10; 10 ÷ 2 = 5 And, (48, 8,
Question : The base of a right prism is a square having a side of 15 cm. If its height is 8 cm, then find the total surface area.
Option 1: 940 cm2
Option 2: 920 cm2
Option 3: 900 cm2
Option 4: 930 cm2
Correct Answer: 930 cm2
Solution :
Area of a base of the prism = (side)2 = (15)2 = 225 cm2 Perimeter of a base of the prism = 4 × (side) = 4 × (15) = 60 cm The total surface area of a prism =
Question : A notebook was sold for Rs. 28, at a profit of 12%. If it had been sold for Rs. 26.25, what would have been the profit percentage?
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 7%
Option 3: 4%
Option 4: 6%
Correct Answer: 5%
Solution : Given: A notebook was sold for Rs. 28, at a profit of 12%. The selling price (SP) is Rs. 28 and the profit is 12%. Then, cost price (CP) is $\frac{SP × 100}{100 + \text{Profit%}}$. So, CP $= \frac{28 × 100}{100 + 12}=\frac{2800}{112} = 25$
Question : The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services namely
Option 1: all India central and state services
Option 2: administrative railway and policeservices
Option 3: administrative , police and revenue services
Option 4: admistrative , police and foreign services
Correct Answer: admistrative , police and foreign services
Solution : Correct Answer is admistrative , police and foreign services
Three all-India civil services—the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, and Indian Forest Service (IFS)—are to be established in accordance with Article 312 of the constitution. The President of India appoints
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. It is considered the biggest carnival event in the world. B. Rio carnival is celebrated every year before Lent. C. A typical Rio carnival is filled with floats, revellers, and adornments from numerous Samba schools in Rio. D. Every school is specially ordered to follow their parade entries.
Option 1: BACD
Option 2: ABCD
Option 3: BCDA
Option 4: ACDB
Correct Answer: BACD
Solution : The correct choice is the first option: BACD.
Explanation: The logical order begins with introducing the celebration in sentence B and then mentioning its significance as the biggest carnival event in the world in sentence A. Following this sentence, details about a typical
Question : Uber Cup associated with
Option 1: Football
Option 2: Handball
Option 3: Badminton
Option 4: Squash
Correct Answer: Badminton
Solution : The correct option is - Badminton.
Women's national badminton teams compete in the Uber Cup, also known as the World Women's Team Championships, which is a significant international badminton event.
The first Uber Cup competition took place in 1956.
The Uber Cup bears Betty Uber's
Question : Which one of the following coins was issued in silver during the Gupta period ?
Option 1: Kakini
Option 2: Nishka
Option 3: Rupaka
Option 4: Dinar
Correct Answer: Rupaka
Solution : The correct option is Rupaka.
During the Gupta dynasty, the main silver coin was the Rupaka.The Rupaka was a circular coin with a 2 centimetre diameter. Although most coins were made of pure silver, others were composed of silver alloyed with copper or gold. The
Question : A and B alone can do a piece of work in 4 and 9 days, respectively. In how many days will the work be completed, if they both work on alternate days, starting with B?
Option 1: $5\frac{1}{3}$
Option 2: $5\frac{2}{3}$
Option 3: $5$
Option 4: $5\frac{1}{4}$
Correct Answer: $5\frac{2}{3}$
Solution : Given: Time taken by A to complete the work = 4 days Time taken by B to complete the work = 9 days They both work on alternate days, starting with B. Let the total work = LCM of 4 and 9 = 36 units
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