Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which of the following has pH value 7 ?
Option 1: Pure Water
Option 2: H2SO4
Option 3: Sodium carbonate
Option 4: HCl
Correct Answer: Pure Water
Solution : The correct option is pure water.
A substance having a pH of 7 is regarded as neutral. It has neither acidic or alkaline (basic) properties. A material with a pH value of 7 is pure water at room temperature. The point of neutrality is
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (40, 120, 400) (18, 20, 78)
Option 1: (29, 23, 98)
Option 2: (56, 14, 108)
Option 3: (25, 27, 92)
Option 4: (11, 720, 660)
Correct Answer: (29, 23, 98)
Solution : Given: (40, 120, 400); (18, 20, 78)
Here, (40, 120, 400)→(120 × 3) + 40 = 360 + 40 = 400 (18, 20, 78)→(20 × 3) + 18 = 60 + 18 = 78
Let's check the options – First option: (29, 23,
Question : Direction: The bar diagram shows the monthly expenditure of a company. Study the graph and answer the question.
The percentage of money spent on miscellaneous is:
Option 1: $7\frac{2}{17}$%
Option 2: $17\frac{2}{17}$%
Option 3: $11\frac{1}{9}$%
Option 4: $9\frac{1}{11}$%
Correct Answer: $11\frac{1}{9}$%
Solution : Total spending = (80 + 10 + 20 + 10 + 15) = Rs. 135 lakhs Spending on miscellaneous products = Rs. 15 lakhs Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Miscellaneous items expenditure}}{\text{Total expenditure}} \times 100=\frac{15}{135} \times 100 = \frac{100}{9}=11\frac{1}{9}$% Hence, the correct answer is $11\frac{1}{9}$%.
Question : Who among the following was the head of the Diwan-i-Insha department under the Delhi sultanate?
Option 1: Dabir-i-Khas
Option 2: Barid-i-Mumalik
Option 3: Amir-i-Dad
Option 4: Wakil-i-Dar
Correct Answer: Dabir-i-Khas
Solution : The correct answer is Dabir-i-Khas.
During the Delhi Sultanate, the "Dabir-i-Khas" or "Amir-Munshi" was indeed the head of the Diwan-i-Insha department. This department was responsible for managing official correspondence, including communication between the Sultan, and foreign rulers, subordinate chiefs, and officials. The Amir-Munshi oversaw this
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, STAR is written as 8110291, GIFT is written as 02697. How will DOLL be written in that language?
Option 1: 2112514
Option 2: 2121514
Option 3: 2121154
Option 4: 2121524
Correct Answer: 2121514
Solution : Given: STAR is written as 8110291 and GIFT is written as 02697.
Write the place value of the letters of STAR in reverse order, to obtain the required code – Place value of STAR→S = 19; T = 20; A = 1; R = 18
Question : Satyaram Reang received the Padma Shri for promoting the Hojagiri dance form. He belongs to which of the following states?
Option 1: Sikkim
Option 2: Manipur
Option 3: Assam
Option 4: Tripura
Correct Answer: Tripura
Solution : The correct answer is Tripura.
Satyaram Reang is a famous folk artist from Tripura. He is famous for promoting the Hojagiri dance, traditionally performed by Tripura's Reang clan. Satyaram Reang received the Padma Shri in 2021 for his efforts.
Question : In October 2021, 19-year-old _____ won the silver medal at the World Wrestling Championship.
Option 1: Anshu Malik
Option 2: Seema Bisla
Option 3: Sanju Devi
Option 4: Sonam Malik
Correct Answer: Anshu Malik
Solution : The correct option is Anshu Malik
During the 2021 World Wrestling Championships, Indian wrestler Anshu Malik made history by becoming the first Indian female finalist at the World Championship. She secured a silver medal, marking her as the first female athlete from India to
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: TOP
Option 2: COP
Option 3: MOP
Option 4: JOP
Correct Answer: JOP
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: TOP; TOP means surface. Second option: COP; COP means Police officer. Third option: MOP; MOP is used for surface cleaning. Fourth option: JOP; There is no meaning of JOP.
So, the fourth option is different from the other
Option 1: JF
Option 2: UQ
Option 3: PL
Option 4: XS
Correct Answer: XS
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: JF; J – 4 = F Second option: UQ; U – 4 = Q Third option: PL; P – 4 = L Fourth option: XS; X – 5 = S
So, the fourth option is different from the
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).
As I am suffering from fever so grant me leave for two days.
(1) and grant me
(2) please grant me
(3) grant myself
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
The sentence has a conjunction error. It uses "so" to connect two independent clauses, which is incorrect. "So" is typically used to express a result or consequence, but in this context, it's better to use "please" for
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