Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If a distance of 50 m is covered in 1 minute, 90 m in 2 minutes and 130 m in 3 minutes find the distance covered in 15 minutes.
Option 1: 610 m
Option 2: 750 m
Option 3: 1000 m
Option 4: 650 m
Correct Answer: 610 m
Solution : Given: A distance of 50 m is covered in 1 minute, 90 m in 2 minutes, and 130 m in 3 minutes. Distance covered in first minute = 50 m Distance covered till 2 minutes = 90 m So distance covered in 2nd minute
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) and complete the following letter cluster series? DW, FU, GT, IR, JQ, ?
Option 1: LN
Option 2: LO
Option 3: MO
Option 4: LP
Correct Answer: LO
Solution : Given: DW, FU, GT, IR, JQ, ?
In the given series, add 2 and 1 alternatively to the place value of the first letter and subtract 2 and 1 alternatively from the place value of the second letter of each term. DW→D + 2 =
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. Diwali, referred to as the 'festival of lights', ushers in the winter season with joy, shopping, presents, and a slew of new occasions and celebrations, such as Dussehra, Dhanteras, Govardhan, Bhaidooj, and Narak Chaturdashi. B. In the spiritual world, the event symbolises 'the triumph of light over darkness'. C. The five-day festival of Diwali is observed during the Hindu month of Kartika as an event. D. In India, Diwali is also known as Deepawali.
Option 1: BACD
Option 2: DBCA
Option 3: CDBA
Option 4: ACBD
Correct Answer: ACBD
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option, i.e., ACBD.
Explanation: Diwali, referred to as the 'festival of lights celebrated over five days in Kartika, signifies the victory of light over darkness and is known as Deepawali in India due to its association
Question : Which of the following is soda lime?
Option 1: Ca(OH)2 + CaO
Option 2: KOH + CaO
Option 3: CaCl2 + CaO
Option 4: NaOH + CaO
Correct Answer: NaOH + CaO
Solution : The correct option is NaOH + CaO.
Soda lime is typically prepared by mixing water, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and calcium oxide (CaO). The reaction can be represented as follows: NaOH+CaO→Na2CO3+Ca(OH)2. Soda lime is a chemical absorbent
Question : Directions: Study the following histogram of data related to literate people of different age groups and answer the questions given below.
The percentage of literate people in the age group of 30 to 45 years is:
Option 1: 39%
Option 2: 33.33%
Option 3: 46.25%
Option 4: 66.66%
Correct Answer: 33.33%
Solution : The number of literate people in the age group of 30 to 45 years = 600 + 500 + 250 = 1350 The total number of literate people = 3700 + 350 = 4050 The required percentage $=\frac{1350}{4050} × 100$ The required percentage $=\frac{100}{3}$ =
Question : Which lobe of the human brain is associated with hearing?
Option 1: Frontal lobe
Option 2: Parietal lobe
Option 3: Temporal lobe
Option 4: Occipital lobe
Correct Answer: Temporal lobe
Solution : The correct option is the Temporal lobe.
Hearing is related to the temporal lobe of the human brain. It houses the main auditory cortex, which is responsible for processing auditory information, including sound recognition, and interpretation. The temporal lobe is also involved in
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term. 8 : 48 :: ? : 143 :: 15 : 195
Option 1: 13
Option 2: 17
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 13
Solution : Given: 8 : 48 :: ? : 143 :: 15 : 195
Like, 8 : 48→(8 – 1)2 – 1 = (7)2 – 1 = 49 – 1 = 48 And, 15 : 195→(15 – 1)2 – 1 = (14)2 –
Question : Directions: A # B means A is the brother of B; A @ B means A is the son of B; A & B means A is the father of B; A % B means A is the mother of B. If W # Q @ T & Y @ M % K % L, then how is K related to W?
Option 1: Sister
Option 2: Sister-in-law
Option 3: Mother
Option 4: Daughter
Correct Answer: Sister
Solution : Given: A # B ⇒ A is the brother of B A @ B ⇒ A is the son of B A & B ⇒ A is the father of B A % B ⇒ A is the mother of B
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Question : The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in
Option 1: 1909
Option 2: 1935
Option 3: 1919
Option 4: 1945
Correct Answer: 1919
Solution : The correct option is - 1919
The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India through the Government of India Act of 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. This act was implemented in 1921. Under dyarchy, certain subjects were placed under the control of elected
Question : If A is equal to 20% of B and B is equal to 25% of C, then what percentage of C is equal to A?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : A = 20% of B ⇒ A = $\frac{1}{5}$ × B ⇒ A : B = 1 : 5 Also, B = 25% of C ⇒ B = $\frac{1}{4}$ × C ⇒ B : C = 1 : 4 = 5 : 20 So, A
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