Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Removal of carbon particles from air involves the principles of
Option 1: Precipitation
Option 2: Filtration
Option 3: Electrophoresis
Option 4: Sedimentation
Correct Answer: Electrophoresis
Solution : The correct option is Electrophoresis.
Carbon particles in the air are colloidal particles, and they can be negatively charged. An electric field is applied to colloidal particles suspended in a liquid or gas during electrophoresis. These particles migrate towards the oppositely charged electrode due to
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Does she prepare for the lesson?
Option 1: Do she prepare the lesson?
Option 2: Is the lesson prepared by her?
Option 3: Is she preparing the lesson?
Option 4: Is the lesson being prepared by her?
Correct Answer: Is the lesson prepared by her?
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject in the passive
Question : Which apparatus is used to measure the intensity of light?
Option 1: Lux Meter
Option 2: Calorimeter
Option 3: Anemometer
Option 4: Altimeter
Correct Answer: Lux Meter
Solution : The answer is Lux meter.
A lux Meter operates by detecting light—the perceived intensity of brightness to the human eye. It accomplishes this by utilising a photosensitive cell. In the International System of Units (SI), the lux serves as the standard unit for
Question : By selling an article for INR 2,200, a profit of 10 % is earned. If the same article is sold for INR 2,600, then what will be the gain percentage?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 37%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 30%
Solution : Given: selling price = INR 2200 Let the cost price of the article be $x$. According to the question, $x × \frac{110}{100} = 2200$ ⇒ $x = 2000$ ⇒ Cost price = INR 2000 Now, New selling price = INR 2600 New profit = 2600
Question : The first Paralympic games were held in which year?
Option 1: 1962
Option 2: 1960
Option 3: 1964
Option 4: 1961
Correct Answer: 1960
Solution : The correct answer is 1960.
The first Paralympic Games were held in 1960. These games were organised in Rome, Italy.
The Paralympics are an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. It has since grown to become one of the largest sporting events in the
Question : 0.06% of 250% of 1600 is:
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 0.24
Option 3: 0.024
Option 4: 2.4
Correct Answer: 2.4
Solution : Given: 0.06% of 250% of 1600 = $\frac{(1600×250×0.06)}{(100×100)}$ = $\frac{(16×6)}{40}$ = $\frac{24}{10}$ = 2.4 Hence, the correct answer is 2.4.
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.) (144, 9, 3) (225, 7, 8)
Option 1: (168, 5, 8)
Option 2: (64, 5, 3)
Option 3: (81, 6, 2)
Option 4: (120, 7, 4)
Correct Answer: (64, 5, 3)
Solution : Given: (144, 9, 3); (225, 7, 8)
The square of the sum of the second and third numbers is equal to the first number – ⇒ (144, 9, 3)→(9 + 3)2 = 122; 122 = 144 ⇒ (225, 7,
Question : In a bag containing red, green, and blue pens, the ratio of red, blue, and green pens, in the given order, was 7 : 4 : 9. If the total number of pens in the bag was 320, how many of them were red?
Option 1: 112
Option 2: 105
Option 3: 119
Option 4: 126
Correct Answer: 112
Solution : The ratio of red, blue, and green pens = 7 : 4 : 9 Total number of pens = 320 Let the number of red, blue, and green pens be $7x, 4x$, and $9x$ respectively. ⇒ $7x+4x+9x = 320$ ⇒ $20x = 320$ ⇒ $x
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially fill in the symbols and to balance the given equation. 56 * 8 * 4 * 7 * 50 * 15
Option 1: +, =, ÷, ×, +
Option 2: ÷, ×, =, +, +
Option 3: ÷, ×, –, =, ×
Option 4: ÷, ×, +, =, –
Correct Answer: ÷, ×, +, =, –
Solution : Given: 56 * 8 * 4 * 7 * 50 * 15
Let’s check the options – First option: +, =, ÷, ×, + ⇒ 56 + 8 = 4 ÷ 7 × 50 + 15 L.H.S. = 56 + 8
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series. YO_LECT_OPL_C_YOP_ _CTYOPLE_T
Option 1: PEYTELC
Option 2: PYETLEC
Option 3: PYECTLE
Option 4: PEYTLCE
Correct Answer: PYETLEC
Solution : Given: YO_LECT_OPL_C_YOP__CTYOPLE_T
To fill the series we have to divide the series – YO_LECT / _OPL_C_ / YOP__CT / YOPLE_T
Let's check each option – First option: PEYTELC; YOPLECT / EOPLYCT/ YOPELCT / YOPLECT
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