Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In which year was an approach and program named Joint Forest Management (JFM) launched in the context of National Forest Policy?
Option 1: 1965
Option 2: 1988
Option 3: 1996
Option 4: 1947
Correct Answer: 1988
Solution : The correct option is 1988.
The Joint Forest Management (JFM) approach and programme were launched in the context of the National Forest Policy in 1988. JFM was introduced as a collaborative forest management initiative involving local communities and forest department authorities to promote sustainable
Question : Directions: In the following question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, follows from the given statement. Statement: Should rock shows be allowed to run till midnight at tourist places? Arguments: I. Yes, more tourists arrive due to rock shows. Tourism is good for the local economy. II. No, local traditions are harmed due to tourism.
Option 1: If only argument I is strong
Option 2: If only argument II is strong
Option 3: If both I and II are strong
Option 4: If neither I nor II is strong
Correct Answer: If only argument I is strong
Solution : According to the given statement – Argument I: Yes, more tourists arrive due to rock shows. Tourism is good for the local economy – If rock shows attract more tourists, and tourism is beneficial for the local economy, allowing rock
Question : Direction: In the following question a word is followed by four other words, one of which can not be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find this word.
INTELLIGENCE
Option 1: GENTLE
Option 2: INCITE
Option 3: CANCEL
Option 4: NEGLECT
Correct Answer: CANCEL
Solution : Given:
First option: GENTLE;
All the letters of the above word are present in the given word INTELLIGENCE.
Second option: INCITE;
Third option: CANCEL;
Letter A of the above word
Question : If a vendor sells a coconut for Rs. 14.4, he makes a 10% loss. If he wants to make a 25% profit, then at what price (in Rs.) should he sell?
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given: The Selling price of a coconut = Rs. 14.4 Loss percent = 10% Cost price = $\frac{\text{Selling price×100}}{100-Loss\%}$ Cost price = $\frac{14.4}{0.9}=16$ Selling price = $\frac{\text{Cost price (100+Profit%)}}{100}$ For 25% profit, Selling price = $16\times 1.25$ = Rs. 20 Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Central character in a story or play
Option 1: Emulator
Option 2: Contender
Option 3: Protagonist
Option 4: Adversary
Correct Answer: Protagonist
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The protagonist is the leading character or one of the main characters in a story or a play. Thus, it is the correct one word substitute for the central character in a story or play.
The
Question : The diameter of a sphere is twice the diameter of another sphere. The curved surface area of the first and the volume of the second are numerically equal. The numerical value of the radius of the first sphere is:
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Let the radius of the first sphere be $r$ and the radius of the second sphere be $R$. According to the question, $2r=2R×2$ ⇒ $R=\frac{r}{2}$ The curved surface area of the first sphere = $4\pi r^2$ The volume of the second sphere = $\frac{4}{3}\pi R^3$
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary. 1. Forest 2. Fascinating 3. Fantastic 4. Fabulous
Option 1: 2, 4, 3, 1
Option 2: 4, 2, 3, 1
Option 3: 4, 3, 2, 1
Option 4: 2, 3, 4, 1
Correct Answer: 4, 3, 2, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Forest 2. Fascinating 3. Fantastic 4. Fabulous
Step 1: Since all the words start with the same letter F, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word is either o or a
Question : Identify the position of stomata in plants.
Option 1: Tip of stem
Option 2: Inside the roots
Option 3: Inside the flower
Option 4: Surface of the leaves
Correct Answer: Surface of the leaves
Solution : The correct answer is the surface of the leaves.
Stomata are tiny pores found on the surfaces of plant leaves, stems and other aerial parts. Stomata are more commonly present on the lower surface of leaves, although their distribution can vary
Question : ____________part of xylem tissue in plants stores food.
Option 1: Vessels
Option 2: Xylem fibres
Option 3: Xylem parenchyma
Option 4: Tracheids
Correct Answer: Xylem parenchyma
Solution : The correct option is the Xylem parenchyma.
The xylem parenchyma, a component of xylem tissue in plants, serves as a storage site for food materials such as starch, oils, and fats. It is situated in the xylem tissue alongside other cell types such
Question : Who is the father of cellular phone?
Option 1: Linus Torvalds
Option 2: Percy Lebaron spencer
Option 3: Fred Morrison
Option 4: Martin cooper
Correct Answer: Martin cooper
Solution : The correct option is - Martin Cooper
Martin Cooper, the creator of the cellphone and an early adopter of wireless technology, has spoken out against smartphone addiction. Former Motorola vice president Martin Cooper made the first call on a mobile device. On April 3,
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