Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
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,
Question : Direction: In the given question, select the related letter from the given alternatives.
MIKE : OGMC :: CIAD : ?
Option 1: EGCB
Option 2: EICB
Option 3: AJCF
Option 4: ENCF
Correct Answer: EGCB
Solution : Given:
Now, add and subtract 2 alternatively from the position values of MIKE,
M + 2 = 13 + 2 = 15 → O
I – 2 = 9 – 2 = 7 → G
K + 2
Question : Who is the ex-officio chairman of NITI Aayog?
Option 1: President
Option 2: Prime Minister
Option 3: Home Minister
Option 4: Finance Minister
Correct Answer: Prime Minister
Solution : The correct answer is Prime Minister.
NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India. It is the apex policy think tank of the Government of India. It replaced the Planning Commission on January 1, 2015. The Prime Minister of India serves as
Question : Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. Statement: Many students are addicted to mobile games and this leads to poor academic performance. Inference: I. Many students are not paying attention to their studies due to mobile games. II. It is only because of mobile games that students fail in the examination.
Option 1: If only II follows
Option 2: If neither I nor II follows
Option 3: If both I and II follow
Option 4: If only I follows
Correct Answer: If only I follows
Solution : Given: Statement: Many students are addicted to mobile games and this leads to poor academic performance.
Inference: I. Many Students are not paying attention to their studies due to mobile games – This inference is correct according to the given statement as
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Hitesh, Sunny, Vicky, Nitin, and Bharat are arranged in ascending order of height from the top. Hitesh is in third place. Bharat is between Nitin and Hitesh, while Nitin is not at the bottom. Who has the maximum height among them?
Option 1: Hitesh
Option 2: Sunny
Option 3: Vicky
Option 4: Nitin
Correct Answer: Nitin
Solution : Given: Hitesh is in third place and Bharat is between Nitin and Hitesh, while Nitin is not at the bottom. Based on the information given, the order is –
The remaining two places can be occupied by either Sunny or Vicky.
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