Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The number of trees in a town is 17640. If the number of trees increases annually at a rate of 5%, how many trees were there two years ago?
Option 1: 14000
Option 2: 15000
Option 3: 16000
Option 4: 19450
Correct Answer: 16000
Solution : Let the number of trees 2 years ago be $P$. The number of trees increases annually at a rate of 5%. The number of trees at present is 17640. So, $P(1+\frac{r}{100})^n = 17640$ ⇒ $P(1+\frac{5}{100})^2 = 17640$ ⇒ $P(\frac{21}{20})^2 = 17640$ ⇒ $P = 16000$
Question : Which of the metals has the maximum thermal conductivity?
Option 1: Iron
Option 2: Aluminium
Option 3: Silver
Option 4: Copper
Correct Answer: Silver
Solution : The correct option is silver.
Silver has the highest heat conductivity of any metal. Thermal conductivity is a measure of a material's capacity to conduct heat, and silver is an exceptional heat conductor. Because of this feature, silver is widely employed in a variety of
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 14 – 12
Option 2: 24 – 7
Option 3: 42 – 4
Option 4: 37 – 4
Correct Answer: 37 – 4
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 14 – 12→14 × 12 = 168 Second option: 24 – 7→24 × 7 = 168 Third option: 42 – 4→42 × 4 = 168 Fourth option: 37 – 4→37 × 4 = 148 ≠
Question : Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following?
Option 1: Lion
Option 2: Deer
Option 3: Tiger
Option 4: Bear
Correct Answer: Tiger
Solution : The correct option is Tiger.
The Alwar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan is home to the Sariska Tiger Reserve, a national park and tiger reserve. One of the biggest national parks in Rajasthan is called Ranthambore. Bengal tigers are famous in both
Question : Which year did Bankin Chandra Chatopadhyay write Anandmath?
Option 1: 1858
Option 2: 1892
Option 3: 1882
Option 4: None of these .
Correct Answer: 1882
Solution : Correct Answer is 1882
Anandamath (abbreviated to Anandamath) is a 19th-century Bengali novel, first published in 1882. It is one of the most significant works in the history of Bengal and Indian literature. Based on the late eighteenth century Sanyasi Rebellions, Anandamath is set against
Question : The difference between a discount of 40% and two successive discounts of 30% on a certain bill was Rs. 220. Find the amount of the bill (in Rs.).
Option 1: 2,200
Option 2: 1,100
Option 3: 1,000
Option 4: 2,000
Correct Answer: 2,000
Solution : Let the amount of the bill be $x$. When giving two successive discounts of 30% and 30%, the bill amount $=\frac{x×70×70} {100×100}=\frac{49x}{100}$ When giving flat discount of 40%, the bill amount $=\frac{60x} {100}$ Difference between selling prices = Difference in the discounts According to the
Question : Which Indian State is the leading cotton producer ?
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: Andhra Pradesh
Option 4: Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : Correct answer is Gujarat
India is the world's second largest producer of cotton & Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India. Cotton is a kharif crop which requires around 6 months to mature. Black soil or Regur soil is favorable for the production
Question : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. His voice gets on my nerves.
Option 1: Makes me ill
Option 2: Pierces my eardrums
Option 3: Irritates me
Option 4: Makes me sad
Correct Answer: Irritates me
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Gets on my nerves is an idiomatic expression that means someone or something is annoying or bothersome. So, irritates me to convey the intended meaning.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Makes me
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up and named (P), (Q), (R), and (S). Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
(S1) Today, the world has become a much smaller place, thanks to the adventures and miracles of science. (P) We are slowly realising that the world is a single cooperative group. (Q) Other religions have become forces with which we have to reckon, and we are seeking for ways and means by which we can live together in peace and harmony. (R) Mingling of population is bringing about interchange of thought. (S) Foreign nations have become our next-door neighbours. (S6) We cannot have religious unity and peace so long as we assert that we are in possession of the light and all others are groping in the darkness.
Option 1: S, R, P, Q
Option 2: P, Q, R, S
Option 3: S, R, Q, P
Option 4: Q, R, S, P
Correct Answer: S, R, P, Q
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
Question : Which of the following is the cleanest source of energy?
Option 1: Biofuel
Option 2: Fossil fuel
Option 3: Nuclear power
Option 4: Wind energy
Correct Answer: Wind energy
Solution : The correct option is Wind energy.
Wind energy is frequently regarded as one of the cleanest energy sources. It is considered clean since it does not emit hazardous emissions or contaminants during the generation of power. Wind turbines utilize the wind's kinetic energy
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