Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In Microsoft Excel, the ____ function returns the largest value among the values passed as arguments.
Option 1: HIGHEST
Option 2: MORE
Option 3: HIGH
Option 4: MAX
Correct Answer: MAX
Solution : Correct answer is - MAX
The MAX (maximum) statistical function gives the largest value in a range of values. It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. In contrast, the MIN (minimum) statistical function gives the smallest value in a range of
Question : The reserve held by Commercial Banks over and above the statutory minimum with the RBI are called:
Option 1: Cash reserve
Option 2: Deposits reserves
Option 3: excess reserves
Option 4: momentary reserves
Correct Answer: excess reserves
Solution : The correct option is excess reserve.
Reserves held by Commercial Banks in excess of the statutory minimum needed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are referred to as "excess reserves" or "surplus reserves." Banks may choose to hold these money in addition to
Question : Direction: In the following question, study the following diagram carefully and answer the question based on it.
The diagram shows the survey on a sample of 1000 persons concerning their knowledge of English, Hindi, and Marathi. How many know all the languages?
Option 1: 105
Option 2: 85
Option 3: 78
Option 4: 175
Correct Answer: 175
Solution : Given:
From the figure, the following can be deduced:
The number of persons knowing Marathi only = 170,
The number of persons knowing English only = 180,
The number of persons knowing Hindi only = 200,
The number of persons knowing both English and Marathi
Question : Directions: Study the graph and answer the question. What was the approximate percentage drop in the sale of Pep-up in 1990 over its sale in 1989?
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 14%
Option 3: 12%
Option 4: 20%
Correct Answer: 14%
Solution : Given: Sales of Pep-up in the year 1989 = 35 lakh Sales of Pep-up in the year 1990 = 30 lakh Percentage change = $\frac{\text{Sales of Pep-up in 1989 - Sales of Pep-up in 1990}}{\text{Sales of Pep-up in 1989}}\times100$ Percentage change = $\frac{\text{35–30}}{\text{35}}\times100$ Percentage change
Question : In what ratio should sugar costing Rs. 40 per kg be mixed with sugar costing Rs. 48 per kg to earn a profit of 20% by selling the mixture at Rs. 54 per kg?
Option 1: 3 : 5
Option 2: 4 : 7
Option 3: 5 : 8
Option 4: 2 : 3
Correct Answer: 3 : 5
Solution :
The cost price of the mixture $=\frac{100}{100+20}×54=\frac{100}{120}×54=45$ Using the rule of alligation, we get the desired ratio. (48 – 45) : (45 – 40) = 3 : 5 Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 5.
Question : If (a – b) = 1, what is the value of (a3 – b3)?
Option 1: a2 + ab + b2
Option 2: (a + b)2 + 3ab
Option 3: a2 – ab + b2
Option 4: a2 + 2ab + b2
Correct Answer: a2 + ab + b2
Solution : Given: a – b = 1 We know the algebraic identity, a3 – b3 = (a – b)(a2 + ab + b2) Substitute the given value in the above formula and we get, ⇒
Question : If the HCF of xy3, x2 y, and x3 y4 is xy, then their LCM is________.
Option 1: x3 y4
Option 2: x3 y3
Option 3: x4 y3
Option 4: x4 y4
Correct Answer: x3 y4
Solution : In xy3, x2 y, and x3 y4 The highest power of x = 3 The highest power of y = 4 ⇒ LCM = x3 y4 Hence, the correct answer is x3 y4
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
You should learn to adopt (1) / yourself to the (2) / changing circumstances.(3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The reason for the error is the incorrect use of the word "adopt" when it should be "adapt". "Adapt" means to adjust or change according to the changing circumstances, while "adopt" means to take something
Question : Eustachian Tube is located in which part of the human body?
Option 1: Nose
Option 2: Ear
Option 3: Eyes
Option 4: Throat
Correct Answer: Ear
Solution : The correct option is Ear.
The Eustachian tube, also known as the auditory tube, is located in the middle ear of the human body. It connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat situated behind the nose. The
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. After a noisy and tumultuous supper. we ______ for the day.
Option 1: retirement
Option 2: retiring
Option 3: retired
Option 4: retire
Correct Answer: retired
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Retired: It means ceased working or engaging in activity. The use of the simple past tense (retired) in the sentence indicates that the action of retiring for the day occurred and was completed in the past.
Therefore, the
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