Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary. 1. Defect 2. Defence 3. Deerstalker 4. Defensive
Option 1: 2, 3, 1, 4
Option 2: 1, 3, 2, 4
Option 3: 4, 3, 1, 2
Option 4: 3, 1, 2, 4
Correct Answer: 3, 1, 2, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Defect 2. Defence 3. Deerstalker 4. Defensive
Step 1: Compare the first and second letters of each word. Since all the words have the same letters D and e, move on to the next letter. Step 2: The third
Question : Leptospirosis is a disease caused by
Option 1: Virus
Option 2: Fungus
Option 3: Protozoa
Option 4: None
Correct Answer: None
Solution : The correct option is - none.
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by an infection with the Leptospira bacteria. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can spread from animals to humans.
Question : Who moved the Objective Resolution that was later adapted as the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
Option 1: Rajendra Prasad
Option 2: J.B. Kripalani
Option 3: Jawaharlal Nehru
Option 4: B. R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution : The correct answer is Jawahar Lal Nehru.
On 13th December 1946, Jawahar Lal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution from the Constitution. Jawahar Lal Nehru proposed the Objectives Resolution, which was eventually ratified as the Preamble of the Indian Constitution after some modifications.
Question : The "Rann Utsav" is organised in which of the following states of India to promote tourism?
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Maharashtra
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct option is Gujarat.
The "Rann Utsav" takes place in the state of Gujarat. It's a vibrant festival that showcases the culture, art, and crafts of the region, particularly in the Rann of Kutch.
The "Rann Utsav" is a cultural festival held annually
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Select the figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: If the sum of three consecutive numbers is 15, what is the square of the middle number?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : Let the three consecutive numbers be a, (a + 1), and (a + 2).
As per the question, the sum of the three consecutive numbers is 15, then – ⇒ a + a + 1 + a + 2 = 15 ⇒ 3a + 3
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
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