Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Thanjavur was the capital of which dynasty?
Option 1: Pala
Option 2: Chola
Option 3: Vakataka
Option 4: Parmara
Correct Answer: Chola
Solution : The correct option is Chola.
Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore, was the capital of the Chola dynasty, one of the most powerful and influential dynasties in the history of South India. The Chola dynasty, which ruled parts of southern India from the 9th to
Question : Identify the sentence that provides the meaning of the given idiom.
Under the cloud
Option 1: The classmates were dancing together under the rain.
Option 2: The driver was under suspicion after the police found blood on his car.
Option 3: The Red fort looks beautiful amidst the cloudy weather and cold atmosphere.
Option 4: It was the best place to sit under the sky with hands full of food.
Correct Answer: The driver was under suspicion after the police found blood on his car.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom under the cloud means being in a state of suspicion, disfavour, or being associated with something negative. In this sentence, the driver is under
Question : If 21% of an electricity bill is discounted, Rs. 1,817 is still to be paid. How much was the original bill amount?
Option 1: Rs. 1,502
Option 2: Rs. 2,336
Option 3: Rs. 2,300
Option 4: Rs. 1,538
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,300
Solution : Discount = 21% of the original amount Amount to be paid = Rs. 1,817 Amount to be paid = original amount – amount discounted ⇒ Rs 1,817 = original amount – 21% of the original amount = 79 % of original amount Original amount
Question : Match List-I with List-II and give the correct answer from the code given below:
Option 1: p - 3, q - 1, r - 2, s - 4
Option 2: p - 3, q - 4, r - 2, s - 1
Option 3: p - 3, q - 4, r - 1, s - 2
Option 4: p - 3, q - 2, r - 4, s - 1
Correct Answer: p - 3, q - 4, r - 1, s - 2
Solution : The correct option is p - 3, q - 4, r - 1, s - 2
In the late 18th century, Edward Jenner developed vaccination. He is credited with creating the smallpox vaccine,
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Something that is very small/little
Option 1: Few
Option 2: Tiny
Option 3: Thin
Option 4: Slender
Correct Answer: Tiny
Explanation: Tiny specifically refers to something that is extremely small in size or amount, making it the most fitting substitute for "something that is very small or little". The meanings of the other options are
Question : If two circles do not touch or intersect each other and one does not lie inside the other, then find the number of common tangents.
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : So, the number of common tangents to two non-intersecting circles is four. Hence, the correct answer is 4.
Question : Pick out the viral disease among the following :
Option 1: Hepatitis
Option 2: Meningitis
Option 3: Arthritis
Option 4: Nephritis
Correct Answer: Hepatitis
Solution : The correct option is Hepatitis.
Hepatitis is a disease of the liver caused by five different viruses: A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and E are often self-limiting, however Hepatitis B, C, and D can be severe and require treatment. Vaccines are available
Question : Bhortal dance is famous in __________
Option 1: Odisha
Option 2: Madhya Pradesh
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Assam
Solution : The correct option is Assam.
Bhortal dance is the most famous dance form in the state of Assam, and it is believed to have been developed by the Narhari Burha, devotees of the Barpeta district. It originated from the classical dance form of the state.
Question : The units digit in $3 × 38 ×537 × 1256$ is:
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : The unit digit of $3\times 38\times 537\times 1256$ is: $3\times 8\times 7\times 6 = 24 \times 42 \rightarrow 4 \times 2 = 8$ Hence, the correct answer is 8.
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Delight
Option 2: Striphe
Option 3: Fright
Option 4: Knight
Correct Answer: Striphe
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The incorrectly spelled word among the options provided is "striphe". The correct spelling is strife, which means conflict, discord, or a struggle between individuals or groups.
The meanings of other words are as follows:
Delight: It refers
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