Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The compound interest (compounding annually) on a certain sum at the rate of 8% per annum for two years is INR 6,656. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate of interest for two years?
Option 1: INR 5,600
Option 2: INR 6,224
Option 3: INR 6,400
Option 4: INR 6,336
Correct Answer: INR 6,400
Solution : Given: The compound interest (compounding annually) on a certain sum at the rate of 8% per annum for two years is INR 6,656. We know the formulas, $A=P\times [1+\frac{R}{100}]^T$ $SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$ $A=SI+P$ $A=CI+P$ where $A$, $SI$, $CI$, $P$, $R$ and $T$ are the
Question : In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No error".
If I were Zubin (1) / I would not attend (2) / the wedding, come what may. (3) / No error. (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The sentence is free from errors as it is grammatically correct as per the second conditional.
Therefore, the correct choice is the fourth option.
Question : Sentences with spelling errors are given. Select the sentence with NO error.
Option 1: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prevent cavities.
Option 2: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illummination which helps prevent cavaties.
Option 3: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illummination which helps prewent cavities.
Option 4: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prewent cavaties.
Correct Answer: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prevent cavities.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: This sentence is correctly written with no spelling errors. It states that the body produces more saliva when exposed to fluorescent illumination, and this increased saliva
Question : If a number K = 42 × 25 × 54 × 135 is divisible by 3a, then find the maximum value of a.
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Given number, K = 42 × 25 × 54 × 135 = 3 × 14 × 25 × 33 × 2 × 33 × 5 ⇒ K = 37 × 14 × 25 × 2 × 5 So, the maximum power of
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
He asked me (1) / when could I finish (2) / the work. (3) / No Error (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
This is a case of indirect speech. The general pattern in reporting a question is that a question is changed to the statement, so "could" should come after the subjective pronoun "I". Thus, "could I"
Question : The HCF of $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{5}{6},$ and $\frac{7}{8}$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{105}{2}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{24}$
Option 3: $\frac{7}{24}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{48}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{24}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{5}{6},$ and $\frac{7}{8}$ HCF of fractions = $\frac{\text{HCF of numerators}}{\text{LCM of denominators}}$ = $\frac{\text{HCF of 1,3,5,7}}{\text{LCM of 2,4,6,8}}$ = $\frac{1}{24}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{24}$.
Question : In honour of an Indian musician, the US state of Massachusetts proclaimed 20 April as ____________in 1984.
Option 1: Sakhawat Hussain Day
Option 2: Sharan Rani Backliwal Day
Option 3: Amjad Ali Khan Day
Option 4: Allauddin Khan Day
Correct Answer: Amjad Ali Khan Day
Solution : The correct option is Amjad Ali Khan Day.
In 1984, Massachusetts declared April 20 to be Amjad Ali Khan Day. He is a renowned Indian classical musician known for his mastery of the sarod. Amjad Ali Khan has received numerous awards and
Question : _______ is the process of complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, moisture, or bacterial action that spoils food.
Option 1: Rancidification
Option 2: Hydrogenation
Option 3: Auto-oxidation
Option 4: Auto reduction
Correct Answer: Rancidification
Solution : The correct answer is Rancidification.
Rancidification, also known as rancidity, is the complete or partial oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, moisture, or bacterial action. This process spoils fat-containing food goods, resulting in disagreeable tastes and odours.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As writers, we live life twice, like (1) _________ cow that eats its food once and then regurgitates it to chew and digest (2) __________ again. We have a second chance (3)_________ biting into our experience and examining it. This is our life and it's not going to last forever. There isn't time to talk about someday writing that short story, poem, or novel. Slow down now, touch what is (4) __________ you, and out of care and compassion for (5)__________ moment and detail, put pen to paper and begin to write.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: any
Option 2: a
Option 3: some
Option 4: as
Correct Answer: a
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The article "a" is used before the noun "cow" in the sentence "like a cow" to indicate that we are referring to any cow in general rather than a specific cow.
In this context, the comparison being
Question : As mentioned in the Government of India's Economic Survey 2022-23, Aadhaar is an essential tool for social delivery of how many Central Schemes as notified under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016?
Option 1: 228
Option 2: 564
Option 3: 318
Option 4: 720
Correct Answer: 318
Solution : The correct answer is 318.
Aadhaar is a crucial tool for the state's delivery of social services. Aadhaar is used in several programs like Direct Benefit Transfer, Aadhaar Enabled Payment Systems, JAM (Jan-Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile) Trinity, One Nation One Ration Card, and CoWIN for
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