Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Which of the following pair of compound - melting point is correct? l. Acetic acid - 290 K II. Ethanol - 156 K
Option 1: Only 1
Option 2: Both I and II
Option 3: Neither I nor II
Option 4: Only II
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct option is Both I and II.
The melting point of acetic acid, sometimes referred to as ethanoic acid, is roughly 290 K, or 16.85°C. It is a carboxylic acid that is usually found at room temperature and pressure in a
Question : Article 370 of the Constitution is applicable to the state of:
Option 1: Nagaland
Option 2: Mizoram
Option 3: Manipur
Option 4: Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Solution : Correct Answer is Jammu and Kashmir
Article 370 confirms that the State of Jammu & Kashmir has a special status in terms of its autonomy and its capacity to legislate for the State’s permanent residents. In addition, the State has granted special privileges
Question : Directions: Wilt is related to Droop in the same way as Thrive is related to ___.
Option 1: Decline
Option 2: Careful
Option 3: Deteriorate
Option 4: Flourish
Correct Answer: Flourish
Solution : Given: Wilt is related to Droop.
Here, wilt is a synonym for droop. Similarly, the synonym for thrive is flourish which means to grow or develop well.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Aid or auxiliary to trade includes which of the following?
Option 1: Production
Option 2: Selling
Option 3: Buying
Option 4: Warehousing
Correct Answer: Warehousing
Solution : The correct option is Warehousing.
Aid or auxiliary to trade refers to offerings and undertakings intended to assist and promote trade and business. It consists of several organisations and services that support the efficient operation of trade transactions. Transport, banking, insurance, warehousing, and advertising
Question : According to the World Meteorological Organization report reviewed during 2010-2012, the highest registered shade temperature of _____________was recorded at Al Aziziyah, Libya.
Option 1: 58oC
Option 2: 68oC
Option 3: 50oC
Option 4: 72oC
Correct Answer: 58oC
Solution : The correct option is 58oC.
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report reviewed during 2010-2012, the highest registered shade temperature of 58.0°C (136.4°F) was recorded at Al Aziziyah, Libya, on September 13, 1922.
Question : Dr. D. S. Athwal was known as the "Father of______Revolution in India'.
Option 1: Oilseed
Option 2: Rice
Option 3: Millet
Option 4: Wheat
Correct Answer: Wheat
Solution : The correct option is Wheat.
Dr. D. S. Athwal is known for his significant contributions to the Green Revolution in India. He played a crucial role in the development and promotion of high-yielding crop varieties, which helped to transform India's agricultural landscape and increase food
Question : A is 40% more efficient than B. How much time will they take to work together to complete a job which A alone could have done in 31 days?
Option 1: $\frac{217}{12}\ \text{days}$
Option 2: $\frac{515}{32}\ \text{days}$
Option 3: $\frac{215}{12}\ \text{days}$
Option 4: $\frac{517}{32}\ \text{days}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{217}{12}\ \text{days}$
Solution : Given: A is 40% more efficient than B. The time taken by A to complete the task alone is 31 days. Work = Time × Efficiency. Let B's efficiency be 100. Then, $\frac{A}{B} = \frac{140}{100}$ ⇒ $\frac{A}{B} = \frac{7}{5}$ The total work is done
Question : A man purchased some oranges at the rate of 3 for Rs. 40 and the same quantity at 5 for Rs. 60. If he sells all the oranges at the rate of 3 for Rs. 50, find his gain or loss percentage (to the nearest integer).
Option 1: 32% profit
Option 2: 31% loss
Option 3: 34% loss
Option 4: 31% profit
Correct Answer: 32% profit
Solution : Let the man purchase 15 oranges of each type (least common multiple of 3 and 5). The cost price of the first type = $\frac{40}{3}×15=200$ The cost price of the second type = $\frac{60}{5}×15=180$ The total cost price = 200 + 180 = 380
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The foreign company is chary of investing in Africa.
Option 1: keen
Option 2: fervent
Option 3: confident
Option 4: cautious
Correct Answer: cautious
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Chary suggests a wariness or reluctance, often accompanied by a sense of being spared or cautious when taking risks. On the other hand, cautious emphasises general prudence and carefulness in actions to avoid potential harm or mistakes.
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Question : A sum of Rs. 15525 is divided among Sunil, Anil, and Jamil such that if Rs. 22, Rs. 35, and Rs. 48 are diminished from their shares, respectively, their remaining sums shall be in the ratio 7 : 10 : 13. What would have been the ratio of their sums if Rs. 16, Rs. 77, and Rs. 37, respectively, were added to their original shares?
Option 1: 9 : 13 : 17
Option 2: 18 : 26 : 35
Option 3: 36 : 52 : 67
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: 36 : 52 : 67
Solution : Total sum = Rs.15525 Distributed sum = 15525 – 22 – 35 – 48 = Rs.15420 The ratio of remaining share = 7 : 10 : 13 New share of Sunil = ($\frac{7}{7+10+13}$ × 15420) + 22 + 16 = ($\frac{7}{30}$
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