Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Kalaripayattu is the martial art of the state of
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Mizoram
Option 3: Nagaland
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct option is Kerala.
The Indian martial art known as Kalaripayattu, or simply Kalari, has its roots in Kerala. Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest still practised martial arts in the world, is renowned for its long-standing history among Indian martial arts.
Question : A man travels 434 km, partly by train and partly by steamer. He spends 8 hours more time on the steamer. If the velocity of the steamer is 25 km/hr and the velocity of the train is 65 km/hr, how much distance does he cover by steamer?
Option 1: 318 km
Option 2: 398 km
Option 3: 265 km
Option 4: 477 km
Correct Answer: 265 km
Solution : Let the time spent on the train be $x$ hours and the time spent on the steamer is $(x+8)$ hours. So, the distances travelled by train and steamer are $65x$ km and $25(x+8)$ km, respectively. According to the question, $65x + 25(x+8) = 434$
Question : The unique ability of carbon to form bonds with other atoms of carbon is called___________.
Option 1: ionization
Option 2: catenation
Option 3: acidification
Option 4: No option is correct.
Correct Answer: catenation
Solution : The correct option is catenation.
The capacity of carbon to make bonds with other carbon atoms is known as "catenation". Catenation refers to an element's ability to create lengthy chains or rings of atoms by connecting with other atoms of the same element. This
Question : Who founded the independent state of Bengal?
Option 1: Alivardi Khan
Option 2: Murshid Quli Khan
Option 3: Sarfaraz Khan
Option 4: Shuja-ud-Din
Correct Answer: Murshid Quli Khan
Solution : The correct option is Murshid Quli Khan.
Murshid Quli Khan founded the independent state of Bengal in 1717. Murshid Quli Khan rose through the ranks of the Mughal administration, eventually becoming the Subahdar (Governor) of Bengal. He was a capable administrator and a
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The Magic Fountain is renowned for ______ spectacular light and music shows.
Option 1: its
Option 2: their
Option 3: his
Option 4: it’s
Correct Answer: its
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Its is the appropriate possessive pronoun to fill the blank with, as it helps indicate ownership.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: The Magic Fountain is renowned for its spectacular light and music shows.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The friends decided to play cards to __________ time while waiting for the cab.
Option 1: ignore
Option 2: kill
Option 3: move
Option 4: ease
Correct Answer: kill
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: Kill in this context means to pass time or make time pass quickly in an enjoyable way. The friends decided to play cards to make time pass more quickly while waiting for the cab.
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Question : Directions: If L denotes ×, M denotes ÷, P denotes + and Q denotes –, then 16 P 24 M 8 Q 6 M 2 L 3 = ?
Option 1: $\frac{13}{6}$
Option 2: $\frac{–1}{6}$
Option 3: 14$\frac{1}{2}$
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Given: 16 P 24 M 8 Q 6 M 2 L 3 = ?
After replacing the letters with mathematical signs, the equation becomes – = 16 + 24 ÷ 8 – 6 ÷ 2 × 3 = 16 + 3 – 3 × 3
Question : Which of the following is not on the list of Maharatna?
Option 1: Coal India Limited
Option 2: Steel Authority of India Limited
Option 3: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Option 4: Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited
Correct Answer: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Solution : The correct answer is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Companies that have generated or reported net profits of more than Rs 5000 crore for three straight years, average annual net worth of more than Rs 15000 crore for three years, or average
Question : If Rs. 8,500 becomes Rs. 11,050 in 6 years at a certain rate of simple interest, and the rate then becomes 1.8 times higher, what will be the amount after 5 years on the same principal?
Option 1: Rs. 15,625
Option 2: Rs. 14,350
Option 3: Rs. 13,550
Option 4: Rs. 12,325
Correct Answer: Rs. 12,325
Solution : Given: Principal amount = Rs. 8,500 Time = 6 years Simple interest = 11,050 – 8,500 = 2,550 Let the rate be $r$. Now, $\frac{\text{(Principal amount × Time × Rate)}}{100}=\text{Simple interest}=2550$ ⇒ $\frac{8500×6×r}{100}=2550$ ⇒ $r=\frac{2550}{85×6}$ $\therefore r=5$% Now if the rate becomes 1.8 times
Question : The average age of a man and his son is 55 years. The ratio of their ages is 7 : 4, respectively. What will be the ratio of their ages after 6 years?
Option 1: 1 : 2
Option 2: 12 : 7
Option 3: 25 : 17
Option 4: 38 : 23
Correct Answer: 38 : 23
Solution : Let the age of man and son be $7x$ and $4x$ respectively. Average age = $\frac{7x+4x}{2}$ ⇒ $55= \frac{11x}{2}$ ⇒ $x= 10$ Age of man after 6 years = $7x+6$ = 76 Age of son after 6 years = $4x+6$ = 46 Required
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