Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : In India, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the _____.
Option 1: Chief Justice
Option 2: President
Option 3: Governor
Option 4: Chief Minister
Correct Answer: Governor
Solution : The correct option is the Governor.
In India, the governor of the relevant state appoints the State Election Commissioner. The State Election Commissioner is in charge of overseeing the elections for local government entities in the state, including panchayats, municipalities, and other urban and rural
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the given group of words.
The better you know someone the less you like him.
Option 1: Save for a rainy day
Option 2: Spill the beans
Option 3: The elephant in the room
Option 4: Familiarity breeds contempt
Correct Answer: Familiarity breeds contempt
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The idiom familiarity breeds contempt means that as we become more familiar with someone or something, we may notice their flaws or shortcomings, decreasing our liking or respect for them. This idiom accurately captures the
Question : A circular running path is 1452 m in circumference. Two men start from the same point and walk in opposite directions at speeds of 7.5 km/h and 9 km/h, respectively. When will they meet for the first time?
Option 1: 5.17 min
Option 2: 5.28 min
Option 3: 5.71 min
Option 4: 5.82 min
Correct Answer: 5.28 min
Solution : Relative speed = (9 + 7.5) = 16.5 km/h Distance = $\frac{1452}{1000}$ = 1.452 km Time = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$ = $\frac{1.452}{16.5}$ hr = $\frac{1.452}{16.5}×60$ min = 5.28 min Hence, the correct answer is 5.28 min.
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 459 + 17 × 12 ÷ 72 – 47 = 349
Option 1: ÷ and +
Option 2: ÷ and –
Option 3: + and ×
Option 4: – and +
Correct Answer: ÷ and +
Solution : Given: 459 + 17 × 12 ÷ 72 – 47 = 349
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: ÷ and + ⇒ 459 ÷ 17 × 12 + 72–
Question : If a + b = 17 and a – b = 9, the value of (4a2 + 4b2) is:
Option 1: 710
Option 2: 720
Option 3: 730
Option 4: 740
Correct Answer: 740
Solution : Given: a + b = 17------------ (i) a – b = 9------------ (ii) Adding equation (i) and equation (ii), we get, a + b + a – b = 17 + 9 ⇒ 2a = 26 $\therefore$ a = 13 Replace a with 13 in
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 60 × 4 + 9 ÷ 3 – 8 = 34
Option 1: + and –
Option 2: ÷ and +
Option 4: ÷ and ×
Correct Answer: ÷ and ×
Solution : Given: 60 × 4 + 9 ÷ 3 – 8 = 34
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation – First option: + and – = 60 × 4 – 9 ÷
Question : The graphs of the linear equations $4x – 2y = 10$ and $4x + ky = 2$ intersect at a point $(a, 4)$. The value of $k$ is equal to:
Option 1: 4
Option 2: –3
Option 3: 3
Option 4: –4
Correct Answer: –4
Solution : Given: The graphs of the linear equations $4x – 2y = 10$ and $4x + ky = 2$ intersect at a point $(a, 4)$. $4x – 2y = 10$ (equation 1) $4x + ky = 2$ (equation 2) The point $(a,4)$ satisfies the given equations.
Question : The people of the Indus Valley Civilisation worshipped Which of the following?
Option 1: Vishnu
Option 2: Pashupati
Option 3: Indra
Option 4: Brahma
Correct Answer: Pashupati
Solution : The correct answer is Pashupati.
Indus Valley Civilisation is one of the most ancient civilisations in the world and is also known as the Harappan civilisation. According to seals discovered, the deity worshipped during that time was Pashupati.
Question : 4 men and 5 women can complete a work in 15 days, whereas 9 men and 6 women can complete it in 10 days. To complete the same work in 7 days, how many women should assist 4 men?
Option 1: 13
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 13
Solution : According to the question (4 men + 5 women) × 15 = (9 men + 6 women) × 10 ⇒ (4 men + 5 women) × 3 = (9 men + 6 women) × 2 ⇒ 12 men + 15 women = 18 men +
Question : The 'more mega store' retail chain belongs to which Indian Industry?
Option 1: Reliance Industry
Option 2: Bharti Enterprises
Option 3: Aditya Birla group
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Aditya Birla group
Solution : The correct option is Aditya Birla group
Leading food and grocery retailer More Retail Private Limited is based in India. Previously known as More Retail Limited and Aditya Birla Retail Limited. Aditya Birla Retail Limited owns the retail store brand More Mega Store.
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