Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A sum of Rs. 7,930 is divided into three parts and given on loan at 5% simple interest to A, B, and C for 2, 3, and 4-year periods, respectively. If the amounts of all three are equal after their respective periods of loan, then A received a loan of:
Option 1: Rs. 3,050
Option 2: Rs. 2,760
Option 3: Rs. 2,750
Option 4: Rs. 2,800
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,760
Solution : Let the loans taken by A, B, and C be Rs. $p$, Rs. $q$, and Rs. $r$ respectively. $⇒p + q + r = 7930$ $\text{Simple interest} = \frac{\text{Principal × Time × Rate}}{100}$ $⇒p + \frac{p \times 2 \times 5}{100} = q + \frac{q
Question : Battle of Tarain was fought in the year _____?
Option 1: 1526
Option 2: 1757
Option 3: 1191
Option 4: 1857
Correct Answer: 1191
Solution : The correct answer is 1191.
The Rajput Confederacy under Prithviraj Chauhan engaged with the Ghurid army under Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain. The battle started when Muhammad Ghori marched his troops into India and headed for the Bathinda fort. Due to
Question : Which one of the following pairs of places does the National highway number 2 join ?
Option 1: Delhi - Amritsar
Option 2: Delhi - Mumbai
Option 3: Delhi - kolkata
Option 4: Delhi - Ahemedabad
Correct Answer: Delhi - kolkata
Solution : The correct option is Delhi - kolkata.
National Highway 2 (NH2) connects Delhi to Kolkata. The National Highway 2 (NH2) connects these two major cities and travels through several states, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, linking India's eastern and
Question : Direction: Which one of the given responses is the meaningful order of the following words in ascending order?
1. Take action
2. Collect data
3. Select problem
4. Analyse and interpret data
Option 1: 1, 2, 3, 4
Option 2: 2, 3, 4, 1
Option 3: 1, 3, 4, 2
Option 4: 3, 2, 4, 1
Correct Answer: 3, 2, 4, 1
Solution : Given:
First of all, select the problem; then collect the data as per the problem; then analyse and interpret the data and then finally take the action.
Therefore,
Question : The gene which exhibites multiple effects is known as :
Option 1: Pseudogene
Option 2: Pleiotropic
Option 3: Complementary
Option 4: Polygene
Correct Answer: Pleiotropic
Solution : The correct option is - Pleiotropic.
Pleiotropy is the phenomena that occurs when a single gene begins to influence several features in living things. Pleiotropy may be the outcome of a gene mutation. Phenylketonuria is one condition that exhibits pleiotropy in humans. Phenylalanine hydroxylase, an
Question : Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the sentence.
Only the artists who make sculptures are allowed to take part in exhibitions.
Option 1: Painter
Option 2: Artisan
Option 3: Sculptor
Option 4: Potter
Correct Answer: Sculptor
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
A sculptor is an artist who specialises in making sculptures, aligning with the statement in the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
A painter creates paintings, not sculptures. It doesn't match the specific requirement
Question : Directions: In the given figure, how many people speak only Italian and only French language?
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 27
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : In the diagram, the shaded parts represent the regions that represent only the Italian and French languages separately.
The number of people that speak only Italian is the region that does not overlap with any other region. So, the number of people who speak only
Question : Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights?
Option 1: Part IX
Option 2: Part VI
Option 3: Part XI
Option 4: Part III
Correct Answer: Part III
Solution : The correct option is Part III.
The fundamental rights of Indian citizens are indeed enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution, which is appropriately titled "fundamental rights". This section comprises Articles 12 to 35. These rights encompass a broad spectrum of areas, such
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, UPSIDE is coded as NJNEAC. How will BRUNCH be coded in the same language?
Option 1: TKOKYE
Option 2: VMQKAG
Option 3: WNRKBH
Option 4: ULPJZF
Correct Answer: ULPJZF
Solution : Given: UPSIDE is coded as NJNEAC.
Subtract consecutive natural numbers in decreasing order (starting from 7) from the place values of the letters of UPSIDE to get their codes – UPSIDE→U – 7 = N; P – 6 = J; S – 5 = N;
Question : A boar racer can row $21 \frac{3}{2}$ km/h in still water. If the speed of the river is 12.5 km/hr, it takes him 40 minutes to row to a place and back, how far off is the place (consider up to two decimals)?
Option 1: $5 \frac{5}{27}$ km
Option 2: $5 \frac{2}{5}$ km
Option 3: $4 \frac{5}{27}$ km
Option 4: $3 \frac{5}{27}$ km
Correct Answer: $5 \frac{5}{27}$ km
Solution : A boat racer can row $21\frac{3}{2}$ km/h in still water. The speed of the river is 12.5 km/hr, it takes him 40 minutes to row to a place and back. Let the distance be $x$, then, Upstream speed = $21\frac{3}{2}$ km/h - 12.5
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