Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : A book entitled "The Hindus : An Alternative History " is written by
Option 1: Shobha De
Option 2: B.R. Ambedkar
Option 3: Wendy Doniger
Option 4: Salman Rushdie
Correct Answer: Wendy Doniger
Solution : The correct answer is Wendy Doniger
One of the top researchers of Hinduism worldwide is Wendy Doniger, an American Indologist. She is the University of Chicago's Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor in the History of Religions.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BREAD is coded as RBBDA. How will PAINT be coded in the same language?
Option 1: AFPTN
Option 2: APLTN
Option 3: NTFAP
Option 4: APFTN
Correct Answer: APFTN
Solution : Given: BREAD is coded as RBBDA.
Shuffle the position of the first and the second letters, and the fourth and the fifth letters, and subtract 3 from the place value of the third letter of BREAD to get the required code. BREAD→R, B; E –
Question : Directions: Sham goes to his friend's house, which is straight 10 km from his house. On his way back, he takes a right turn and walks 2 km, then again takes a right turn and walks for 10 km before taking a right turn again. How much distance is Sham still away from his house?
Option 1: 10 km
Option 2: 8 km
Option 3: 12 km
Option 4: 2 km
Correct Answer: 2 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Let Sham's friend's house is in the north direction. Now, draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
In the above figure, O is the starting point and C is the
Question : South-South dialogue is associated with
Option 1: Co-operation among develop-ing nations
Option 2: Arms conference
Option 3: Summit meeting between developed and developing countries
Option 4: All the above
Correct Answer: Co-operation among develop-ing nations
Solution : The Correct Answer is Co-operation among develop-ing nations
The process of collaboration in the economy and other areas between developing nations is referred to as "South-South Cooperation." South-South cooperation is carried out through a broad framework of cooperation between countries of the
Question : There is a protocol signed to reduce the production of CFC, known as ______.
Option 1: CFC Protocol
Option 2: IR Protocol
Option 3: Montreal Protocol
Option 4: UV Protocol
Correct Answer: Montreal Protocol
Solution : The correct answer is the Montreal Protocol.
In 1987, the crucial international pact known as the Montreal Protocol was founded. This accord effectively governs the production, utilisation, and release of ozone-depleting chemicals (ODSs). Its official enforcement took place in 1989, highlighting the principle
Question : Which of the following is a volatile memory of a computer?
Option 1: Secondary memory
Option 2: Cache memory
Option 3: RAM
Option 4: ROM
Correct Answer: RAM
Solution : The correct answer is RAM.
RAM is a type of volatile memory. Volatile memory is computer memory that loses data when the computer is switched off. RAM is classified as volatile memory. RAM is an acronym for random access memory.
Question : Which of the following metals was used to make weapons and tools in Harappan cities?
Option 1: Silver
Option 2: Gold
Option 3: Copper
Option 4: Iron
Correct Answer: Copper
Solution : The correct option is Copper.
Copper was the primary metal used to make weapons and tools in Harappan cities. The people of the Indus Valley Civilization, including the Harappan civilization, were skilled in metallurgy and crafted a variety of items from copper, including tools, weapons
Question : The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 classified industries into how many categories?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct option is 3.
India's 1956 Industrial Policy Resolution divided industries into three groups:
Schedule A: These were sectors under complete government ownership and control. This group comprised important sectors like railroads, atomic energy, and defence manufacturing.
Schedule B: These were those in
Question : Directions: In the following question, from the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. BIOLOGICAL
Option 1: LOGIC
Option 2: GLOBE
Option 3: BAIL
Option 4: BILL
Correct Answer: GLOBE
Solution : Given: BIOLOGICAL
Let's compare all the option words with the word BIOLOGICAL – First option: LOGIC; All the letters of LOGIC are present in the word BIOLOGICAL. Second option: GLOBE; E is not present in the word BIOLOGICAL. Therefore, all the letters of GLOBE are
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: XYZ
Option 2: LNM
Option 3: ABC
Option 4: IJK
Correct Answer: LNM
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: XYZ→X + 1 = Y; Y + 1 = Z Second option: LNM→L + 2 = N; N – 1 = M Third option: ABC→A + 1 = B; B + 1 = C Fourth option: IJK→I +
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