Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 5 – 21
Option 2: 29 – 45
Option 3: 48 – 68
Option 4: 71 – 87
Correct Answer: 48 – 68
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 5 – 21→21 – 5 = 16 Second option: 29 – 45→45 – 29 = 16 Third option: 48 – 68→68 – 48 = 20 ≠ 16 Fourth option: 71 – 87→87 – 71 = 16
Question : The perimeter of a square is 124 metres. What is its area?
Option 1: 448 m2
Option 2: 884 m2
Option 3: 764 m2
Option 4: 961 m2
Correct Answer: 961 m2
Solution : Given: The perimeter of a square is 124 metres. Let the sides of the square be $a$. So, 4$a$ = 124 ⇒ $a$ = $\frac{124}{4}$ = 31 $\therefore$ Area = 312 = 961 m2 Hence, the correct answer is 961 m
Question : Herodotus is considered as the father of
Option 1: History
Option 2: Geography
Option 3: Political Science
Option 4: Philosophy
Correct Answer: History
Solution : Correct Answer is History
The first author to conduct a thorough analysis of historical events was Herodotus. He is referred to as "The Father of History," a moniker Cicero, an ancient Roman orator, bestowed upon him. He analyzed political developments like revolutions, elucidated the reasons
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. In a certain code language, + represents ×, – represents +, × represents ÷, and ÷ represents –. What is the answer to the following question? 234 × 9 – 12 + 4 = ?
Option 1: 74
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 94
Option 4: 82
Correct Answer: 74
Solution : Given: 234 × 9 – 12 + 4 = ?
After replacing the symbols as per the instruction, the equation becomes – = 234 ÷ 9 + 12 × 4 = 26 + 12 × 4 = 26 + 48 = 74
74 is the
Question : The costs of the two watches were in the ratio 16 : 23. The cost of the first watch increased by 10% and that of the second by Rs. 477. Now the costs of two watches are in a ratio of 11 : 20. The price of the second watch (in Rs.) in the beginning was:
Option 1: 932
Option 2: 1219
Option 3: 1696
Option 4: 848
Correct Answer: 1219
Solution : Let the initial costs of the first and second watches be $16x$ and $23x$ respectively. The cost of the first watch increased by 10%. The new cost, $=1.10 \times 16x = 17.6x$ The cost of the second watch increased by Rs. 477. The new cost,
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer. The villager cried ____ his voice for help.
Option 1: on the top of
Option 2: in the top of
Option 3: from the top of
Option 4: at the top of
Correct Answer: at the top of
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: When describing someone crying out loudly, it is idiomatic to use "at the top of" one's voice. It accurately conveys the idea that the villager is shouting loudly for help.
The meanings of the
Question : If the simple interest on Re.1 for 1 month is 1 paisa, then the rate of interest per annum will be:
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 8%
Option 3: 12%
Option 4: 6%
Correct Answer: 12%
Solution : Given: Principal = Re.1 Time = 1 month = $\frac{1}{12}$ year Simple interest = 1 paisa = Rs.$\frac{1}{100}$ Simple interest =$\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$ ⇒ Rate = $\frac{\frac{1}{100}×100}{1×\frac{1}{12}}$ $\therefore$ Rate $=12$% per annum Hence, the correct answer is 12%.
Question : Which of the following states has the highest fertility rate in India according to the 2011 census?
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Punjab
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Bihar
Solution : The correct answer is Bihar.
According to the 2011 census in India, Bihar has the highest fertility rate among states. Seven states, namely Bihar (3.2), Uttar Pradesh (3.0), Madhya Pradesh (2.7), Rajasthan (2.6), Assam (2.3), Chhattisgarh (2.4), and Jharkhand (2.5), recorded fertility rates higher
Question : The activity of making a human pyramid and putting efforts to break an earthen pot filled with buttermilk is associated with which festival?
Option 1: Holi
Option 2: Janmashtami
Option 3: Dushara
Option 4: Mahashivaratri
Correct Answer: Janmashtami
Solution : The correct option is Janmashtami.
Building a human pyramid and trying to smash an earthen pot full of buttermilk are two activities connected to the Janmashtami festival. It is a Hindu holiday honouring the birth of Lord Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna's childhood
Question : What is the present value of Rs. 10,000 received in 2 years if the interest rate is 12% per year discounted semi-annually?
Option 1: Rs. 7,020.94
Option 2: Rs. 7,900.90
Option 3: Rs. 7,920.94
Option 4: Rs. 7,900.94
Correct Answer: Rs. 7,920.94
Solution : Amount, $A=10000$ Rate of interest, $R=$ 6% (semi-annually) Period in years = 2 years Period computed semi-annually, $n=4$ Thus, total amount after $n$ time periods at $R$% rate of interest, $A$ = $P[1+\frac{R}{100}]^n$ So, $10000=P[1+\frac{6}{100}]^4$ ⇒ $10000=P[\frac{106}{100}]^4$ ⇒ $P=7920.94$ Hence, the correct answer is
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