Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : An indifference curve measures the same level of:
Option 1: output from two factors
Option 2: satisfaction from two commodities
Option 3: satisfaction from income and capital
Option 4: satisfaction from expenditure and saving
Correct Answer: satisfaction from two commodities
Solution : The correct answer is satisfaction from two commodities.
An indifference curve is a graph that depicts all the combinations of two commodities that provide the same satisfaction to the consumer. Indifference curves are downward sloping because customers are prepared to trade off
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Anxiety
Option 1: Discomfort
Option 2: Relief
Option 3: Agitation
Option 4: Stress
Correct Answer: Relief
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: Relief stands opposite to anxiety, as it signifies the release from worry or tension, offering a sense of comfort or ease.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will combine with the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) is based in which city?
Option 1: Islamabad
Option 2: Dhaka
Option 3: Colombo
Option 4: Kathmandu
Correct Answer: Dhaka
Solution : The correct answer is Dhaka.
The SAARC Agriculture Centre is the organisation's first regional centre. The centre started operating in 1988 with an emphasis on information management in agriculture and allied fields. It's in Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka.
Question : What is Amnesty International ?
Option 1: An Animal Rights Protection Organization
Option 2: A peace Movement
Option 3: An Environment protection Organization
Option 4: A Human Rights Organization
Correct Answer: A Human Rights Organization
Solution : The correct option is - A Human Rights Organization.
Amnesty International fights for adherence to international rules and standards while drawing attention to violations of human rights. The company was established in 1961 in London by attorney Peter Benenson. For "having contributed
Question : What causes the mottling of the dental enamel?
Option 1: High levels of chlorine in water
Option 2: High levels of nitrate in the water
Option 3: High levels of fluorides in the water
Option 4: High levels of calcium in the water
Correct Answer: High levels of fluorides in the water
Solution : The correct option is High levels of fluorides in the water.
Dental fluorosis, commonly known as mottling of dental enamel, is a disorder induced by excessive fluoride ingestion during tooth growth. It causes tooth discolouration, white or brown
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ACCURATELY
Option 1: Partially
Option 2: Moderately
Option 3: Correctly
Option 4: Promptly
Correct Answer: Correctly
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Accurately means without errors or mistakes. The word correctly means in a way that is in agreement with the true facts, thus making it the correct synonym.
Question : Which of the following is India's highest honour in the field of literature ?
Option 1: Saraswati Samman
Option 2: Vyas Samman
Option 3: Kalidas Samman
Option 4: Jnanpith Award
Correct Answer: Jnanpith Award
Solution : The correct option is - Jnanpith Award.
The highest literary honour in India, Jnanpith award, is granted each year to writers in any of the 22 "scheduled languages" recognized by the Indian Constitution.
Its name has been taken from Sanskrit words Jnana and Pitha
Question : Direction: Study the bar graph given below, which shows the percent distribution of total expenditures of a company under various expenses, and answer the question. The expenditure on interest on loans is more than the expenditure on transport by:
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 40%
Option 4: 30%
Correct Answer: 40%
Solution : From the graph, The percentage of money spent on transit = 12.5 The percentage of money spent on loan interest = 17.5 Percentage increase = $\frac{\text{( Interest on loans expense – Transport expenditure)}}{\text{(Transport expenditure)}} \times 100$ So, the required percentage $=\frac{(17.5 – 12.5)}{12.5}\times100=\frac{5}{12.5} \times 100=40$%
Question : The chemical formula of gypsum is ______.
Option 1: CaSO4.2H2O
Option 2: CaSO4.H2O
Option 3: CaSO4
Option 4: CaSO4.(1/2)H2O
Correct Answer: CaSO4.2H2O
Solution : The correct answer is CaSO4.2H2O
The chemical formula of gypsum is CaSO4.2H2O. It is a hydrated calcium sulphate mineral and is commonly found in sedimentary rock formations.
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