Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The noble gas was used for the treatment of cancer is
Option 1: Hellium
Option 2: Argon
Option 3: Krypton
Option 4: Radon
Correct Answer: Radon
Solution : The correct answer is Radon
Radon is a noble gas that is employed in cancer therapy. Radon has an atomic number of 86 and is a 6th period element. It is a radioactive noble gas with no aroma or flavour. Radon treatment is a sort
Question : The length of a train is 330 metres and it is moving at the speed of 72 km/hr. In how much time will it take to cross a platform of length 710 metres?
Option 1: 52 seconds
Option 2: 56 seconds
Option 3: 72 seconds
Option 4: 64 seconds
Correct Answer: 52 seconds
Solution : Given: The length of a train is 330 metres and it is moving at the speed of 72 km/hr. The platform's length = 710 metres. Distance = Speed × Time The total distance = Length of the train + Length of the platform =
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying, etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (8, 12, 6) (9, 18, 8)
Option 1: (4, 12, 6)
Option 2: (12, 24, 8)
Option 3: (7, 24, 4)
Option 4: (9, 10, 11)
Correct Answer: (12, 24, 8)
Solution : Given: (8, 12, 6); (9, 18, 8)
In the above-given sets, the pattern followed is as follows – (8, 12, 6)→8 × 6 = 48; 48 ÷ 4 = 12 (9, 18, 8)→9 × 8 = 72; 72 ÷ 4 = 18 Now,
Question : Kyoto Protocol is associated with
Option 1: Species conservation
Option 2: Climate change
Option 3: Wetland conservation
Option 4: Medicinal plants
Correct Answer: Climate change
Solution : The correct option is Climate change.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international convention that aims to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was passed in 1997 and went into effect in 2005. The convention establishes binding objectives for developed nations to
Question : The world's largest combustion research centre has been inaugurated at which Indian institute?
Option 1: IIT Guwahati
Option 2: IIT Bombay
Option 3: IIT Delhi
Option 4: IIT Madras
Correct Answer: IIT Madras
Solution : The correct answer is IIT Madras.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has opened the world's largest combustion research centre. Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog, inaugurated the National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) on October 13, 2017.
Question : Directions: From the given words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. LATCHING
Option 1: THING
Option 2: CHAIN
Option 3: CHEAT
Option 4: CLING
Correct Answer: CHEAT
Solution : Given: LATCHING
Let's compare the given options – First option: THING; All the letters of THING are present in the word LATCHING. Second option: CHAIN; All the letters of CHAIN are present in the word LATCHING. Third option: CHEAT; E is not present in the
Question : The vector of disease sleeping sickness is
Option 1: sand-fly
Option 2: house-fly
Option 3: fruit-fly
Option 4: tse-tse fly
Correct Answer: tse-tse fly
Solution : The correct option is - tse-tse fly.
Trypanosomiasis, also referred to as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease that affects both humans and animals. It is brought on by the Trypanosoma brucei protozoa and is spread by the tsetse fly. The trypanosome parasites are
Question : Which of the following states is not a part of the Tapi Basin?
Option 1: Rajasthan
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct option is Rajasthan.
The Tapi Basin is a geographical region in India that encompasses parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. It is characterized by the Tapi River and its tributaries, which flow through these states. However, Rajasthan is not part of this
Question : In which state is the Gorumara National Park located?
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Uttarakhand
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Solution : The correct option is West Bengal.
Gorumara National Park is situated in the northern part of West Bengal, in the Jalpaiguri district. It is part of the Terai region of the eastern Himalayas. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including
Question : In how many years will a sum of Rs. 3000 yield an interest of Rs.1080 at 12% per annum simple interest?
Option 1: $4$ years
Option 2: $3$ years
Option 3: $5$ years
Option 4: $2\frac{1}{2}$ years
Correct Answer: $3$ years
Solution : Given: Principal = Rs. 3000 Simple interest = Rs.1080 Rate = 12% Simple interest =$\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$ ⇒ $1080 = \frac{3000 × 12 × \text{Time}}{100}$ ⇒ Time = $\frac{1080 × 100}{3000 × 12}$ ⇒ Time = $3$ years Hence, the correct answer is $3$ years.
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