Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Economic Survey in India is published officially every year by the:
Option 1: Reserve Bank of India
Option 2: NITI Aayog
Option 3: Ministry of Finance
Option 4: Ministry of Commerce
Correct Answer: Ministry of Finance
Solution : The correct answer is the Ministry of Finance.
The Economic Survey of India is a yearly report that examines changes in the Indian economy over the previous 12 months and is published by the Finance Ministry of the Indian Government. The Finance
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 1 — 5
Option 2: 4 — 20
Option 3: 5 — 65
Option 4: 7 — 35
Correct Answer: 5 — 65
Solution : Let's check the options —
First option: 1 — 5 Multiply the first number by 5 → 1 × 5 = 5
Second option: 4 — 20 Multiply the first number by 5 → 4 × 5 = 20
Third option: 5 —
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? XDNC, VGOE, (?), RMQI, PPRK
Option 1: TJRG
Option 2: TKPG
Option 3: TJPG
Option 4: TJQG
Correct Answer: TJPG
Solution : Given: XDNC, VGOE, (?), RMQI, PPRK
Subtract 2 from the first letter and add 3, 1, and 2 to the second, third, and fourth letter of each previous term to obtain the next term in the series –
XDNC→X – 2 = V; D +
Question : If x + y = 36, then find (x – 27)3 + (y – 9)3.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 81
Option 3: 2y
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : $x + y = 36$ Formula used: $a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)$ $⇒ x + y = 36$ $⇒ x + y - 36 = 0$--------(1) $⇒ (x - 27) + (y - 9) = 0$ Let's consider $(x
Question : Directions: The following figure shows the number of students (in thousands) admitted and passed out per year in a college during the years 2000-2004. Follow the figure and answer the question.
The percent increase in the number of students admitted in the year 2003 over that in 2001 is:
Option 1: 133.3%
Option 2: 33.3%
Option 3: 40.3%
Option 4: 66.7%
Correct Answer: 33.3%
Solution : As per the given graph: The number of students admitted in the year 2001 = 9000 students The number of students admitted in the year 2003 = 12000 students Increase in the number of students from the year 2003 to 2001 = 12000 – 9000
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image from the following options, when the mirror is placed on the right side of the given figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. According to the information provided, if the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure, the right of the reflected image will appear as the left, and the left will
Question : Brown stains in vessels and clothes indicate the presence of high quantities of ____ in water.
Option 1: magnesium
Option 2: calcium
Option 3: manganese
Option 4: chromium
Correct Answer: manganese
Solution : The correct option is manganese.
Brown stains in vessels and cloths often indicate the presence of high quantities of manganese in water. Manganese can react with oxygen and other compounds in water to form brownish-coloured deposits that can lead to staining on surfaces and
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. "Do you want to join us for lunch?" / "I'm sorry / my physics class will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn't finish till 3 p.m."
Option 1: my physics class will start at 1 p.m.
Option 2: I'm sorry
Option 3: and doesn't finish till 3 p.m.
Option 4: Do you want to join us for lunch?
Correct Answer: my physics class will start at 1 p.m.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The fact or general routine of the person is being stated so it will be in the simple present tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "I'm sorry; my physics class
Question : Roquefortine C is found in:
Option 1: meat
Option 2: chicken
Option 3: egg
Option 4: cheese
Correct Answer: cheese
Solution : The correct answer is cheese.
Roquefortine C is a mycotoxin present in cheese and produced by Penicillium Roqueforti. It was initially identified in a strain of the bacterium Penicillium Roqueforti, but a wide range of fungus produces it. To manufacture blue cheese, enterprises primarily employ
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (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.) (2, 7, 27); (6, 15, 63)
Option 1: (3, 21, 24)
Option 2: (9, 8, 50)
Option 3: (12, 4, 40)
Option 4: (8, 8, 48)
Correct Answer: (8, 8, 48)
Solution : Given: (2, 7, 27); (6, 15, 63)
Here, (2, 7, 27)→2 + 7 = 9; 9 × 3 = 27 (6, 15, 63)→6 + 15 = 21; 21 × 3 = 63
Let's check the options – First option: (3, 21, 24)→3 +
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